De’Longhi EC680 Dedica 15-Bar Pump Espresso Coffee Machine Reviews

Prepare cafe-quality espresso drinks in your own home with the De’Longhi EC680 Dedica Pump Espresso Machine. Enjoy your espresso shots straight, or create delicious cappuccinos with rich, thick foam using the attached steam nozzle. The slim, sleek design complements any kitchen while using just 6 inches of counter space.

Begin enjoying your espresso almost immediately thanks to this espresso pump’s thermoblock technology, which heats up water to the ideal brewing temperature in just 40 seconds. The Dedica’s self-priming system means the machine is always ready for use, so your beverage will be ready quickly and easily.

Brew a perfect espresso coffee machine with the flow stops feature. It automatically delivers one or two shots of espresso, so you can easily customize your drinks. The included three-in-one filter can accommodate single shots, double shots, and easy-serving espresso pods. Use the tamper to compress espresso grounds for maximum flavor.

Create traditional espresso and cappuccino in your kitchen
The water heats to ideal brewing temperature in just 40 seconds
Enjoy single or double shots or easy-serve espresso pods
The frothing system makes rich, creamy frothed milk
Conveniently compact with an illuminated control panel

Create rich, thick foam for your cappuccinos by mixing air, water, and milk with the patented cappuccino frothing system. It also pours hot water for Americanos or brewing tea. A built-in steam regulator keeps the temperature at a safe level.

With 15 bar professional pressure, the Dedica can easily create the rich, frothy crema for your espresso drinks. To maintain the quality of your beverages, an alarm lets you know when it’s time to descale the machine.

At just 6 inches wide, the Dedica lets you enjoy delicious espresso at home without sacrificing counter space. Its compact shape and sleek, polished design are an elegant addition to any kitchen.

Easily program the Dedica to create your custom beverages using the intuitive control panel with three illuminated buttons. If you forget to turn the machine off, it will automatically shift to standby mode after a period of inactivity, reducing energy consumption.

Built-in Cup Warmer Keeps Espresso from Losing Heat

Keep your beverages hot by using the built-in cup warmer to heat glasses or mugs before adding espresso shots. Pouring your espresso into a pre-heated cup ensures it keeps a steady temperature.

De’Longhi EC680 Dedica Pump Espresso Machine, coffee scoop/tamper, filter holder, mini descale fluid, and quick-start guide.

The new De’Longhi EC680 Dedica Espresso Maker provides the perfect espresso, latte, or cappuccino at home, all while only taking up 6 Inches of space on your countertop. It also features thermo block technology which allows the machine to heat up quickly and be ready within 35 seconds. It has sturdy stainless steel construction and buttons for automatic flow stops.

The new Cappuccino Frother provides Barista quality foam for your favorite milk-based espresso drinks. If the water tank is not inserted correctly when in operation could leak a few drops of water, make sure the water tank is secure in place. Make sure to clean the nozzle and push the button for steam before turning the steam knob to avoid the nozzle being clogged by milk.

Sleek Design provides outstanding espresso while only taking up 6 Inch of space
Thermo block technology allows the machine to heat up to the ideal temperature in a quick 40 seconds
Cappuccino Frothing system provides Barista quality foam
Automatic Flow Stop
Stainless Steel Construction

The instruction booklet that accompanies the machine is clear, concise, and easy to follow and there are recipes for almost any drink you might want to brew, with tips for success.

So I was very excited to see this new model espresso maker. I wondered if it would make espresso that was as good as the type she served. And guess what? It tasted exactly the same as I remember it tasting at her house. It has the full crema on the top which I’m convinced is what makes it taste so good. It’s very easy to use and comes with photo instructions as well as written. Besides espresso, it has a milk frother so we can make lattes or cappuccinos and instructions for those. I’ve used an espresso coffee machine in the past. In fact, we have an older Barista who has been living in the cupboard for years.

The espresso coffee machine it produces tastes nothing like this. And before this De’Longhi I have never really gotten the hang of frothing milk. Call me “frothing challenged” but it always turned out less than optimal and sometimes made a big mess. This machine is foolproof. It has worked every single time. I’m making lattes and cappuccinos that look like they come out of some fancy coffee place or restaurant. (And the cost savings…well I won’t even go there. Even buying the most expensive coffee beans the savings would be significant.

The De’Longhi EC680 produces excellent espresso, For testing and calibration purposes, I’ve used light and medium roast beans from Portola Coffee Lab and Kéan Coffee so that I can compare the exact espresso they serve with that produced by this machine. With just a little trial and error, I was able to not only produce espresso that matches theirs exactly but tweak them to my own taste (generally by pulling the lower end of a Normale, thereby de-emphasizing the acid).
This is the true test of a consumer espresso coffee maker, how closely can it reliably replicate the quality of a high-end, commercial espresso machine. In this case, the answer is: shockingly close!
The machine reaches brewing temperature in about 30 seconds. It’s impressively fast… and that’s a good thing when you consider that you still have to spend a little time doing the “warming ritual” (i.e. running hot water through everything to ensure you get a great, consistent pull).
The machine feels very solid, well built, and well designed. In fact, it feels higher quality than many espresso makers that are much larger and/or more expensive. It’s easy to clean and maintain as well, which I very much appreciate.
The steam wand produces excellent foam. I generally use whole goat’s milk but have produced excellent foam with different varieties of cow’s milk and coconut milk as well. Don’t forget to throw a hand towel over the steam wand and prime it for a second or two before use to get the water out (basically all of the steam wand complaints on Amazon are from people who aren’t properly priming it per the instructions).
Also, prior to buying this model, I read some reviews that complained about a lack of crema. All I can do is assume that these reviewers are using old or improperly prepared beans. As you can see in my photos, the crema I’m producing on this machine with fresh (and freshly ground) light and medium roast beans is thick, velvety, and sweet!

I do have a couple minor usability quibbles, but these are by no means deal-breakers.
First, when you perform a manual pull with either the single or double-cup buttons, the machine automatically remembers that timing and applies it to every pull afterward. I wish there was a way to perform a manual pull without reprogramming the buttons!
Second (although it isn’t really an issue for me at all), you should be aware that due to the machine’s small footprint, you can’t attach and remove the portafilter one-handed without causing the machine to tip or rock. It takes two hands… one to hold the machine steady, and one to secure the portafilter.
Finally, I’ve found that the reservoir is very finicky with its seating. I move my machine in and out from a little nook on my counter, and each time I do so I make sure I push down on the reservoir to ensure it’s properly seated or sealed. It never looks loose, but without that occasional push-down, it will sometimes lift just enough that the machine will stop pumping water mid-pull or mid-steam.