The coffee/espresso isn't hot. It is lukewarm. I've let it sit a bit when turned on to see if that makes a difference. It doesn't. It makes a delicious brew (even with Costco Kirkland brand beans) but you can't expect a steaming cup.
Uses too much coffee, doesn't grind the beans fine enough, water reservoir is too small, have to empty the overflow tray constantly, latte option is clumsy, not internal or automatic .