- Sales Rank: #10312 in Kitchen & Housewares
- Color: Stainless Steel
- Brand: Mr. Coffee
- Model: BVMC-ECMP1000
- Dimensions: 12.25" h x
14.00" w x
12.00" l,
9.00 pounds
Features
- 15 Bar Pump Espresso Maker
- One touch control panel allows you to choose from a single or double shot of espresso, cappuccino or latte
- Automatic milk frother turns your favorite milk into a light, creamy foam with ease. Select the froth level you want and the Café Barista does the rest
- Removable milk reservoir is easy to fill and clean. Great for storing leftover milk in the fridge too
- Removable water reservoir is easy to fill and clean and means fewer refills between brews
- 15 Bar Pump Espresso Maker
- One touch control panel allows you to choose from a single or double shot of espresso, cappuccino or latte
- Automatic milk frother turns your favorite milk into a light, creamy foam with ease. Select the froth level you want and the Café Barista does the rest
- Removable milk reservoir is easy to fill and clean. Great for storing leftover milk in the fridge too
- Removable water reservoir is easy to fill and clean and means fewer refills between brews
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Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
200 of 208 people found the following review helpful.
By Ranjit R. Vadakkan
I purchased this from the local Bed, Bath & Beyond since the price in store was the same as that on Amazon($199), but I could use a 20% coupon in the store. This was a 'blind' purchase - I couldn't find reviews for this product anywhere on the net, in fact I seem to the first person reviewing this on Amazon as well.I didn't know what to make of the Mr. Coffee brand (cheap/commodity brand in my opinion, maybe I'm mistaken) and the $199 price tag, but the feature set seemed to be good for the price - a 15 bar pump, a milk frother that automatically dispenses the milk into the serving, espresso/cappuccino/latte at the press of a button and a cleaning cycle for the frother. I've used the machine for a little more than a week now and can confidently say that this is one hell of an espresso machine.I've tried Illy and Lavazza in the machine so far, and the espresso comes out great - you won't believe the crema you get. Highly recommend it!Pros:+ can use whatever brand of coffee you prefer, you're not stuck with expensive pods/capsules+ strong pump that produces rich crema+ milk frother+ espresso/cappuccino/latte at the press of a button (the machine automatically adjusts the amount of milk and coffee in the serving)+ options for making single, double shot and custom servings+ milk frothing can also be controlled manually (you can adjust the amount of milk in the serving if you're unsatisfied with what the automatic programs provide)+ the milk container and the lid of the container (which contains the frother) are both dishwasher safe, although I haven't tried washing them in the dishwasher.Cons:- none that I've found so farHowever, if I could make one change to the machine, it would be the amount of force you have to apply to insert the milk container into the machine (and to take it out). I suspect this has to do with the O-ring in the interface between the machine and the container. Since the container and the interface are all molded from plastic, my fear is that one of them will give sooner or later. Let's hope that Mr. Coffee has tested this extensively.
82 of 88 people found the following review helpful.
By Kathleen San Martino
I own a Krups Novo 2000 (Model 984) Plus Espresso/Cappuccino machine for about 13 years which I feel is pretty good except for the difficulty I have cleaning the frothing spigot and keeping it free of clogs. Therefore, when this Mr. Coffee Cafe Barista came up for review, I jumped at the chance to own it. What I found is that this is an absolutely WONDERFUL espresso, cappuccino, and latte maker and will now be my goto unit.The Mr. Coffee Cafe Barista has to be primed according to the instructions in the book before first use. After that it is ready to use.Here's what I love about this machine:- The instructions are comprehensive and very clear.- A few espresso, cappuccino and latte recipes are supplied for variations on these coffee drinks.- The entire unit is self-contained, meaning there is no need to purchase an external frothing carafe for the milk as one is provided that attaches to the unit.- I can brew a single or double shot of espresso, cappuccino, or latte with a single or double touch of one button.- It has a 15-bar pump which produces a lot of pressure for the froth.- There's the ability to brew a custom cup of espresso, cappuccino, or latte. Let's say I wanted to brew 5 ounces of espresso for my cappuccino or latte, I could hold the espresso button for 3 seconds and let it stop on its own at 5 ounces, then I could turn the frothing lever to the desired frothing level, and hold the cappuccino button for 3 seconds to create froth.- The control panel was easy for me to understand. For instance, the picture to the right of each button indicates what happens if you hold the button for 3 seconds. This ability gives the brewer the option to add additional froth when needed without brewing more coffee. It also allows for a custom cup of brew up to 5 ounces as described above or allows for the cleaning of the unit.- The unit is easy to clean with the use of the cleaning button but the brew head has to be cleaned separately. Both cleaning should be done after each use. (NOTE: To clean the brew head, put an empty cup under it and press the espresso button once making sure there's no coffee in the porta-filter.)- There's a pull-out cup height adjusting tray that is easily accessible if using a demitasse cup for espresso.- I found the milk reservoir to be easy to insert all the way.- The porta-filter (part that holds coffee grinds) was easy to connect to the brew head although moving it into the locked position does take some strength. Once it is in the locked position, the porta-filter sticks straight out perpendicular to the unit.Obviously, there are a lot of moving parts on a machine such as this. The scoop/tamper, porta-filter, filters, water and milk reservoirs all have to be washed. Also the unit should be wiped down with a damp rag, especially the lower part of the brew head and the drip tray. According to the manual, only the milk reservoir and lid are dishwasher safe. The porta-filter, filters, and the water reservoir are NOT dishwasher safe. I really don't understand how the milk reservoir can be dishwasher safe and not the water reservoir but this is what the manual indicates. Personally, I would never put anything in the dishwasher.I did not find any negatives with this unit. Although the cord is 2 feet long which is on the short side, the length is still typical of most high-end appliances. To me it's wonderful and had I purchased it, I would have felt it was a great buy. My boyfriend tried the cappuccino and loved it. I tried both the cappuccino and latte and loved both. He said the machine is worth the price even if he were to purchase it. That comment is surprising to me since he is very frugal and is very selective when parting with his pennies.I used the unit a couple of times and will update this review if the Mr. Coffe Cafe Barista fails in any way. As of this moment, I consider this a high-quality machine and a highly recommended purchase.March 29, 2013 UPDATE: I've been using this every day but one since I got it. I am an avid tea drinker and this machine has almost destroyed my evening desire for tea--good for Mr. Coffee but not for me. This morning when I was making the cappuccino I did not get any froth. I actually thought the machine broke. However, it was because I left the milk reservoir dial in the "cleaning" position. Since this unit has no sensors, it is important to check that the frothing nozzle is centered over the cup and the milk reservoir dial is set to either latte or froth cappuccino and only set to clean when the machine is being cleaned. I will make a note to myself to move the dial back to froth cappuccino or latte after a cleaning cycle otherwise this will probably happen again.
172 of 213 people found the following review helpful.
By beckygardens
*Edited: *July 12, 2013. This morning the mr coffee refused to pump through the grounds. We cleaned it, descaled it, nothing.I have a machine I lovedI have a machine we used 3x a dayI have a dead machine within 4 monthsSadly, in checking other reviews, I see I am not alone in this, great espresso but durability seems to be an issue.My original review is belowI remember when Mr. Coffee became a staple in households where I grew up. Before then it was instant or percolator. My Great Aunt got a Mr. Coffee and all the adults gathered round with cups held out for this amazingly delicious coffee. Since then higher end products have reached the market, but I decided to give the Mr. Coffee Barista a chance when offered one.There are other barista espresso makers that have the milk reservoir and cappuccino and latte functions. Nespresso has one, Jura does, but the price point tends to be much higher than this Mr. Coffee (at the time of this review the Mr. Coffee is selling for 199, a real bargain if it only made espresso, let alone the rest of what it does)My espresso is black, no sugar, cream, or milk coming between be and my brew. I want a lovely crema (the frothy cream colored goodness on top). Espresso should not taste sour or over-extracted, strong but not bitter or burned. I tried both a preground espresso illy, Ground Espresso Coffe, Fine Grind (Dark Roast, Black Band), 8.8-Ounce Tins (Pack of 2) ) and my own espresso ground from a whole bean using the finest setting on my kitchen aid pro burr grinder. Both worked and produced what I consider a truly great cup of espresso, probably the best home espresso I've had except from my nespresso, and better than many I've bought in coffee shops.Next my husband tried the milk drink with a cappuccino. The milk gave a lovely froth and he had a very attractive drink that he said tasted fine. I asked about the heat level and he said it was about the same temperature he gets it at coffee shops.The Barista pro is simple to use out of the box, reading the instructions makes it even easier. Pretty much anyone who can put some grind in the portafilter, tamp, turn it in the holder, and press a button should be able to draw a really nice shot.Pros:Large tank that is easy to fill from the back.Easy to use portafilter, both to fill, tamp, and get in the machine. I have some espresso makers that were fussy with the portafilter fit.Portafilter had a really nice feature, the insert turns and locks. There is a flip up holder from the handle like standard portafilters have, but you don't have to use it. Anyone who's played dig in the trash and fish out the portafilter at 6AM knows what a lovely and useful feature this is.There are two presets for each function, a single and double shot of espresso, a small and large cappuccino and latte.There is an override function to customize your own shots, up to five ounces, though I find both presets work well.The milk tank and frothing being built into the machine makes adding milk so much easier then pouring into a steel cup and trying to fit it just right under a built in frother in other espresso machines while pumping it up and down and trying to get the milk to froth. Again, push a button and voila.The milk frother is adjustable so you can vary the amount of milk in your latte or Cappuccino based on your taste preference.The really cool way you push in a platform sideways for a large cup and just pull it out of the nook for an espresso cup. While seemingly low tech, it's one less thing to stop working and it gets a lot of use in our house, and it's easy!There are a few cons:the portafilter is drippy. It drips after the espresso is done, drips all the way to the Dreamfarm Grindenstein 4-Inch Espresso Stein, Black to dump the espresso (makes excellent compost for the compost pit) and drips to the sink. This is easily fixed with a towel underneath.The only other negative I can find is the two spouts on the portafilter are a bit far apart and I have to pay attention to get some of my narrower espresso cups under right so both are going in the cup.The Mr. Coffee Barista espresso maker is a great espresso maker. I am extremely impressed and wish Great Aunt Lily were here to share a cup of espresso in my house to see how far Mr. Coffee has come.
Mr. Coffee BVMC-ECMP1000 Café Barista Espresso Maker, Without Free Sample
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9.00 pounds
Features
- 15 Bar Pump Espresso Maker
- One touch control panel allows you to choose from a single or double shot of espresso, cappuccino or latte
- Automatic milk frother turns your favorite milk into a light, creamy foam with ease. Select the froth level you want and the Café Barista does the rest
- Removable milk reservoir is easy to fill and clean. Great for storing leftover milk in the fridge too
- Removable water reservoir is easy to fill and clean and means fewer refills between brews
- 15 Bar Pump Espresso Maker
- One touch control panel allows you to choose from a single or double shot of espresso, cappuccino or latte
- Automatic milk frother turns your favorite milk into a light, creamy foam with ease. Select the froth level you want and the Café Barista does the rest
- Removable milk reservoir is easy to fill and clean. Great for storing leftover milk in the fridge too
- Removable water reservoir is easy to fill and clean and means fewer refills between brews
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Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
200 of 208 people found the following review helpful.
By Ranjit R. Vadakkan
I purchased this from the local Bed, Bath & Beyond since the price in store was the same as that on Amazon($199), but I could use a 20% coupon in the store. This was a 'blind' purchase - I couldn't find reviews for this product anywhere on the net, in fact I seem to the first person reviewing this on Amazon as well.I didn't know what to make of the Mr. Coffee brand (cheap/commodity brand in my opinion, maybe I'm mistaken) and the $199 price tag, but the feature set seemed to be good for the price - a 15 bar pump, a milk frother that automatically dispenses the milk into the serving, espresso/cappuccino/latte at the press of a button and a cleaning cycle for the frother. I've used the machine for a little more than a week now and can confidently say that this is one hell of an espresso machine.I've tried Illy and Lavazza in the machine so far, and the espresso comes out great - you won't believe the crema you get. Highly recommend it!Pros:+ can use whatever brand of coffee you prefer, you're not stuck with expensive pods/capsules+ strong pump that produces rich crema+ milk frother+ espresso/cappuccino/latte at the press of a button (the machine automatically adjusts the amount of milk and coffee in the serving)+ options for making single, double shot and custom servings+ milk frothing can also be controlled manually (you can adjust the amount of milk in the serving if you're unsatisfied with what the automatic programs provide)+ the milk container and the lid of the container (which contains the frother) are both dishwasher safe, although I haven't tried washing them in the dishwasher.Cons:- none that I've found so farHowever, if I could make one change to the machine, it would be the amount of force you have to apply to insert the milk container into the machine (and to take it out). I suspect this has to do with the O-ring in the interface between the machine and the container. Since the container and the interface are all molded from plastic, my fear is that one of them will give sooner or later. Let's hope that Mr. Coffee has tested this extensively.
82 of 88 people found the following review helpful.
By Kathleen San Martino
I own a Krups Novo 2000 (Model 984) Plus Espresso/Cappuccino machine for about 13 years which I feel is pretty good except for the difficulty I have cleaning the frothing spigot and keeping it free of clogs. Therefore, when this Mr. Coffee Cafe Barista came up for review, I jumped at the chance to own it. What I found is that this is an absolutely WONDERFUL espresso, cappuccino, and latte maker and will now be my goto unit.The Mr. Coffee Cafe Barista has to be primed according to the instructions in the book before first use. After that it is ready to use.Here's what I love about this machine:- The instructions are comprehensive and very clear.- A few espresso, cappuccino and latte recipes are supplied for variations on these coffee drinks.- The entire unit is self-contained, meaning there is no need to purchase an external frothing carafe for the milk as one is provided that attaches to the unit.- I can brew a single or double shot of espresso, cappuccino, or latte with a single or double touch of one button.- It has a 15-bar pump which produces a lot of pressure for the froth.- There's the ability to brew a custom cup of espresso, cappuccino, or latte. Let's say I wanted to brew 5 ounces of espresso for my cappuccino or latte, I could hold the espresso button for 3 seconds and let it stop on its own at 5 ounces, then I could turn the frothing lever to the desired frothing level, and hold the cappuccino button for 3 seconds to create froth.- The control panel was easy for me to understand. For instance, the picture to the right of each button indicates what happens if you hold the button for 3 seconds. This ability gives the brewer the option to add additional froth when needed without brewing more coffee. It also allows for a custom cup of brew up to 5 ounces as described above or allows for the cleaning of the unit.- The unit is easy to clean with the use of the cleaning button but the brew head has to be cleaned separately. Both cleaning should be done after each use. (NOTE: To clean the brew head, put an empty cup under it and press the espresso button once making sure there's no coffee in the porta-filter.)- There's a pull-out cup height adjusting tray that is easily accessible if using a demitasse cup for espresso.- I found the milk reservoir to be easy to insert all the way.- The porta-filter (part that holds coffee grinds) was easy to connect to the brew head although moving it into the locked position does take some strength. Once it is in the locked position, the porta-filter sticks straight out perpendicular to the unit.Obviously, there are a lot of moving parts on a machine such as this. The scoop/tamper, porta-filter, filters, water and milk reservoirs all have to be washed. Also the unit should be wiped down with a damp rag, especially the lower part of the brew head and the drip tray. According to the manual, only the milk reservoir and lid are dishwasher safe. The porta-filter, filters, and the water reservoir are NOT dishwasher safe. I really don't understand how the milk reservoir can be dishwasher safe and not the water reservoir but this is what the manual indicates. Personally, I would never put anything in the dishwasher.I did not find any negatives with this unit. Although the cord is 2 feet long which is on the short side, the length is still typical of most high-end appliances. To me it's wonderful and had I purchased it, I would have felt it was a great buy. My boyfriend tried the cappuccino and loved it. I tried both the cappuccino and latte and loved both. He said the machine is worth the price even if he were to purchase it. That comment is surprising to me since he is very frugal and is very selective when parting with his pennies.I used the unit a couple of times and will update this review if the Mr. Coffe Cafe Barista fails in any way. As of this moment, I consider this a high-quality machine and a highly recommended purchase.March 29, 2013 UPDATE: I've been using this every day but one since I got it. I am an avid tea drinker and this machine has almost destroyed my evening desire for tea--good for Mr. Coffee but not for me. This morning when I was making the cappuccino I did not get any froth. I actually thought the machine broke. However, it was because I left the milk reservoir dial in the "cleaning" position. Since this unit has no sensors, it is important to check that the frothing nozzle is centered over the cup and the milk reservoir dial is set to either latte or froth cappuccino and only set to clean when the machine is being cleaned. I will make a note to myself to move the dial back to froth cappuccino or latte after a cleaning cycle otherwise this will probably happen again.
172 of 213 people found the following review helpful.
By beckygardens
*Edited: *July 12, 2013. This morning the mr coffee refused to pump through the grounds. We cleaned it, descaled it, nothing.I have a machine I lovedI have a machine we used 3x a dayI have a dead machine within 4 monthsSadly, in checking other reviews, I see I am not alone in this, great espresso but durability seems to be an issue.My original review is belowI remember when Mr. Coffee became a staple in households where I grew up. Before then it was instant or percolator. My Great Aunt got a Mr. Coffee and all the adults gathered round with cups held out for this amazingly delicious coffee. Since then higher end products have reached the market, but I decided to give the Mr. Coffee Barista a chance when offered one.There are other barista espresso makers that have the milk reservoir and cappuccino and latte functions. Nespresso has one, Jura does, but the price point tends to be much higher than this Mr. Coffee (at the time of this review the Mr. Coffee is selling for 199, a real bargain if it only made espresso, let alone the rest of what it does)My espresso is black, no sugar, cream, or milk coming between be and my brew. I want a lovely crema (the frothy cream colored goodness on top). Espresso should not taste sour or over-extracted, strong but not bitter or burned. I tried both a preground espresso illy, Ground Espresso Coffe, Fine Grind (Dark Roast, Black Band), 8.8-Ounce Tins (Pack of 2) ) and my own espresso ground from a whole bean using the finest setting on my kitchen aid pro burr grinder. Both worked and produced what I consider a truly great cup of espresso, probably the best home espresso I've had except from my nespresso, and better than many I've bought in coffee shops.Next my husband tried the milk drink with a cappuccino. The milk gave a lovely froth and he had a very attractive drink that he said tasted fine. I asked about the heat level and he said it was about the same temperature he gets it at coffee shops.The Barista pro is simple to use out of the box, reading the instructions makes it even easier. Pretty much anyone who can put some grind in the portafilter, tamp, turn it in the holder, and press a button should be able to draw a really nice shot.Pros:Large tank that is easy to fill from the back.Easy to use portafilter, both to fill, tamp, and get in the machine. I have some espresso makers that were fussy with the portafilter fit.Portafilter had a really nice feature, the insert turns and locks. There is a flip up holder from the handle like standard portafilters have, but you don't have to use it. Anyone who's played dig in the trash and fish out the portafilter at 6AM knows what a lovely and useful feature this is.There are two presets for each function, a single and double shot of espresso, a small and large cappuccino and latte.There is an override function to customize your own shots, up to five ounces, though I find both presets work well.The milk tank and frothing being built into the machine makes adding milk so much easier then pouring into a steel cup and trying to fit it just right under a built in frother in other espresso machines while pumping it up and down and trying to get the milk to froth. Again, push a button and voila.The milk frother is adjustable so you can vary the amount of milk in your latte or Cappuccino based on your taste preference.The really cool way you push in a platform sideways for a large cup and just pull it out of the nook for an espresso cup. While seemingly low tech, it's one less thing to stop working and it gets a lot of use in our house, and it's easy!There are a few cons:the portafilter is drippy. It drips after the espresso is done, drips all the way to the Dreamfarm Grindenstein 4-Inch Espresso Stein, Black to dump the espresso (makes excellent compost for the compost pit) and drips to the sink. This is easily fixed with a towel underneath.The only other negative I can find is the two spouts on the portafilter are a bit far apart and I have to pay attention to get some of my narrower espresso cups under right so both are going in the cup.The Mr. Coffee Barista espresso maker is a great espresso maker. I am extremely impressed and wish Great Aunt Lily were here to share a cup of espresso in my house to see how far Mr. Coffee has come.
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- 15 Bar Pump Espresso Maker
- One touch control panel allows you to choose from a single or double shot of espresso, cappuccino or latte
- Automatic milk frother turns your favorite milk into a light, creamy foam with ease. Select the froth level you want and the Café Barista does the rest
- Removable milk reservoir is easy to fill and clean. Great for storing leftover milk in the fridge too
- Removable water reservoir is easy to fill and clean and means fewer refills between brews
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