I have had several prosumer machines but this one is the real deal! The build quality is impressive and the internal components are so clean and well organized. It’s built like a tank. The gear pump is quiet, professional sounding and very accurate at both pressure and flow! I get some of the best shots I’ve made on this machine and love the programmability of the profiles. I’ve also had fun trying profiles that are uploaded by other users! This is an amazing value for a machine that’s at the top of technology and quality in the espresso game!
Hardware is fantastic, software is pretty good, but could be soo much better. Make sure you download the latest version at least v3.0.7.
This machine is incredible. It has it all. The aesthetics, performance, quality parts, and ability to create/share custom profiles. I upgraded from a rocket Giotto and wasnt expecting much of a difference in terms of espresso quality but my first shot from the data s blew me away. The app is pretty easy to use and haven’t run into any issues. Overall I highly recommend this machine, you will not be disappointed.
So far so good, the Wendougee Data S is an impressive machine with commercial grade components and a solid platform to produce consistent shots. This is a big upgrade from my previous machine, a Rocket Giotto which was a reliable performer for over 10 years.
Received my Wendougee Data S machine last week. The machine arrived on time precisely and carefully packed in a well constructed pallet-ready wooden crate. Inside, the machine was bolted to the bottom of the crate with two heavy duty bolts to prevent movement, and was surrounded by custom-molded thick polymer pads for further protection. No missing parts. No scratches, dents or imperfections. Setup was fast and easy with provided quick-start instructions. App downloaded without problems and connected to machine and iPad seamlessly. Boilers heat up quickly. Steam power is next level. Gear pump is awesome. With the sole exception of the large black plastic trip tray, everything on this machine shouts commercial grade components and quality. In just a few days I am pulling better, more consistent, fuller body, sweeter, more interesting, and more nuanced shots with this machine than any of the others I have owned and used previously. Internet connectivity and access to the Wendougee user community’s espresso profiles and recipes is a big bonus. Real time feedback provided by pressure and flow curves is another big bonus. The ability to make your own profiles easily is another. The obvious careful and detailed construction, engineering and design, high quality mostly Italian internal components, and seamless smooth operation of this machine are a testament to Wendougee’s vision and commitment to build a really good future-ready espresso, and actually deliver on the promise. Time will tell if the promise will be fulfilled over the long haul, but right now I don’t have any reason to believe it won’t. Kudos and thanks go to Wendougee for providing such a fine machine at this price point. For now my opinion is that you could spend two or three times more on a different machine with a bigger name and you probably would not get any better results (or even inferior results). This machine is a market disruptor and not a copy of anything else. It’s original, and it’s one fine machine that makes really good espresso.
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from 1167 reviewsSo far good!I've had the MC3 just under a month and it's been a joy to use! Very easy to figure out! Im very familiar with Espresso machines and even those who are not should be to figure out pretty easily.It's made great espresso and the steam power is great! I love the hole tip that comes stock on the steam wand. I love the fact the grouphead has internal heaters so you can be assured temps are more stable!
So good!thank you so much!
Have owned the machine for a couple of weeks, extremely fast shipping and great customer service. The machine itself has huge value and features for the price. The quality of the build also feels unmatched for the price category. The workflow has a slight learning curve, but once you get it down, it produces beautiful espresso shots and the steaming capability is also very solid for its category.
Great machine, love the espresso it makes
Hace unos meses compre una maquina de espresso y me ayudaron con todo lo que necesitaba, el tiempo de respuesta es bueno y lo mas rápido posible.
Una de las mejores maquinas de espresso que e tenido a demás es silenciosa por su bomba rotativa, nunca pensé ver una compra que incluyera todo lo que necesitas, esta muy completa, lo único que no tiene es una bascula pero tiene la opción de agregar una cuando la vayas a adquirir lo cual te ahorras tiempo y búsquedas ya que te ofrecen la qué necesitas,
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I have had the Milo play grinder for a few weeks now and it is everything I was looking for. I like switching between different brewing methods often and the Milo play can precisely calibrate itself With a click of a button to the exact grind size I program it for. So far it has very good constancy. It has replaced two grinders on my countertop.
Absolutely love it! Espresso outlet is the best. I now have 3 of their grinders, their espresso machine and their roaster!
DF54, to match up with my Mara X
What can I say that hasn't been said before, just a real good coffee grinder (so far) I've only had this grinder for a few weeks, bough latest version v3 with the red titanium burrs ($235.00 and after tax $255.00 U.S.) I move from a Eureka Facile grinder which has served me well since 2021.
What like about the DF 54 is how easy it is to get at the burrs and to clean it, much easier than the Eureka.
It not very noisy, small foot print, does not jump around when grinding only thing that was a little annoying was the bellows fit to grinder, the lid fits tight so when you try to take it of the bellows comes off with it, not a deal breaker but can be annoying when making several drinks
Overall I would give it a -A, I think that for around 85 to 90% of the people making home espresso this would be a great grinder for them :)
It surpassed our expectation! Everything build withquality and the computer connection works perfectly.
1. Overall build quality is amazing. As with Data and Lita, build quality is second to none. The Play is no different. Grinder is almost 20lbs. Look and feel is great and looks right at home sitting on my counter.
2. The digital burr gap is amazing! It is fast and responsive. It can change settings between espresso and filter in a few seconds. This will make dialing in coffees so easy, especially if you like switching between different roasts. You can have pre-set programmed burr gap for light, medium, and dark roasts. It will make dialing in a snap. This was the main feature that sold me on the grinder. I cannot stress enough what a game changing feature this is.
3. It's fast. 5-8 seconds for 20-30 gm dose.
4. Performance - I have been impressed with performance. The espresso quality has been great and I have had some amazing shots. The shot have been some of the best I have had. This grinder paired with a step-down basket has elevated my espresso game.
I did a side by side comparrison with my hand grinder for pour over today. I have a 1zpresso J hand grinder. This has been my daily driver for pour over. I set up the Play for 500rpm and 450um burr gap. I could not tell discernable difference. There were slightly nuanced changes but most of these made me to lean towards the Play. For reference, I was using a light roast Ethiopian from Black & White - Bekele Belachew Anaerobic natural. I was using Hario V-60.
1. Overall, I couldn't be happier with my purchase! A huge shout out to the team at Espresso Outlet for teaming up with this amazing company. I have been waiting for this grinder for over a year when I first saw the Milo II.
I have been using the Milo Play for almost 3 weeks and am delighted with it. Over the last 25 years I have owned 3 grinders, Mazzer Mini, Baratza Vario, and most recently the DF64V. This grinder surpasses them in both form and function. It is well made of metal and plastic and feels like high quality. It took just a few minutes to get used to the electronic grind adjustment. This would be a great grinder all on it's own but when combined with the Wendogee Data S, it is even better. In stand alone mode there are several easily set profiles (presets) which will make moving between different types of coffee a breeze. Profiles control speed, grind size and time. When used with the Data S, the speed and grind size can be part of the profiles and once a profile is selected, a tap of the grind button sets up the grinder for that profile. For me this is what makes the grinder the best I have ever used. If I see during the pour that a grind adjustment needs a tweak, I edit the profile right then. It takes just a few seconds. The next next time I use that profile, the updated grind settings are ready to go. No more writing it down or trying to remember. This grinder has made keeping track of grind settings for different coffees easy. At my age, a grinder with a good memory is a real asset.
Great little grinder.

