Breville Café Roma Espresso Machine

The Breville Café Roma semiautomatic espresso maker does the work of more expensive models

Breville Cafe Roma ESP8XL Espresso Machine

Breville Cafe Roma ESP8XL
Espresso Machine

If you were to think of espresso makers as cars, the Breville Café Roma semiautomatic espresso machine might best be likened to a Volkswagen Jetta. It’s stylish, but not flashy. It’s got a lot of great features, but comes at an affordable price. The Breville Café Roma might not get you to work like a Jetta would, but it will produce a great cup of espresso to make your commute more comfortable.

Car comparisons aside, the Breville is as efficient as it is beautiful. For the cost, normally about $299.00 now only $249.95, this machine is packed with features that you wouldn’t expect from such a small espresso machine. From its sleek, stainless steel housing to a system that ensures the perfect crema for every cup, the Breville does the job of a restaurant-class espresso machine in a fraction of the space. It stands under a foot tall and weighs in at a little over 13lbs.

The crema the crop

The Café Roma’s dual head allows you to prepare two shots at once. Its Thermablock heating system guarantees consistent heating temperatures both for the espresso and for steaming milk while the 15-bar Italian pump provides just the right amount of pressure. A stainless steel, removable “froth enhancer” steam wand for cappuccinos and lattes has a finger loop that allows for steady control as you steam milk like a pro.

Safety is also a key issue for this espresso maker. Each comes outfitted with Breville Assist Plugä, a special plug with finger grooves that ensure safe disconnection from the wall outlet.

More of the Breville Café Roma’s features include:

  • A cup-warming system 
  • Removable water tank for convenient refilling 
  • Dishwasher-safe parts (top drawer only) 
  • Each comes with a stainless steel pitcher, demitasse and saucer 

Online reviews of the Breville Café Roma say that it’s a great introduction to semiautomatic machines that’s also good for those who don’t want to spend an arm and a leg to make espresso at home. Other reviews laud it for its reliability and ease of use. All in all, the Breville is a purchase that shows you have a love for great espresso but didn’t blow your budget to prove it to the world.

Tuned in to perfection

The Breville company touts itself as “the barista’s choice for espresso”. An Australian company, the word Breville is a combination of the founder’s names, O’Brien and Neville. The team started in the 1930’s with a vision to create “Breville Radio”, but once television took off, Breville jumped into the small appliance business instead. The company’s career has been highlighted by developing machines meant to save the consumer time, such as blenders and waffle irons.

Taking inspiration from their most popular appliances, the Café Roma machine was designed with durability in mind, packed with die-cast and stainless steel to keep its clean appearance even after years of use.


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