r/espresso is a subreddit with 1.0M members. The most common kinds of discussions are solution requests and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses espresso, grinder, struggling to dial in, machine, and upgrade, and they frequently recommend/review espresso machine, grinder, and espresso grinder.
The place to discuss the beans, brewing, and tools used to make the style of coffee known as "espresso", and all the forms it takes.
New to espresso? Check out our "Brewing Basics" guide and Frequently Asked Questions in our wiki and linked in the sidebar!
Popular Themes in r/espresso
#1
Solution Requests
: "Somehow I managed to score this Rocket Appartamento together with a Eureka grinder in a set for 600€ in german marketplace. Tips on cleaning and setup?"
33 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "Help: espresso spraying"
8 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "No crema, no pressure, wet and soggy pucks…help [Profitec Go/DF54]"
5 posts
#4
Money Talk
: "Have a limited budget but considering taking out a mortgage for this bad boy"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/espresso
#1
Espresso
21 posts
#2
Grinder
10 posts
#3
Struggling To Dial In
5 posts
#4
Machine
5 posts
#5
Upgrade
3 posts
#6
Milk
3 posts
#7
Beans
3 posts
#8
Struggling
3 posts
#9
Bambino
3 posts
#10
Channeling
2 posts
Products Discussed in r/espresso
Espresso Machine
440 reviews
#1
Breville
4.3★ from 78 reviews
#2
Gaggia
4.2★ from 30 reviews
#3
Profitec
4.4★ from 30 reviews
Grinder
423 reviews
#1
Eureka
4.3★ from 40 reviews
#2
Baratza
4.1★ from 37 reviews
#3
Niche
4.6★ from 33 reviews
Espresso Grinder
262 reviews
#1
Eureka
4.3★ from 45 reviews
#2
Baratza
4.1★ from 35 reviews
#3
DF
4.3★ from 23 reviews
Flair Used in r/espresso
#1
Buying Advice Needed
: "Need Help for First Machine [Budget is $200]"
49 posts
#2
Equipment Discussion
: "How is my first ever setup? [ascaso duo plus PID & fellow opus]"
29 posts
#3
Maintenance & Troubleshooting
: "Bought a used Linea Mini [LMLM]"
21 posts
#4
Dialing In Help
: "What’s wrong with my shot? [Breville Barista Express]"
21 posts
#5
Coffee Station
: "Just got my first espresso setup"
19 posts
#6
Coffee Beans
: "Remember to always check your Ethiopian beans for quakers!"
12 posts
#7
Humour
: "I think I just invented a new fail"
6 posts
#8
General Coffee Chat
: "What changed your espresso game the most"
6 posts
#9
Coffee Is Life
: "Just wanted to share my favorite one!"
4 posts
#10
Steaming & Latte Art
: "Coffee tastes better with a little Usagi on bar duty."
3 posts
Member Growth in r/espresso
Yearly
+132k members(14.8%)
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Last updated: July 24, 2026