# Breville Café Modena Espresso Machine **URL:** \ **Category:** Clearance\ **Created:** [October 10, 2010, 12:00am UTC](https://forums.woot.com/t/breville-cafe-modena-espresso-machine/63848 "2010-10-10T00:00:18Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![WootBot\_1](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/woot/user_avatar/forums.woot.com/wootbot_1/32/1316623_2.png) [@WootBot\_1](https://forums.woot.com/u/WootBot_1)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2010, 12:00am UTC](https://forums.woot.com/t/breville-cafe-modena-espresso-machine/63848/1 "2010-10-10T00:00:18Z")
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**Author:** ![NightGhost](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/woot/user_avatar/forums.woot.com/nightghost/32/2531_2.png) [@NightGhost](https://forums.woot.com/u/NightGhost)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2010, 12:02am UTC](https://forums.woot.com/t/breville-cafe-modena-espresso-machine/63848/2 "2010-10-10T00:02:47Z")
No so hot reviews on [Amazon](http://www.amazon.com/Breville-ESP6SXL-Modena-Espresso-Machine/dp/B001DYGVWI) ---
**Author:** ![Roostalee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/woot/user_avatar/forums.woot.com/roostalee/32/9305_2.png) [@Roostalee](https://forums.woot.com/u/Roostalee)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2010, 12:03am UTC](https://forums.woot.com/t/breville-cafe-modena-espresso-machine/63848/3 "2010-10-10T00:03:03Z")
Breville does make good looking machines, you have to give them that. ---
**Author:** ![NightGhost](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/woot/user_avatar/forums.woot.com/nightghost/32/2531_2.png) [@NightGhost](https://forums.woot.com/u/NightGhost)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2010, 12:03am UTC](https://forums.woot.com/t/breville-cafe-modena-espresso-machine/63848/4 "2010-10-10T00:03:45Z")
[Product Website](http://www.brevilleusa.com/cafe-modena-espresso-machine.html) ---
**Author:** ![NightGhost](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/woot/user_avatar/forums.woot.com/nightghost/32/2531_2.png) [@NightGhost](https://forums.woot.com/u/NightGhost)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2010, 12:04am UTC](https://forums.woot.com/t/breville-cafe-modena-espresso-machine/63848/5 "2010-10-10T00:04:38Z")
Reviews are better at [froogle](http://www.google.com/products/catalog?hl=en&q=Breville+ESP6SXL&um=1&ie=UTF-8&cid=14988545785225985872&ei=m0ixTPfYAsX7lweG253qDw&sa=X&oi=product_catalog_result&ct=result&resnum=3&ved=0CD0Q8wIwAg#) ---
**Author:** ![Roostalee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/woot/user_avatar/forums.woot.com/roostalee/32/9305_2.png) [@Roostalee](https://forums.woot.com/u/Roostalee)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2010, 12:07am UTC](https://forums.woot.com/t/breville-cafe-modena-espresso-machine/63848/6 "2010-10-10T00:07:12Z")
[QUOTE=NightGhost, post:5, topic:297420] Reviews are better at [froogle](http://www.google.com/products/catalog?hl=en&q=Breville+ESP6SXL&um=1&ie=UTF-8&cid=14988545785225985872&ei=m0ixTPfYAsX7lweG253qDw&sa=X&oi=product_catalog_result&ct=result&resnum=3&ved=0CD0Q8wIwAg#) [/quote] Still, pretty dismal at Amazon. Espresso machines are, unfortunately, one of those items you USUALLY have to fork over a few hundred bucks before they get decent. Even then, you gotta do your homework. ---
**Author:** ![bigexxon](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/woot/user_avatar/forums.woot.com/bigexxon/32/278199_2.png) [@bigexxon](https://forums.woot.com/u/bigexxon)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2010, 12:08am UTC](https://forums.woot.com/t/breville-cafe-modena-espresso-machine/63848/7 "2010-10-10T00:08:25Z")
Can anyone at Woot! verify if the water container on the back of this machine is ‘stinky’ as the Amazon reviews suggest? ---
**Author:** ![spazhead](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/woot/user_avatar/forums.woot.com/spazhead/32/124863_2.png) [@spazhead](https://forums.woot.com/u/spazhead)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2010, 12:12am UTC](https://forums.woot.com/t/breville-cafe-modena-espresso-machine/63848/8 "2010-10-10T00:12:17Z")
I’ve had one of the Breville Cafe Roma espresso, very similar looking to this I got over two years ago on WOOT and it works great! I’ve been making one or two latte’s a day for two years from that machine and it was $90 I think refurbished. Think I might get this one just to have a backup at this price! ---
**Author:** ![CaptainWes](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/5e9695/32.png) [@CaptainWes](https://forums.woot.com/u/CaptainWes)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2010, 12:13am UTC](https://forums.woot.com/t/breville-cafe-modena-espresso-machine/63848/9 "2010-10-10T00:13:38Z")
Be careful with the milk steamer. If you aren’t used to it, you will produce a spectacular milk shower, just like diet coke and mentos. ---
**Author:** ![upsidehound](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/ea5d25/32.png) [@upsidehound](https://forums.woot.com/u/upsidehound)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2010, 12:18am UTC](https://forums.woot.com/t/breville-cafe-modena-espresso-machine/63848/10 "2010-10-10T00:18:52Z")
More info [here](http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5756393&CatId=4912). I looked at this machine when I bought my Delonghi but it was more than I wanted to spend without knowing how often I’d be making espresso. Turns out I make it often but I’m happy with the Delonghi. This price compares to new steam machines, which generally suck. If you’re interested in trying home espresso without spending a lot but not burning the grounds, I’d say this is a good price. ---
**Author:** ![KarenMarie](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/woot/user_avatar/forums.woot.com/karenmarie/32/106003_2.png) [@KarenMarie](https://forums.woot.com/u/KarenMarie)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2010, 12:20am UTC](https://forums.woot.com/t/breville-cafe-modena-espresso-machine/63848/11 "2010-10-10T00:20:24Z")
I have the other model woot sells by breville. the quality is amazing. \<3 ---
**Author:** ![rworth01](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/ecd19e/32.png) [@rworth01](https://forums.woot.com/u/rworth01)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2010, 12:24am UTC](https://forums.woot.com/t/breville-cafe-modena-espresso-machine/63848/12 "2010-10-10T00:24:13Z")
A few years back this exact same machine was marketed by Mr. Coffee. Mine blew a gasket and sprayed hot water on me after about 3 months of light use. ---
**Author:** ![viation](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/woot/user_avatar/forums.woot.com/viation/32/514809_2.png) [@viation](https://forums.woot.com/u/viation)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2010, 1:04am UTC](https://forums.woot.com/t/breville-cafe-modena-espresso-machine/63848/13 "2010-10-10T01:04:13Z")
I own this machine and it works amazingly. Breville is a great brand and I highly recommend this product. ---
**Author:** ![cheroke55](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/ad7895/32.png) [@cheroke55](https://forums.woot.com/u/cheroke55)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2010, 1:11am UTC](https://forums.woot.com/t/breville-cafe-modena-espresso-machine/63848/14 "2010-10-10T01:11:03Z")
[QUOTE=bigexxon, post:7, topic:297420] Can anyone at Woot! verify if the water container on the back of this machine is ‘stinky’ as the Amazon reviews suggest? [/quote] From a comment on Amazon _The water container is made from #7 plastic, which should not be used for food or beverages_ ---
**Author:** ![naannana](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/ecae2f/32.png) [@naannana](https://forums.woot.com/u/naannana)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2010, 1:25am UTC](https://forums.woot.com/t/breville-cafe-modena-espresso-machine/63848/15 "2010-10-10T01:25:02Z")
got one! good deal! but, Woot, can you please move out of WA? You are not welcome here!!! I dislike paying sale tax! LAME! ---
**Author:** ![gprabu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/4bbf92/32.png) [@gprabu](https://forums.woot.com/u/gprabu)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2010, 1:49am UTC](https://forums.woot.com/t/breville-cafe-modena-espresso-machine/63848/16 "2010-10-10T01:49:00Z")
Same here, get out of Texas 🙂 [QUOTE=naannana, post:15, topic:297420] got one! good deal! but, Woot, can you please move out of WA? You are not welcome here!!! I dislike paying sale tax! LAME! [/quote] ---
**Author:** ![NightGhost](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/woot/user_avatar/forums.woot.com/nightghost/32/2531_2.png) [@NightGhost](https://forums.woot.com/u/NightGhost)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2010, 2:05am UTC](https://forums.woot.com/t/breville-cafe-modena-espresso-machine/63848/17 "2010-10-10T02:05:17Z")
Review at [Espresso Maker Review Site](http://espressomakerreviewsite.com/breville-cafe-modena-espresso-machine-review.html) and here’s the [manual](http://www.brevilleusa.com/manuals/ESP6SXL.pdf) ---
**Author:** ![slicerd](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/df788c/32.png) [@slicerd](https://forums.woot.com/u/slicerd)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2010, 2:43am UTC](https://forums.woot.com/t/breville-cafe-modena-espresso-machine/63848/18 "2010-10-10T02:43:40Z")
Looks like this is the same machine and has a bunch more reviews. [Amazon.com](http://www.amazon.com/Breville-ESP8XL-Stainless-Espresso-Maker/dp/B0002VAFWA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1286692786&sr=1-2) The major problem seems to be the double walled filter getting clogged with to fine of a grind. If you a nice burr grinder it might not be a problem for you. I don’t have super grinder so I will probably get a Delonghi as they have a rebate out for their low end machines a it should be about the same price after that. ---
**Author:** ![gspme](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/woot/user_avatar/forums.woot.com/gspme/32/189135_2.png) [@gspme](https://forums.woot.com/u/gspme)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2010, 3:24am UTC](https://forums.woot.com/t/breville-cafe-modena-espresso-machine/63848/19 "2010-10-10T03:24:22Z")
I’ve had one of these for over 3 years. Highly recommended. Very durable. I paid a little over $100 for mine and it’s worth every penny. For $60 you’d get a very reliable espresso machine. ---
**Author:** ![shelhunt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/woot/user_avatar/forums.woot.com/shelhunt/32/209458_2.png) [@shelhunt](https://forums.woot.com/u/shelhunt)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2010, 8:42am UTC](https://forums.woot.com/t/breville-cafe-modena-espresso-machine/63848/20 "2010-10-10T08:42:03Z")
I bought one of these back in2008 from Amazon. Im not sure if it is the exact model or not (Factory-Reconditioned Breville XXESP8XL Café Roma Espresso Maker) but it looks the same. I havent had any problems with it and it is very easy to use and does an excellent job. I gave $130 for a refurbished one. [Next page](https://forums.woot.com/t/breville-cafe-modena-espresso-machine/63848.md?page=2)