Customer Ratings & Reviews

Works great! Got it stationed and set for every morning coffee, I just hope it would be durable for many years to come

Love this item. I use it just about every day. Makes great expressos

This espresso machine is superb considering its price point and the features it delivers. It produces exquisite coffee and it is very easy to manage and also easy to clean. Furthermore it gives your kitchen a very elegant touch and it looks very beautiful.

This machine is a beast. Really great espresso shots everytime. The grinder is an added bonus too. It's easy to learn and use, I'd recommend reading the manual if you are new to espresso machines.

I first encountered this device while staying with friends in the Bay area. I knew I was hooked, and I resisted purchasing for three weeks after returning home - not exactly deferred gratification. But as with other Breville products that I have, this machine is quite wonderful and thoughtfully engineered. Granted, it takes some practice to get it right, and one does have to "fuss" like a barista with the preparation, however I find it fun, and I am totally in to it knowing the superb result that awaits me. Up until this purchase, I had been using a Nespresso machine, however, I just do not like their coffee: like Starbucks I find it too bitter. The availability of having fresh ground coffee, the ability to use beans of my choice, the steamer wand - all in one unit is just terrific. And the price point is attainable for this retiree. I can only highly recommend it if you are a coffee demon like myself. BTW, there are plenty of Utube videos available on line that offer excellent instructions and advice specifically directed to the Breville. So I say, go for it especially if you are at all interested. I bought mine at Best Buy knowing that I could return it if was not to my liking. Fortunately, it's become part of my morning ritual. I find myself now savoring my cuppa much slower in order to enjoy the great flavor and taste of my brew. Life is too short to not prepare my cup of ambition any other way.

I love the barista express! The espresso is smooth. It’s a little noisy but other than that works great. It’s programmable and easy enough that my teens were able to make me coffee. Also very easy to clean. Saving a lot of money on Cafe Coffee!!

I LOVE THIS MACHINE! I purchased this last year and I have had no issues. I make about 2 coffees a day, no issues. And there are times were I have the whole family over and have to make back to back coffees, still no issues. Its easy to use, works great, I honestly cannot say enough good things about this machine. I have saved so much because I make my coffee from home now. A tip however, DO NOT THROW THE INSTRUCTION BOOKLET AWAY!! It comes in handy I promise. There may be times when the machine blinks lights or seems to not work. If you reference the instruction book you will find your answer and can easily fix the problem. Sometimes It just needs a clean. Overall, I love this machine. I can't live without it now.

I am love my new Breville- Barista Express Espresso Machine. It definitely has the Breville quality and professional look. I am happy to be able to get it in stainless steel to match my other appliances. I like that I am able to do everything from start to finish quickly. The grinder grinds the beans to whatever setting you want your beans at and the frother generates steam quickly. I had very little adjusting to get the pressure to where I wanted. My only con would be it is a little pricey, but then again if you consider buying a cappuccino or expresso out 3 or 4 times a week it will pay for itself eventually saving you money in the long run.

Overall very happy with my purchase, only con is the price. Takes only a few minutes to make coffee and clean up, it takes have practice and dialing in your personal perferences. The machine is made with quality material, probably will last for a long time. The built in grinder is simple to use and has an auto measurement setting. Every aspect of the machine indicate that the designer put alot of thought into it and didnt have to make many compromises. Although it is alot of money for a coffee machine, I dont regret the buy at all.

Great machine for how small it is. Grinds the coffee well (although loud) espresso comes out great. I love that i can steam some milk if i crave a latte or cappuccino. Weve had this machine for over a year now and it still works like a charm. Key is to keep it clean.

This machine works and looks great. The espresso it makes is very good and it eliminates the need for sophisticated tools needed for puck prep like scale, tamper etc.. Also, the auto milk frother is a blessing and my wife loves it so much! It also takes you step by step through the process and it learns from previous trials. It is also very user friendly!!

Great machine! Easy to use and makes great espresso drinks! The machine comes with all of the accessories you need. This is our second Breville. The first one served us well for many years but some of the o rings failed after extensive use and we chose not to try to repair it.

This is a great machine so far, very low maintenance, cleans up easily. Took some light experimenting to get the ground / coffee amount to sync up, once complete, great doubleshot of espresso every time. I mostly go with an americano for ease, but I've been happy with capuccinos as well. Espresso makes a nice affogato and a really good martini too.

Great machine for an at home coffee bar. Saving me and my girlfriend tons of money by staying home and getting better coffee out of it. I recommend this machine because it's tried and true. You will find countless videos, reddit posts, forums, threads, etc., on how to set it up, use it, make any drinks, tips, tricks, all of it.

This espresso machine is amazing! I definitely recommend to watch a few YouTube videos around how to operate it. There are some really great tips about how to dial it in to get your pressure in the espresso range and make perfect drinks. My girlfriend and I were making barista level drinks on night one because we paid attention to those YouTube videos who are made by folks with plenty of experience with this machine. I highly recommend it. We eliminated our Starbucks expenses completely. If you are a daily coffee shop patron the money you invest in this device will prove to be an excellent decision. Watch several YouTube videos and pay attention. Then go buy this machine. Do it!

Overall a great looking machine. It is easy to use however there is a learning curve as there will be with any espresso machine. It took me about two weeks to find the right grind that wotks best. It cant be too fine or too course. Once you find that sweet spot it is easy peasy after that. Steaming milk also has a learnig curve. For me the steaming pitcher has to be at least a 1/4 full. Less than that the steam wand just doesnt reach it well. Keeping the steam just at the surface of the milk yields the best results for me. For a mocha foam adding just a little instant hot cocoa to milk is pretty darn good.

Makes amazing coffee, easy to use, cannot recommend enough

One of the best purchases I've ever made! I bought mine during the pandemic, when many coffee shops were closed. I had no idea at the time how much use I would get out of this machine. It makes a superb espresso with a thick crema, & even less expensive beans end up tasting good. I can easily make drinks equal to or better than a coffee shop. Tip-- purchase a 'dosing funnel' ($10 on a site that starts with an A), total game changer....attach to the porta filter while grinding, makes tamping a breeze/ easy clean up/ zero waste.

Once you get it dialed in, excellent machine. There's an inner grind setting that is not immediately obvious, it can turn out a much finer grind once you take off the hopper and adjust this down to good settings. I wasted quite a bit of coffee before a Youtube video clued me into this. Gotta get your pressure needle pointing straight up or further - and it likes fresh beans, not supermarket junk. Find a coffee shop for freshly roasted beans, study Youtube for how to froth your milk, and in a couple months this thing pays for itself.

Love this machine. There is a learning period. But it is worth it.