Customer Ratings & Reviews

Works fine. Have had the machine for 2 months and the brewing pressure is having problems. Not enough pressure at times. Will contact manufacturer.

Great coffee maker for home. It’s pretty slow, but makes great coffee. Grinder do not stop automatically or at least we never figured out how to set it up. We checking the amount of coffee and then remove if from under the grinder.

I drink espresso daily, 2-4 shots per day. The only coffee I like is Italian roasted brands and I have always had an Italian machine. This Breville machine is good for the regular person who is not demanding. I returned it the next day.

I would prefer the oracle to get the perfect taste and not have to determine how much coffee is needed after grind

The Breville Barista Express has been part of our family since June 2020, and it’s still going strong! For a household of coffee enthusiasts with four children to keep us on our toes, this machine has become an essential part of our daily lives. From early morning wake-ups to late-night projects, it has consistently delivered café-quality coffee right in our kitchen. The integrated grinder ensures our beans are always fresh, filling our home with that irresistible aroma every morning. The 15-bar pressure creates rich, creamy espresso shots that rival any coffee shop. And the milk frother? It’s a favorite for making silky lattes and cappuccinos that the whole family enjoys—even the kids love helping make frothy hot chocolates! Beyond the incredible coffee, this machine has brought us moments of connection. It’s where sleepy parents start their day together and where we share laughs over afternoon coffee breaks. Despite daily use, it has held up beautifully, a testament to Breville’s quality. Cleaning is simple, and maintenance is a breeze—perfect for our busy household. If you’re a coffee-loving family looking for a reliable, high-quality machine that will stand the test of time, the Breville Barista Express is worth every penny. It’s not just a coffee maker—it’s a memory maker.

I watched several videos to obtain information on proper usage of machine before purchase. I did a lot of research on this machine as it has a lot of positive reviews. It never made espresso as it should, and I think maybe something was defective in the unit. I ended up returning it back to store.

Overall was not able to adjust expresso liquid volume to more than 15ml , despite following instructions.

Only had it for 2 years and I had so many issues! I've tried EVERYTHING. If I could go back I would just say stick to bustelo instant coffee instead. So expensive and difficult to get a perfect or decent shot of Expresso. ABSOLUTELY NOT WORTH IT!

Coffee just as good as any other way cheaper machine. Water drips down a tray, what an inconvenient feature, if I knew that I would never have purchased this item. Big, takes too much counter space. I would NOT recommend. You can get just as good coffee for a fraction of the price.

We tried several varying grinds and never go the gauge to hit the correct pressure. After barely two months, with the pressure gauge fluctuating each time, the gauge stopped working altogether. Would not recommend this machine.

Our trips to Starbucks happened way to often so I invested in this machine. It is not totally automated so takes some getting used to but for me that is part of the fun. I now have it down and make great lattes and caps. I plan to expand my drink knowledge soon. I would recommend this based on my first full month of ownership.

Awesome little machine. Love how it works and looks.

The machine is nice and sleek great tank size and convenient. The issue is getting pressure to Optima pressure . I’ve called for support.

This machine is amazing when it works but after 10 days we couldnt get water to come out of the machine unless we pressed down and held the double shot button. Then water would come untill the button unpressed. We were very dissipointed to return this item because it made very good coffee.

Very complicated and expensive for a cup of coffee

Bought this becaue my friend love it. However, this machine requires a whole lot of guessing in order to get a good cup. Considering that different beans require different grind setting, getting a consistent good cup of joe on the go is diffcult. Ninja has one that takes all the guess work out of it. I returned this quickly.

So disappointed in this Espresso Machine. 1 month after purchasing this machine the "clean" light came on. I have done all the cleaning that I could, but the light never goes out. I was hoping it would last longer than 1 month. Still cleaning it and after 9 months, the light is still on.

I thought I was getting a pretty good deal, but turns out bestbuy and citi bank are wildly deceptive in their credit card enrollment practices, and are attempting to bury me in debt and interest. DO NOT SIGN UP FOR THE BEST BUY CARD. Also, you can get this machine for $150 less literally anywhere else, and there's a known issue with the basket pressure because breville likes to cut corners.

[Employee of bestbuy] Broke within the first year of use. The firt time it stopped working, we followed all instructions and nothing happened but when we left it on its own, it just started working again on its own. The third time it did it, it never worked again.

It worked as mentioned for 2 years. The Expresso doesn't taste good anymore.