Laekerrt20 Bar Espresso Maker CMEP01 with Milk Frother Steamer, Home Expresso Coffee Machine for Cappuccino and Latte (Navy Blue, Stainless Steel) Gift for Coffee Lovers, Father

I bought this a few years ago, it’s been used every day and still makes great shots of espresso. By far better quality than other economically priced espresso machines I’ve tried. Shots pull rich and flavorful with a foamy layer on top, the milk steamer is very easy to use. Easy to clean and I’m overall impressed with its quality and how well it’s held up. Also looks very cute! Highly recommend.

Super affordable and durable

NGL bought this solely for aesthetic reasons because I wanted a more visually pleasing espresso maker to go with my Talavera mugs. I’m not an espresso expert but I am a coffee enthusiast and drink daily. I’m enough of a coffee snob to know that any “pod” espresso maker is never a match for freshly ground and brewed but unfortunately I can’t afford these $600-1000 barista espresso machines so I decided to look for something that would meet both my needs halfway at least. I was more than pleasantly surprised by this purchase. The machine is cute and the espresso quality is legit. I’ve had it for a few months now and I have stopped spending money at coffee houses entirely! I much prefer making my own to my taste, at home! I make perfect iced lattes in the comfort of my own home now. I got some quality flavored syrups and and sauces, super extra crema Lavazza beans, plus some glass coffee tumblers and the experience gives me all of the dopamine! I was worried to order because y’know it’s Amazon so it’s hit or miss. Luckily, so far it’s been a hit. It’s not as noisy as some say. I mean it’s a a machine so it makes noise when it pulls the espresso and steams milk but I don’t plan on operating it in the middle of the night or around sleeping babies so the noise isn’t an issue for me. Hopefully it doesn’t stop working after a few months the like everything else you buy on Amazon. But if lasts me at least 2 years, it was worth it!The only real con is the milk steamer. It’s not the best by any means but I have a separate milk frother so it’s fine. I also prefer shots over ice so I don’t need to use it as much. When it does work, it works ok. Mainly it waters down the milk so much which I’m not a fan of and it squirts everywhere which can be dangerous!

Defective & horrible customer service: At first, worked as a beautiful machine, but it then stopped working after 6 months. The steam wasn’t coming out of the frother anymore, but out of where the coffee comes. Customer service never responded to my message either. I regret spending so much on this now useless machine.

This is a review of the Laekerrt 20 Bar Espresso Maker. Overall it is a good machine for the casual coffee drinker such as myself. It lacks some of the niceties of higher-end machines, but I don't miss those too often.Good things:Price is very good. Construction quality of the device is great. It doesn't feel "plasticky" and cheap.Heats up quickly for both espresso and steam function. In under a minute I can make two shots of espresso, and in under two minutes can froth enough milk to make lattes or cappucinos. It's a timed function which may or may not be desirable for others, but works great for me. Press the button (either one or two cups) and it starts up and stops automatically.The steam frother also works quickly though was a bit confusing to get right at first. This is mostly my own fault but the instructions weren't exactly clear.Not so great things:It can do two cups at a time, but there's a small delay as the machine recharges steam. This is about 30s to a minute. So once you pull the shots, it takes a minute before it's ready to froth the milk.No water level warning. The reservoir is pretty small and in the back of the unit so not always obvious if you're running low on water.Instructions are printed on the machine itself, but not actually correct. For example, on the steam function the knob has to be turned to the circle until the steam is recharged. If it's on the steam function, it will just shoot out squirts of hot water until the pressure is enough to force steam out. The instructions don't mention this. There are also instructions on the front of the unit that is pretty well obscured by the filter unit. These instructions talk about "First Use" or if the machine hasn't been used in a long time, but not sure what the difference is between these use cases and normal use.Removing the filter canisters is cumbersome. This may apply if you need to switch different grinds that require different filters. For the most part, I'm using only the 2oz canister.In summary, I am satisfied with the machine. Good price and works for my needs, but it does lack higher-end and convenience features that I've seen before.

Coffee snobs on espresso forums will tell you to save your money (and get a $700 machine apparently). Well I am a coffee snob myself. I’ve tried cheaper machines and they all sucked. This one is fantastic. The espresso is delicious with beautiful texture. The milk steaming is nice. Really worth the money especially because I prefer what I make at home to anything I might imagine to treat myself with at a coffee shop.

The coffee tastes amazing but I am really, REALLY disappointed in the frother. I have followed the instructions and watched the video but all it does is splash milk all over my kitchen and never foams. The machine I had before that cost only half as much did the job 1000% better. (But the coffee flavor is much better with this one).

I recently got the Laekerrt espresso machine and it has exceeded my expectations. The machine is sleek and compact, fitting perfectly on my coffee bar. It's incredibly easy to use, with intuitive controls and a quick start-up time. The espresso it produces is rich and flavorful, with a perfect crema on top. I love that it has a built-in frother, which makes it simple to prepare lattes and cappuccinos. Cleaning is also a breeze, thanks to the removable parts. The best part for me is it’s offered in pink to go with my girlie coffee bar. Overall, the Laekerrt espresso machine is a fantastic addition to my kitchen, offering café-quality coffee at home. Highly recommended!