Best coffee machine on Reddit
272 reviews from r/IndiaCoffee, r/espresso, r/AskUK and 30 more subreddits
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#1
Breville
4.4
(34)
"I'm on my second d Breville (lost the first one in the divorce, but got to keep the dogs) and it's amazing."
"Really hard to beat for the almost instant heat up time and automatic milk steaming."
"I love my bambino+ paired with a timemore 064s."
"It's the Breville Grind Control and it makes an incredible single cup of coffee."
"It was a splurge and not to be dramatic but I would die without my breville"
"I actually decided to go for the Barista Pro instead."
"I would look at a Breville Barista Pro."
"Go with the Breville BES870XL Barista Express."
"I have a Breville barista express. While I highly recommend it."
"Get a Breville Bambino Plus and a good grinder if you want easy street."
#2
DeLonghi
4.2
(23)
"Got my delonghi magnifica plus just last February and i am loving it!!"
"It's never failed me, I believe I payed less than 200€ for it."
"They make good coffee and are very easy to use and service."
"It's the best machine out there."
"Buy delonghi dedica 685m."
"I have no better recommendation than the De'Longhi EC685M."
"Pretty cheap but can't complain, I'm happy with the coffee from it."
"The cheaper range of deLonghi Bean To Cup is going to be a great choice."
"Coffee is decent enuf ….u put ground coffee in and had a little milk frother on the side."
"I have one of the 'fully automatic' Delonghi Magnifica Evo bean to cup machines."
#3
Delonghi
4.1
(23)
"This machine comes out top."
"I’d look at the DeLonghi Magnifica instead."
"We just got a Delonghi one from Facebook marketplace for free which is great."
"The ESE pods are massively convenient and much cheaper than big brand options."
"I picked up a second hand Delonghi Magnifica bean to cup for £100 on FB marketplace. Descaled it and it's been perfect for past 3 years."
"I have a delonghi magnifica bean to cup and I love it."
"Thanks everyone, he's getting the De`longhi"
"All the way with delonghi."
"I have delonghi coffee machine."
"I'd be inclined to save up a bit for a higher spec machine."
#4
Aeropress
4.8
(18)
"A great cheap coffee maker is an Aeropress! I use it all the time and it makes a great cup of coffee!"
"Aeropress - Hands down."
"Or AeroPress"
"I have a $4,000 espresso machine, and a $40 Aeropress. I use the Aeropress. Better coffee."
"I still recommend aeropress. It’s one cup at a time but I have used mine at least twice a day for over 8 years."
"Aero press all the way."
"Aero press all the way."
"Once you try it(and learn how to use it) you will never go back."
"Just get an aeropress."
"I use my aero press almost exclusively."
#5
Moccamaster
4.7
(17)
"Moccamaster is the only way to go for drip."
"Moccamaster is pretty much the gold standard for drip coffee makers in the regular household space."
"Upgraded to the moccamaster and very happy so far."
"We’ve been using our Moccamaster daily (often multiple times) for 6 years and it’s still perfect."
"Moccamaster KBGV Select. No brainer."
"Moccamaster"
"Get a moccamaster, you wont regret it."
"Big +1 to the Moccamaster."
"Second vote for Moccamaster. It has lived up to the hype and price for our home."
"Moccamaster."
#6
Sage
4.6
(13)
"Best machine by far."
"I’m still delighted with it years later though."
"Small, easy to use, can froth your milk."
"I'd much rather have something like a Sage Bambino paired with an Encore ESP than a specialista."
"I bought a refurbished sage barrista touch for around £500."
"I really like it! If you can get it on a deal go for it."
"Sage Bambino is a great little machine."
"If you could stretch your budget a bit the sage bambino is a brilliant machine."
"I have both, but I use the Sage not the Nespresso."
"Sage Bambino Plus has an auto steamer so acts a bit like an automatic without the cost."
#7
Nespresso
3.7
(15)
"My dad got my mum a nesspresso machine and she loves it."
"Get her a Nespresso Essenza Mini and a battery operated milk foamer"
"[Nespresso Essenza Mini] here! Eto gamit namin sa bahay."
"I believe a nespresso based solution might be the best."
"I love my Nespresso Creatista Plus."
"A good grinder and low-end espresso machine combo is better than a crap grinder with a high-end espresso machine."
"If you want something much easier siguro, try yung mga pod-based coffee makers. Eg. Nespresso."
"I would suggest an original capsule nespresso and get a milk frother thing - that's my set up and it's great."
"Nespresso + aeroccino bundle should be good."
"I think it’s between Original Line Creatista Plus and the Lattissima line."
#8
Gaggia
4.5
(11)
"It’s a very proven reliable machine."
"Don't buy anything other than gaggia classic pro or flair Pro at this price."
"I use a Gaggia Classic and I would recommend it as a solid, reliable all-rounder."
"I highly recommend the bambino if your range is 300-350, a few more bucks and the gaggia classic pro gets a lot of love."
"Gaggia classic pro would be my recommendation."
"Gaggia classic pro. no brainer."
"Both have advantages and disadvantages, so do your own research."
"Gaggia Classic Pro."
"Gaggia classic pro or evo pro."
"If so the standard Gaggia Brera should work for you."
#9
De'Longhi
4.4
(10)
"I have a De'Longhi coffee machine that doesn't have a pot option but does make a variety of different sizes."
"Totally recommend."
"Eletta Explore all the way! 💯"
"I cannot recommend the Delonghi Eletta enough."
"It’s great with a couple of simple mods."
"I’ve been using a dedica and pre ground for 6+ years."
"It’s a good machine for the beginning."
"It’s OK. But consider getting a bottomless portafilter."
"For 30k, get a Delonghi Dedica and a Breville Smart Grinder Pro."
"No complaints so far. The machine is easy to use but wala syang coffee grinder."
#10
Keurig
3.8
(9)
"I like my keurig. I don't have to spend any time making coffee. I just press the button when I wake up and I have a perfect cup of coffee ready to go in about 30 seconds."
"But I do like this one very much Keurig K155 Office Pro Commercial."
"The ninja is hands down way better than"
"Consistent coffee brew and machine isn't too loud, has worked fine for me for over 5 years"
"I have a Keurig and a Nespresso. Both are fine."
"I like my Keurig. I’ve had it for years."
"I bought a really nice kureig machine from Costco."
"Recommendation: Single-Serve Pod Machine (e.g., Keurig, Nespresso)"
"I absolutely would not ever buy one that was made within the past 3 years."
#11
Hario
4.7
(6)
"For pour over : Hario V60"
"Hario V60 and an electric kettle. It’s all you ever need for the best tasting coffee and it’s super cheap"
"I love my hario v2 pourover. Fresh ground beans and a gooseneck kettle."
"The Hario v60 is a great choice for brewing coffee, especially with the right grind size."
"Pour-over system and an electric kettle? It's quiet aside from the 'I'm done!' Beep."
"A v60....you can brew upto 3 cups at once."
#12
Moka Pot
4.4
(5)
"Buy a moka pot."
"Best utilization of 6k budget."
"Hey get an aeropress or moka pot."
"You could buy a decent grinder and a moka pot."
"The best and cheapest way to start drinking coffee that's identical to a cappuccino is probably a Moka Pot."
#13
Lelit
4.2
(5)
"Widely considered to be the best bang for your buck."
"Lelit Bianca & Budan is a great machine to have."
"For more demanding tasks I got a slightly higher end Lelit Kate."
"Personally I use a Lelit Anna."
"May survive in a commercial setup."
#14
Flair
5.0
(4)
"Flair 58 is possibly the only one I can think of that has a 100% stainless water path."
"It's a machine for life. You can probably pass it on to your grandchildren."
"Its been going strong for 2+ years with one repair. Easy to use and consistently good coffee"
"Should cost you about 20-30k (incl shipping and customs) and buy a good grinder."
#15
Cuisinart
5.0
(4)
"Cuisinart- had it for 5 years so far in a cabin that is not climate controlled at all and it still makes the best cu of coffee."
"We just bought the Cuisinart Coffee Maker, 12 Cup Programmable Drip, DCC-3000P1. It is a dispenser without a pot and we love it."
"I second Cuisinart. I've had mine for years, really good quality."
"Cuisinart ! Worth the money"
#16
Ninja
5.0
(4)
"I have the Ninja Espresso and Coffee Barista System and I love it."
"The Ninja 12-cup coffee maker is a fantastic option available for about $60."
"I love my ninja coffee maker."
"My wife talked me into a ninja coffee machine."
#17
French Press
4.5
(4)
"I use something called a french press."
"It's a great cup of coffee every morning."
"French press and a grinder."
"French press le le sasta aur asaan"
#18
Jura
4.0
(4)
"Get a Jura refurbished."
"Jura ENA8"
"My husband has a JURA."
"Jura, Saeco and DeLonghi are the main brands."
#19
Technivorm
5.0
(3)
"Technivorm moccamaster for sure!"
"Technivorm mocha master!"
"Technivorm Moccamaster"
#20
Bunn
4.7
(3)
"Drip coffee maker - Bunn. It's fast and hot."
"Bunn. Makes a pot in 3 minutes."
"I’m a commercial Bunn guy myself."
#21
Astoria
3.5
(4)
"Astoria single group."
"Buy a used Astoria Tanya dual group head"
"Astoria single group."
"None is good for commercial use."
#22
Kingrinder
4.3
(3)
"I bought a kingrinder hand grinder from amazon, ~100€."
"You're better off getting him a good grinder (Kingrinder K6 for example) and something like a Hario Switch."
"Both the Kingrinder and Bambino are popular recos in this sub for 'barebones setups'."
#23
Lavazza
4.0
(3)
"These work well. I've had one for a few years now."
"IF you want a pod-style machine, the Lavazzo Classy Plus makes a good cup."
"'Lavazza Classy Plus' for anything espresso related."
#24
Philips
4.0
(3)
"I adore my Philips bean to cup."
"Philips has some around 20k mark."
"Philips is ok for the price."
#25
Gemilai
3.3
(3)
"GEMILAI has more features and looks more modern compared to ECP."
"Gemilai has more features compared to the Eco."
"Gemilai's customer service is hard to communicate with."
#26
La Marzocco
5.0
(2)
"For higher budget, check out La Marzocco Linea Mini / Micra."
"Cannot go wrong with Linea Mini!"
#27
Breville Barista Express
5.0
(2)
"It's a fantastic machines that needs some to time to learn how to dial it in."
"If you want to start building your barista skills - grind and tamp away."
#28
KitchenAid
5.0
(2)
"For that money, 999 actually you can get a kf7. That will almost certainly be the best for that money."
"Kf7"
#29
Clever Dripper
4.5
(2)
"Better than french presses and stove top coffee makers."
"I have a Clever Dripper. Super easy to make and clean up."
#30
Chemex
4.5
(2)
"Best tasting coffee - Chemex."
"Chemex makes 8 and 10 cup pour over carafes."
#31
Hibrew
4.5
(2)
"Hibrew H10A ka na."
"Hibrew H10A would be a good machine."
#32
Express Impress
4.5
(2)
"I have the express impress and have been blown away by the machine and the great coffee."
"Then I would suggest the express impress because in all honesty espresso has more of a chance of spoiling a drink."
#33
Behmor
4.5
(2)
"I believe the Brazen is the best autodrip coffeemaker available."
"Behmore brazen will be good enough to keep up no matter how deep you get into fine tuning your brew."
#34
Mr. Coffee
4.0
(2)
"I have a basic drip Mr. Coffee."
"I grind daily. I also like to get my beans from a local roaster."
#35
Baratza
4.0
(2)
"The encore is a great grinder with reasonably priced replacement parts."
"I second the baratza encore grinder."
#36
Budan
4.0
(2)
"Budan espresso machine works well in this range."
"Budan espresso machine would be a great choice at about the 21k price point."
#37
Hamilton Beach
4.0
(2)
"I have a Hamilton Beach coffee maker that lets you flip between single up or full pot."
"I have a Hamilton Beach pot that is quite good."
#38
Cafelat
5.0
(1)
"For espresso : Cafelat Robot"
#39
Terra Kaffe
5.0
(1)
"If you can afford it, the Terra Kaffe T02 is the best coffee machine."
#40
Turin
5.0
(1)
"The Turin Gallatin is $1,200, which gives you budget for a DF-64 flat burr grinder."
#41
Strietman
5.0
(1)
"Strietman CT2"
#42
Percolator
5.0
(1)
"It is cheaper to purchase, the coffee works out cheaper, and the coffee tastes better."
#43
Bialetti
5.0
(1)
"I love my bialetti moka pot from Italy."
#44
Breville Bambino Plus
5.0
(1)
"The tiniest nicest machine I’ve ever used."
#45
Dolce Gusto
5.0
(1)
"It's quick and simple so I use it every day."
#46
Zpresso
5.0
(1)
"1 vote for Zpresso X pro s . I’m using it . It’s really good grinder"
#47
Agaro
4.0
(1)
"Works fine."
#48
Coffeeza
4.0
(1)
"Pretty decent and efficient"
#49
Saeco 6585/00
4.0
(1)
"We’re very happy with it at the moment."
#50
Philips Espresso Machine
4.0
(1)
"It makes excellent shots which is all that’s important."
#51
Gevi
4.0
(1)
"I've had this machine and the Gevi Amazon knockoff. Either would be good for beginner espresso."
#52
Beko
4.0
(1)
"It's hard to find a good machine in your price range outside of Beko."
#53
Ratio
4.0
(1)
"That is a Ratio 6."
#54
La Spaziale
4.0
(1)
"Check out La Spaziale."
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