Welcome to Mend & Brew
A hobby built on
patience, coffee,
and curiosity.
I source, strip down, and restore espresso machines — from dusty garage finds to broken heirlooms.
Source
I buy or accept donated espresso machines in any condition — broken, seized, or simply forgotten. If it once made coffee, I'm interested.
Repair
Every machine gets a full teardown, inspection, and hands-on repair. Gaskets, solenoids, pumps, boilers — nothing is off limits.
Document
Each restoration is photographed and written up — a record of what was broken, how it was fixed, and what it took to pull a proper shot again.
The Person Behind the Wrench
Not a shop.
Just someone who loves
fixing things.
What started as fixing a friend's broken Gaggia turned into a full-blown obsession. I'm not a professional repair shop — just someone who finds genuine joy in understanding how these machines work and getting them running again.
Have a machine gathering dust? I'd love to give it a new life.
Get in Touch"The best espresso machine is the one that's been properly cared for."
Recent Repairs
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Gaggia Classic Pro
Full teardown, new group gasket, descale, and solenoid valve replacement.
Vintage Find
Rancilio Silvia (Gen 1)
Rescued from a thrift store. New boiler element, rewired pump, full polish.
Donation
Breville Barista Express
Donated by a neighbor. Grinder burr replacement, steam wand rebuild.