Cuisinart EM 100 1.66L Espresso Machine - Make Delicious Coffee Drinks at Home

Michael R: Not exactly a top of of the line espresso machine, however, for someone just starting to learn to make espresso, or a casual user, it’s fine. There are a few things lacking with this machine: no auto shut off??? The shortest steam wand I’ve ever seen??? But, overall, it’ll do the trick, at least until you decide to upgrade to a more professional unit.

Canada on Jan 10, 2021

TomB: I bought one of these used and thought it was great. After a year it died. I like it so much I bought a new one on Amazon. The new one is SO much better than the original one.
I get a perfect crema every time. It has great pressure so frothing milk is super simple (my old one took a lot of effort and was rarely right)
I have not used competitive home espresso machines so I can't compare, but I can say that this one is great.
The one con I can think of is it is quite loud when first turned on. The pump or heater kicking in is loud. This was the same on my old one too.

Canada on Jun 14, 2019

Franki v: Italian family; we have used this machine for over 10/12 years; we have replaced 2 but realized afterwards with a little CLR the machine works again ,mind you we make 20 + espresso a day 7 times a week , wonderful machine that I have 4 in my basement brand new since it was discontinued in Canada .. if your machine isn’t making creamy coffee . Change your beans

Canada on Jun 11, 2019

Aniceto Torres C: Sencillo y fácil de usar. Mínimo mantenimiento

Mexico on Nov 11, 2018

hernan rafael de leon solano: miren esta cafetera hace muy buen cafe es facil de limpiar y no es cara tambien con un solo boton me da dos cafes o uno en automatico antes era cuisinart ahora es breville y mejoro muchisimo bien ustedes lo pidieron esta cafetera esta hecha para solo durar un mes si bien te va pero con ingenio se puede corregir, para los que la compran si no estan dispuestos a abrirla e investigarla mejor ni se metan cuesta trabajo yo ya le se y es tipico ejemplo de obsolescencia programada

Mexico on May 23, 2018

Either C, or D.: This machine makes superb espresso... There is a short period of getting up to speed as you learn not to tamp the coffee too hard, how to texture the milk correctly, how much espresso you can get out of a double before it tastes bad, etc. Within a few tries you'll be making awesome coffee. I found the manual unhelpful regarding the details of operating the machine. But watch the included cd video and you'll see, "oh, it's that easy, ok" There are markings beneath the big selector that might suggest a range of settings but it's basically a big on off switch. The machine works great. It makes great espresso -- perfect crema.

*edit as of dec 2010* -- I've had this machine several months now and i still love it and recommend it. It works great.

*edit as of jan 2017 -- I bought a second machine two years ago. And I've bought a third to give as a gift. So I've got a lot of experience with this coffee maker.

My updated thoughts.

There are several reviews here that describe the problem with overfine grinds clogging the basket. This is very much a real problem with this machine.

To repeat/confirm what others have said:

You have to take care not to...

United States on Jul 04, 2010

customer of long standing: UPDATE June 24, 2010
I am not sure about this product even though it makes a good cup of coffee. I notice a small puddle of water underneath it everyday on my counter top! It collects on the grout between my tiles, which is not good. The puddle appears to come from a leak.
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After using Cuisinart EM-100 for a month I can say that it can make delicious coffee comparable to that bought in a coffee shop. I continue to be happy with the purchase, after using the espresso maker and getting to know it well.

* Ease of use
The espresso maker has many nice and useful touches. It is simple and fool proof to operate, which helps when making coffee when one is not fully awake. The controls allow one to continue or to stop pouring coffee, water, or steam when one wants to. A regular 8 ounce cup fits easily under the portafilter. Other nice touches are that the water tank can easily be removed or put back, and the drip tray can be slipped out easily and washed off. The length of the steam/hot water nozzle is suited to the frothing pitcher included in the purchase and is not really a problem in my experience. The espresso maker is fairly quiet.
It makes hot water...

United States on Nov 12, 2009