Customer Ratings & Reviews

This is a wonderfully designed machine. They thought of every detail. If you are an Expresso drinker this is a must have. Recommend the set up machine if you dont want to worry about the preaaure ypu have to put on tamper. But this baseline machine is well designed and elegantly sophisticated simplicity. Ease to clean, use, and quality

Bought this for my girlfriend who LOVES her espresso and I love saving money and this machine has helped me do just that. It’s very beginner friendly and makes great espresso even when you aren’t very adept at puck prep. Would 100% recommend for somebody looking to get into coffee making

Undoubtedly this is a great entry-level espresso machine. It seems to be very durable, strong, and of excellent overall quality. In my opinion, it offers a good compromise between a fully automated versus an entirely manual process. If maintained properly, I'm sure it will last for many long years. Brewing coffee on this machine will require a fair amount of time to learn and use, but the result will make it worth it. If used correctly, it will make excellent espressos and lattes. The only con that I have with this machine is the steamer. While it creates excellent foaming and texture with the milk, it takes some time to produce the needed steam pressure. The maintenance process also takes time, but it is expected for these types of machines. Overall, I'm delighted with this product.

If you’ve ever dreamed of bringing the café into your kitchen, the Breville Barista Express 870 is basically your golden ticket. From the moment you flip the switch, the machine feels like it’s inviting you into the world of coffee craft. The first shot I pulled had that beautiful golden crema — the kind you usually only see when a barista hands you your drink with a smile. The built-in grinder makes it ridiculously convenient: beans in, espresso out. No juggling separate gadgets. And then there’s the steam wand. It’s not just for hot milk — it creates that silky, glossy foam that practically begs for latte art. With a bit of practice, you’ll be pouring hearts, tulips, or at least something abstract that tastes amazing. Sure, the first week feels like training camp. You’ll get a few sour or bitter shots, maybe even a mess on the counter. But once you dial in the grind and your tamping pressure, the payoff is worth it — rich, balanced coffee that makes mornings feel a little more luxurious. Cleaning? Yeah, it takes effort. But hey, so does making anything worthwhile in the kitchen. Bottom line: The 870 isn’t just a machine. It’s a ritual, a hobby, and a way to make café-quality drinks without ever leaving home.

I am drinking delicious coffee every day after purchasing it. It is easy to drink and use coffee every day, which is much more flavorful than outside cafes, and it is a coffee machine with a great price and good brand. I will highly recommend it to my friends.

This is my first espresso machine. After endless days/nights of researching the Breville Express Espresso came out on top. Ease of use, all in one(grinder, steam, storage. Setup out of the box was a breeze. After watching the tutorial included with the product and several YouTube videos. I made a great first cup of espresso! I’m sure after a few more uses I will perfect the perfect cup! Goodbye to long waits at coffee shop and hello to saving money!

I love this espresso machine. It does save money rather than going to chain stores. Once you get the hang of it you will enjoy your fresh beverages. As other reviews said, yes, it is a bit loud when turning on and when the water pumps through. The loud high pitched sound that comes from frothing is operational error on the people frothing incorrectly. If you do it incorrectly it is so bad you want eat plugs. Again once you get it figured out it is not loud like that at all. Don’t put the wand to far down in the pitcher, about 1/4” works well for me, tilt the pitcher and have wand point near the 3:00 position, that’s what I do and it works great. I’ve tried a few different beans in it now with each one I’ve had to adjust the grind size a bit otherwise it over or under processes (whatever u call it- to where when making the shot it’s not in the dark grey preferred area or it doesn’t make the full shot) I think it’s because some beans are more oily etc. anyway I did about two months of research before picking this machine and watching videos,reading reviews the whole 9, I’m very happy with my purchase and I’d recommend it to anyone looking for their own espresso machine. LOVE IT!!!

This is a Fantastic unit for the price! It has a perfect balance of customization and daily reliable performance. The feature I love most is the integrated high quality coffee grinder. This not only saves counter space, but also eliminates the annoying coffee grinds all over from an external grinder. Fast warn up time, perfect espresso every time. This is a single boiler unit, but unless you are a coffee house, the short wait for the steamer to fire up is worth the price. I love the magnetic tamper as I dont need to go chase around where I left it.

Very simple to use, delicious espresso and fresh every time with the built in grinder. It only takes a little practice to get the tamping pressure down for the perfect cup of espresso.

My family absolutely LOVES this machine. We used to spend way too much money on coffee from Starbucks, Biggby, Dunkin etc, just to have to taste different every time. Since gifting my wife and daughters the espresso machine, they are able to have high quality lattes every day (that taste better than Starbucks anyways). We are able to experiment with syrup flavors, different espresso beans and milks. The machine is super easy to clean and have not had any issues with it. Would recommend to anyone!

if you’re looking for an affordable (compared to other high quality coffee makers), this is an all-in-one machine you’re looking for. The only thing worth considering when buying is that if you wanna make your coffee in the morning when others are sleeping, this is not for you. While the sound it makes is less than many other machines, it’s still pretty loud.

This product has been making outstanding espresso coffee, latte, cappuccinos, etc. When you try it once no other coffee will taste the same. Product is easy to use but you will need to get some practice in order to make a prefect coffee cup. -the system is all manual so you will need to steam milk, grind coffee and press the grinder coffee. Sounds a lot to do but which practice will only take 3min to have a perfect coffee -when you use the coffee maker make sure to descale, and clean frequently to avoid the calcium buildup

This is great for all coffee lovers. Ita an investment, but it has virtually eliminated my trips to buy coffee. I can make peetty much everything I was buying at home. I definitely recommend watching YouTube videos prior to using to get used to it, but the info cards were really helpful to start with. I would recommend this for any coffee lover.

This machine is now a kitchen staple--I use it EVERY day and love it. Cleaning is easy and the features are just what I need. The integrated grinder removes guesswork. I am including a photo of what it looks like with the drip tray pulled out so you can see how handy the storage compartment is and how the drip tray is nicely designed. The little "Empty Me" tab pops up if you need to dump the tray.

Literally the best decision I ever made was buying this espresso machine. It makes the best tasting espresso and it’s so easy to use! I’ll never go back to Starbucks again.

I’ve owned many espresso machines in my lifetime, from fully manual to superautomatic; this is the first machine I’ve owned that truly makes a cafe-quality cappuccino. I followed all of the instructions for first-time use, including using the recommended first-time grind and dose settings (except I did set the grind to 4 instead of 5) and it came out perfect. I didn’t think to take a photo of the espresso shot, which had great crema and a nice dark color, but I did include a photo of the post-brew “hockey puck”, which is a sign of really good extraction. But what really surprised me was how good the steamer is. At first it sounded a little weak, but I ended up with the kind of microfoam that you typically struggle to get with most home machines. The end result exceeded my expectations. The 18-month interest-free Best Buy financing was just the icing on the cake. I highly recommend this machine…and I also highly recommend that if you do buy it you should read ALL the instructions even if you are experienced with other espresso machines.

First espresso machine. All I had before were French press. It took us a few tries and a full bag of coffee beans to finally get it right. But now every cup is a wonder. Amazing frothiness and amazing taste, I haven't gone back to Starbucks in some time now, especially after I started adding peppermint syrup to my coffee.

Former Starbucks supervisor. Got really tired f the bautistas messing up my order and paying for drinks. Simple solution was to buy this machine and very easy to use. Just ask my husband who works finance. Best machine ever. If the machines stops working for you, it’s because you didn’t clean it.

I was initially torn between this one and the Delonghi, but I ultimately chose this model because of outstanding reviews-and I’m very glad that I did it. I have used it almost every day since I bought. It’s been a month: The espresso extraction is consistently excellent, delivering rich and flavorful shots every time. The entire purchase experience was also seamless during the hectic BlackFriday rush. The staffs went above and beyond, providing kind and exceptional pick-up service. Highly recommend this machine to anyone looking for a premium coffee experience at home.

We are Starbucks addicts...as in go every day of the year. This machine is fun and easy to use and makes delicious espresso. It is going to save us so much money. The grinder can make a bit of a mess and it took us way too many times to calibrate the grind and volume but once we figured it out, we were thrilled! We make 6 shots a day. The machine is easy to clean and use even for a novice.