Gaggia
Classic Pro
An enthusiast classic that rewards the tinkerer
4.6
By Marcus Chen
- Category
- Espresso Machines
- Brand
- Gaggia
- Price
- $449.00
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5
The Gaggia Classic Pro is a legend for good reason. It is a simple, repairable, single-boiler machine with a commercial 58mm portafilter and a steam wand that actually steams. Stock, it pulls a solid shot. Modded - with an OPV adjustment, a PID kit, and a bottomless portafilter - it competes with machines three times its price. This is not a one-touch convenience machine. It demands a separate grinder and a little patience. For anyone who wants to learn espresso deeply, there is no better starting point.
What we liked and didn't
Pros
- Commercial 58mm portafilter and real steam wand
- Extremely modifiable and repairable
- Built-like-a-tank metal construction
Cons
- Requires a separate grinder
- No PID out of the box
