DeLonghi Dedica

I like the Delonghi EC685. It is compact and makes decent coffee.

I have found that the lights on the machine often flash yellow and I have to turn it on and off a few times to get it to work.

The coffee is always consistent, good temperature and I really like the single or double shot options.

I also find the steam wand never works first go. I always have to flick the silver switch on and off, same with the steam button to get it to work. It does steam milk really well once it works!

Overall, for the $199 I paid I am happy with this machine.

We bought this coffee machine as I love my double shots (hold the milk) and wanted to see if I could make coffee as good as local cafe (not quite the same as our local barista, but close). The Crema is amazing and quality very good. I haven't used frother yet as I don't drink milk so can't comment. Would recommend.

This seems to be a common issue after reading these reviews. Works once, then all lights flash and doesn’t want to work anymore. Same with steam wand. We’ve tried trouble shooting, watched the delongi videos but to no avail. Have already called and returning this weekend.

Background: my nephew & I bought one each on special (from Aldi) last week. We upgraded from simple moka pot (Italian stove-top pot) machines, and occasionally borrowed a full-auto Breville. Also, my coffee-fanatic friend was staying with me... This is our newbie limited experience after about a week.

TLDR: Design, looks, features, and results are all solid quality. My morning coffee experience has gone up a level! Quite impressed. No down sides apparently.

It was chosen due to being a compact size for a smallish/standard apartment kitchen, i...

Very impressed with this machine. Good strong espresso shots, compact design so it hardly takes up any room, and a quick heating time -- the steamer takes hardly any time to heat after the coffee. Quick steaming time too. Temperature is just right for us as we always use steamed milk -- may not be super hot as an espresso at times.

Worked fantastic for first year - yes, price wise this machine was extremely affordable - so I was not expecting it to be as good as it was. Unfortunately about 12mths it has started losing pressure and hopefully I can get it repaired or solve the issue. I descale it when ever it flashes the yellow light, but it might just be that it needs a service of some kind.

Took a while to work out the right grind (can't be too fine) and about every second time the pressure is normal, but in the past few months it will regularly lose pressure and the sh...

The coffee machine is very poor quality. Getting broken very often. My friends have the same one and the same problem occurs (pressure) My broken when under warranty and I have sent it back in August The last one part of the machine (handle) and from August (we have end of November) I am not able to use it as the missing part is out of stock

Almost 12 months since purchase this has been an awesome coffee machine.
Still going strong can't fault it highly recommended.
Make sure you keep the coffee holder clean for it's easy to just rinse and forget about.
If you don't keep it clean it will turn itself off under the pressure, was funny to see for the first time.
Since then i make sure to keep it clean.
Frothing milk is super easy, i don't like it really frothy so i keep the slider part which controls the froth all the way up.

Loved this machine but now - it’s a pain in the neck. I have the exact same problem as this:

It switches on and heats up fine. When I press the button to pull a double shot it will start pouring the espresso but after a few seconds all three lights flash for a few seconds and it stops pouring. It’s not a full shot by weight it’s only 30ish grams for a double. I can then press the button again and get the rest of the double, same thing happens even with a bottomless portafilter so it’s not too much coffee or too fine as I’ve run the machine wi...

It's compact and very easy to use. We've had it for over a year now and it hasn't missed a beat. The milk frother is a bit finicky when cleaning, as you need to take the outer attachment off to clean the rubber tube inside, as just letting steam out doesn't clean it.

It is good when it works, but it always overheats when I steam my milk (first two lights flashing 3 times) and I need let my coffee get cold while I wait 5 minutes for the machine to cool down. Letting water run though grouphead/steam wand apparently doesnt cool it down either.

this is my second unit. the first last for 3 years and is still working.
Improvement on the porta filter is quite good. giving better consistencies.

Black color is very good. The red unit previously peels off after a few years.

Previous unit looses pressure due to wear and tear.

there are many instructions online to swap over the steam outlet which gives significant improvement.

Coffee not as consistent as E680 Model, sporadically after 3 months the pressure decreased and sporadically resolves. Otherwise, compact size is great. Milk frother paranello wand not as easy to use normal wand.

I purchased this coffee machine in June 2021. I am a qualified Barista but not employed as one so I do have knowledge of coffee quality and good expresso taste and look. I am very satisfied with this machine as it is simple to use makes great coffee in competition with my local coffee shop :). Easy to clean and no problems with the milk heater wand. its a little beauty and affordable - I purchased from David Jones.

Perfect quality coffee delivered to your taste, I would have to say our of all my coffee machines this Delonghi is the next best thing and I would highly recommend it to anyone, it's also cheap on Amazon for $199 in black colour. You can play around with the temperature as this machine heats up without you noticing so before you it you will have the best coffee made with any type of ground beans, also E.S.E pods can be used, overall it's been 3 years and I love this barista style coffee machine, it has saved me from buying each day from the cafes. Highly recommended.