[Costco] Costco.ca: Philips 3100 Series Espresso & Cappuccino Machine ($599)

Dec 11th, 2019 11:07 am

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Mikeydob [OP]: Newbie; Jan 18, 2007; 68 posts; 148 upvotes; Vaughan

Dec 11th, 2019 11:07 am

[Costco] Costco.ca: Philips 3100 Series Espresso & Cappuccino Machine ($599)

Deal Link:: https://www.costco.ca/philips-3100-seri ... 21703.html
Price:: 599
Retailer:: Costco

I've personally owned this machine for the last 6 years.
I paid almost the same amount without the milk attachment.

This is the best automatic maker for people who enjoy drip coffee.
This machine is designed specifically for a coffee setting.
My favorite feature is that I can set custom sizes for coffee. Fill up my whole mug, or travel mug.

We use it 4-6 cups per day. Always consistent coffee.

Cost per cup of coffee is pennies. (compared to pods) and fresher.

Last edited by TomRFD on Dec 11th, 2019 11:10 am, edited 1 time in total.
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Dec 11th, 2019 12:42 pm

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ripjohnnyc: Sr. Member; Aug 17, 2008; 961 posts; 506 upvotes; SASKATOON

Dec 11th, 2019 12:42 pm

I’ve been watching it for a while and said I’d buy it if it went on sale. I don’t know if my wallet can handle it though. How are the cappuccinos??

Dec 11th, 2019 12:53 pm

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SkiLLz: Deal Addict; Feb 1, 2004; 2247 posts; 1760 upvotes; Mississauga

Dec 11th, 2019 12:53 pm

Any idea how this compares with the Saeco branded machines? I've had a Saeco Minuto for a few years and I love it - this looks very similar and it's several hundred dollars cheaper.

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Dec 11th, 2019 12:56 pm

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ysl5710: Deal Addict; Apr 4, 2017; 1381 posts; 382 upvotes; Toronto

Dec 11th, 2019 12:56 pm

Is this considered the automatic machine? How good is it compare to breville 870 model?

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Dec 11th, 2019 12:56 pm

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ripjohnnyc: Sr. Member; Aug 17, 2008; 961 posts; 506 upvotes; SASKATOON

Dec 11th, 2019 12:56 pm

SkiLLz wrote: ↑ Any idea how this compares with the Saeco branded machines? I've had a Saeco Minuto for a few years and I love it - this looks very similar and it's several hundred dollars cheaper.

It is saeco I think, Phillips bought them?

Dec 11th, 2019 12:57 pm

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pongster: Deal Addict; Mar 16, 2008; 3205 posts; 2988 upvotes

Dec 11th, 2019 12:57 pm

SkiLLz wrote: ↑ Any idea how this compares with the Saeco branded machines? I've had a Saeco Minuto for a few years and I love it - this looks very similar and it's several hundred dollars cheaper.

probably same factory since Saeco is owned by Philips now

Dec 11th, 2019 1:06 pm

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fatestkid: Deal Addict; Mar 21, 2010; 4937 posts; 3934 upvotes; Edmonton

Dec 11th, 2019 1:06 pm

ysl5710 wrote: ↑ Is this considered the automatic machine? How good is it compare to breville 870 model?

Yes this is automatic. Breville semi-auto. Can't comment since I have not used this auto.

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Dec 11th, 2019 1:07 pm

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fatestkid: Deal Addict; Mar 21, 2010; 4937 posts; 3934 upvotes; Edmonton

Dec 11th, 2019 1:07 pm

Mikeydob wrote: ↑ I've personally owned this machine for the last 6 years.
I paid almost the same amount without the milk attachment.

This is the best automatic maker for people who enjoy drip coffee.
This machine is designed specifically for a coffee setting.
My favorite feature is that I can set custom sizes for coffee. Fill up my whole mug, or travel mug.

We use it 4-6 cups per day. Always consistent coffee.

Cost per cup of coffee is pennies. (compared to pods) and fresher.

What makes this good for drip, given that this is an espresso machine? How is the espresso?

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Dec 11th, 2019 1:19 pm

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Mikeydob [OP]: Newbie; Jan 18, 2007; 68 posts; 148 upvotes; Vaughan

Dec 11th, 2019 1:19 pm

its great for "drip" because the pressure is modified when lever is in the coffee setting.
It pumps it intermittently. All other super automatic machines do long espressos. If you like a real size mug of coffee
this is for you. I have the equivalent of a large tim's. Great balance.

I've used high end $2000 machines and still prefer this, primarily because I'm a coffee drinker.
I usually only use espresso setting when makes lattes/cappuccino.

If you're a espresso connoisseur, I can't really comment.
My guests always comment how great the lattes/caps are. I've had straight shots a handfull of time. Can't complain.

*Tip - if you get this machine, avoid oily beans. ie. don't use starbucks beans. Great other variety from costco.

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Dec 11th, 2019 1:22 pm

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Mikeydob [OP]: Newbie; Jan 18, 2007; 68 posts; 148 upvotes; Vaughan

Dec 11th, 2019 1:22 pm

this is a minuto.

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Dec 11th, 2019 1:22 pm

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SkiLLz: Deal Addict; Feb 1, 2004; 2247 posts; 1760 upvotes; Mississauga

Dec 11th, 2019 1:22 pm

pongster wrote: ↑ probably same factory since Saeco is owned by Philips now

Agreed that it's likely the same factory, but I'm just wondering if anyone has any knowledge about the differences between the Saeco branded ones vs. the Phillips branded ones (since the Phillips website lists both and they're at different price points).

Edit: Just looked into the site in more detail - they don't sell the minuto anymore so this is likely the replacement.

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Dec 11th, 2019 1:24 pm

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ibuddler: Deal Addict; Nov 3, 2009; 1367 posts; 743 upvotes; Calgary

Dec 11th, 2019 1:24 pm

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Dec 12th, 2019 8:05 pm

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wonginator: Member; May 18, 2007; 259 posts; 419 upvotes

Dec 12th, 2019 8:05 pm

Mikeydob wrote: ↑ its great for "drip" because the pressure is modified when lever is in the coffee setting.
It pumps it intermittently. All other super automatic machines do long espressos. If you like a real size mug of coffee
this is for you. I have the equivalent of a large tim's. Great balance.

I've used high end $2000 machines and still prefer this, primarily because I'm a coffee drinker.
I usually only use espresso setting when makes lattes/cappuccino.

If you're a espresso connoisseur, I can't really comment.
My guests always comment how great the lattes/caps are. I've had straight shots a handfull of time. Can't complain.

*Tip - if you get this machine, avoid oily beans. ie. don't use starbucks beans. Great other variety from costco.

Hi, as you own this machine can you help me decide? We currently have a Saeco but it doesn't have the milk carafe and this looks interesting.
1. As the water container is loaded from the top, do you find this problematic with spills, etc.?
2. How is the temperature for lattes/caps? Is it hot enough?
3. Is cleaning the milk carafe a chore?

Dec 12th, 2019 8:12 pm

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wonginator: Member; May 18, 2007; 259 posts; 419 upvotes

Dec 12th, 2019 8:12 pm

ysl5710 wrote: ↑ Is this considered the automatic machine? How good is it compare to breville 870 model?

The breville (semi-auto) is more flexible/adjustable as you are preparing the shot but it is a lot more work and a hassle to clean each morning (and harder to get consistent shots). Super is just like a nespresso you press a button and you get a shot and you clean the machine once a week or so.

Dec 13th, 2019 5:20 pm

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ripjohnnyc: Sr. Member; Aug 17, 2008; 961 posts; 506 upvotes; SASKATOON

Dec 13th, 2019 5:20 pm

Anybody order this and get it yet? Right out the box it is telling me to install drip tray but the drip tray is in there. Anyone else have this issue? Can’t get past this stupid prompt.

Edit:
Going back to Costco. Unit was DOA, called Philips and they don’t exchange units in Canada so you have to send it into their service Center and wait for a technician to repair it and send it back to you. What a POS.

Dec 17th, 2019 2:59 pm

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Mikeydob [OP]: Newbie; Jan 18, 2007; 68 posts; 148 upvotes; Vaughan

Dec 17th, 2019 2:59 pm

sorry for the late reply. mine doesn't have the milk carafe. Temperature is not an issue, there is adjustment setting.
I would imagine its good enough for the average drinker.

Dec 17th, 2019 3:23 pm

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wasabi: Member; May 21, 2002; 361 posts; 65 upvotes

Dec 17th, 2019 3:23 pm

Got mine up and going last night. Ran a few cycles through it and I'm pretty happy with it.

Did a few cappuccino's and one came out luke warm but I believe its cause I had the whole milk carafe unit in the fridge for a few hours. I'll try again this afternoon

Made an excellent red-eye this morning

Build quality seems okay.. plasticky but not overly cheap feeling. Good feedback on the buttons. Everything was packaged very well

Not terribly loud, about as expected

What really pushed me to buy this particular machine (after researching quite a bit) was it being sold by Costco and having its return/warranty protection. It seems EVERY machine has some kind of issue that pops up eventually and its nice having that peace of mind