The BEST Espresso Machine Under $500 | Gaggia Classic Pro
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- Today we are taking a look at what I think is the best entry level espresso machine, the Gaggia Classic Pro. The secret to pulling a good shot of espresso is start with good coffee, use a good grinder, and finally use a good espresso machine. For under $500 I haven't found an espresso machine that performs better than the Gaggia Classic Pro. It is a high quality machine that will pull a great shot right out of the box but also has alot of upgradable options that allows you to dial things up a notch as you dive deeper into the coffee hobby. Hope you guys enjoy this look at the Gaggia Classic Pro.
Big thanks to the folks at Whole Latte Love that were kind enough to collaborate with me on this video and provide me the machine for review!! Show those guys some love!
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Hey Jeremy, thanks for the collab, shoutouts, and AWESOME review. Cheers! ☕️
Thanks guys!!! Look forward to the next one! 😉👍🏻
@Jeremy and @WLL I’ve been a customer of WLL for over a decade having purchased 3 Gaggia machines! Love (pun intended) to see the collaboration and can’t wait for the next video in this series...
Sean Hames, Marc here from WLL vids. Love @Jeremey collab a whole latte! GCP def best value
Whole Latte love is great. Your videos showing maintenance how-to are invaluable!
Purchased one at the beginning of the pandemic after months of research. Better than most high end coffee shops. You can get it cheap from amazon but decided to go with experts at Whole Latte Love, and so glade I did. they have great support and highly recommend "Whole Latte Love" more than a business for them, they love coffee!
I've had this machine for about a year now, and I love it. Was debating between this, the Breville, and the Rancilio silvia. And I'm very happy with my decision!
Me too , I am deciding between lelit Anna (2) or the gcp. Any thought?
I am a huge espresso/coffee hobbyist, and I love seeing this type of content and enjoy seeing people getting into this awesome hobby. I was looking at replacing my Breville Duo Temp with this exact one (to match all my other blacked out stuff).
It’s a good one man! I think you’ll dig it! 😉👍🏻
I've been looking and researching all over. Thanks for the suggestion Jeremy 👍
One of the key cheats, for steaming /frothing milk, with any Gaggia Classic old or new is to turn on the steam switch and wait 20-25 seconds … purge the water out of the steam wand and start steaming and texturing your milk. This 20-25 second delay is what brings the boiler up to and near the proper steaming temperature, without allowing the internal boiler thermostat to shut the heating elements in the boiler. You want the temperature ascending from 190 degrees on up past 212 (i.e. boiling) and a bit past that before the boiler shuts down the heating elements and you lose steam power. If you turn the steam switch on and wait until the red indicator comes on, you will not have enough time to properly steam and texture your milk.
Love the product reviews, keep them rolling buddy
Solid content! Always love watching a good espresso machine review
Hey man I like ur videos I just came across your channel the other day I showed my dad your videos he loved ur whisky videos and he loved the cigar lounge we have been sitting down together lately just kicking back and watching your videos love it man🤟🏻
Had the old Gaggia Classic and it held up for 15 years... no question when it died that I'd replace it with another Gaggia. The GC Pro is a slightly upgraded version of the original and I'm pulling beautiful shots right out of the box. The frothing wand is new, and there was a bit of a learning curve, with help from a couple videos I found on Whole Latte Love's website... now I'm getting much better froth than the old Gaggia was capable of producing. To my knowledge, there is no machine anywhere near this price point that comes close to this quality. And I reiterate... these solidly built fellows will be reliable for many years. Great review of a great product.
I love the coffee series idea, bring it on!!
Love the video & new shirts. I like the fact that you are talking about the different aspects of the lifestyle. From Whiskey, cigars, coffee & EDC. I promote your channel to family & friends as a modern gentleman guide to... Since finding your channel I have stepped up & refined my drinking & smoking game a lot. Thank You.
Awesome man, thank you! 🤜🏻🤛🏻
Got to be the best espresso machine review I have ever seen. It has good and useful information! It has character! It even has production values; good ones. Well done.
The best review on TH-cam for the Gaggia.
Recently gotten into drinking a lot more coffee. Definitely gonna need one of these now
I picked up a breville barista express and it’s been a game changer !! Great channel Jeremy, love all the content brother
Jeremy this video is gold! Solid content.
Thanks for the video really enjoy the full breakdown and want to get into the espresso side of coffee.
Nice video, I appreciate the quick ref video for the this is great buy it as that what I watched the video for..... but I stayed to the end anyway.. I have a niche grinder and this looks as though it will accompany it. Great video. Nice microphone.
Big coffee nerd. I’ve had a rancillio, a breville dual boiler, and now work at a shop on a la marzocco. This is a great place to start getting ready solid coffee at home, and it’s nice to see they’re offering a good machine for a pretty competitive price.
Jeremy, you should pick up an OCD distribution tool. It levels your coffee perfectly prior to tamping and really improves your shot. They’re cheap and it massively improves your coffee.
Eyeing a Rancilio Silvia v6 at the moment.... What does your current home setup look like?
Thank you Jeremy, Great review!
Just found you tonight Jeremy. This video was awesome. Just what I needed. Still looking for a good single boiler espresso machine. Not into milk drinks, but espresso YES! Thank you!
What an amazing review!!! I am coming from a Breville, exactly like you and my feeling when I began to use the Gaggia was the same. For this price and maybe even higher, is almost unbeatable. Congrats for the review, just perfect.
Subscribed because you said youre going to do a series of espresso machines reviews. So excited!
Definitely some cool espresso machine stuff in the pipeline 😉👍🏻
I saw this machine in your recent video and was wondering about it. Man, it looks nice! Guess I should start saving up 😆. Thanks for the review
I have that same Seiko and it's so rare to someone wearing it, it's a great watch. Loved the video
Found this video as I've just bought as Gaggia and subscribed off it for the rest - awesome stuff!
The quality the you videos is amazing I’m enjoy your videos I’m convinced my wife to buy the Gaggia pro never stop make amazing content 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Great review! Awesome shirt I'm definitely getting one, and also your privada box was amazing! I thank you sir for the awesomeness and can't wait for your next collaboration with privada.
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I've been contemplating the Breville every since I saw you video review on it. Thankfully I never bought it. Instead I picked up the GCP today. Your video helped me take the plunge. Can't wait to pull my first shot with it on Friday!
Thanks so much for the review. I bought the Breville Barista Express 2 weeks ago and it already died in that time. Just ordered this one and am super excited to learn more about modding and have something that will last.
Been waiting weeks for this!
😉👍🏻
Glad you posted this video and thanks for the review! I've been contemplating buying an espresso machine for home that is sub $1k and this one looks like it fits the bill.
Awesome video! I couldn’t decide between a Breville and Gaggia.. until now
I might actually try this one. If I recall correctly, the last video you published on this topic discussed similar machine that were much more expensive. Thanks, Jeremy! ✌🏻🇺🇸
Very helpful. Liked the tip on bottomless portafilter. And I’ll pick up a silicone gasket too. Bought my gaggia from whole latte love and they were great to deal with. Highly recommend both whole latte love and this gaggia
Awesome review of this system! You are so right, I've had my classic pro for a year now before all the fun colors came out but no regrets! It's a solid machine. I've got the stainless steel version but this black one looks awesome too! I would suggest a great pairing w/grinder to look into the baratza sette 270, I have the timed version not weighted. Solid grinder, especially since I enjoy trying new beans on the daily. A great investment on the set.
You should meet up with James Hoffmann one day.
Awesome and just sold me on buying this over the breville bambino plus!
Jeremy I'm never disappointed watching your videos. Ever. The cinematography, lighting, topics, host ability and overall content are top shelf. Thank you for your high quality contributions to the Wild West of TH-cam.
I bought a Classic Gaggia from 2002, still working like a beast!
Whisk(e)y, coffee, and cigars. All things I like. I've been doing a ton of research about entry level espresso machines. Everyone recommends this or the Silvia. I'm thinking about getting the Silvia. Time to pour some whiskey in my coffee and smoke a cigar. Best of all worlds.
The only valid substitute for murdered out is....."this machine is batman spec"
Love it! 👍🏻
Tacticool.
LOVE my Gaggia Velasca. It makes the BEST coffee and I love the built-in grinder with it. And I got mine from Whole Latte Love also. Great job keep it up.
😉👍🏻
Saw this vid exactly a year ago, convinced me to get this exact model over the Breville Barista Pro. No regrets here, thank you Jeremy.
Manshit is the best. Your intro is amazing and badass. Definitely an inspiration.
Thanks Ryan!
Cheers Jeremy didn’t want a machine now I want one. 😂 one of the coolest machines I’ve seen.
I was between this and the Rancilio Silvia, and went for the Silvia because of supposedly higher quality internal components. Couldn’t be happier. Two high quality machines I’m sure👍🏼
You da man, Jeremy!
ty I have been looking for a good espresso machine at this price range!
Love your vids bro
I got my Gaggia Classic Pro from WLL. GREAT machine, GREAT company! Love the channel, Jeremy! Careful diving down the OPV spring and PID mods on it tho... big modding community for them.
super cool!! could you maybe recommend a good grinder to go along w this machine ??
Oh nice! Now I know what grinder and machine I’m getting when I get the chance
Love this video!
Last three years I spent the summers in Southern Italy and Sicily.....Lot of fun!
Murdered out is still a solid phrase.. but I prefer, "threat level midnight" 😁
Love that! 👍🏻
Michael Scarn!
Hi Jeremy. Thanks for all the great videos. I really like you mic setup. What audio interface are you using?
Subscribed you just because of coffee. Woooo awesome b roll
When you get a machine with a full 58mm portafilter is when the game gets really interesting. All the accessories are way easier to find. As you keep going down the rabbit hole you figure what's missing for you and what works. I just jumped straight to a high end dual boiler machine with an E61 grouphead and let me tell you man: it's so nice.
Also triple shot basket + bottomless portafilter = ❤
Love your video bro!.. we had a breville and died on us.. will be getting this guy! 🤙🏾☕️
Those coffee videos are like watching chill car videos with cup of fucking good espresso, so relaxing
Nice! I've had a Gaggia Brera for the last year or so and it's amazing. As a Chicago native I need to put in a good word for Intelligentsia, some of the best espresso I've ever had.
I looooooove me some espresso as much as you love patina patina patina. A nice fresh cup of espresso with a nice maduro hits the spot every time. Thanks for this video Jeremy I’m definitely going to have to pick one of these up! Anything MURDERED OUT is my style! 😎
My man! 🤜🏻🤛🏻
I had an old pre Phillips gaggia classic and loved it. Upgraditus led me to a Rocket Espresso machine 8 years ago 😎
Ay, I have the gaggia too and have been eyeing the rocket for a while. Is it worth the upgrade?
bought the Breville Barista Express about 5 months ago. Thanks for the buyer's remorse (and yes, that's a compliment)
Coffee video = Instant click. Another great vid!
Cheers ☕️
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Sweeet! 😉👍🏻
Bought my Gaggia Classic Pro from whole latte love a few months ago. Best decision ive ever made!!!!
I worked at one of the top 100 coffee shops in America (according to Food & Wine) in Florida and I’ve heard great things about this machine. Makes good ‘spro.
Hi Jeremy.I'm a newbie to your you tub and love your channel.
Jeremy is kind of uncle we didn't know we needed in life
Hey Jeremy thanks for all the great videos just ordered one of these from whole latte love can’t afford the grinder right now if we order pre-ground espresso coffee did you say we should use the pressurized system for pulling a shot? Thx
I can vouch for these machines, though I have a much older version. Paired with a Sette 270, it just gives me so much control and convenience. With some practice , it’s easy high quality coffee. My poor moka pot has gone unused for a year.
Spectacular video!
I've been using it to help my friends out, less work for me.
I sport a really old version of this machine from 2002.
It's still going strong in 2021.
Have taken good care of it but also used the living hell out of it.
It's had constant use since it was bought new for $205 on some special sale almost twenty years ago.
I've taken it on the road countless times to events & all.
Replaced the group seal and got a bottomless portafilter about three years ago.
I'd like more manual controls of some things than you get on this class of machine as I have learned more about it but I have
also learned or developed a few tricks of my own to get some more control of things while using this old classic.
Mine has a solid brass boiler which you probably do not get on the newer versions in this class anymore.
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Excellent review, Jeremy. I’ve been in the coffee world for awhile, but finally decided to get a home espresso machine. I just picked up the Midnight Blue Model and I’m stoked to get it going here with a few simple upgrades.
Don’t worry about the latte art. That stuff will come with more practice. Getting a good flavor coffee is priority. Cheers man! ☕️
are you happy with it? i'm currently thinking about buying it
@@OrangeFerriswheel very. There’s a few upgrades like a bottomless portafilter and definitely invest in a good grinder. I have the Eureka Facile (manual measurement dosing) and it’s been wonderful. Easy to lock in 3 different type of beans sitting at the 1:2 ratio since I’ve had the machine.
Also, the 9 bar mod is the best mod to do. It’s a game changer. If ya got any questions about it, just message me. Would love to help out anyone interested in the Gaggia. Cheers ☕️
@@joeyfernandez3952was thinking of the new evo pro comes at a default 9 bar pressure.
Your cinematography, editing, and music straight up money 💰!!!! You could definitely start your own media/marketing/videography company!
Just ordered a shirt and it redirected me to Bunker Branding. Nice!
Little high for me.
Good looking machine though.
Makes me want coffee.
Thanks Jeremy.
Good to see ya again.
I own this exact one, really can recommend it!
Sweet! 👍🏻
Love my Gaggia classic so much i bought two
This has mad Peter McKinnon vibes! Everything from the tatts to the B-roll. Right on! 🤙
Been eyeballing the Gaggia Classic Pro at Whole Latte Love for a while now
Thanks for the review Jeremy. We have a DeLonghi that’s struggling to perform and are actively looking for something at $500 or less. Props for mentioning James Hoffman. That dude is the coffee guru! Unrelated....the beard and fade look awesome!
Thanks brotha! Yeah man, that guy has forgotten more about coffee than I will ever know. 😂 He is the man for sure! Definitely do some digging into this one man. I’ve been using it for a couple months now and I have been loving it. Plus it has tons of upgrades like I mentioned so you can upgrade it as you go. 😉👍🏻
After watching James video on a similar topic I’ve decided to pull the trigger. He made a decent argument for the Rancilio because of its ability to be modded, but the Gaggia was a close second.
Off topic again...I’ve seen the Boston’s you have running around, but just found the video of Hank after he ate the baster. Is hank still around? He’s huge freaking teddy bear if a doggo. Is he still part of the family?
Great vid :) Does it come with a milk pitcher, tamper, scoops and all the freebies that usually come with the brevilles?
Very timely! My wife has been asking me about a latte machine. I'm a total noob on the exspresso (lol) stuff any advice on what to watch and learn about it? Love the channel. You drink beer? 👍🍻
This is the way!!
I have had a Gaggia classic for 15 years, had a serviced once and pull espresso every single day.... it really does punch above its weight
I have A.D.D. And I don’t think you thank to much lol! I love all your videos brotha, keep up the good work 👍
Is there a list that is posted of the upgrades mentioned in the video, great stuff, Sir!
This is a great review! I’m tempted by this machine, though two things worry me. First, as you say, the clearance under the group head. I’d need to get a Timemore Black Mirror scale and a shot glass under there. Secondly, I’ve read that the height is 38 cm, and really hope that’s exactly right: at that height it would just squeak under my kitchen units, but otherwise wouldn’t! (The front loading tank is a huge benefit, given I’d have always to move it out to fill it from the top.)
Someone has either a. Worked as a barista or b. Been on a barista coarse. Using lots of industry terminology, love it... fair play Jeremy!
If that had a brass boiler I'd be ALL IN!. I still love Gaggia. I have an old baby with the 3 bolt boiler and a capillary thermostat. It's a tank! Even though It's not my best, It is my favorite.
Love this machine! You should try out Brazil out on this machine!
Excellent!
Thank you
Sic vid brotha it would be hella kool if they had a matte black with brass touchings to it a Jeremy logotype machine ??? Keep up the good work brotha !!!!
HI James, great video. I ended up buying GCP from WLL. quick question, what brand scale do you use to weigh the shot? I've noticed the clearance between portafilter and drip tray small. thank you!
Adding a PID to this thing is awesome.
thanks for the 4k, I know it's a weird thing to say but it really enhances the video experience
surprisingly until now a lot of channels still doesn't have this high quality
btw, does the gaggia classic pro still holds its own today as an "entry" level espresso machine or there are competitors now?
Bout time! Lets get some videos rollin Jeremy!!!
Hopefully man!! Had a lot going on last month and got side tracked. Hopefully we are back full speed ahead now. 😉👍🏻
You're convincing me to get one!