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Customer Review: “I bought this as a gift and it’s now the centerpiece of my kitchen. The gold version looks luxurious, and the coffee tastes amazing—rich and clean. It takes a bit of practice, but once you get the hang of it, it’s worth every penny.”

Customer Review: “Beautiful craftsmanship! The balance siphon mechanism is fascinating to watch, and the coffee has a silky texture. My only note is that it’s best suited for those who enjoy the ritual, not quick brews.”

Customer Review: “The copper finish is gorgeous and doesn’t tarnish easily. I love showing it off when friends come over. The coffee tastes so much cleaner than my old drip machine—definitely worth the investment.”

Customer Review: “It’s heavier than expected, which feels reassuringly solid. The brew process is mesmerizing, and the result is one of the smoothest cups I’ve ever had outside a specialty café.”

Customer Review: The Casdon De’Longhi Toys Barista Coffee Machine is a delightful, interactive toy that brings the joy of making coffee to young minds. This toy coffee machine is a scaled-down, kid-friendly version of the popular De’Longhi coffee machines, offering a fun and educational experience for children who love to imitate adult activities.

The design is impressively realistic, mimicking the look and feel of a real coffee machine. It features a colorful, sturdy plastic body, buttons that light up, and sound effects that simulate the brewing process. The machine includes accessories like a milk frother, a coffee pod holder, and a cup, allowing children to “make” their own pretend coffee drinks. The buttons are large and easy for little hands to operate, and the machine’s lights and sounds add an element of excitement, making the experience engaging.

The Casdon De’Longhi Toys Barista Coffee Machine encourages imaginative play and role-playing. Kids can pretend to make coffee, espresso, and cappuccinos, creating a sense of responsibility as they “serve” beverages to their friends or stuffed animals. The ability to press buttons, turn dials, and froth the milk gives children a sense of autonomy, making them feel like real baristas. It’s an excellent way to foster creativity and social interaction as they engage in pretend play.

Aside from being fun, this toy offers educational benefits. It helps with the development of fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and introduces concepts of cause and effect. Kids also learn about sequencing as they mimic the process of making coffee. For parents, it’s a fantastic way to introduce children to the idea of following steps in a process, making it both entertaining and constructive.

The Casdon De’Longhi Toys Barista Coffee Machine is suitable for children aged 3 and up. The toy is safe, made from durable plastic, and designed with no small, removable parts that could pose a choking hazard. While it doesn’t actually brew coffee, the realistic experience makes it an appealing choice for young children interested in role-play toys.

The Casdon De’Longhi Toys Barista Coffee Machine is a well-made, engaging, and educational toy that will captivate children who enjoy imaginative play. With its realistic design and fun interactive features, it’s a great gift that blends entertainment with developmental benefits. Whether you have a future barista or just a child who enjoys pretend play, this toy will likely be a hit in any household.

Customer Review: Nice quality cute toy and all of the pieces are kept on the machine!! My granddaughter loves to play with it and my daughter loves it because all of the pieces snap on for storage

Customer Review: I have now owned this for two years. When I bought it there were plenty of negative reviews. For me this machine has been perfect. The coffee genuinely tastes great compared to my former drip machines. It’s easy to use, it’s sleek and doesn’t stick out on the counter. It also drips 10 cups faster than any previous version I have owned. We brew every day and it has had no issues, no peeling of any trim etc. I would love to be able to have the option to keep the coffee hot for 4 hours. I assume 2 hours is the limit to keep it from tasting burned, but I’d like to be able to keep it warm longer. Perhaps that would be accomplished in the carafe version. Thought I’d review this now after so much use. Good machine.

Customer Review: Looks nice but absolute junk. The digital clock in the front stopped working, so you have no idea what time it is, the temp setting, or how many cups of coffee you want to brew. Now, just over 2 years old it will not brew the correct amount coffee. So for how much you spend for the coffee machine it is absolutely not worth it. I can’t stress enough, don’t buy this coffee maker. I contacted customer service “Kim Email/Chat specialist Bodewell GE Appliances, a Haier company”, who was absolutely useless. They won’t help you out whatsoever if there is a problem after the 1 year warranty. The told me to spend another 300.00 on a new one. Why would I buy another 300.00 piece of junk, with crappy customer service.Sincerely,Jason C. Wright

Customer Review: After about six years of faithful service from my Bunn coffee maker, it decided to start leaking. Not bad considering we make at least one pot of coffee a day, and often 2-3 pots on Saturdays. As much as I loved the Bunn, I was ready for a coffee maker I could program to start brewing while I was getting ready in the morning, and didn’t take up quite so much counter space. I had one specific requirement for out new coffee maker. It needed to be SCA Golden Cup certified. After much research it came down to this GE Cafe and the Breville coffee maker that was also Golden Cup certified. The ultimate deciding factors were that the GE Cafe (as expensive as it is) was still about $100 less than the Breville, and it was compatible with my SmartHQ app that I already use with my GE range.I ordered the white Cafe. Not the color choice I really wanted, but definitely easier to convince my wife to purchase it than to spend and additional $40-$50 to get either black or stainless. I know it will take extra care over time to prevent (or, at least slow down) the coffee stains… but it is, what it is. What it is, is a beautiful piece of equipment that certainly dresses up my 80’s countertop and log walls. Right out of the box the coffee maker feels very high quality. It was very easy to set up as well. The instructions were easy to follow, and within minutes I had it connected to SmartHQ and brewing the first pot of coffee.Speaking of coffee, it is fantastic. Even though the instructions did not specifically say to, I did run a pot of water through the coffee maker before brewing my first pot of coffee. For my first pot, I followed the instructions to the letter. I used 1 scoop of coffee per cup. I chose the Gold setting to brew according to SCA standards. The coffee that came out was strong, but not bitter. It was stronger than my wife and I both prefer, but still extremely pleasant to drink. Every pot I have made since then has used the ration of 1 scoop for every 2 cups of coffee. That equates to 1TBSP per cup. Not near as strong and black, but still an absolutely perfect cup of coffee to start the day with.I know the SmartHQ is an added bonus that is certainly not necessary. However, I find it very easy to use. I used it to set up an auto-brew schedule for Mon-Fri, and another for Sundays. For Saturday, I don’t have auto-brew set, but it is still nice to sit in bed, pull up the app on my iPhone and tell it to start brewing the pot I set up the night before. I know I will have a hot pot of coffee waiting on me.I have only been using the Cafe for just over a week, so I certainly can’t speak to reliability over the long haul. I have my reminders set to update this review in 6 months and a year. I will try to update with either pluses or minuses based on how reliably the Cafe is still working for us.

Customer Review: Tl;Dr – I wanted to like this coffee maker but after several failed attempts to produce a good pot of coffee (and some other worrisome quality issues) I’m giving up and returning it for a refund.I’ll start with the few positives. The first is that this is a good looking coffee maker. We opted for the black thermal carafe model and I think it is handsome, however as noted by others here it really is more of a “space grey”. It really is nowhere close to black so not sure why they would call it that. The other surprising positive is the Wi-Fi connection. The fact that it can get it’s time from the network so I don’t have to worry about power outages or daylight savings messing up my brew timer is potentially great even though I generally feel like smart appliances are “one more thing to break”.Okay onto the bad…first, upon unpacking I found moisture in the machine. I probably should have just stopped there and returned it but I kept going. Upon setting it up, I noticed that the acrylic piece on the front where the knob and buttons are was popping out and not flush as I would expect. I was able to push the piece in and it felt like it clicked in but after running a few brew cycles I guess the thermal expansion of the surrounding metal(?) caused it to pop back out again. On that note, there is a lot of plastic here and based on deep-diving into other reviews I do have concerns about the longevity/durability of the coatings, particularly on the copper bits as I already notice some spots on the carafe handle that look questionable. Most of this so far is cosmetic but all of which should be pristine particularly given the relatively high price of this maker.Ultimately though, this is about the quality of the coffee and I just could not brew a pot that came close to what I was getting from my 10+ year-old Behmor Brazen Plus, which still works but was getting a little long in the tooth. I tried it on Gold and Bold at 2 different brew temps using the same water/ground ratio as I had been in my Behmor and everything tasted watered down. My only explanation is that this brews much faster than the Behmor, and the Behmor has an adjustable pre-soak duration which I found no mention of with this Café model having at all, let alone be adjustable. I believe the lack of pre-soak also leads to the grounds overflowing the paper filter almost regardless of how much is in there. I first tried to make a 10 cup pot with 75g of grounds and the included paper filter could not contain the grounds. I then tried an 8 cup pot with 60g of grounds and still had grounds cresting the filter (and weak coffee). For comparison I use 56g for 8 cups (the max) on the Behmor and get perfect strength and nowhere close to overflowing. I do not have the equipment to measure, but my suspicion is that the flow on this thing is just too fast.I could keep going but the bottom line is that this coffee maker is not good at any price let alone $200-300. Based on most reviews I’m not the only person with this experience but it’s also puzzling to see so many good reviews which makes me wonder if there is an overall quality control issue which again, shouldn’t exist with an appliance marketed at this premium level.

Customer Review: After about six years of faithful service from my Bunn coffee maker, it decided to start leaking. Not bad considering we make at least one pot of coffee a day, and often 2-3 pots on Saturdays. As much as I loved the Bunn, I was ready for a coffee maker I could program to start brewing while I was getting ready in the morning, and didn’t take up quite so much counter space. I had one specific requirement for out new coffee maker. It needed to be SCA Golden Cup certified. After much research it came down to this GE Cafe and the Breville coffee maker that was also Golden Cup certified. The ultimate deciding factors were that the GE Cafe (as expensive as it is) was still about $100 less than the Breville, and it was compatible with my SmartHQ app that I already use with my GE range.I ordered the white Cafe. Not the color choice I really wanted, but definitely easier to convince my wife to purchase it than to spend and additional $40-$50 to get either black or stainless. I know it will take extra care over time to prevent (or, at least slow down) the coffee stains… but it is, what it is. What it is, is a beautiful piece of equipment that certainly dresses up my 80’s countertop and log walls. Right out of the box the coffee maker feels very high quality. It was very easy to set up as well. The instructions were easy to follow, and within minutes I had it connected to SmartHQ and brewing the first pot of coffee.Speaking of coffee, it is fantastic. Even though the instructions did not specifically say to, I did run a pot of water through the coffee maker before brewing my first pot of coffee. For my first pot, I followed the instructions to the letter. I used 1 scoop of coffee per cup. I chose the Gold setting to brew according to SCA standards. The coffee that came out was strong, but not bitter. It was stronger than my wife and I both prefer, but still extremely pleasant to drink. Every pot I have made since then has used the ration of 1 scoop for every 2 cups of coffee. That equates to 1TBSP per cup. Not near as strong and black, but still an absolutely perfect cup of coffee to start the day with.I know the SmartHQ is an added bonus that is certainly not necessary. However, I find it very easy to use. I used it to set up an auto-brew schedule for Mon-Fri, and another for Sundays. For Saturday, I don’t have auto-brew set, but it is still nice to sit in bed, pull up the app on my iPhone and tell it to start brewing the pot I set up the night before. I know I will have a hot pot of coffee waiting on me.I have only been using the Cafe for just over a week, so I certainly can’t speak to reliability over the long haul. I have my reminders set to update this review in 6 months and a year. I will try to update with either pluses or minuses based on how reliably the Cafe is still working for us.

Customer Review: Tl;Dr – I wanted to like this coffee maker but after several failed attempts to produce a good pot of coffee (and some other worrisome quality issues) I’m giving up and returning it for a refund.I’ll start with the few positives. The first is that this is a good looking coffee maker. We opted for the black thermal carafe model and I think it is handsome, however as noted by others here it really is more of a “space grey”. It really is nowhere close to black so not sure why they would call it that. The other surprising positive is the Wi-Fi connection. The fact that it can get it’s time from the network so I don’t have to worry about power outages or daylight savings messing up my brew timer is potentially great even though I generally feel like smart appliances are “one more thing to break”.Okay onto the bad…first, upon unpacking I found moisture in the machine. I probably should have just stopped there and returned it but I kept going. Upon setting it up, I noticed that the acrylic piece on the front where the knob and buttons are was popping out and not flush as I would expect. I was able to push the piece in and it felt like it clicked in but after running a few brew cycles I guess the thermal expansion of the surrounding metal(?) caused it to pop back out again. On that note, there is a lot of plastic here and based on deep-diving into other reviews I do have concerns about the longevity/durability of the coatings, particularly on the copper bits as I already notice some spots on the carafe handle that look questionable. Most of this so far is cosmetic but all of which should be pristine particularly given the relatively high price of this maker.Ultimately though, this is about the quality of the coffee and I just could not brew a pot that came close to what I was getting from my 10+ year-old Behmor Brazen Plus, which still works but was getting a little long in the tooth. I tried it on Gold and Bold at 2 different brew temps using the same water/ground ratio as I had been in my Behmor and everything tasted watered down. My only explanation is that this brews much faster than the Behmor, and the Behmor has an adjustable pre-soak duration which I found no mention of with this Café model having at all, let alone be adjustable. I believe the lack of pre-soak also leads to the grounds overflowing the paper filter almost regardless of how much is in there. I first tried to make a 10 cup pot with 75g of grounds and the included paper filter could not contain the grounds. I then tried an 8 cup pot with 60g of grounds and still had grounds cresting the filter (and weak coffee). For comparison I use 56g for 8 cups (the max) on the Behmor and get perfect strength and nowhere close to overflowing. I do not have the equipment to measure, but my suspicion is that the flow on this thing is just too fast.I could keep going but the bottom line is that this coffee maker is not good at any price let alone $200-300. Based on most reviews I’m not the only person with this experience but it’s also puzzling to see so many good reviews which makes me wonder if there is an overall quality control issue which again, shouldn’t exist with an appliance marketed at this premium level.

Customer Review: I’ve been using this coffee maker for about three months now, and it has completely changed my morning routine. The built-in grinder is a game-changer—no more buying pre-ground coffee or dealing with stale beans. Every cup tastes incredibly fresh, and the SCA certification gives me confidence that the extraction is optimized for flavor. The SmartHQ app is intuitive, and I love setting up auto-brew schedules so I wake up to hot coffee every day. The only downside is how noisy the grinder can be early in the morning, but that’s a small trade-off for such great-tasting coffee.

Customer Review: This machine looks sleek and modern, fitting perfectly in my kitchen. The matte white finish is elegant and doesn’t show fingerprints easily. I appreciate how it connects seamlessly to my smart home system, and the ability to control it via voice commands adds convenience. However, cleaning the grinder assembly is a bit of a hassle—crumbs seem to get stuck in hard-to-reach places. Also, while the coffee tastes excellent, it does take a little longer to brew due to the grinding step. Overall, I’d recommend it for anyone serious about coffee quality.

Customer Review: I really like this coffee maker. It makes good coffee. I always use the Bloom feature, and the coffee brews surprisingly fast for the richness of flavor. I wasn’t convinced for the first couple of pots, then I guess it got into its stride and now I look forward to my morning coffee for taste as well as for caffeine. The water reservoir is easy to use with no spills, and the filter is easy to pull and clean. It’s great that it makes 12 cups when we have guests. If you’re on the fence, as I was, about which coffee maker to buy and they all look the same, this doesn’t and isn’t, and I recommend the Vinci.

Customer Review: This spinning technology and the bloom feature definitely brings out the best flavor even using cheap coffee. The small size is great as it fits in the same limited space as my old coffee maker. The reservoir has a good-sized opening so it’s easy to fill. I don’t use the timer or the heated plate so I can’t speak to those. It’s sleek and nice looking, however the entire thing, including the carafe, is very light and appears cheaply made, especially the buttons. In fact, it’s so light you have to hold it in place while you push the buttons or it slides across the counter. Like everything else these days, I suspect it won’t last too long compared to my old work horse that made it 8 years. Hopefully I can get a couple of years of very light use out of this before something breaks because I really love the coffee!

Customer Review: I’ve had this Mr. Coffee machine for over a year now, and it still works like new. The Brew Later feature is a lifesaver on busy mornings—I set it the night before, and wake up to fresh coffee every time. It’s simple, reliable, and doesn’t require an app or complicated settings. The only downside is that the carafe handle gets slippery when wet, but that’s a minor issue. Overall, it’s exactly what I needed: affordable, effective, and low maintenance.

Customer Review: This coffee maker is perfect for my small kitchen. It’s compact, easy to use, and makes a decent cup of coffee. I like that I can pause the brewing process to grab a cup without waiting, which is handy when someone needs coffee urgently. The only complaint is that the warming plate sometimes leaves a burnt taste after a few hours, but if you drink your coffee within two hours, it’s fine. For the price, it’s a solid choice.

Customer Review: This coffee maker has been a game-changer for my family. We have four kids, and everyone wants coffee at different times—this machine handles it all. The 14-cup capacity means I only need to brew once in the morning, and the programmable timer ensures it’s ready when I am. The glass carafe is sturdy, and the measurements are clear. My only suggestion would be to replace the warming plate with a thermal option, but for the price, it’s an excellent value.

Customer Review: I love the classic black look—it goes perfectly with my kitchen appliances. The timer function is super convenient, and I appreciate that it automatically turns off after brewing. The only downside is that the carafe is a bit heavy when full, but that’s expected for glass. Overall, it’s reliable, easy to use, and makes great coffee. Highly recommend for anyone needing a larger capacity machine.