commercial
kees van der westen speedster
single group precision, no shortcuts taken
the speedster is kees van der westen's single-group machine built around an oversized brew boiler, PID temperature control, and adjustable pre-infusion. priced from $16,999 to $18,699, it fits smaller specialty cafes or serious home setups where volume is not the goal but extraction control is. the 3.5-liter steam boiler handles milk texturing without complaint. compact for a KVDW machine, but every bit as deliberate in build and intent as the larger models in the lineup.
what it does well
- oversized brew boiler delivers stable brew temperatures across roast profiles
- adjustable pre-infusion with optional idro-matic adds meaningful extraction control
- 3.5-liter steam boiler supports consistent milk texturing
- compact single-group footprint without dropping features found on larger machines
- pid temperature control allows precise, repeatable dialing
where it stops short
- single group limits output volume for busier service situations
- price range of $16,999 to $18,699 places it well above most prosumer options
- not suited for high-volume cafe environments where throughput matters
specs
- pump
- rotary
- boiler
- dual
- heating
- boiler
- best for
- cafe
- pressure profiling
- true
frequently asked questions
what is the Kees van der Westen Speedster?
the Kees van der Westen Speedster is a commercial espresso machine. single group precision, no shortcuts taken
how much does the Kees van der Westen Speedster cost?
the Kees van der Westen Speedster costs $16,999–$18,699.
what is the Kees van der Westen Speedster best for?
the Kees van der Westen Speedster is best for cafe coffee.
what are the pros and cons of the Kees van der Westen Speedster?
strengths: oversized brew boiler delivers stable brew temperatures across roast profiles, adjustable pre-infusion with optional idro-matic adds meaningful extraction control, 3.5-liter steam boiler supports consistent milk texturing, compact single-group footprint without dropping features found on larger machines, pid temperature control allows precise, repeatable dialing. trade-offs: single group limits output volume for busier service situations, price range of $16,999 to $18,699 places it well above most prosumer options, not suited for high-volume cafe environments where throughput matters.