Cafe Bueno CB-3000 Super Automatic Coffee Espresso Machine

I’d call this a decent machine, but it clearly needed calibration out of the box. I bought it to replace a four‑year‑old Tchibo entry‑level machine that has been flawless, so I expected a smooth upgrade. Instead, the coffee initially tasted off, and I had to contact Café Bueno to figure out why. After several emails, they walked me through adjusting the tamping force, which finally improved the flavor. Not long after, the machine started displaying “low beans” warnings even when the hopper was full. More back‑and‑forth with support eventually resolved that issue as well. Now I’m getting a “Powder Too Compact” message, and unless I remove the lid and manually push the beans down, they often won’t feed into the grinder, resulting in a weak or inconsistent cup. To their credit, the support team is responsive and helpful. My concern is that these are problems the factory’s quality control should have caught before shipping. The machine has potential, but the amount of troubleshooting required has been disappointing.

Wonderful!

So easy to use that both my husband and I can work it, and we are not mechanically inclined. Now you need to make a unit with two coffee bean hoppers so I can drink decafs the rest of the day, as I want to keep drinking more after having my two double shot cappuccino’s in the morning. Great foam, the main reason I bought this machine instead of a cheaper one.

Not worth the money

The coffee it makes tastes good. However the water reservoir is way too small, you have to empty the grounds after 4 cups of coffee. Way too messy inside the machine and incredibly loud. But hey, I have coffee.