The Little Guy Home Barista Kit

I'm a long-term owner - around 6 years.
I have the coffee machine and the matching induction hob.
I've posted my review as I understand that Craig has re-started his business again after chucking in the towel.

Coffee Machine - beautifully made, solid and heavy. I've never had any build quality issues.

Induction Hob - well made and reliable HOWEVER, despite the advertising of it's versatility it is NOT suitable for cooking. The hob's over-heat cutout kicks in very quickly if you try to do anything more than boil water on it. If you are looki...Read more

Firstly for some reason I couldn't log in to my account so was forced to make another review otherwise I would have amended my original post I made 3 years ago titled " Mixed Opinion" under 4 star rating.

So to update the position I'm now in, as predicted in my original post the weak link in the design of this machine, the internal "silicone" hoses have blown, making the machine inoperable. I contacted Craig to be questioned, almost interrogated, with the outcome being that the blame was placed on me. I was told to contact his repairer to ha...Read more

Don't expect it to be easy. The grind, bean, weight, quality, tamp pressure, heat source and method are all critical to getting even a single usable shot.
Because of the single boiler design you are relying on the perfect amount of back pressure to get not only a decent extraction but also leaving enough pressure to froth 2 cappuccinos, which I've found to be virtually impossible. And if you only want one shot you waste the second because it won't work on one dose.
I've wasted kgs of coffee trying to get consistent shots with limited success. ...Read more

How can I put? I'd honestly just copy and paste the other reviews as they are consistently describing my awesome experience not only with a product but also the whole customer journey.
I've had the Little Guy for years now and Craig, the inventor, "has been making me coffee" every morning consistently without fail.
This significantly improved idea of the Atomic is a standout and made to last a century with proper maintenance. Thanks to Craig your coffee doesn't have any aftertaste as this device is made of stainless whereas other earlier invent...Read more

We've had our Little Guy for over 1.5 years now and we can't live without it! The coffee extraction is rich - I liken it to liquid gold - and the crema it produces is luscious, foamy and creamy. It is not a machine that produces a quick coffee; instead, it is a machine that produces a beautifully extracted coffee that is top quality and delicious! A couple of key players in ensuring you get a great brew. Firstly, get the grind right.
This is super important in terms of both taste and steam pressure and secondly, when purchasing, take the time...Read more

The Little Guy, formerly known as Otto, in combination with the purpose built induction pad has been a wonderful inclusion in daily life for over six years now. The upgraded tamper improved daily processes.

Changing coffee grinds and brands can cause the need to change the basket from time to time. Also water taste can impact coffee which we’ve found when travelling with Otto but a change to bottled water has remedied the issue. Yes, Otto does have its own suitcase (like the one featured in the video) and the induction pad has a dedicated ba...Read more

We have had our Little Guy for many years and absolutely love it. We love the design, it is simple & elegant & looks great in our kitchen, but most importantly, it makes excellent coffee. It takes a little bit of practice to work out how to get the perfect coffee, (we have found this mostly relates to getting the coffee grind right) but once mastered it makes a delightful morning ritual, and we rarely buy coffee out anymore. It also makes a great babycino!
The maintenance is super easy, there is not much that can go wrong with it, but if yo...Read more

The best coffee I’ve ever had plus reliable plus I enjoy the process of making the coffee. Great job on the milk. Looks classy in the kitchen. I definitely recommend getting the induction cooktop as this is the key to reliability of reproducing great coffee. I was resigned to spending an awful lot more to get that perfect cup of coffee to start the day. Enjoy, I am.

March 14th 2022 Update: Internet shopping but with personal touch

Still the best coffee I’ve had. I had a small problem with the induction cooktop, couldn’t believe how quickly ‘t...Read more