Best coffee machine on Reddit
219 reviews from r/IndiaCoffee, r/espresso, r/AskUK and 24 more subreddits
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#1
Breville
4.3
(34)
"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."
"We love our Breville touch, grinds fresh beans and makes amazing lattes."
"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."
"I’ve had two models of Breville Barista Pro over 5 years and it’s fckuckin fantastic."
"Breville Barista Express! It's still delivering great coffee."
"I have the Breville Barista Touch and I love it."
#2
Moccamaster
4.7
(17)
"Moccamaster KBGV Select. No brainer."
"I recently purchased a Moccamaster Cup One coffee maker."
"Buy the Moccamaster 10 cup drip machine with the glass carafe."
"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."
"Both the Moccamaster KBGV and KBGT go on sale on Prime Day."
"Moccamaster. Permanent cone filter."
#3
Delonghi
4.1
(19)
"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"
"I have this machine delonghi, I had no idea what I was doing with the steam wand, my first few lattes where ok but now they are much better."
"I bought mine through the DeLonghi outlet on eBay and it was immaculate condition."
"Check out the Delonghi refurb store on eBay."
"De Longhi is expensive but really good. I’m super happy with mine."
#4
DeLonghi
4.0
(15)
"Delonghi Dinamica. With kids, go with full automatic."
"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!"
"I bought the delonghi stilosa there recently I find it does the job and was cheap and cheerful."
"We had ours for 8 years and it was great starting point."
"It works very well. I also have a Bambino, they were side by side for a few moths."
"I used it extensively for 2 years, modified, especially with a new wand its a great machine to get used to it."
"I have one. It is quite a nice machine. Actually, it is the most used coffee machine at home."
"I am using this since two years and it's a good starter for at home espresso."
"It's a good machine for the beginning."
#5
De'Longhi
4.4
(13)
"Totally recommend."
"Eletta Explore all the way! 💯"
"Love my delonghi magnifica."
"I cannot recommend the Delonghi Eletta enough."
"I have the Delonghi Dinamica refurbished and I love it."
"DeLonghi also has a different model, the [De'Longhi EC 230.B], which is also a beginner model."
"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."
#6
Sage
4.3
(9)
"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."
"Consider a Sage barista machine."
"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."
"The Bambino is what the espresso subreddit recommends I think."
#7
Aeropress
4.5
(8)
"Just get an aero press and a milk steamer. So much cheaper and easier."
"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."
"The Aeropress is made to make multiple cups."
"Save yourself €100 and buy an aeropress."
"I would buy an aeropress and spend the rest on a grinder."
"Start w/ Aeropress Go"
"The aeropress is fine - I had one to make single-serving coffee in college."
#8
Ninja
4.9
(7)
"Ninja Hot and Cold Brewed System! This one makes one cup to full pot."
"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."
"I recently got a Ninja CM401 and it is well-liked by many professional baristas."
"My wife and I got a Ninja Coffee Machine (CP301). We love it."
"We have a Ninja dual brewer that works great."
#9
Nespresso
3.3
(10)
"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."
"I would go with a Nespresso machine or something similar."
"Have you considered a Nespresso kind?"
"If you go nespresso route, the machine will be cheap but pods are expensive."
"The worst mistake you could make would be something like Nespresso."
#10
Gaggia
4.8
(5)
"Don't buy anything other than gaggia classic pro or flair Pro at this price."
"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."
"Gaggia classic pro or evo pro."
#11
Keurig
3.7
(6)
"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."
"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
Lelit
4.2
(5)
"Lelit Bianca & Budan is a great machine to have."
"Lelit Bianca & Budan is a great machine to have."
"Lelit Anna PID."
"Personally I use a Lelit Anna."
"May survive in a commercial setup."
#13
Technivorm
5.0
(3)
"Technivorm moccamaster for sure!"
"Technivorm mocha master!"
"Technivorm Moccamaster"
#14
Philips
3.8
(4)
"I adore the Phillips 2300 machine."
"Philips has some around 20k mark."
"Philips is ok for the price."
"The Phillips 800 is super easy to clean, but won't do as many things nor is the espresso quality as good"
#15
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."
#16
Flair
4.7
(3)
"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."
"I would recommend flair58 + bellman steamer if you have budget constraints."
#17
La Marzocco
4.7
(3)
"For higher budget, check out La Marzocco Linea Mini / Micra."
"Cannot go wrong with Linea Mini!"
"Look into La Marzocco’s lineup or try looking for used machines from cafés maybe?"
#18
Moka Pot
4.3
(3)
"Best utilization of 6k budget."
"Hey get an aeropress or moka pot."
"The best and cheapest way to start drinking coffee that's identical to a cappuccino is probably a Moka Pot."
#19
Jura
4.0
(3)
"Get a Jura refurbished."
"My husband has a JURA."
"Jura, Saeco and DeLonghi are the main brands."
#20
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."
#21
Hario
4.5
(2)
"The Hario v60 is a great choice for brewing coffee, especially with the right grind size."
"A v60....you can brew upto 3 cups at once."
#22
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."
#23
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."
#24
Chemex
4.5
(2)
"Best tasting coffee - Chemex."
"Chemex makes 8 and 10 cup pour over carafes."
#25
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."
#26
Baratza
4.0
(2)
"The encore is a great grinder with reasonably priced replacement parts."
"I second the baratza encore grinder."
#27
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."
#28
Kingrinder
4.0
(2)
"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'."
#29
Lavazza
4.0
(2)
"IF you want a pod-style machine, the Lavazzo Classy Plus makes a good cup."
"'Lavazza Classy Plus' for anything espresso related."
#30
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."
#31
Agaro
4.0
(2)
"I’ve been using the Agaro espresso machine for a while."
"I heard agaro is good."
#32
Rocket
4.0
(2)
"For medium budget, check out Rocket Appartamento."
"Check rocket espresso commercial machines as well."
#33
Rancilio
3.5
(2)
"I would suggest the following: Rancilio classe 5 single group."
"For lower budget, there’s also Rancilio Silvia M."
#34
Injoy
5.0
(1)
"I would go for injoy coffee machine, coin insert. No need for manpower."
#35
Ratio
5.0
(1)
"I recently purchased a used Ratio Eight and it makes a great cup of coffee."
#36
KF8
5.0
(1)
"I just got a kf8 and it’s pretty amazing so far."
#37
Melitta
4.0
(1)
"You can get a Melitta Solo for under £200 refurbished."
#38
Cafflano
4.0
(1)
"The better option if only he like coffee might be this - Cafflano Klassic, All-in-One Pour-over Coffee Maker."
#39
Solis
4.0
(1)
"You can look at Solis Perfetta as well."
#40
Lidl
4.0
(1)
"I always buy the Lidl machine, it costs 60e and will last me bout 18 months of constant use."
#41
Avantco
4.0
(1)
"This is what we use, though I remember paying much less for it 2 years ago."
#42
Theobroma
4.0
(1)
"Get the Chinese machines that theobroma uses, they have good after sales support in India, get a professional machine."
#43
Bambino
4.0
(1)
"The Bambino and Bambino Plus are great entry and beyond machines."
#44
Sanremo
4.0
(1)
"Sanremo zoey single group."
#45
Astoria
4.0
(1)
"Astoria single group."
#46
WACACO
4.0
(1)
"If it's for his personal use try checking out WACACO PICCOPRESS under 8k."
#47
Hibrew
4.0
(1)
"You should look into hibrew espresso machine with grinder."
#48
Ariete
4.0
(1)
"Ariete espresso machine (it’s from delonghi)."
#49
Coffee Day
4.0
(1)
"The coffee day bean-to-cup machines are excellent."
#50
B Coffee Co.
4.0
(1)
"Meron ako nitong galing sa B Coffee Co. cheaper but never had problems with it."
#51
Kotlie
4.0
(1)
"I got an espresso machine on Amazon a couple years ago on sale for about 120 quid."
#52
Cuisinart
3.0
(1)
"Cuisinart makes a nice dual brewer but they are all over the $200. range."
#53
Rossmann
3.0
(1)
"I just bought a Rossmann espresso maker...it arrived last evening and have yet to try it out."
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