Customer Ratings & Reviews

It is a bit expensive, not something you'd dive into without thinking about it for a bit, but we're very glad we did: it works flawlessly, it's simple to use once you get the hang of what's what, and it just chugs along without issues. The coffee is delicious, being able to grind it right there is incredibly convenient, and it just works great. I'd definitely recommend it to anyone tired of having to go to the coffee shop for your fix. It pays for itself in no time.

This espresso machine is terrific. Heavy duty, makes super drinks. It makes others pale in comparison.

Makes such great espresso! The machine is very easy to use. I used to buy coffee everyday until I got this machine. My lattes taste better than my local coffee shop!

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!

This is a great espresso maker. It is expensive, but I feel like it merits the cost. It is well made, easy to operate, and makes consistently good espresso.

So far this machine has been great and created excellent brews. The built-in grinder is amazing for us, and the ability to tailor the grind size and amount, combined with monitoring the pressure gauge, allows for keeping an eye on and refining the quality of your espresso. The steam wand has very good range of motion and is easy to use. It's also easy to switch between single and double shots with the included capsules. Also it's been easy to clean. We haven't had the need to program it but I think it's a nice feature.

Awesome! We have been using it almost daily ever since we got it and have not had a single issue.

I was new to home espresso brewing when I purchased my Breville barista express machine. I was impressed by the fact that both of my adult children had already shared their positive experiences with the same unit. It’s simple to operate with just the right amount of options to make your own espresso creation. Single or double shots can be easily accomplished with freshly ground beans straight from the machine’s built in grinder. Set your desired level of fineness of grind by the roll of a dial.

At first I was so intimidated with this machine. Within a couple of uses it became so easy to use. I’m so glad I ordered this machine and I highly recommend it. It makes delicious cappuccinos. Simple to use and easy cleanup. I now look forward on making my drinks every morning!

Great espresso machine no more buying those coffees saving more.

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.

Absolutely love this espresso machine ! Being able to buy fresh coffee beans and trying different blends at your own liking is a whole different world to coffee. Happy I purchased this unit through best buy because they have the extended warranty options . Very satisfied customer !

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.

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.

The Barista Express is well worth the price and makes a fine dining-level espresso, latte or cappuccino. I have had one for nine years now with no problems. I recommend getting the model with the coffee grinder attachment because it is best to grind the beans immediately before brewing. Enjoy!

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.

I jist love this machine. Pro quality espressos every morning is a treat. Functional and easy to use.

This machine makes amazing coffee but is a little bit on the louder side. First one lasted about 3000-4000 espresso shots.

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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.