Best coffee machine on Reddit

258 reviews from r/IndiaCoffee, r/espresso, r/AskUK and 29 more subreddits

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Breville

4.3

(35)

"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."

"We have the Barista express and after 5 years it's still delivering great coffee."

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."

DeLonghi

4.2

(22)

"It’s barista quality coffee at home."

"They make good coffee and are very easy to use and service."

"I love it! It does beans and ground coffee."

"It's the best machine out there."

"Buy delonghi dedica 685m."

"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'd look out for a black Friday offer on a delonghi bean to cup machine."

"We have the delonghi dedica, bought it during lockdown. Find it great!"

Aeropress

4.8

(14)

"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."

"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."

"Just get an aero press and a milk steamer. So much cheaper and easier."

"Maybe lean into the aeropress."

"Great coffee and easy to clean. Plus you can take it with you if you're travelling for work or a camping trip."

"£30 as good as a machine. Google it. Don’t waste money on the big stuff unless you are feeling flush."

Moccamaster

4.6

(14)

"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."

"Moccamaster. Permanent cone filter."

"Invest in a Moccamaster for drip coffee."

"A moccamaster and a milk frother work great."

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."

Sage

4.5

(11)

"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."

"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."

"I always say the sage machines are great for toe dipping."

"I have a sage Bambino plus, which is IMO the cheapest you can go."

Gaggia

4.7

(9)

"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."

De'Longhi

4.3

(9)

"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

Flair

4.4

(7)

"Alternatively, a simple Flair model or Cafelet Robot would be extremely robust."

"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."

"Go for the Flair Neo."

"The only decent espresso option you might have is a Flair Pro 2."

"Flair pro2 31k."

"Flair classic and a frother."

#11

Keurig

3.7

(7)

"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."

"The ninja is hands down way better than"

"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."

#12

Ninja

4.8

(5)

"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."

"I scored a Ninja Coffee Bar, a Baratza Encore grinder, and a Krups espresso maker."

"We have a Ninja dual brewer that works great."

#13

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."

#14

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"

#15

Hario

4.5

(4)

"Getting him a good grinder and a hario switch or aeropress."

"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."

#16

Jura

4.3

(4)

"Look up one of the 'superautomatics'. like the Jura Z10 or Breville Barista Touch Impress."

"Get a Jura refurbished."

"My husband has a JURA."

"Jura, Saeco and DeLonghi are the main brands."

#17

Lelit

4.3

(4)

"Widely considered to be the best bang for your buck."

"Lelit Bianca & Budan is a great machine to have."

"Personally I use a Lelit Anna."

"May survive in a commercial setup."

#18

Philips

4.3

(4)

"I adore my Philips bean to cup."

"I adore the Phillips 2300 machine."

"Philips has some around 20k mark."

"Philips is ok for the price."

#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

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'."

#22

Gemilai

3.3

4.0

4.0

(1)

"I always buy the Lidl machine, it costs 60e and will last me bout 18 months of constant use."

#59

Avantco

4.0

(1)

"This is what we use, though I remember paying much less for it 2 years ago."

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