LaekerrtEspresso Machine 20 Bar Espresso Maker CMEP01 with Milk Frother Steam Wand, Professional Expresso Machine for Cappuccino and Latte (Stainless Steel, Green) Gift for Dad, Father, Coffee Lovers

This Espresso Machine is a solid choice for anyone starting their home espresso journey. Right out of the box, it looks great with its modern design and compact footprint, and it pulls a decent shot with minimal setup. But where this machine really shines is after upgrading to a bottomless portafilter.With a bottomless portafilter, the performance and feedback are much better. It gives you a clear view of the extraction, helping you dial in your grind and tamping technique. Once dialed in, the machine produces rich, flavorful espresso with a nice crema, a noticeable improvement from the standard portafilter.The steam wand is decent for a machine in this price range, capable of producing microfoam with a little practice. While it’s not a professional machine, it punches above its weight once you give it a new filter and dial in your technique.

The media could not be loaded. I hardly ever leave reviews, but for this product I had to drop a note. This espresso machine is awesome. If you like a good espresso, this machine can do it. If you’re using good coffee, the espresso will have a good amount of ‘crema’ on top. One very important thing to note is that the machine has an auto-shut off option. This is not noted in the manual, and it was a very important feature for me, as sometimes I forget to press the off button after making my coffee. I’m not sure of the exact time yet, but I believe it will turn off by itself after 10 min or so… What more to say? The price is really good for such an amazing little thing that makes amazing coffee. Don’t hesitate and get it!

It's small, ideal for tight spaces. The espresso is delicious. My expectations were met.

DO NOT BUY!!This item stopped working after a couple uses and didn’t work well the few times it did work. They wouldn’t honor the warrantee, and we couldn’t return. Pretty junky!!

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.

About a month ago, I decided to treat myself and bought this espresso machine. Before this, I’d never owned one—I was one of those people who relied on cafes for my daily caffeine fix. Honestly, I wasn’t sure what to expect since I had zero experience making espresso at home. But when the machine arrived, I was instantly impressed. The packaging was neat and secure, and inside, I found a quick-start guide that felt like it was written just for beginners like me. It walked me through the setup so easily that within 5 minutes, I was pulling my very first shot of espresso.I used some fresh coffee beans, and wow—the aroma filled my kitchen like I’d stepped into a cozy little cafe. I couldn’t believe I had actually made it myself!Fast forward to now, a month later, and making coffee has become one of my favorite parts of the day. Every morning, I look forward to grinding fresh beans, steaming milk for a latte, or just enjoying a pure shot of espresso. The machine hasn’t given me a single issue—it’s reliable, easy to clean, and the steam wand is an absolute dream for frothing milk. I even feel like a bit of a barista now.This machine is so user-friendly, and the results are seriously impressive. It’s brought so much joy (and delicious coffee) into my life, and I’d 100% recommend it to anyone wanting to take that first step into home espresso-making!

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).