Dedica Espresso Machine, 15-Bar Pump, Frother, Stainless Steel

My first impression of this machine is wow. Years ago I had a small krups pump machine, which is long defunct. I mostly drink filter coffee {Peet's Sumatra k-cups} or cold brewed "ass kicking" blend. I drink an average of four-six cups per day. When I wanted an espresso drink (iced plain espresso or iced Americano), or a cappuccino if I was in that mood, I'd stop and have one made. Every now and then I'd look at replacing the dead Krups but there were no machines that had a decent feature set and a reasonable cost. Besides, I could just get a coffee when I wanted one. But these days, I'm not going out. I started craving espresso, and finally decided to replace my old machine. This machine had some real advantages. One was the advertised width. Counter space was at a premium, this machine is narrow. Secondly, it takes the ESE pods. My wife is never going to tamp and measure a portafilter, but she will use a pod. A side benefit is that my 12 year old grandson can make himself an espresso with the ESE pods. {I got some decaf pods.} This machine is easy enough to use that he was making himself lattes after a single demonstration, using a pitcher I had from my old machine. He is a smart kid. I'm biased. But the pods are easy to use. I set my grinder (Oxo) to fine and put in my guess as to how much "Ass Kicking" coffee to use. It made a fluffy coffee which easily fit into the portafilter using the following procedure. Fill the scoop and level it. Put the coffee into the portafilter and lightly compress it. Repeat. Then put your thumbs onto the plate of the tamper and compress. I can easily grip enough to get a good tamp without stressing the plastic tamper. I disagree with people who claim that you can't fit the coffee into the holder. This is exactly the same volume as my old machine. Anyway, I hit the two shot button and it produced an espresso with reasonable crema. After trying the regular holder and the ESE holder, it is clear that the ESE pods are a compromise. This is a noisy machine in operation. The pump is noisy. The water heating device works great, but it is noisy, since it is basically a long tube that will cavitate. And, of course, steaming the milk is inherently noisy. The pump could be quieter. But it is no noisier than the steaming process. What I did notice was that the machine needs about three times the static width in actual use. The handle has to swing left to attach the filter to the machine, and your hand adds to the space needed. Extra space is needed on the right to use the steaming wand, and to clean the steaming wand, and to hit the power button. It is still a very narrow easy to use machine. The amount of force needed to attach and detach the coffee filter holder requires that you hold the machine in place. But this is a coffee maker, and the real question is, "How is the coffee?" There are so many things that go into that question...do you have a decent grinder? Are you using a good coffee? Is it roasted the way you like it? Finally, there are all different levels of equipment. My equipment is inexpensive, but not the cheapest. I have a style of coffee that I like, typically an Indonesian that does not have that bitter bite which is exhibited by typical central American washed coffee. My understanding is that the espresso brewing style was developed to allow the use of less expensive robusta beans. The fast temperature controlled extraction, combined with the dark roast tends to not extract bitter notes and to hide bad tastes. Applying the same method to higher quality beans should produce an exceptionally smooth brew. I decided to make a six shot iced espresso, three double pulls. I saw a decent amount of crema, and I was really happy with the iced espresso. I thought it tasted better than a drink that I would have bought at a place like Starbucks. I credit this to two things. One is that my coffee is better, and the other is that the brewer doesn't overextract. Good coffee, and a good brewing process will result in a good beverage. I used a coffee that I know I like and I got a beverage that I really liked. The brewer could have screwed up the coffee, but it didn't. This is the source of my wow! I had bought some ESE pods as well. The resulting beverage was not bad, but it was not as good as the stuff I made from the coffee that was more to my taste. Finally, I remember the coffee produced by my old Krups machine. The coffee produced by this machine is better. On to the other important aspect of these machines, their ability to steam milk. I have a 24 ounce steaming pitcher that I used to use, and the wand was barely long enough. I felt like I didn't have much control over the process. I think a 12 ounce pitcher might work better. (It does, or I can steam right into a duplo cap mug.) What I got was a good result for a latte, and perhaps less acceptable for a cappuccino. The thermometer I used reported a fast rise in temperature after the temperature went over 100F, while it took quite a while to get from refrigerator temperature to warm. The foam had many large bubbles mixed with the small ones. (Technique, in doing better.) The machine is really fast. It reports brewing temperature in seconds. I never felt like I was waiting for the machine. It reports steaming temperature almost as fast. All in all, I am really happy with this machine. I can't speak to the durability of the machine, but I hope that it will continue to produce beverages of this quality for a long time. And I am happy to be able to get an espresso at home again. After a month, I found that I had to descale the machine. A light comes on to let you know that the machine has decided it needs to be descaled. The process takes a while. You rinse the reservoir and add the solution, then fill it with water. Then you put it in descale mode and it runs the solution through the machine, slowly. You let most of the solution come out through the steaming wand, but you are supposed to turn off the wand and run some of the solution through the filter outlet (with the filter off). When the reservoir is almost empty, the machine stops, you dump the bowls, rinse the reservoir, fill it with tap water, and start the machine again. It runs the rinse water through much faster then the descale, again stopping when the water is almost gone. You can make coffee immediately. This procedure is long, but completely automatic, and need not be watched full time if you have a large enough bowl. You just need to toggle the steam outlet off and on every few minutes. The machine will still make coffee when it is in descaling needed mode. I was favorably impressed. I have descaled machines that were more automated and didn't work as well. I continue to like this machine.

Honestly, I really liked this machine ☕️ I bought it to make coffee at home and save money instead of going to Starbucks, and it does the job well. It’s small, doesn’t take up much space, and looks nice in the kitchen. The coffee comes out good, with nice crema and everything. It’s not professional café level, but for everyday use it’s perfect. It also heats up fast, so you don’t have to wait much in the morning. The milk frother works well, but you do need to get the hang of it. At first it was a bit tricky, but after a while you can make cappuccinos and lattes without a problem. The only downside is you have to wait a little between making coffee and using the steam, and it doesn’t come with many accessories. Overall, for the price it’s worth it. If you want something simple to start making espresso at home, this is a great option 👍

I'm not sure I've ever regretted a purchase as much as I regret this one. I used to have a really nice espresso machine that included the grinder and frother, and all the parts were metal. This one is nowhere close to that. I got sucked in by a sale price for the holiday, and that was a huge mistake. It sadly will end up in a landfill because it was a huge waste of money. First of all, I can't believe that there are plastic parts where the puck goes. Second, it took all my strength to get the handle to turn to the right, even though I was very careful to make sure I did not overfill it after grinding. One of the worst parts about it is that my shorter-than-a-coffee-cup-and-I-don't-mean-mug literally won't even fit underneath it. The space to actually get a cup underneath there is so limited. But now the puck is literally stuck up in there! I have tried every possible solution I know over and over to get the thing back out of there to no avail. When I say I cannot use this espresso machine after the 2nd cup I ever made in there, that is not an exaggeration. It is stuck. Those were 2 very expensive cups of espresso! But wait! There's more! The frother is made up of a series of cheap plastic pieces. As I was frothing the milk on my 2nd time around, one of the pieces literally blew off and got lost in my milk. Milk went spewing everywhere - all over me, all over the counter, and the wall behind it. And in the end, I still didn't have the milk done! I really try not to cuss, but there were some really bad words coming out at that point. By the way, this is on me, but if you don't already have a bean grinder, you're going to need one since that's not included in this.

I absolutely LOVE this De’Longhi coffee machine! I’m honestly obsessed with it. It has completely upgraded my coffee routine, and I actually look forward to making my coffee at home every day. It’s beautiful, feels high quality, and makes delicious coffee. I love being able to prepare café-style drinks at home exactly the way I like them. It has quickly become one of my favorite appliances in the entire house—and definitely the most spoiled one! 😂 If you’re a coffee lover and have been debating whether to get one, I highly recommend it. I genuinely couldn’t be happier with mine. Worth every penny! ☕️❤️

I have had this machine for over a year now. It makes great coffee. You can adjust the amount of water dispersed. It has been reliable. I use the Borbone ESE pods, so there is no cleanup. My only complaint is that I would prefer the water temp to be a a couple degrees hotter than the machine is capable of providing.

Update 1/2023: I wrote the negative review below, at least three years ago, and it seems a lot of people found it helpful. However, I feel like it deserves an update, because leaving it as it was isn’t really fair to DeLonghi. I contacted them when the machine stopped working and they had me send it to a local shop for repairs. I believe it took about two weeks until it was returned to me, and it has worked like a charm ever since. At the time, I was a little frustrated that they didn’t just send me a replacement, but in retrospect, that seems a little unreasonable - these are expensive machines and clearly they can be effectively repaired. In the time since then this machine has probably become my favorite appliance of all time, having now made me thousands of cortados. I live in New York City, where you you can’t walk more than 100 feet without hitting upon a fancy café but nine times out of 10 I still like my homemade coffees from this machine better. Perhaps I should be embarrassed to confess that I’ve even taken it with me on a vacation or two just because I can’t face the morning without it. Original Review: For six months or so, this was a wonderful product that gave us a lot of joy in the mornings. I probably would have given a five star review, in fact. But then it began leaking from every little crevice. At first it was just a drip or two, but over a few weeks it got to the point where it was like a little rain storm encircling my coffee cup and it’s rendered the machine completely unusable. DeLonghi has offered to repair it because it’s still under warranty, which is kind of nice but... 1. I must ship it to them 2. I must cover the cost of shipping it 3. There is no clarity on how long I’ll be without my machine while they repair it In the day and age of Amazon, if your $250 product falls apart for no good reason, asking the customer to spend their time and money to ship it back to you for repair probably isn’t the way to go (at least if you want to avoid reviews like this one). And so, in spite of its lovely aesthetics, this product and Delonghi are getting one star from me and my advice to you would be to find a comparable machine from another manufacturer.

I have had this for several months now so I have been able to really put it though its paces - and it has held up perfectly. I make espresso every morning and afternoon. Every single day! I love this machine!! The water temp is adjustable and there is a place where you can insert a water filter if your water is very mineralized. I use filtered water so I dont need one but its nice to know you could if you needed to. I have learned a few tricks about this unit....and one thing I wish I could change. Sometimes in the afternoon I like a small cup of coffee....but I don't want drip. So I have figured out that if I use a short coffee cup (one that will fit under the heads and holds three single shots) and then fill the single shot filter cup with an espresso grind - and brew a double shot and then a single right after it....I get a perfect tasting cup of coffee. A little hazelnut syrup and some half and half and I'm in heaven. I know....not your standard espresso use...but it works for me. (I guess I am not a coffee snob) I still like my double shot in the mornings with that perfect crema on top but in the afternoon I just don't want such a strong shot of caffeine. I also learned that if you fill the filter cup too full it is really hard to lock it into place. I read some reviews where others had noted the same thing but didn't know why it was so hard to turn. Well I found out that is the reason. So if yours is hard to turn just back out about a half teaspoon of grind, retamp and it will turn and lock easily. The thing I really love about this little unit is that it is so simple to use. No guesswork. Load your grind, push a button. Voila. Steaming milk is super easy too. Now for the one thing I don't like. When it's time to descale....its time to descale and no amount of wheedling or cajoling will change this little units mind. And here is the kicker...you never know when its time. So you could be trying to get that first shot in the morning to jolt you awake....or you could have company over and they are salivating for a latte and a piece of pie.....and you load up the filter cup and hit the button for a double and nothing happens. And then you notice the steam button is lit up an orange color . Uh Oh. So you have to stop everything...take out the filter cup and fill the water tank with descaler/water solution and run the cleaning cycle. It takes about 20 minutes or more. And nope....it won't let you get that one shot before you clean it. The first time this happened to me I just stood there and stared. I thought maybe I could will it to work by staring it down. It took even longer for me to figure out how to run the cleaning cycle the first time. Soooooo.... Yes I love this machine. It works great and is very versatile and takes up such a small footprint in my small apartment kitchen....and Yes I would buy it again....that is how much I love the coffee this little machine spews forth....I just HATE HATE HATE the fact that you just NEVER know when you will not get that cuppa because its time to clean. Sigh.

I really, really want to like this machine. It looks beautiful sitting on the counter top, and it has such a small footprint. However, there are issues that I can't ignore, and I feel forced to look at other options. This one is going back. One Size Does Not Fit All First, the sizing of the cups is very deceiving. It states that you can make espresso, cappuccino, and lattes, however, good luck fitting a cup other than a small, single shot espresso cup in the machine. You'll have to brew the coffee in a small cup, and then pour the coffee into a larger glass if you're having cappuccino or lattes. Effectively, you'll also have to warm up multiple cups and clean multiple cups. I have some stainless steel cappuccino cups that are not very large, and they don't fit in this machine (see attached image). So I'm forced to remove the bottom grill in order to use a large cup. You can see the sizing of my cups (the largest cup is not much bigger than my single shot size cup) in the attached image. Vibrations OMG This machine, while having a small footprint, has definite issues, which could be related to the base being small. While brewing coffee, using the raised platform, or removing the platform, the machine vibrates so much, you'll have to watch your cup brew to ensure it doesn't fall or spill coffee outside the cup. This of course, defeats the purpose of selecting an automatic amount (one shot or double shot) and being able to walk away and do other things while the coffee is brewing. I've tried several different types of cups--metal, ceramic, glass--with or without milk already in the cup (for more weight), and each time the machine vibrates enough to force you to watch and hold the cup as the coffee is brewing. Watch attached video for evidence. The cup shifts towards the left and also starts rotating (notice the end position of the cup's handle). The quality of the machine to brew the coffee is highly acceptable. I'm able to brew a nice espresso with decent foam. I just can't justify buying an automatic espresso machine that I have to stand next to and vigilantly watch to ensure no spilling accidents occur. There are some other small issues that I've listed below in the cons section. PROS • Aesthetics; beautiful machine • Small footprint • Price point would be great if the cons below were addressed • Portafilter has a nice heavy weight to it • Brews a very nice cup of espresso CONS • Vibrations cause cups to move • Can only fit single shot espresso cup; you'll need to dirty more cups if you want to make a cappuccino or latte • Filter snaps into place; use caution not to get your fingers pinched • Filter sometimes falls out while knocking the coffee grinds out • Portafilter, if rinsed and left to dry, will have water spots; need to hand dry

Llevo usándola unos 3 meses y no he tenido ningún problema... es fácil de usar

I bought this unit to replace a Breville machine that had a plugged filter for which Breville would not supply a replacement part in Canada. I have used the De'Longhi EC680 Dedica for almost a month and I am really pleased with it. It is easy to program and customize. It makes great espresso with a nice crema. It foams milk really well creating a thick foam and makes a great cappuccino. It heats up quickly both for making espresso and steaming/foaming milk. We bought the chrome and black model as it was $100 cheaper and matched the stainless steel/black appliances we already have. It looks elegant on the counter. The unit is long and slim and takes up very little counter space. When I read the reviews they said that the power button sometimes fails. I have only used the power button once to turn on the machine as it turns off automatically and you can set the time to turn off, which is really great. I have only one complaint and that is the water tank is seated tightly and there is no handle to remove it, just a small space to put two fingers. This has resulted in me dropping it as I attempted to disengage it to refill it. Finally it has removable filters for cleaning (no more clogging!)

待ちに待ったエスプレッソマシン。扱いには慣れが必要かと思いますが、美味しい！ 付属品が足りなかったのですがおくってもらえますか？

Absolutely — here’s a strongly positive, detailed English review you can use: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Absolutely Fantastic Espresso Machine! I have to say, I am genuinely impressed with my De’Longhi Dedica espresso machine. From the moment I started using it, I was surprised by how much quality and performance this compact machine delivers. It looks elegant, feels well made, and most importantly, it makes absolutely delicious coffee. One of my favorite things about the Dedica is its compact design. It takes up very little space on the kitchen counter, but it certainly doesn’t feel like a compromise when it comes to performance. It has a beautiful, modern appearance and looks much more expensive than it actually is. It fits perfectly into my kitchen and has quickly become one of the appliances I use every single day. The espresso itself is excellent. With good-quality coffee and the right grind, the Dedica produces rich, aromatic espresso with a beautiful crema and wonderful flavor. I love being able to make a café-quality espresso at home instead of having to go out and spend money at a coffee shop every day. There is something very satisfying about making your own coffee exactly the way you like it.

Beautiful nice coffemachine! Quick start for hot wonderful espresso every time! Love it!