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Opinions on Gaggia Cubika or similar

  • 22-07-2009 2:31pm
    #1
    heebusjeebus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,783 ✭✭✭


    Lads,
    I'm looking at getting an Espresso Machine and due to the size of my kitchen it cant be too big. I would love to get the Gaggia Classic but its just not going to fit comfortably on the counter top.
    I saw this http://www.xpresscoffeeuk.co.uk/product.php/91/gaggia-cubika-traditional and I'd like to know if anyone has used one.
    I'm open to other similar sized (and priced) coffee machines.

    Thanks

    HJ


Comments

  • #2
    llatsni
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 525 ✭✭✭llatsni


    That looks of very similar size to a classic!

    You really can't make top-notch espresso on machines in that price range, and remember you'll need to budget for a decent grinder too... it's an expensive addiction!

    Consider (some how) spending more... I bought a Gaggia Coffee and MM grinder 7 years ago and I wish I'd spent more. Yearly cost of ownership has been low (about 60 p/a, excluding repairs), but I now need to spend again. If i'd bumped my original spend from 400 to about 700 I'd probably have been set for another 7 years, maybe ;)

    Paul


  • #3
    heebusjeebus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,783 ✭✭✭heebusjeebus


    llatsni wrote: »
    That looks of very similar size to a classic!

    You really can't make top-notch espresso on machines in that price range, and remember you'll need to budget for a decent grinder too... it's an expensive addiction!

    Consider (some how) spending more... I bought a Gaggia Coffee and MM grinder 7 years ago and I wish I'd spent more. Yearly cost of ownership has been low (about 60 p/a, excluding repairs), but I now need to spend again. If i'd bumped my original spend from 400 to about 700 I'd probably have been set for another 7 years, maybe ;)

    Paul


    Yikes, I could if pushed spend what I would have paid for a Gagggia Classic but thats about it. Considering I want a compact espresso machine, what do you recommend?


  • #4
    Gran Hermano
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,330 ✭✭✭Gran Hermano


    Gaggia Cubika Dimensions:
    Height, 29.5 cm. Width, 25.5 cm. Depth, 20.5 cm.

    Gaggia Classic Dimensions:
    Height, 38 cm. Width, 23cm. Depth, 24 cm.


    There's not a lot of difference size wise apart from height and it should fit
    most kitchens between counter and top cupboards.


    I'd go for the classic if budget allows as the 3 way valve/solenoid will allow easier cleaning and backflushing.


  • #5
    heebusjeebus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,783 ✭✭✭heebusjeebus


    Thanks for the replies lads but size in this case does matter :D

    I'll probably get a moka pot for the time being until I find what I'm looking for.


  • #6
    RE*AC*TOR
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,482 ✭✭✭RE*AC*TOR


    I had a Cubika - thought it was pretty rubbish.

    Aluminium portafilter - the whole thing was light and tinny.


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