Espresso Bar Slim Espresso Machine, EM-160

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Be your own barista with the Espresso Bar from Cuisinart. The slim espresso machine lets you dispense your drink directly into a travel mug, while a frothing want lets you create lattes, cappuccinos and other coffee-shop favorites. It also offers cold extraction for iced drinks. Model EM-160

  • Product Features

    • Approx. dimensions: 12.8"L x 6.54"W x 14.45"H; approx. weight: 11.35 lbs.
    • 52mm stainless steel bottomless portafilter ensures consistency with every shot
    • Easy-to-use frothing wand
    • Cold extraction feature for refreshing cold and iced beverages
    • Removable 51-oz. water reservoir
    • Adjustable drip tray accommodates up to 20-oz. travel mugs
    • 15 bars of pressure for balanced extraction
    • Includes: stainless steel milk jug, single shot espresso filter, double shot espresso filter, coffee scoop and tamper, and steam wand cleaning pin
    • Manufacturer's 3-year limited warranty
    • Plastic, stainless steel
    • Hand wash; dishwasher safe accessories
    • Imported
    • Request warranty information

  • Shipping & Returns

    • California and Minnesota customers call 1-800-289-6229 for Free Shipping information.
    • Returns must be within 30 days of purchase in the original packaging and in saleable condition
    • For complete details, see our Shipping and Returns policies.

Ratings & Reviews

Here's what customers think
  • The Cuisinart espresso machine is a compact and versatile home appliance that can make a variety of coffee drinks.
  • Customers praise its sleek design, ease of use, and quick heating.
  • The milk frother is a standout feature, though some found it took practice to get the perfect foam.
  • While a few reviewers mentioned issues with leaks or inconsistent performance, the majority of customers are very satisfied, finding it to be a great value for making high-quality coffee drinks at home, especially for beginner espresso enthusiasts.
AI-generated summary from 64 customers reviews.
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Lyn H
17 days ago

šŸ˜† Excited!!!

I am over the coffee cup excited with this new machine. Never had one before and I consider it a ā€œspecial treat!ā€

Recommends this product

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Kevin57
2 months ago

Wouldnā€™t be worth the money if it were free.

This product is junk. It over pressurizes every cup. You get a high pressure stream of diluted water that blows by the grounds aknots every time. Iā€™ve tried different grinds, beans, and tamp pressures. Iā€™ve used a lot of espresso machines, expensive and cheap and this is by far the worst one Iā€™ve even use by a mile.

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Response from cuisinart.com

Cuisinart2 months ago

Weā€™re very sorry to hear about your experience and understand how frustrating this must be. The high-pressure stream you describe may indicate a calibration or maintenance issue, as proper tamping, grind size, and ensuring the portafilter is correctly seated are key to optimal espresso extraction. Weā€™d like to help troubleshoot your unit and ensure itā€™s performing correctly, or discuss options that may better suit your espresso needs. Please contact our Consumer Assistance Center at 1-800-726-0190 and reference ticket #8900530135 so we can assist you directly, and youā€™re also welcome to visit Cuisinart.com to explore other models.

StillNotGood
2 months ago

Nope

Updating review from 4 months ago, still really hate this machine, Iā€™ve had it for 9 frustrating months, Iā€™m still disappointed with it. Inconsistent, messy, mediocre espresso. Time to get the Breville.

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Response from cuisinart.com

Cuisinart2 months ago

Thank you for sharing your updated experience ā€” weā€™re sorry to hear the machine has continued to be frustrating and hasnā€™t met your expectations. Espresso performance can sometimes be affected by grind size, tamping, and water temperature, and our Consumer Assistance Center can provide tips to help improve consistency and reduce mess. Please contact us at 1-800-726-0190 and reference Ticket #8900519849 so we can assist you directly. We appreciate your feedback and are here to help you get the best experience possible.

External reviewer
3 months ago

A struggle every morning

I got this slim cuisine, art espresso machine for Christmas and every morning I struggle with the espresso machine, putting the espresso thing on the machine so that I can go it fights with me. It doesnā€™t wanna lock. It doesnā€™t wanna turn. It is a struggle every morning.

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Response from cuisinart.com

Cuisinart2 months ago

Weā€™re sorry to hear that youā€™ve been struggling with the espresso machineā€”it shouldnā€™t feel that difficult to attach the portafilter. Your feedback about the locking mechanism will be shared with our product team for review. In the meantime, our Consumer Assistance team can walk you through tips to ensure the portafilter locks smoothly every time. Please contact them at 1ā€‘800ā€‘726ā€‘0190 so we can help make your morning routine easier.

Mr Kaffee
3 months ago

Great starter setup

I watched and rewatched dozens of YouTube videos on the fundamentals of brewing while waiting for the Espresso Bar Slim Espresso Machine to arrive. One thing I forgot about were all the needed accessories. I ordered glasses, portafilter magnetic funnel, coffee bean dosing cup, WDT tool, a stainless steel puck screen *51mm, a solid tamp *51mm, an espresso hand grinder, a coffee scale with timer and of course some really nice coffee from a roaster in Philadelphia. This machine is so easy to use, I only use the double shot setting. Like any espresso machine, the grind is key, once I dialed that in, every cup tastes great. The puck screen I ordered keeps the brew head nice and clean. Steaming is no issue, it works just fine, I decided to order an Electric Milk Frother to make flat whites. If you want to dip your toes in this hobby, this machine gets the job done.

Recommends this product

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External reviewer
3 months ago

Fabulous espresso!

I recieved this as a gift . I replaced my older espresso maker with this one. All I have to say is ā€¦ amazing!!

Recommends this product

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VCN6
3 months ago

Great Machine

Great machine do the price. The slim design keeps it out of the way and reduces clutter. The instructions could be better along with some how to videos.

Recommends this product

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Joecoffee
3 months ago

Difficult

Why is it so difficult? It takes me 20 tries to get it to work. Very cheap machine, low quality. The instruction manual was not very helpful. The steam has a weird chemical smell.

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Response from cuisinart.com

Cuisinart3 months ago

Thank you for sharing your experience. Weā€™re sorry to hear that your espresso maker has been difficult to use and that the instructions did not provide the clarity you expected. Concerns about operation and the odor you noticed during steaming are important to us, and we appreciate you bringing them to our attention. If you believe your unit may not be working as intended, it is covered by a limited warranty, and our Consumer Service team would be happy to assist at 1-800-726-0190.