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M K.Greater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
Disappointing
Bought the Gaggia Classic last Saturday (26/10). Made my first coffee and the crema on it was rich and golden. Over the next two days, the Gaggia made beautiful coffee. On Tuesday, I couldn't extract any coffee. I could hear the pressure building as it tried to extract but the coffee was forced out of the three-way valve. Went to the store where I bought the machine and they gave me a new basket. The coffee came out like a watery mess. I contacted the store again and they told me I needed to pack more coffee into the filter, tamp it harder and ...Read more
make sure I have a finer grind on my coffee. Tried everything. I used to have a Saeco Via Venezia which lasted for 10 years. The consistently positive reviews for the Gaggia convinced me to buy it. I wish otherwise now and it has only been one issue after another.Purchased in October 2021.
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Khuntella
- 3 reviews
This machine is simple, and entirey appropriate technology for a good macchiato
Machine runs for years, spare parts (if required - any of them) are easily available, and very easy to fit.
Get a medium coffee to start with (half dark Arabica, half dark Robusta) and see how you go. Robusta beens are cheap, and a bit nasty, but add a very strong, aggressive flavour without much boiling. Getting a dark Arabica coffee, in strong format (eg. long black ) is nirvana, but I've never met a North American coffe shop who can actually serve it. Must have something to do with the bleach-sprayed chicken corpses that go into making bleac...Read more
Purchased in June 2021 at Myer Online Store for $499.00.
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migo33Sydney, NSW
- 18 reviews
- 8 likes
Durable, affordable espresso machine
I have a 2004 Gaggia classic and with the right maintenance routine it will last forever. Parts are relatively cheap and easy to replace. The only reason not to get good espresso from this machine are bad coffee bins and grinder.
Purchased in April 2021.
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Hi there, thank you for your feedback on the Gaggia classic. We're happy to have offered you a durable and trustworthy appliance, ideal for a tasty cup of coffee. Always feel free to reach out to us, ... Read more
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Steve Gwestern district
- 8 reviews
Barrista mornings
Acquiring this machine has changed our coffee drinking habits and was well worth buying.
Once you get the hang of loading the coffee in and the sequence you need to follow to brew the coffee the results are pretty good.
The aroma in the early morning is not quite as good as the real barrista masters but its better than McCafe.
Frothing milk is bit if an art, and we had to find some special coffee cups not to big so they would not fit under the dispenser, not too small so they would overflow, just right.
So two months on its frothed latte fo...Read more
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A great starting espresso maker with a few minor setbacks
The Gaggia Classic is a easy machine to use and very forgiving. I have used many different kinds of beans in this machine and as long as the grind of the coffee is right, I am usually satisfied.
It is quite easy to use although it is a little clunky because of its size. I find myself having to negotiate the espresso cup under the portafilter to avoid spilling the coffee. Also the tamper is a little flimsy and is too small for the portafilter (easy fix, just buy a decent tamper). Cleaning isn't an issue.
I have had it for a little over a year and I am quite impressed with this device. I hope to have it for many more years to come.
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We're very happy to hear to that you're well impressed with the Gaggia Classic, Nostrodamus! We really appreciate your feedback, thank you for sharing!
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Simon iTerrigal
- 4 reviews
Excellent
Amazing
Have 2, one at home, one at work.
Make excellent coffe, better than you can buy most of the time.
Combine with a good grinder and it’s one of the best things you’ll ever buy
Can’t fault it
Very very very very very good
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BuddyGeelong
I love my classic....
Had the machine 12 years. No real learning curve.. once you get the beans and grind of your desire, you'll want all your coffees made from a classic..
Cleaning is easy. Not sure if overflow pipe has been threaded since I purchased mine but it easily pulls out to allow resovoir tank access for cleaning.. Shower head only thing that needs a tool and in 12 years I've taken off twice to clean the holes (I'd advise to do more regularly, lol)..
the water pump has just gone on mine and again this machine shines, with everything inside easily disconnected with replaceable parts.. after a while you realise your in a secret club, only classic owners know the coffee that this machine can produce. Is there a fan club?
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Hi there,
Thank you so much for your kind review! Great to hear you and your coffee machine have been together for 12 years already. We think you'd be the perfect person to start up the fan club. ;) ... Read more
Would you mind sending us an invite to? Hope you'll enjoy many more coffees to come and all the best for now!Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Go_Hawkersmelbourne
- 4 reviews
Excellent Coffee Every Day
If you love coffee you already know Gaggia and you might know about this machine too. It's the brilliant baby Gaggia and its sits in pride of place in our kitchen. I use it every day and am always interested in trying new roasters. This develops the real power you need to get a proper espresso extraction but you also need to have the touch and skill loading the basket just right, to get top results..I clean it after every coffee to keep it taint free - if you look after your equipment, it will look after you. It is solidly made and I expect to own ity for many years to come
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Hello there
Thank you for taking the time share your review with us. Great to hear that you as a true coffee lover appreciat the Gaggia Classic. We hope you will enjoy the machine for many more years to come. ... Read more
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Alex RSydney, NSW
- 15 reviews
Handy little thing, hard to clean
There are a couple of things about this machine that could be improved.
First up, for the price, it's a handy little thing, and it makes great espresso.
The milk frother is simple to use, although it's rigid, so you can't easily fit a larger milk jug under it (unless you raise the entire machine). If the arm had a flexible component to it, it would be much more useful. This is actually quite annoying.
Getting the water reservoir out to clean is also difficult. There's a metal pipe that runs down in front of it, into the drip tray. Unle...Read more
ss I'm missing something, you have to unscrew that pipe to remove and clean the reservoir. I want to clean it often, but that makes it hard. So, yes, wonderful to have a little coffee machine in the house, and a nice start for people. But the cleaning and milk frother side of things mean that, if I had my time over again, I'd make another choice. I may change in the near future if the tax man is kind to me.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
estalebshepparton
- 7 reviews
Almost perfect
There's not a lot to dislike about a Gaggia Classic. it will make any type of coffee you have the skill to create and it will do it with beautiful extraction.
I only have one negative my steamer leaks spurts so i have to keep a small jug under it. This is very common from what i've read and requires some minor surgery and new parts to fix but even so, it's still making fantastic coffee and giving me milk that has enabled me to dabble in Latte art.
The machine is so good you can get away with cheaper beans if you want. The more educated you be...Read more
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Ka R.Wentworth Falls
- 11 reviews
- 10 likes
They don't make them like this anymore
So easy to use, such a consistently good brew, and over 11 years old second hand. What more can you ask.... I would highly recommend this workhorse, especially if you use a good brand of coffee and don't burn the milk. It is also very portable for taking away with you on weekends.
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Hi Billie,
We're very glad to hear that you like the device and that you've been using it for such a long time. We greatly appreciate you sharing your feedback and experiences, it's much appreciated!... Read more
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Andrew22a Tweed Street, Tauranga, NZ
- 3 reviews
The extract can be ok but not a reliable machine.
Having worked on a few Gaggias would not recommend these as a reliable machine. Ok at best.
I'm impressed people review them as highly as they are when there are cheaper options out there that can do both steam and coffee extraction at the same time.(breville(not recommended) or sunbeam)
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Hi Andrew,
Thanks for sharing your view on our Gaggia Classic. We're sorry to hear your expectations haven't been met completely. A semi-automatic espresso machine can take some practice though. So we hope your espresso will get better with time. ... Read more
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Pauliecanberra
- 4 reviews
- 2 likes
Fantastic machine, great quality
Makes fantastic coffee and is very consistent but requires you to be involved (which I love!). Upgraded the steamer for perfect microfoam and bought a good grinder. It will make several cups in succession for groups, Easy to use and clean, just about perfect! Make sure you clean regularly for best results.
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Hi Paulie,
Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences and for throwing in some tips as well. :-) We're glad to hear that you like the device and we're hoping you'll be able to enjoy your cups of coffee for a long time! ... Read more
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MartnSydney
- 5 reviews
- 2 likes
Perfect coffee machine
I am very happy with this machine
I have been using it for seven years and nothing broke so good quality. The panels are made of stainless steel so It is easy to clean and like the name suggest, classic. It will always make a perfect expresso
Overall I would recommend buying this
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Thanks for the review, Martn! Glad to hear you have been very impressed with your little Gaggia Classic.
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Sam MMelbourne
- 11 reviews
Fantastic Little Machine.
This is a fantastic little coffee machine, not only is it stylish and cool with a nice chrome finish it makes a fantastic coffee, despite its size it caters to a surprisingly large quantity of people.. I recommend changing the steam wand, which is relatively easy to do, as the standard wand can make the milk a little bubbly.
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Thanks for the review, Sam!
Absolutely nice to hear that this little machine is pulling shots for a multitude of people. We could only say cheers to that! ... Read more
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marvoQLD, 4060
- 4 reviews
Basic and great
This is a classic machine and is a favourite amongst the online coffee world. It can be modified with different steam wands, etc and easily cleaned. Parts are available online (local and overseas) and easily found.
I bought this second hand, and it works well. Not great for pumping out coffees for a party though, but great for daily coffee or two.
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Hey Marvo,
Thanks for your review! Our Gaggia is a 'classic' for sure. :) If you'd like to pull out a lot more than a couple of coffees in a row a dual boiler system would be helpful. ... Read more
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LanaAdelaide
- 5 reviews
Easy to use but grinder not so great.
The only downfall is not the machine itself but the grinder. We got it second hand and it is still in good condition. The stainless steel is a bit of a pain to clean but other than that we are still happy with it. Plenty of more coffee beans to try on it in the future.
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Hi Lana, great to hear you're satisfied with our Gaggia Classic and would recommend this to others. Could you let us know what the issue with the grinder appears to be? We might be able to be of help.... Read more
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BarnstormerMelbourne
- 13 reviews
Great Manual Coffee Machine
This machine has been around for over two decades for a good reason, it is built like a tank! Commercial quality engineering and components in a domestic coffee machine. It is an even better machine if you go to the expense of upgrading the frothing wand. Makes a quality Crema delivered at the ideal temperature.
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Thank you so much for sharing your experiences here. We're happy to hear you have been pleased with your coffee machine for such a long time already. We hope you will be able to enjoy the coffee for a... Read more
t least two decades more. :-) Kind regards, The Philips Australia TeamSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Roland GPerth
RIP old girl
We upgraded to this model after our previous one didn't produce good enough coffee for my father-in-law. I cannot fault the quality of the coffee it makes, and since I always have espresso, I hardly noticed if the milk wand worked or not.
We, too, replaced the plastic handle, having banged through a whole lot of coffee shots and cracked it.
We serviced our machine annually at the store we bought it from, which was not the cheapest thing but since we used to own an Italian car, we knew that Italian technology isn't exactly fire and forge...Read more
t, so we were happy to do this. However, within a month after servicing it, the machine ceased functioning again, so it lies on our countertop, dead and cold. All up, we spent about $600 servicing this and replacing various parts over 5 years, plus a $700 purchase price, so I am not exactly rushing out to add another $100 service onto it a month after doing the last one. A shame, really; our previous Breville did a decade's service without fault but the Gaggia required the aforementioned TLC.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
DanVIC, 3056
- 10 reviews
- 11 likes
We bought two of these
After my first Gaggia Classic died due to poor maintenance on my part (never descaled it) I made the silly mistake of buying a Nespresso. Yes, this was handy with the pods and all but the coffee was expensive and lets be real, pod coffee actually tastes awful compare to a freshly ground bean coffee. The Gaggia really makes a great coffee. I now descale this every 6 months and it works like a charm. The pressure that this thing produces is enough to make a fantastically thick and creamy crema. It steams the milk with ease and it is easy to ...Read more
keep clean. It has no automatic features so it is simple, straight forward and robust. No computers, touch screens or buttons. It only has simple on/off switches. I recommend this machine. You'll need to practice a little first, after all, this is a real entry level espresso machine.1 comment
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Ah Dan! We're glad to hear you've rediscovered the pleasures of pulling delicious shots yourself like a true barista. You're definitely on point that practice makes perfect. We hope it helped you pull... Read more
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Questions & Answers
SLSasked
Hello! I have a gagglia brera - has worked perfectly for several years. Now the light in the top left comes on to indicate that the water tanks needs to be re-filled - but it continues to come on and the machine will not work regardless of the water level in the tank. Please kindly advise! thanks,
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Hi there, thanks for asking. We advise you to contact our colleagues here for further assistance:
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The Philips Australia Team
Yveasked
What's with the little black plug in the bottom of the filter holder?
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Hi Yve. I'm not sure what it's called but you get a better crema with it in. I have the thin end in the outlet. It's sort of like one of those widgets the put in Guinness beer.
Aussieasked
I would like to ask..."what material is the heating tank made of?..I had a coffee gaggia in the 1980's and after about 12 years the electrics went all brittle so I decided to tear it apart to check the heating tank..lo and behold it was aluminium and was corroded badly and there was tons of aluminium dust at the bottom..this is what I was drinking?
I hope before you purchase one ask if the heating tank is alum.. or stainless. Go for stainless if you can get it.
I am Italian born.
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Mine is alloy. I believe they are now stainless steel.
Thanks for that. I may consider buying another with ss tank. Cheers Aussie.
Philips S.Gaggia
Hi there, thanks for asking. Please contact:
Espresso Italia-Segafredo Australia
67/69 Scarborough Beach Rd
North Perth
6006
WA
08 9201 1350
Kind regards,
The Philips Australia Team
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