Customer reviews from Kitchen Aid
KitchenAid - Fully Automatic Espresso Machine with 15 bars of pressure - Juniper
Average customer rating
4.5
(43 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 43 reviews
5 Stars
31
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
2
1 Star
2
88%of customers recommend this product.
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28 out of
32)
Customer Reviews for KitchenAid - Fully Automatic Espresso Machine with 15 bars of pressure - Juniper
Customer Rating
5
Love !!!!
on December 31, 2025
Posted by: Ar24
I bought this kf8 and absolutely love it!!! It is so great
Written by a customer while visiting Kitchen Aid
Customer Rating
5
I love my KF8
on December 31, 2025
Posted by: Rob
from California
I've only had the KF8 for a couple of months, but it has become my go-to for my morning cuppa.
I primarily use the "Coffee" and "Americano" settings, but occasionally later in the day I might go with a milk based drink. I came from the Philips Latte-Go and this is definitely a step up. I mean, for the price, it should be.
Overall, I'm quite happy with my purchase.
I primarily use the "Coffee" and "Americano" settings, but occasionally later in the day I might go with a milk based drink. I came from the Philips Latte-Go and this is definitely a step up. I mean, for the price, it should be.
Overall, I'm quite happy with my purchase.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Kitchen Aid
Customer Rating
5
Just buy it!
on December 30, 2025
Posted by: anpdmd
from Lewes, DE
I look forward to morning lattes every day! This machine is consistent, easy to use, and easy to clean. I've never had a fully automatic espresso machine before and I don't know why I waited so long. It's definitely a splurge worth buying!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Kitchen Aid
Customer Rating
5
A triumph of design
on August 5, 2025
Posted by: lilla-victoria
Among other things, we are writers and do web design and other creative projects. We bought this for the office and find it a triumph of design, engineering, and intuitive user experience. For anyone who loves the ritual of espresso but not the relentless upkeep that comes with most machines, we have found this one to be a revelation.
There are 12 drink choices to choose from and each can be fully personalized and saved under one’s own profile.
First, we appreciate the self-cleaning feature, which is a great innovation. It doesn’t just help—it overrides human laziness. This machine anticipates the very human tendency to skip cleaning “just this once” (which turns into a week), and automates it away. The result: a clean machine, all without relying on our memory, mood, or motivation. It’s like having a butler built into your espresso station, rather than being a slave to complex cleaning routines.
The generous water tank is another masterstroke. Easy to access, it holds more than enough for multiple rounds of espresso, cappuccino, and lattes without constant refilling, as well as the water required for cleaning. We use a 1.5 pint glass Voss bottle filled with water next to our machine for ease of filling
In our office, we love the aesthetics. The machine walks the fine line between retro and modern, and does it beautifully. The curves nod to vintage appliances, while the controls and digital precision is firmly 21st century.
But beyond the looks, this is a machine loaded with well-thought-out features: dual boilers for simultaneous brewing and steaming, precise temperature control, intuitive interface, and sturdy portafilters that feel like professional gear. You get café-level performance, but with a surprising amount of ease.
What truly stands out, though, is the intelligence of the design. Everything has a purpose. Nothing feels extraneous. This is engineering that understands not only how espresso works—but how people work. That’s important in our office - the machine automatically makes sure it stays clean, makes it simple, and displays the easy preparation steps on the screen.
We love the many different drinks this machine crafts and the ability to modify our drink preferences down to the last detail. The machine even has rear wheels for ease when moving it. We wanted a machine that would work with us—not against us (i.e., complicated cleaning). For our office (and I am planning one for my home) this machine is worth the investment.
There are 12 drink choices to choose from and each can be fully personalized and saved under one’s own profile.
First, we appreciate the self-cleaning feature, which is a great innovation. It doesn’t just help—it overrides human laziness. This machine anticipates the very human tendency to skip cleaning “just this once” (which turns into a week), and automates it away. The result: a clean machine, all without relying on our memory, mood, or motivation. It’s like having a butler built into your espresso station, rather than being a slave to complex cleaning routines.
The generous water tank is another masterstroke. Easy to access, it holds more than enough for multiple rounds of espresso, cappuccino, and lattes without constant refilling, as well as the water required for cleaning. We use a 1.5 pint glass Voss bottle filled with water next to our machine for ease of filling
In our office, we love the aesthetics. The machine walks the fine line between retro and modern, and does it beautifully. The curves nod to vintage appliances, while the controls and digital precision is firmly 21st century.
But beyond the looks, this is a machine loaded with well-thought-out features: dual boilers for simultaneous brewing and steaming, precise temperature control, intuitive interface, and sturdy portafilters that feel like professional gear. You get café-level performance, but with a surprising amount of ease.
What truly stands out, though, is the intelligence of the design. Everything has a purpose. Nothing feels extraneous. This is engineering that understands not only how espresso works—but how people work. That’s important in our office - the machine automatically makes sure it stays clean, makes it simple, and displays the easy preparation steps on the screen.
We love the many different drinks this machine crafts and the ability to modify our drink preferences down to the last detail. The machine even has rear wheels for ease when moving it. We wanted a machine that would work with us—not against us (i.e., complicated cleaning). For our office (and I am planning one for my home) this machine is worth the investment.
Written by a customer while visiting Kitchen Aid
Customer Rating
5
A must have!!
on June 10, 2025
Posted by: Crystal8908
from Michigan
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Love love love everything about this machine!!! So happy with my purchase!!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Kitchen Aid
Customer Rating
5
Great experience
on June 9, 2025
Posted by: Grbman
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Everything we hoped it would be. Easy to set up and use. We explored other espresso machines and for the price, this was the best
Written by a customer while visiting Kitchen Aid
Customer Rating
4
Great coffee
on June 8, 2025
Posted by: Mike11.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Makes fantastic coffee and we love it! I just wish the draining tray was bigger as you need to empty the tray after about 2-3 cups of coffee. Ideally you would keep the machine at your home near a sink to help with the ease of emptying the tray.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Kitchen Aid
Customer Rating
5
Great!
on April 29, 2025
Posted by: Tony608
from Cedar Park, TX
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It's only been about a month, and over the weekend we used a Nespresso at a friends house, wow what a difference
I would recommend this to a friend!
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