Customer Ratings & Reviews

Been waiting to purchase this for a while, finally it went on sale and i had to pull the trigger. Best purchase in a long time! I've actually have not gone to starbucks to get my coffee fix since purchasing this Espresso machine. I would say, this item is not plug and play in a sense where you can make great espresso or latte's with a push of a button. There is a learning curve required in making good espresso's. My advice is to go on youtube and look up how to make good espresso's with this unit. It's well worth the effort to learn how to use it properly.

Great starter machine, comes with everything you need. I was concerned I wouldn’t use it enough but now it’s a daily use for me that will very quickly pay for itself.

My husband love Breville very much we don’t need to go to Starbucks anymore. He make me coffee love it.

We're not experienced barista by any means. But this Espresso Machine is easy to use and looks good in the kitchen. We were having issue in getting the pressure up into the espresso range with the default Grind size... but after many cups of trial and error, finally we were able to with the lower end of the grind size. One downside is we've seen one or two times where the steam wand stopped blowing steam in the middle of the process. Not sure what that was about. Overall, we are very happy with the purchase.

Very easy to use and understand machine. Combined with a very good quality beans you’ll be enjoying best coffees ever… think about it… you be saving a lot on coffee shop visits. No, but seriously, it’s a real good coffee maker if you are into coffee for real, easy to maintain, clean and work with!

Takes a little while to get the espresso correct and some research (I am also a former barista), but once you do, this is great to have. Be prepared to waste a lot of espresso beans perfecting the shot. My only complaints are minor. I wish the water tank was on the side and not the back and that the espresso grinder output was lower. The steam wand takes some time to heat up and to froth milk, but froths well. The good parts about this machine is that I love that a grinder and steam wand is included with it. Having everything all-in-one at this price is amazing. The controls are also very easy to understand and it is very easy to clean the bottom (even has a tab that comes up when it's time to clean). I love that the tamper is magnetic and has a storage solution. This will save me so much money in the long run and I am very happy with this machine.

Fed up with shelling out too much for a cup of latte at cafes, I opted to invest in an espresso machine. Now, I can enjoy a comforting cup of coffee right at home! This machine is a breeze to use and clean, plus the coffee it brews is absolutely delicious. The only downside is that it's a tad on the heavy side.

I've been an avid coffee drinker for years. After many many trips to local starbucks, I figured I could probably save some money buying my own espresso machine. This is by far the best investment I have made to my morning routine. Out of box, it's very simple to use once you read the instructions. You'll be a barista in no time!

First: this machine makes such good coffee, it probably *is* worth the retail price... but it goes on sale so often at various major retailers, you should set yourself a price alert and jump on Best Buy's price matching whenever it hits 25-30% off retail. I did that and felt better about spending the extra $$$ for Geek Squad service, which has saved my butt a few times with other semi-major appliance purchases and gives me more peace of mind with this beauty. Second: Oh my god, the coffee. I don't know why we've been suffering at home through years and years of sub-par espresso (or maybe "espresso"?) shots pulled from a series of bottom-end DeLonghi machines, when we could have been starting every day with lattes that put Starbucks and every other local coffee shop to shame. As other reviewers have noted, it takes a little experimentation to hit on the right balance of grind size and amount and tamping pressure, and every time you try different coffee beans you may have to waste a couple of shots getting everything dialed in again. But once you get the hang of it, it's pretty much foolproof and oh-so-satisfying to pull a couple of perfect shots. Cleanup does take a little effort — but I could see how cutting corners on purging the group head and cleaning the steam wand after every brew cycle could come back to haunt you later, so I'm fine with having to spend an extra few minutes on cleanup every day. Time will tell how well it holds up, but it seems like people who take good care of their machines generally get years of use out of them. And the coffee is absolutely spectacular.

For a single machine that grinds, brews espresso and froths milk all in one, the Breville Barista Express is a top pick, especially when you can find it at Best Buy with strong reviews and reliable return & price match options

It can maks some of the besf at home coffee drinks like hot or iced lattes. Im not that experienced in the coffee game but i can sure make my favorite vanilla latte with brown sugar and comes out great every time. I would buy this product again

I had a Breville without the bean crusher and this changes the game. Every cup is so fresh and full of flavor. Whether I want a latte, espresso or coffee, it does a great job. The milk frother is a little loud as it makes pressure but the results are so worth it!

Even if you are a newbie like me, this machine is very beginner friendly and there are many many youtube videos of people reviewing this and showing you how to make good espresso. The quality of this unit has been pretty good so far. Great packaging and the stainless steel didnt have any scratches or blemishes when unpacking. If you love espresso and want one at home, you can't go wrong with this one.

This Machine grinds the beans, makes single or double shot espresso coffee and even froths the milk with its steam wand. It IS pretty much automatic but, needs effort to tune it. But if you do invest the time, you will be rewarded with excellent coffee. Every part of the process is highly configurable especially the grind size and amount of coffee used. The pressure gauge provides absolute feedback as the coffee is being produced and you can make adjustments for the next cup. Very happy with it!

Love this machine!! My daily go to. I would recommend this machine to everyone

This has easily been the best purchase I have made in a long time. This machine has already saved me money. Yeah its a little pricey, but so is Starbucks. That stuff adds up everyday. I use this thing all the time. It is easy to use and maintain. Have your espresso drink hot or make it iced. My suggestion to anybody thinking about buying this. Do it. You won't regret it. I would also suggest getting some different flavored syrups for lattes if you're into that.

I only drink 1 cup of cappuccino a day. My go to place was S’bucks. After getting the breville espresso maker, I realize how bad the quality of coffee was in Starbucks. I love the cappuccino that I can make. It’s quick to make and easy to clean. Settings are fairly intuitive and the all steel construction is classics breville. The consistency of the espresso is great.

I'm still learning all the cool gadgets on this thing, but the espresso making is simple to learn and I love that its all contained in a single appliance. Really adds a fantastic option for our weekends and late nights. The machine also allows the ability to get individual with your espresso through re-programming to make the perfect cup just for you.

I love this machine. I am pretty new to making espresso. Great for learning and honing the craft of learning how to grind beans and properly froth milk.

I got this while it was on sale. Great machine and saves money compared to buying lattes daily!