Coffee espresso machine but this model is the worst.
344808
Doesn't produce foam at all. This is my 4th Mr. Coffee espresso machine but this model is the worst.
4502139
This model is very temperamental and not at all up to the standards of my previous Keurig machines.  Even if you do not fill the water canister to the max fill line, sometimes the machine thinks there is too much water and will make a grinding sound and not dispense a cup of coffee.  This is really annoying when you have dispensed several cups and it is apparent there is not enough water in the canister to fill another cup.  You have to start the filling process first, wait for the "add water" light to come on and then refill the water in the canister for the machine to work properly.  I bought two of these machines and both have the same problem.  I actually returned one of the original machines I purchased because I though it was broken.  Took a while to figure out the "water issue".  I would not recommend purchasing this particular model.  It is very frustrating to use.
4093423
Too much manual work to use this.  Have to:

1) boil water, then add it to the unit
2) Have to unscrew the bottom part of the unit in two different places just to access the coffee tray
3) Once your coffee is done, you have to tear this thing apart to be able to wash the pieces.
4) Just to make a coffee, you have to invest 10-15 minutes of your time...My time is worth more than that, so I'm just going to buy a regular espresso machine that works quick.
5) This time consumption and tediousness isn't described in the ad for the unit.

This machine really is for show-offs who want to show their friends the latest stupid design.  I thought it was for a regular person to make a regular coffee, but I was mistaken.  It's going back to Amazon for a refund.
1165631
I used my Sirena for almost 2 years and was mildly satisfied with it, but now need to repair it and believe it is not worth fixing. This would not be the case with a better name brand.
I do not recommend this machine.

I used my Sirena for almost 2 years and was barely satisfied with it.  However, now that I need to repair it, I do not believe it is worth fixing. This would not be the case with a better name brand.  From reports and personal experience the older Starbucks Barista worked better and was more reliable.  Starbucks had the Sirena designed to look better and thus be able to charge more for it.

Likes:

The machine does look nice

I like the gauge.  You have to perform a few tricks to make, say, a cappuccino, where you clean out the steamer of weak, sputtery steam and then preheat the espresso side by making a coffee-less espresso before attempting to steam & brew.  Once you've played with the machine enough, you know how to monitor the gauge to help determine when you have performed the tricks properly.

Dislikes

I am not a fan of the rubber piece that produces "fake crema".  I say fake, because espresso connoisseurs depend on the crema to show whether the espresso was properly made.  It is not supposed to be the end in itself, but rather shows whether you had the right temperature, pressure, and tamping.  And, even those espresso experts can make a bad cup once in a while.  Starbucks/Saeco should not try to dumb down the machine.  It only disguises mistakes.

The plastic piece on the steamer wand breaks easily.  Most companies would replace such a simple part for free.  Saeco charges $5 each time.  Bad.

The riser for making a cup of espresso is a pain.  The machine is really only designed for putting large cups underneath.

The metal tray does not drain well.  Most drips form a pretty big puddle before they drain into the pan.

The portafilter can leak if you do not use force to tighten it.  My wife has a problem with this.

Reliability is not good.  In researching my problem with poor steam output, it seems people have had a wide variety of problems.
272069
Bought this espresso machine about 10 months ago. When all of a sudden it stopped working.
I called Delonghi to figure out what to do with it, and all the did was give me steps to descale the machine, even though it was still under warranty. They would not exchange it or fix it or anything. I gave up and simply threw it away.
Machine makes good coffee but we surprisingly had a bad experience with the brand
4846969
I purchased 3 machines and have recommended the coffee maker to several friends. All 3 of my machines are now not working and one of my friends machine is not working.
All of them have the same issue: water pump in the machine sounds like a lawn mower and will not pump water. Here is what I figured out: The machine requires you to clean the machine and prompts you to do so. So you follow the instruction and this is where the pump fails. It gets extremely hot during the clean process and overheats. The pump motor now will require more amps to operate because it was damaged by the over heating process, that kills the water pump.  Frother has stopped working on 2 machines. Customer service will play you like a fiddle and you will invest a lot of time getting nowhere.  At $2,000 each not a good buy.
Paid $2,000 for this coffee maker 2 years ago and its now worthless. Breville should not be allowed to take advantage of trusting customers. This is robbery without a gun.
1805311
Mine lasted from Feb 2015 to June 2015 before it crapped out. It still grinds beans but doesn't brew anymore. It used to take about 10 minutes to grind/brew a nice pot of coffee. Now it takes 25 minutes and half the water goes up in steam before reaching the pot. This machine is a nightmare of bad design. It looks great sitting on the counter but it just doesn't work.

I bought this new version despite the bad reviews because I liked the previous version so much. I'm done with Capresso!
4819836
The pouring space is too small and no matter how fast or how slow you pour the water in, it drips, so I have to wipe up the drips each time. The coffee pot also drips each time, no matter how fast or slow you pour. I have to pour the coffee into my cup over the sink. You can't read the display without a light directly on it. I only bought it because of the metal decanter, but I don't like this model at all. I've had Mr. Coffee 4 cup makers for years and this model is the absolute worst.
1195262
We went from the DGB 900 to this machine after the old one broke. Buy the 900!!
This machine grinds poorly and the coffee is weak as a result.
A terrible design, it requires extensive cleaning every time it's used because steam from the brewing process enters it's mechanics, making a coffee dust sludge throughout.
The designers put very little thought into the cleaning of this device, so typically a vacuum cleaner or totally inverting the machine over a sink are your only options.
A standalone grinder and a cheap Mr Coffee would be a major upgrade from this system.
It's only redeeming quality?
I plan on salvaging it's heating element to get our old Dgb900 back on line.
4751635
No matter what we do, the coffee pump does not press enough to make good espresso. The coffee is weak and pitiful.
2648680
We owned a previous model of the Capressa (all white) that we received as a wedding gift in 2000. We used it for 10 years before it finally gave out. It was the best coffee pot I've ever owned.

This model has failed to live up to the standard set by the previous model.

We've had it for about a year or more. In that time, we've had constant problems with not enough beans getting ground, and we have it on the darkest setting. If you like stickier roasts, be prepared to eyeball several grinding passes in order to get the proper amount of coffee. Otherwise, your brew will be as weak as 3 minute tea. It also leaks. A lot. Our counter top is frequently in need of a pass with a paper towel or dish cloth after brewing.

We're moving tomorrow, and this waste of money won't be coming with us. Until I can research a new replacement, we'll be making due with a $30 Black & Decker and pre-ground beans.
3800695
One star because it does make great coffee when/if it works. This is my third replacement machine and the grinder stopped working this morning. It's not even a year old. The grinder just doesn't last no matter how much cleaning you do. Poorly designed. Very heavy and cumbersome to move around to clean. It's difficult to fill with water. As I said, it makes good coffee but otherwise it's a piece of expensive garbage.
322765
It brews coffee but beware after a few weeks I reolized that the clock time was off and at first I though I must have just set it wrong or something, but now that Ive had it a couple months I've had to correct the time on it several times, It obviously doesnt work right.  And of course it's now to late to return it.  Be smart and don't buy this model.
89023
We have thrown the machine away. Does not brew good Espresso as it runs like a filter machine. Need to spend more money  to get the desired results.
1455437
This was my 17th Moka/Espresso maker and it is really poor (only some of them featured in the photo and the culprit on the right). I wanted one with a special design but I had no idea that it would be so exasperating to make coffee.
I have tried over 10 times to get a decent outcome but to no avail. It takes forever to get the water to boil and then the coffee barely makes its way to the upper chamber.  Though the water is below the valve, steam keeps coming out of it. And the spout is no good either. What a disappointment.
3081996
It came to to replace an aging, dependable Keurig that was 5+ Years old, in my opinion its was like separating with a loved one. But no worries, a new keurig with more gel,s a whistles would easily help forget my dependable coffee maker, right? Wrong, this replacement is by far, the worst and least dependable coffee brewer if ever owned. Made my $20 Mr Coffee seem like a $600 Espresso machine compared to this Keurig. 1st issue is the dreaded needle under pressure error that prevents you from making a cup of coffee at 4:30 am until you clean the needle. No worries, it comes with a bulb thing that helps manually clean the needle, 1 minute later, I should be brewing?, no, in addition to that process, make a playing hot cup of water as well, and yes, its now 4:40 and that first cups almos done. You would be concerned if this happened occasionally, but I deal with this every 3 days, thats even after doing a full cleaning, with filter change, and descalling on Saturday, yes, Rhys is the second time since this ultra cleaning its ran into this issue. 2nd issue, the display goes wonky, and you cant read the screen, its like the windows Blue Screen of death, and yes, requires you to unglug the machine to fix the issue, which means resetting the clock as well. If your thinking of buying the 475 or 575 , donate the money to the Red Cross, Ive never gotten screwed by the Red Cross, but fit 7 months, the people at Keurig laugh at me for buying there junk. This unfortunately is my last Keurig, sines I feel buying  a $799 espresso machine is more cost effective and pays for itself in 7 months, if I factor the Jet Fuel k-cups I buy every w weeks, at $60 buck a case. The coffee is a 5 star for you coffee aficionados that will pay top dollar for an exceptional bean. The draw back Is what those plastic k-cups are doing to our landfills. If you're still thinking this review is crap?, then buy that Keurig machine and get the Jet Fuel coffee, go ahead an splurge, since your obviously setting yourself for dissipate Snd a gluten for punishment after buying it after I warned you, but if you find this spot on in 7 months, and see this review again, stop in and review my new Espresso machine.
4701119
DO NOT BUY Delonghi Products.  I am through buying any product from them, after my experience with this espresso machine.  I bought this espresso machine in early 2014.  This was machine was to replace a ESAM 3300 which lasted 7 years, and was beginng to show its age.  We were very happy with it, but updated for the frother capability in this model.

This model was purchased through Amazon.  As additional prodection, I also purchased the Delonghi extended warranty for $150 not long after I purchased this espresso maker.

About two months ago, after more than 2 years of good service, the pump which produces the frothed milk has become noticably weak.  So much so, that it no longer makes a cappuchino the way it used to when we first bought the macine,  The machine will froth the milk about 50% of the required volume, and then the stream of milk slows down and stops.  A message indicator states the coffee grinder must be for a coarser grind.  Not sure what the grind setting of the coffee has to do with the stream of frothed milk.  Changed the setting, but no change.

I called the customer service line and they tried to help me troubleshoot the issue, but the end result was for the technician to advise that the machine had to be serviced.

When i provided the certificate number of my Delonghi extended warranty, they told me that is was invald, since I did not buy the machine from an authorized dealer - mistake number 1 - do not buy this type of appliance from Amazon.

Second, the technican told me that they would not be able to refund my extended warranty - no reason given. - mistake #2.

Based on this experience, I am never going to buy anything again from Delonghi.  I mistakenly assumed that that they were more like the reputable high end manufacturers like, Kitchenaid, Le Creuset, and All Clad, who stands by their products and prompty addresses any defects.

However, what really irks is their failure to refund the $150 paid for the warranty they refuse to honor.

This is a sign of a company with a poor reputation which does not stand by their products.  Next time I buy an espresso machine, I will likely purchase one made by Miele, given their reputation for solid workmanship and design.