~£500
Design Pick
Eureka Mignon Silenzio
The Ascaso Dream PID is the machine you buy when the Gaggia Classic looks too industrial and the Sage machines look too appliance-like. Handmade in Barcelona with a retro-futurist aluminium body, it's genuinely stunning on a kitchen counter. But it's not just looks — the PID version adds proper temperature control, a commercial 58mm portafilter, and a thermoblock that heats in under a minute. The steam wand is decent, producing workable microfoam. The catch? It's a thermoblock, not a boiler, so thermal stability isn't quite at Gaggia Classic level for back-to-back shots.
Key specifications
- PID temperature control
- Thermoblock heating — ready in 60 seconds
- 58mm commercial portafilter
- Professional steam wand
- Hand-assembled in Barcelona
- Available in 15+ colours
What to pair it with
Eureka Mignon Silenzio
A design-forward machine deserves a grinder that matches. The Silenzio's compact form and near-silent operation complement the Dream perfectly, and 55mm flat burrs deliver serious grind quality.
Who this is for
You care about how your machine looks on the counter as much as how it performs. The Dream PID makes notably good espresso and it'll be the most beautiful object in your kitchen. But if pure extraction quality is your priority over aesthetics, the Gaggia Classic Evo Pro offers more for less.