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expirediconian | Staff posted Apr 10, 2024 04:23 PM
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Cafe Bellissimo Semi Automatic Espresso Machine (Refurbished)

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$149

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BuyDig has Cafe Bellissimo Semi Automatic Espresso Machine (Factory Refurbished, C7CESAS4RW3) for $149. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Editor iconian for finding this deal.

Note: This item comes with 90 Day Warranty and a 2-Year CPS extended warranty that will be auto-added to cart.

Features:
  • Steam Frother: Get a variety of microfoam textures and thicknesses for lattes, flat whites, cappuccinos and more with a built-in steam wand that rotates in a 180- degree motion for control and convenience.
  • 15 Bar Pump: This bar pump slowly increases pump rated pressure to draw out maximum flavor, giving you a beautifully balanced cup of espresso.
  • Built-In Conical Burr Grinder & Adjustable Grind Size
  • Hands-Free Grinding Cradle & Precise Dose: A 58mm portafilter with 19-21 grams of capacity delivers café quality, full-flavor espresso (13-15 grams for single; 18-20 grams for double). You can even customize your dosage through the SmartHQ app.
  • Quick, Powerful Heating System: An energy efficient aluminum block boiler with an integrated copper coil delivers 1300 watts of power to heat water immediately and consistently, ensuring quality espresso every time.
  • Cup-Warming Tray: This espresso machine comes equipped with a cup-warming grill located at the top of the machine to maintain the temperature and quality of each shot.
  • Extra Large Water Reservoir: Enjoy more drinks with fewer refills thanks to a 95-ounce water reservoir. Easily remove it using the built-in handle to refill and clean it with ease.

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BuyDig has Cafe Bellissimo Semi Automatic Espresso Machine (Factory Refurbished, C7CESAS4RW3) for $149. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Editor iconian for finding this deal.

Note: This item comes with 90 Day Warranty and a 2-Year CPS extended warranty that will be auto-added to cart.

Features:
  • Steam Frother: Get a variety of microfoam textures and thicknesses for lattes, flat whites, cappuccinos and more with a built-in steam wand that rotates in a 180- degree motion for control and convenience.
  • 15 Bar Pump: This bar pump slowly increases pump rated pressure to draw out maximum flavor, giving you a beautifully balanced cup of espresso.
  • Built-In Conical Burr Grinder & Adjustable Grind Size
  • Hands-Free Grinding Cradle & Precise Dose: A 58mm portafilter with 19-21 grams of capacity delivers café quality, full-flavor espresso (13-15 grams for single; 18-20 grams for double). You can even customize your dosage through the SmartHQ app.
  • Quick, Powerful Heating System: An energy efficient aluminum block boiler with an integrated copper coil delivers 1300 watts of power to heat water immediately and consistently, ensuring quality espresso every time.
  • Cup-Warming Tray: This espresso machine comes equipped with a cup-warming grill located at the top of the machine to maintain the temperature and quality of each shot.
  • Extra Large Water Reservoir: Enjoy more drinks with fewer refills thanks to a 95-ounce water reservoir. Easily remove it using the built-in handle to refill and clean it with ease.

Editor's Notes

Written by qwikwit | Staff
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Written by iconian | Staff

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jenesaisquoi
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It is a knock-off of the Breville Barista. The company is actually GE Appliances.

It has mixed reviews though. https://www.cafeappliances.com/ap...7CESAS4RW3
To avoid problems with leaking, I would just refill the water tank in place and clean it on occasion, rather than removing it each time to refill it. Other people complain that the grinder stopped working after a few months. I would give it a shot if I were looking for an all-in-one semi-auto. If you do get a lemon and don't want to keep it, you have 45 days to return it, but the customer pays for return shipping (don't throw away any of the packing materials). It does come with a 2-year extended warranty for free though.

For the money, it's really impressive. The Cafe has an interesting feature. It uses an app called SmartHQ that allows you to control the volume, water temperature, and strength (I'm not sure how it does that). I could see being able to change the temperature and shot volume as handy. A huge 95 ounce water tank, low water indicator, PID temperature control, nice legit looking 58mm portafilter and tamper. It should come with four baskets, 2 pressurized, and 2 unpressurized, but I can't be sure. The owner's manual shows that it does. https://products-salsify.geapplia...26orug.pdf his is the parts page https://www.geapplianceparts.com/...SO_MACHINE Don't lose that portafilter. $195?

Also, it's not a discontinued model. It still sells for $579 on a lot of sites. At $149 there's nothing remotely comparable considering all it comes with and offers. It's an outstanding value IMO.

Note: There are 15 grind settings, not 5 as stated on BuyDig. Buy dig also has the weight of the machine as 14 lbs, it should say 24. After doing a deep dive into the specs of this machine, I think it's a great design. I wish I needed one. A lot of the complaints sound like bad luck, or user error in some cases.
amax
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Trust me, GE offensively markets their Cafe line with Wi-Fi/smartphone control but it's total garbage. You can't even use that to turn it on/off, the alerts don't work, it never notifies the need for scaling, and the volume/temperature/strength controls literally don't work. Simply put, it's fraudulent and their "engineers" blew it off completely.

Also, this model is effectively discontinued. Their current model (which is already somewhat "discontinued") was a grounds-up redesign and much better/more compact.
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249 brand new at Walmart for the gray one right now.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Caf-Be...vkQAvD_BwE

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249 brand new at Walmart for the gray one right now.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Caf-Be...vkQAvD_BwE
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Quote from iconian :
they must be watching you, because this just dropped to $149 Big Grin
Still $249 for me at Walmart
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Still $249 for me at Walmart

walmart is new.. and i imagine won't drop... this deal is for refurb Smilie
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walmart is new.. and i imagine won't drop... this deal is for refurb Smilie
I understand that. I was replying to your comment they just dropped the Walmart item to $149
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I understand that. I was replying to your comment they just dropped the Walmart item to $149

aha, i did clarify mine, ty
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SwissbuttercreamApr 11, 2024 01:07 PM
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How is this compared to breville?

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DavidD2967Apr 11, 2024 01:47 PM
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Hmm reviews seems not too well. But for 150…. Grinder and leaks
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Quote from Swissbuttercream :
How is this compared to breville?
It is a knock-off of the Breville Barista. The company is actually GE Appliances.

It has mixed reviews though. https://www.cafeappliances.com/ap...7CESAS4RW3
To avoid problems with leaking, I would just refill the water tank in place and clean it on occasion, rather than removing it each time to refill it. Other people complain that the grinder stopped working after a few months. I would give it a shot if I were looking for an all-in-one semi-auto. If you do get a lemon and don't want to keep it, you have 45 days to return it, but the customer pays for return shipping (don't throw away any of the packing materials). It does come with a 2-year extended warranty for free though.

For the money, it's really impressive. The Cafe has an interesting feature. It uses an app called SmartHQ that allows you to control the volume, water temperature, and strength (I'm not sure how it does that). I could see being able to change the temperature and shot volume as handy. A huge 95 ounce water tank, low water indicator, PID temperature control, nice legit looking 58mm portafilter and tamper. It should come with four baskets, 2 pressurized, and 2 unpressurized, but I can't be sure. The owner's manual shows that it does. https://products-salsify.geapplia...26orug.pdf his is the parts page https://www.geapplianceparts.com/...SO_MACHINE Don't lose that portafilter. $195?

Also, it's not a discontinued model. It still sells for $579 on a lot of sites. At $149 there's nothing remotely comparable considering all it comes with and offers. It's an outstanding value IMO.

Note: There are 15 grind settings, not 5 as stated on BuyDig. Buy dig also has the weight of the machine as 14 lbs, it should say 24. After doing a deep dive into the specs of this machine, I think it's a great design. I wish I needed one. A lot of the complaints sound like bad luck, or user error in some cases.
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Quote from jenesaisquoi :
The Cafe has an interesting feature. It uses an app called SmartHQ that allows you to control the volume, water temperature, and strength (supposedly). I could see being able to change the temperature and shot volume as handy.
Trust me, GE offensively markets their Cafe line with Wi-Fi/smartphone control but it's total garbage. You can't even use that to turn it on/off, the alerts don't work, it never notifies the need for scaling, and the volume/temperature/strength controls literally don't work. Simply put, it's fraudulent and their "engineers" blew it off completely.

Also, this model is effectively discontinued. Their current model (which is already somewhat "discontinued") was a grounds-up redesign and much better/more compact.
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TohnerVApr 11, 2024 05:51 PM
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I just placed an order and let's see how it goes.
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jenesaisquoi
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Quote from amax :
Trust me, GE offensively markets their Cafe line with Wi-Fi/smartphone control but it's total garbage. You can't even use that to turn it on/off, the alerts don't work, it never notifies the need for scaling, and the volume/temperature/strength controls literally don't work. Simply put, it's fraudulent and their "engineers" blew it off completely.

Also, this model is effectively discontinued. Their current model (which is already somewhat "discontinued") was a grounds-up redesign and much better/more compact.
I can't disagree with any of that, but if it does let you adjust the volume and temperature of the shot I'm good with that. Just like my Instant Pot Pro Plus, I have no use for the app. I take it you own one of these, do you still use it? Also, is the portafilter actually 58mm?
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ClownBabyApr 11, 2024 06:55 PM
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This thing looks monstrous! I'm looking for my first espresso machine and want a deal on the tiny Breville Bambino. Bambino is better than this, right?
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sven-jakobsApr 11, 2024 08:17 PM
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Purchased! Stay tuned for a review.

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CalmLanguage302Apr 11, 2024 08:32 PM
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Quote from ClownBaby :
This thing looks monstrous! I'm looking for my first espresso machine and want a deal on the tiny Breville Bambino. Bambino is better than this, right?
Yes definitely

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