CASABREWS 3700 Essential Espresso Machine, Stainless Steel Espresso Maker

I purchased this CASABREWS espresso machine in February 2024, and after well over two years of regular use, I can confidently say it has been one of the best kitchen purchases I've made. The machine consistently produces rich, flavorful espresso with a beautiful crema when paired with freshly ground coffee. The 20-bar pressure delivers excellent extraction, and the steam wand creates smooth, creamy milk foam that's perfect for cappuccinos and lattes. It took a little practice at first, but once I learned the basics, making café-quality drinks at home became easy. What has impressed me the most is its durability. Even after frequent use, it still heats up quickly, maintains consistent pressure, and performs just as well as when it was new. The stainless steel finish has also held up nicely and still looks modern on my countertop. Cleaning and maintenance are straightforward thanks to the removable water tank and drip tray. As long as you descale it regularly and keep the steam wand clean, it continues to perform reliably. If you're looking for an affordable espresso machine that delivers excellent results without taking up much space, I highly recommend this one. Based on my long-term experience, it's a dependable machine that offers outstanding value for the price.

This espresso machine is amazing! I’ve had it for a year now and it performs so well. Such great value, so aesthetic and makes great espresso. I make myself a cappuccino every morning; it’s been the best money I’ve ever spent. I even gifted it to my friend for her birthday!

I bought this machine in April of 2026. I’ve had several espresso machines in the past so I was skeptical that this little machine would work well, especially considering the price. I was pleasantly surprised. It produces the best tasting espresso shots and the steamer wand works great. It comes with such detailed instructions so if you’ve never made coffees like this at home, you’ll be an expert in no time. It even comes with a recipe book. I do recommend buying a steamer cup for the milk, that’s the only thing that doesn’t come with the machine. After having my machine for about six months it started to malfunction. After trying the suggested remedies in the manual with no success, I reached out to Casabrews. I left a message for them to call me back and didn’t have high hopes. The next day I got a call back. Tami was so extremely nice and she walked me through a couple things and we thought the problem was solved. The next day I had even more issues with the machine. I called again and Tami walked me through the process of filing a claim. In about a week I had a whole new machine at my door!! I couldn’t be more pleased with my machine and their customer service!!

Got almost exactly two years out of this machine before it seems to have kicked the bucket this morning. 😞 I use it daily to make a nice frothy latte. It has been my most reliable machine of several over the years and makes a really good drink. I don't drink espresso straight so can't fully comment on the quality of the brew but it tastes delicious with a cup of frothy milk added. I had good success keeping the frother unclogged which is always an issue with these smaller machines. Yesterday it stopped frothing midway, all the lights flashed on. I figured it overheated and shut it down. Today, all the lights are still flashing and I can't seem to get it to reset. I may order another after looking at my options. Even though I am sans latte this morning, I can provide a decent recommendation for this machine. Just wished it lasted a few more years.

I’ve been using the CASABREWS 3700 Essential for about a month and a half and have made roughly 200 drinks with it, primarily cappuccinos for myself and flavored lattes for my partner. This is not a casual trial period, and my conclusions are based on daily use. Espresso Performance The espresso extraction is the weakest aspect of this machine. It is extremely temperamental and inconsistent. Even with exact measurements repeated shot after shot, the results vary significantly. If the portafilter is packed even slightly too tightly, or if the grind approaches a true espresso fineness, the machine struggles to produce any meaningful flow. In many cases, barely any espresso comes out at all. I grind my own coffee about 98 percent of the time, and dialing in has been frustrating rather than educational. The grinder settings that would normally be appropriate for espresso are simply too fine for this machine to handle. To test this further, I purchased pre-ground espresso coffee, and the machine could not handle it at all. There was not enough pressure to push water through the puck and achieve a proper extraction. The machine clearly prefers a much coarser grind than most people would associate with bold or traditional espresso. As a result, shots tend to be underwhelming and lack the depth and strength you would expect, which raises doubts about whether it is actually achieving anything close to the advertised 20 bar of pressure. Steam Wand Performance The steam wand itself performs adequately. I have had no issues steaming milk for cappuccinos or lattes, and it produces acceptable foam for everyday milk drinks. If the machine were judged solely on its milk-steaming capability, it would fare much better. Build Quality and Design The compact footprint and simple design are genuinely appealing. It fits well on the counter and does not feel cluttered or overcomplicated. However, the build quality has a significant flaw. The steam control dial does not stay in place. During espresso extraction, the dial gradually turns on its own, allowing pressure to leak out through the steam wand. To prevent this, I have to physically hold the steam dial shut while pulling a shot. This is not a minor annoyance. It directly impacts pressure stability and extraction quality, and it should not be necessary on any espresso machine, regardless of price. The water tank capacity is fine for daily use. I top it off once a day without issue. Ease of Use and Maintenance Cleaning and basic maintenance are straightforward. The drip tray and general upkeep are easy, and I have no complaints in this area. Ease of use in terms of brewing, however, is poor. The machine is extremely finicky about grind size and offers very little tolerance for experimentation. This makes it frustrating for anyone trying to learn espresso fundamentals or fine-tune extractions. Value and Recommendation At its price point, this machine could have been a good value, but the combination of inconsistent extraction, inability to handle proper espresso grind sizes, and the self-moving steam valve undermines that potential. If I did not have to hold the steam valve shut to maintain pressure, my opinion would be more favorable. There are better entry-level options available that are far less touchy and more forgiving, especially for beginners. I would not recommend this machine to new home baristas. It is too finicky, limits experimentation, and does not provide the consistency needed to learn or enjoy making espresso at home. Final Verdict The CASABREWS 3700 Essential has a nice footprint, simple controls, and a functional steam wand, but it falls short where it matters most. Espresso extraction is inconsistent, pressure delivery is questionable, and a fundamental design flaw in the steam dial compromises performance. For those serious about learning espresso or even enjoying consistent daily shots, this machine is more frustrating than helpful.

I’m really happy with this espresso machine! It’s very easy to use, especially for someone just getting into making espresso at home. The quality is great for the price, and it’s a very budget-friendly option without feeling cheap.It’s compact enough that it doesn’t take up too much space.I’ve been able to make good espresso and steam milk easily, and overall I’m very satisfied with my purchase. The included tamper didn’t work great for me, so I ended up buying a new one, but that’s manageable and not a big issue. Overall, definitely a great choice for beginners or anyone looking for an affordable home espresso machine!

Very solid machine for the price. I used to work for a high end coffee company, and I'm used to seeing high end La Marzoccho's. The one's we had were north of 10 grand. This is not 5 stars the way one of those would be. It also costs less to buy than the minimum service call charge on one of those. But for a home user who isn't on the bleeding edge of coffee culture - it close enough. At this price point, it gives up a couple of features. You might have to wait a few seconds when switching between brewing and steaming, because it's a single boiler. If those seconds are sufficiently precious to you, there are companies that will return them to you in exchange for an extra $400. I've never had to wait more than 5 seconds. Oh, it also has a time limit on how long continuously the steamer will run. Then it needs a couple seconds to catch it's breath and it good for another cycle. Don't remember how long it runs, but it's good foe steaming 22 oz off 33F milk to the point where it's hot but not scalding. If you need to steam a larger quantity, you can either wait a couple of seconds and hit the button again, or start making preps for the next shot you're going to need anyway for that Big Gulp latte you're making. It pulls a good shot out of the box, and I have not had to mess with the timing, but adjustments are available and the manual is clear about how to make them. It also has a reset function if you screw it up and need to start over. The water container for it is large enough that I have yet to have to refill it during the day. And I usually don't bother to checking before pulling the first shot of the day. Construction is solid. I mean, I haven't disassembled it or anything. But everything fits precisely - doesn't make unseemly noises, and it would look good on any countertop. No one is going to look at it and get the impression it's cheap. In fact, it's good looking enough that I down play it when ever anyone sees it for the first time. Don't want them thinking I suddenly inherited money or something. I picked this machine after spending a lot of time comparing features, reading reviews, and reflecting on priorities. I could have spent a lot more - but I don't know what else I could have expected. I could have spent a little less, but this looked like my best bet, and I think I won. I have flogged this machine hard. My wife drinks a lot of coffee - for medical reasons actually. I hear people raving about the endurance of machines they operate "at least once a week." I run this one probably 10 times a day average - granted it's only been a couple of months - but it's been utterly flawless. This is kind of a disposable appliance. At a hundred bucks, no one is sending it in for service, no repairman is going to make a house call. But I've probably pull more shots through it than most people pull in a year, without any issues at all, so I am well satisfied with the value.

After trying three other espresso machines, all of which were defective, leaked, or made lousy coffee, we tried this Casabrew 3700. It is fantastic!!!!! Works great, heats up amazingly fast, makes exceptional espresso with perfect cream on top. I love everything about this machine. Buy this one with confidence!

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Franchement? Trèees contente de mon achat. J’ai un Delonghi Magnifica Evo (machine automatique) à la maison, mais je voulais une petite machine qui ne consomme pas trop d’énergie pour mon vanlife. Nous avons une Outin, mais j’avais besoin d’un petit quelque chose de plus. J’anticipais un peu de faire des espresso manuels, mais c’est vraiment easy et rapide. Elle consomme 1236w en très peu de temps, ça chauffe en secondes. Utilisez du café de qualité, fraîchement moulu pour une extraction optimale. La machine avait un leger goût de plastique brûlé au début par contre. J’ai dû couler un réservoir entier d’eau pour que ça parte. Je recommande fortement d’acheter un entonnoir. Je me suis meme commandé un bottomless portafilter pour maximiser l’extraction. Le moussage du lait est un assez grand apprentissage par contre. La vapeur n’est certainement pas aussi puissante que les machines dispendieuses, mais ça fait la job ennnn masse! Il faur vraiment juste effleurer a peine la surface du lait avec la buse au début.

Soy barista aficionado, he pasado por varias marcas y sin duda esta es de las mejores que he tenido. El espresso mejora muchísimo si compras un filtro sin fondo. Para emulsionar la leche va bastante bien, la presión es constante y la lanceta tiene el tamaño ideal, lo que recomiendo es que se purgue un poco más de lo habitual, esto para que se llegue al punto de presión necesario y se mantenga en éste mismo.

This espresso machine ROCKS. I used to do the Keurig pods and now that i've transitioned to this machine, I'll never go back to pods. This machine has a small profile, so it looks great on our counter and doesn't take up and enormous amount of space. I don't use the frother - bought a standalone frother / warmer instead. it's straightforward to use and makes a kicka$$ cup of espresso. I use the double cup feature and do this twice so it is essentially 4 shots of espresso, top it with some frothed up milk and Voila, YUM.. going to buy another for our cabin i love it so much. BUY IT. oh and it's not too noisy. it can vibrate a bit where the water reservoir connects to the unit, as it's doing the expresso thing, but I just place something heavy on the top and the vibration stops.

Magnifico y gran calidad del café que elabora