Top Espresso Machines
Based on community reviews & Amazon ratings
Breville Bambino Plus
great starter machine; fast heat-up; auto-frothing is convenient; lightweight build; some durability concerns
Breville Bambino
great beginner machine; fast heat-up; pairs well with good grinder; less consistent than Plus; lightweight build
Profitec Go Espresso machine
great single boiler; PID included; 58mm portafilter; fast warmup; excellent value
Gaggia Classic Pro
built like a tank; very repairable; huge modding community; steep learning curve stock; needs mods for best performance
Breville Barista Pro
good all-in-one; fast heat-up; grinder better than Express; built-in grinder still a compromise
Rancilio Silvia Espresso machine
built like a tank; very durable; easily repairable; parts readily available; needs PID for temp stability
Cafelat Robot Espresso machine
pulls amazing shots; built like a tank; fully manual; no steaming; will outlive you
Flair Espresso machine
pulls great espresso; fully manual; very affordable; requires more effort; no steaming
Breville Barista Express
good all-in-one starter; decent brewer; built-in grinder is limiting; grinder is difficult to dial in; many users recommend separates
Breville Dual Boiler
amazing value; feature-rich; great temp stability; build quality is plastic-heavy; questions on longevity