The most helpful thing I can say about this Mr. Coffee Cafe Barista is that it's consistent. Some machines I've used in the past were either way off or inconsistent. The drink sizes it dispenses are pretty accurate, so I haven't overfilled a cup or needed to run a second one yet. The unit heats up fairly quickly, it's relatively quiet, and it's pretty straight forward to use. I've made much more flavorful coffee drinks from a larger, more high-dollar machine, but in this price range the Cafe Barista gets high marks for flavor from me. It's a no-fuss machine that does what you need it to. I would recommend buying a second filter if you are a big espresso drinker or two people are going to be using this machine in the morning. Having a second filter just makes life a LOT easier.