The Quick Mill Pop Up is a single-boiler espresso machine that punches well above its price point. With PID temperature control, a flow control paddle for pressure profiling, and a compact footprint that fits where dual-boiler machines can't, it's built for home baristas who want to pull café-quality shots without turning their kitchen into a commercial café. It's one of the most accessible ways to get real manual control over your espresso, the kind of control that lets you taste the difference between a Brazilian natural and an Ethiopian washed.
If you want a similar machine that includes walnut wood accents, an upgraded tamper, a bottomless portafilter, and, best of all, an extra year of warranty—get the LUCCA Tempo.
Key Features
- 0.45 L insulated brass boiler with PID temperature control — set your brew temp to the degree and keep it stable shot after shot
- Flow control paddle — adjust pump pressure in real time to match the coffee you're brewing, experiment with pre-infusion, or slow down the shot for more extraction
- Semi-saturated group head — thermally stable, with better heat retention than an E61-style group in a single-boiler format
- Built-in shot timer — track extraction time without needing a separate stopwatch
- Side-mounted 2 L water reservoir — easier to refill than rear-fill tanks, and the compact design fits counters where larger machines won't
- Steam wand — commercial-style articulating wand for smooth microfoam, no panarello attachments
- Stainless steel body with wood accents — thoughtful industrial design that looks at home in a modern kitchen
Ideal For
This machine is perfect for beginners ready to move beyond superautomatic espresso machines and learn the fundamentals of manual brewing, as well as intermediate home baristas who want pressure profiling and temperature control without spending dual-boiler money. If you have limited counter space but refuse to compromise on shot quality, the Pop Up's compact footprint and side water tank make it one of the best espresso machines for apartment kitchens, small home bars, or minimalist coffee setups. It's also ideal for anyone who wants to experiment — the flow control paddle invites exploration, and the PID lets you fine-tune for light roasts, dark roasts, or anything in between.
Quick Mill Pop Up Espresso Machine
The Quick Mill Pop Up is a single-boiler espresso machine that punches well above its price point. With PID temperature control, a flow control paddle for pressure profiling, and a compact footprint that fits where dual-boiler machines can't, it's built for home baristas who want to pull café-quality shots without turning their kitchen into a commercial café. It's one of the most accessible ways to get real manual control over your espresso, the kind of control that lets you taste the difference between a Brazilian natural and an Ethiopian washed.
If you want a similar machine that includes walnut wood accents, an upgraded tamper, a bottomless portafilter, and, best of all, an extra year of warranty—get the LUCCA Tempo.
Key Features
- 0.45 L insulated brass boiler with PID temperature control — set your brew temp to the degree and keep it stable shot after shot
- Flow control paddle — adjust pump pressure in real time to match the coffee you're brewing, experiment with pre-infusion, or slow down the shot for more extraction
- Semi-saturated group head — thermally stable, with better heat retention than an E61-style group in a single-boiler format
- Built-in shot timer — track extraction time without needing a separate stopwatch
- Side-mounted 2 L water reservoir — easier to refill than rear-fill tanks, and the compact design fits counters where larger machines won't
- Steam wand — commercial-style articulating wand for smooth microfoam, no panarello attachments
- Stainless steel body with wood accents — thoughtful industrial design that looks at home in a modern kitchen
Ideal For
This machine is perfect for beginners ready to move beyond superautomatic espresso machines and learn the fundamentals of manual brewing, as well as intermediate home baristas who want pressure profiling and temperature control without spending dual-boiler money. If you have limited counter space but refuse to compromise on shot quality, the Pop Up's compact footprint and side water tank make it one of the best espresso machines for apartment kitchens, small home bars, or minimalist coffee setups. It's also ideal for anyone who wants to experiment — the flow control paddle invites exploration, and the PID lets you fine-tune for light roasts, dark roasts, or anything in between.
Technical Specifications
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- Group Head Type
- Saturated
- Group Head Maintenance
- Cafetto EVO
- Group Head Material
- Brass
- Brew Boiler Size
- 0.45 L
- Warm-Up Time
- 15 minutes
- Brew Boiler Power
- 1200 W
- Boilers Automatically Fill
- Yes (must manually fill boiler after using the steam function)
- Boilers Insulated
- Yes
- Boiler Heating Element Access
- Yes
- Pump Type
- Vibratory
- Recommended Brew Pressure
- 9 bar
- Adjustable Brew Pressure
- Yes
- Group Head Type
- Saturated
- Group Head Maintenance
- Cafetto EVO
- Group Head Material
- Brass
- Brew Boiler Size
- 0.45 L
- Warm-Up Time
- 15 minutes
- Brew Boiler Power
- 1200 W
- Boilers Automatically Fill
- Yes (must manually fill boiler after using the steam function)
- Boilers Insulated
- Yes
- Boiler Heating Element Access
- Yes
- Pump Type
- Vibratory
- Recommended Brew Pressure
- 9 bar
- Adjustable Brew Pressure
- Yes
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Customers praised this compact espresso machine for "pulling very nice shots" with PID control and quick heat-up. "Great little machine that punches well above its weight." The steaming has a learning curve but produces satisfactory microfoam with practice. Well-built, excellent value, though some found pre-infusion ineffective.
- Pop Up is a great little machine!
- Well built and does everything I need it to do.
- Great little machine that punches well above its weight.
Loving the machine. Been playing with pre-infusions, sub-6 bar shots and turbo shots, and it is so easy to adapt the pressure on the go to whatever situation/style.
It can replicate the smoothness that my Flair Pro2 gives me, without having to micro-manage the brew temperature before every pull.
Sold ECM Synchronika to get this single boiler. Many years experience with espresso machines. Liked Profitec 300 better than ECM. Pop Up is a great little machine! Takes some learning particularly steaming with figuring best way to go from coffee to espresso and vice versa but delighted with this Quikmill!
My previous experience was with an HX machine with a larger boiler and strong steaming ability so this was a transition with a significant re-learning curve.The Pop-up is quite compact on my counter and heats up very quickly. With the help of the PID, it pulls a very nice shot. It is somewhat more finicky in steaming mode. Both the procedure and the steaming ability require close attention. With practice I have found that I can produce satisfactory micro-foam with this machine (as your staff assured me). As I am a cappucinno drinker, this was important to me. It also took me a few tries to master the cooling flush after steaming without making a mess, but that now goes fine. Clean-up works well, in particular backflushing. I also like the side accessed water reservoir. Very handy.
I purchased the Pop-up bundled with a Eureka Mignon Zero 65 grinder which has also worked out fine. It is a good match for the Pop-up. Coupled with a Lucca coffee scale, I feel like I have never had so much control over each shot.
Finally, I must praise all the guidance and help I have gotten from your Portland staff. I can not offer too much positive feedback. Starting with the demo of the Pop-up, then help with a couple of equipment issues, and numerous questions - they have been consistently patient and helpful. I feel like purchasing thru Clive was at least as important as the machine I chose. Thank you.
I bought a Quick Mill Pop Up from the Portland, OR store about a month ago while it was on sale. Couldn't be happier with this machine. It's well built and does everything I need it to do.
If you do buy one, do yourself a favor and turn off the pre-infusion feature as it basically does nothing but wet the top of the puck. Not sure why they include this feature on many espresso machines and have it enabled by default.
It started a little rough because my grinder couldn’t get fine enough and shots were spraying everywhere. But after getting a new grinder things are looking better. I’m still working on g dialing things in, but I’m working on it.
This is a great little machine that punches well above its weight. There is a learning curve to steaming/getting nice microfoam with the two hole tip, I haven’t nailed it yet but I’m getting better each day! It sits right in with the Profitec Go but edges out a bit for me especially with the flow profiling. PID could use dedicated buttons like the Profitec but that’s about my only gripe. The Clive crew is awesome, will be doing business with them in the future!