LINKChef 20-Bar Espresso Machine with Automatic Steam Wand, 1300W Professional Espresso Maker, 40 oz Removable Water Tank, Single & Double Shot

It took a minute to figure out at first. I didn’t realize we were turning on the milk frother instead of the espresso maker, and it also took a bit of time to learn how to lock the espresso in properly. Now that we have it figured out, it’s very easy to use, and we’ve been making lattes daily. We use Starbucks espresso beans and syrups, and it tastes just like something we would buy at Starbucks. This machine is a great money saver and will more than pay for itself with the money we save.

Hello, I would like to review the espresso machine that I received from Walmart. I absolutely love it. It's adorable. It looks beautiful and it works. It's easy to operate and I love my espresso every morning. I very much recommend this machine. It comes automatically with a 24 months warranty, which is also awesome thank you so much for this beautiful product. It came immediately. It was perfectly packed easy to unpack easy to recognize all the instructions. There was not a single mistake made with the instructions the unpacking and with first operating procedures.

This is an extremely affordable entry into the world of espresso and cappuccino. We are not connoisseurs by any means. We only bought this machine because it was on a Black Friday sales. And we are glad we did because once you've had the output from this machine you may have a difficult time going back to the normal coffee makers (Keurig and carafe coffee makers). The learning curve is a bit steep, and the manual, while not a literary marvel, does take a few passes to understand. A YouTube video or two won't hurt in the learning process. The buttons are touch-sensitive and a bit finicky. They don't always work the first time, so you might have to swipe your finger over more than once in order to have the desired outcome. They become even more temperamental once they are covered with a layer of steam from the spout. But no matter what you do, do not press them hard, for that is guaranteed to fail (as we found out the hard way). Again, they are intended to be "touch" buttons. Your container should be no more than around 4" in height. Anything taller than 4 3/8" will not fit under the handle and will tilt precariously. Once you get the process down, this produces top notch cappuccino. We don't see how or why we would ever need a more expensive machine than this. The only thing that remains to be seen is how long it lasts. If we can get a year or two out of this machine, it would have been worth it.

Appears to be of good quality. It’s nice looking and easy to use. I have 2 issues with it. The first is that the filter screen is difficult to remove from basket.The second issue is that I use a good strong espresso, and this machine produces almost produces almost no crema and a very weak shot, and this was a double shot. I’m deciding if I should return it, as repacking would be difficult.

We’ve had the machine for only two months, and it has already stopped working. It no longer brews espresso properly—water starts coming out from the group head instead of dripping through as it should. We’re very disappointed with the performance and would appreciate support in resolving this issue.

This espresso machine don’t brewed well coffee like 20bar espresso machine did. Have a liking coffee maker.

I worked at Starbucks for 18 years. Prior to this the espresso machine I used was a Mr Coffee Maker I had bought during one of the ice and snow storms we had back about 6 or 7 years ago. I paid $20 or $30 dollars. I remember getting to Walmart just in time and it was the last one. Since I worked at Starbucks I never needed to make my Espresso at home until I was stuck at home for days due to the weather. It’s really unfortunate that items like this are so high in price now and don’t live up to expectations. I’m pretty easy to please when it comes to Espresso shots. That’s all I drink with cream. I was really looking forward to having a new one after being without and paying atleast $8 a day for my drink until I could find a new machine. Go for simple and less expensive. They do the job well. When I was looking I couldn’t find a Mr Coffee Espresso maker. Now I know to only go with what I know to be the best. This one leaks grounds into shot glass and sounds like it’s going to rattle off the cabinet when pulling shots. Lots of grounds stick in, up and around where the grounds holder goes up and turns into. If you like your espresso syrup like for less acidity this isn’t the one to buy. The grounds spew all around onto the cabinet while brewing and make a mess to clean up. This machine cannot hold the pressure needed for good shots as is stated in the specifications advertised. Needs to go back to the factory for redos or be discontinued unless you prefer weak shots with a lot of water. It’s all about the pressure and the ability to facilitate that pressure within the machine. It’s what Espresso is all about. That’s why there are so many brewing options. Long shot, updosed, ristretto and just your regular shots. I prefer updosed, ristretto, 10 shots with cream when purchasing. To get this at home, I have my beans ground on Turkish which is very fine and provides a strong syrupy shot with less acidity. Which is so important for gut health. Also, Decaf.

it's very loud. inconsistent with making espresso. one time you can make a cup next time it doesn't work. peice of junk and ill be sure to spread the word. i want a replacement.

Unfortunately, this product stopped working after just a handful of uses. It was great while it worked, but now all it does is leak water. I've troubleshoot it and I've done everything included in the manual and still doesn't work. This is extremely frustrating as I was really looking forward to getting at least years out of this gift to myself.i it was great while it worked, but now all it does is leak water. I’ve troubleshoot it and I’ve done everything included in the manual and still doesn’t work. This is extremely frustrating as I was really looking forward to getting at least years out of this gift to myself. Unfortunately, this will need to be returned.

DO NOT PURCHASE! They do not provide warranty and offer an extreme discount because they will not refund you your money. My machine only makes an obnoxious loud sound, doesn’t drip water or steam, and the actual funnel doesn’t have any working holes. Beyond disappointed and a waste of my money. In the photo, it’s completely full of water and not a single drop of water comes out.