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Your cart is empty.Take home brews to the next level with the Café Select espresso machine. The 15-bar pump provides optimal pressure for rich crema, the thin foam layer that marks a perfectly brewed espresso. Innovative features include an advanced pump boiler that maintains a reservoir of hot water at the perfect temperature and state-of-the-art boiler increases brewing pressure and temperature stability. The dual-spout espresso filter makes for convenient and easy brewing of 1 or 2 espressos at a time, and the commercial style power frother creates thick, rich cappuccinos or lattes. The easy-to-use interface makes for seamless brewing, and classic stainless steel construction compliments any kitchen counter.
Joni
2025-08-26 11:28:24
I love this machine!! I had the previous model for a few years and after using it multiple times every day the switching mechanism started to give out so I upgraded to this one. I love the design changes they made. My last machine was so reliable and such a staple in my kitchen I’m sure this one will be too. I worked as a barista for over 3 years and am picky about being able to control my shot time and steaming - this machine is perfect for that and such a great price!
Haddar
2025-08-13 13:38:32
I’m not a barista but I love coffee and I have owned Capresso espresso machines (EC 50) for the last 9 years, actually two machines one for 7 years and the other 2 years. I decided to upgrade a little bit and see what Capresso may ofer me after those years, so this review is my take so far on Cafe Select after 3 weeks of use in comparison to EC50.Pros and cons:- looks great and expensive on kitchen countertop, not that big or small- easy to use and ready in 35 seconds, but steam (full power) will be ready in 40 seconds after brewing- well-built except the main knob; it looks and feels cheap- heavy stainless steal portafilter ~ 1lb; looks and feels great- enough space between the dripping tray and the portafilter to put a digital scale and 12 oz coffee cup- steam wand is comfortable to use and long enough to froth milk easily.- It uses less water to brew and steam than EC50 even though they both have the same water tank capacity.- brewing temperature is optimum, hot enough not steamy in contrast to EC50 which gives too hot water.- no need to empty the dripping tray very often (this was a problem in EC50) as no water/steam opening inside which allows any extra water/steam to flow.. but that option makes the machine loud when switch back from steaming to brewing as the steam is trapped and needs to go from the grouphead. The steam takes 3 noisy seconds to be fully exhausted and the machine becomes quieter and ready for brewing again. I feel that EC50 was a little bit quieter in general.- water can be added to water tank passing the max line, gives you 15oz extra of water.- the steam power is ok, I don’t feel it’s any different from EC50 but the wand is an advantage for steaming and texturing milk.- you can make delicious espresso, latte (with latte art) or mocha, just use great coffee beans and ground your coffee yourself.Disclaimer: I didn’t use the pressurized basket that comes with the machine nor the plastic tamper instead I’m using a naked basket (~$10) and tamper/distributer tool. If you interested, I ground my coffee beans (medium roasted) using a cheap coffee grinder (~$20) plus good espresso making practice to have a great cup of latte to start my morning in 7 min from start to finish includes cleaning.I suggest Capresso spend a little bit time/money to have this machine with better grouphead that gives an equal water flow across the screen/shower as channeling is still a problem. But for now, just change the cheap plastic knob!
Anthony
2025-07-02 16:15:51
My espresso machine was delivered yesterday. I was super excited to open and check out my new machine only to find that it had been used and was left very dirty. Had i clicked the used option this would have not been so disappointing.
Fred Harris
2025-05-23 14:47:53
This is a PHENOMENAL product!!!!!A GREAT made machine !!!!!!!!OUTSTANDING value for the SALE price !!!!!WOULD RECOMMEND purchasing !!!!!!
Mike Dawson
2025-04-03 15:46:18
Only produces half a shot before turning blonde regardless of the grind. Pump seems to already be going out after two months of usage.
Jacques Boudoire
2025-01-31 18:58:15
The jury is still out on this one. I am a novice barista so don't know if its the machine or me. As for pulling espresso - I cannot for the life of me get this machine to pull a shot that takes more than about 5-7 seconds. It gets totally blonde (clear and thin) after that. I have experimented with dosing, grind (fine vs. course) and tamp. Yes I have a conical burr grinder. I suspect it is channeling, especially at the finer ground settings. I can get a tolerable espresso out of it at higher doses and finer grounds but I can't imagine it is extracting efficiently in only 5-7 seconds and it still doesn't seem thick enough to me. The crema seems OK but I'm no expert. I need to try some different coffees also but I can't imagine it will affect the pull time drastically.The milk frother is perfectly fine; in contradiction to some other posters about this unit. It took me a little while to figure out how to froth properly but now I am consistently making great froth. If you can't get a good froth out of this machine you are either not doing it right or your unit is defective.I suspect this machine has some issues with the "group head" and "shower screen" as another reviewer mentioned. I may try to do the recommended fix but I shouldn't have to do that on a brand new machine. Could totally be me.
Linda M. Cornell
2025-01-13 12:39:03
Second one. First one lasted over 5 years - which is remarkable for us.
Frank X. Rehak
2025-01-12 14:45:03
Love Capresso's machines, solidly made and easy to use.
Tirso ovando dionicio
2024-12-29 15:00:23
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