Automatic Espresso Machine Coffee Maker 12 Cup with Grinder Cappuccino Latte Americano Machine with Milk Frother for Home/Office (Gray)

OMG. I am blown away by this machine. Prior to this I had a DeLonghi espresso/coffee maker. It lasted about 10 years until it started having circuit board issues. It cost 3 times the amount of my new ChefRobot.First, the packaging on this machine was outstanding. Espresso machines are notoriously heavy. This was strapped onto two cardboard pallets. The straps were blue heavy duty nylon for easy lifting from the box. 👍As for setup, easy peesy! Right out of the box (after a short cleaning cycle), I was able to enjoy a latte. Now I am drinking a cappuccino. I never have two cups of coffee in the morning. So that is saying a lot about how great the coffee tastes.Thank you ChefRobot. I hope to have many enjoyable years with this machine.

I have it for a month work like a charm. We love it best coffee ever

This is a real beast of a machine and is very well made. I got a sliding tray to put under it so I can move it out easily to add more beans (the compartment is in the rear-top area) and clean behind it more easily. I kind of recommend that because the machine is on the heavy side so cleaning behind it can be a challenge without something to let you slide it out more easily. Anyway, when I first got it, I washed the removable bits (water container, milk container, etc) and ran two of the cleaning cycles. Not a problem at all.There are several very thoughtful designs which I really like. One is that I don't need to slide out the water compartment completely to fill it. There is a small funnel-type area at the very front where I can pour water into the system and it is clearly marked for the minimum and maximum water levels. There is also a silicone gasket around the lid of the coffee bean compartment to keep beans fresher longer and make sure the lid stays in place. The tray for overflow and coffee grounds slips out without having to remove the milk frother attachment so it's super easy for me to dump out the coffee grounds (into my compost container), rinse everything, and slip it back into the machine.As far as coffee--I've found that I needed to play with the fineness of the bean grinder to get it the way I wanted it. If I was making something with milk then the fine ground was good, but if I wanted straight black coffee (Americano) or espresso, I found that I preferred a less-fine grind to keep it from becoming bitter. So you may have to play with that to find your perfect settings.I also wish that I could adjust how much coffee is made at one time since I usually like a full mug. But I just run the Americano setting twice to get a fuller mug and it's not a big deal. But again, I wish I could change the number of ounces produced at one time.Also: I find that the machine takes a minute or two to wake up since it goes through a test/check routine every time I turn it on. So I usually check the water and bean levels (add if necessary), turn it on, and then do something else for a minute or two until it fully wakes up so I can get my coffee. Once it wakes up, it grinds the beans and brews quickly--no complaints there. Everything works well and it turns itself off after a few minutes (I haven't timed it but it seems like it's about 5 or 10 minutes) of no use.One last thing: it does make some minor, periodic noises when not in use. The noise level while in use isn't bad and is about what you'd expect. Just be aware of that if your bedroom is nearby and someone else is sleeping while you make coffee. Shutting any connecting door may be sufficient (or not if they are a very light sleeper).All-in-all, this is an impressive machine and I'm pleased with the coffee I'm getting from it.

The media could not be loaded. The Chef Robot machine does a solid job at brewing espresso and americanos, which come out rich and well-balanced with nice foam and aroma. The milk-based drinks are fine, but the foam it makes isn’t as smooth or consistent as you might want. If you’re picky about texture, a separate frother would probably do a better job.The touchscreen is straightforward, and the grind settings are handy enough for adjusting strength to your liking. The big water tank is great if you’re making drinks back-to-back, and the cleaning function helps keep things from feeling like a chore. The reminder alerts are useful to avoid those small mishaps, like running out of water mid-brew.Compared to Jura machines, this one is much more wallet-friendly and still covers the basics nicely. That said, the plastic-heavy build feels a little flimsy, raising some concerns about how it will hold up with daily use over the years.Overall I love that I got an opportunity to use it. I am a Breville user but my family hates using it since its too difficult to get the shot right, So with this machine, my family is quickly able to get the drink of their choice and be on their way. Even I have started to rely more on this machine given the ease of use compared to fully manual Breville. Overall I wish they had used more metal construction to make it more sturdy but so far I am liking the cheaper cost and comparable product to the much more expensive Swiss machines.