Best espresso machine on Reddit
427 reviews from r/espresso, r/IndiaCoffee, r/CoffeePH and 18 more subreddits
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#1
Breville
4.4
(111)
"I have a Bambino. Not the Plus, just a plain Bambino. It is amazing!"
"Beeville bambino and it's not even close."
"Breville machines heat water so fast."
"Yes Breville. Sale ngayon sa Ansons ng Breville."
"Check out the breville dual boiler or a picopresso."
"The Barista Pro would be an awesome option."
"I recently upgraded from my Bambino to a Sage/Breville Dual Boiler."
"Breville will almost certainly have a Black Friday deal on a Bambino Plus."
"You can get a brand new Breville Bambino with a Kingrinder K4 for $388."
"The Sage/Breville Bambino Plus (or original Bambino)."
#2
Gaggia
4.3
(45)
"Anything less and it isn't espresso by definition."
"The best would be gaggia classic pro but you really need a capable grinder."
"Get Gaggia Classic Pro."
"Gaggia with your eyes closed."
"Gaggia classic Pro + DF64 900 setup that will get you what you need and last longer."
"Gaggia Brera or Delonghi Magnifica"
"Gaggia Brera"
"The Gaggia Classic Pro is the best you can get for around 400$."
"Gaggia Classic Pro or a used Rancilio Silvia."
"I actually got my mom the Evolution for Mother’s Day this year, and she LOVES it."
#3
Lelit
4.5
(32)
"Definitely Lelit Bianca. You get most of machine for this money."
"Bianca v3 gives you a lot of options for $."
"Lelit Mara X. Have it for a couple of years, works great."
"Lelit Elizabeth. Dual boiler, PID, pre-infusion."
"Lelit + grinder for sure. Get a DF grinder in your price range, they have the best grinders for the price IMO."
"Go for it."
"I have a Lelit Bianca V3 and recommend that machine as a good balance."
"You can get a used Bianca in your budget."
"It works very well."
"It's a dual boiler and priced at $2,999.95 direct from Lelit’s website."
#4
Profitec
4.5
(32)
"Profitec Go is highly regarded around here."
"Cant go wrong with profitec 400?"
"I got mine for $800 last year using 'make an offer'."
"The Profitec GO comes with a PID included, making it a great option."
"Made with a profitec go and eureka mignon silenzio - definitely under 2k and great espresso."
"It's a fantastic combo with the M54 grinder."
"Profitec go for the win"
"Perfect for 1-2 drinks a day, saving money on the grinder."
"Profitec Go with a Eureka Mignon Specialita maybe."
"A great product that delivers excellent performance."
#5
Flair
4.5
(30)
"Have you thought about the Flair? It makes probably some of the best espresso at the sub $1000 price point."
"If you want real espresso, then get a Flair Neo Flex."
"The best budget friendly setup without sacrificing on drink quality."
"I second the idea of the flair neo. I get great espresso from mine."
"If you only drink espresso I can recommend you the Flair 58."
"Excellent choice for espresso lovers on a budget."
"You can't ever go wrong with the Flair 58, it's a manual espresso machine! Not much moving parts to be ruined! It's just too good!"
"Flair 58 if budget is not the issue."
"Flair 58 no doubt if within budget."
"Worth buying near that price"
#6
Rancilio
4.2
(19)
"Rancilio Silvia for 569 GBP"
"I will never get another one than this wonderful little machine!"
"I recently purchased the Rancilio Silvia Pro X and am very satisfied with it. Dual boiler / dual pid but it’s $2000 by itself."
"A machine that he can retire with."
"Rancilio is one of the most durable machines in the market and has a much stronger steam wand than GCP."
"Great espresso"
"Commercial pedigree, durability, ease of repair, mod capability and 58mm portafilter"
"Rancilio Silvia"
"Check out Rancilio Silvia Pro X or Profitec Move."
"Gaggia Classic Pro or a used Rancilio Silvia."
#7
DeLonghi
4.1
(15)
"Great performance and easy to source parts."
"Delonghi make really good beans to cup espresso makers."
"$200 is an excellent deal for a very solid entry-level machine."
"Was available on Amazon for about $340 new."
"A very solid entry-level machine."
"Delonghi Dedica is totally fine as a starter."
"I have a Delonghi for sale."
"Better in invest in delonghi."
"Go for dedica. Or if u are okay with manual brewers look @ flair neo or pro 2."
"Have tried delonghi. SMEG is better."
#8
Bambino
4.5
(13)
"The bambino is the obviously choice if you want a thermoblock/jet machine."
"Bambino Plus machine, Baratza ESP grinder is a great combo."
"Reliable, fast heat up (3 seconds to get up to temp), and the steam wand is perfectly fine."
"I bought the Bambino a few months ago and I love it."
"Bambino plus is a very great decision for its price. I got mine a few months ago as my first machine, and couldn’t be happier."
"Bambino Plus is highly recommended for its performance."
"Bambino + some decent grinder (Encore ESP or Fellow Opus) is great for her use."
"I have a sage bambino which is really good and well priced!"
"Bambino for $300 if you’re ok with one temp setting and no solenoid valve."
"No preheat time, which is crucial when in a hurry. Can decently autofroth milk too."
#9
Baratza
4.4
(12)
"A Baratza Encore ESP Coffee Grinder will run you $200."
"Before you pick up any machine, make sure you have a good grinder."
"Bambino Plus machine, Baratza ESP grinder is a great combo."
"Pair it with Baratza Encore ESP."
"Baratza ESP is a **much** better grinder than Smart Grinder Pro"
"Best entry level combo"
"Baratza Encore ESP is considered the best entry grinder"
"Pairing the base model Bambino with a Baratza ESP grinder allows you to brew non-pressurized."
"Try opting for a Budan Electric grinder or Baratza Encore."
"A great choice if you're willing to stretch a little further."
#10
ECM
4.3
(12)
"If you can get a new Synchronika for CA$3000, that's a fantastic bargain."
"Rock-solid SB machines with an awesome tactile E61 group and lever"
"Rock-solid SB machines with an awesome tactile E61 group and lever"
"Alternate between brewing and steaming without a wait"
"Consider ECM Synchronika II with the optional flow control device."
"If you're not into milk drinks and don't need steam, I'd consider ECM Puristika."
"ECM makes some dual group machines which might be in budget?"
"ECM Classika."
"Most ECM home machines are designed in Germany and made in Italy."
"Fast warm-up time for an E61 machine."
#11
Cafelat
4.7
(9)
"Cafelat Robot, lever machine. The quality you can produce with this will only be limited by your skill."
"Perfect for travel and home use, lever machine requires no electricity."
"Cafelat Robot"
"If you're into lever press it's fantastic."
"Much better espresso"
"Cafe-quality espresso with no frills"
"Cafelat Robot. If you’re ok with manual, it’s built like a tank."
"Cafelat Robot."
"$400 Cafelat Robot."
#12
Gemilai
3.9
(7)
"Gemilai CRM3007L 25k + DF64 Grinder 18k."
"Try to get a dual boiler version if possible."
"Or Breville :)"
"I have one personally myself and it does a good job for my home use."
"Pretty decent machine"
"Reliable"
"You may be limited to home-grade Gemilai espresso machines which is not ideal for a commercial setting."
#13
Ascaso
4.5
(6)
"Lots of options at that level. I would throw the Ascaso Steel Duo into the mix (including for its fast warm-up)."
"Ticks off all your preferences"
"Prefer milk drinks"
"A great alternative if the warm-up time of the Silvia Pro X is too long."
"Fast heat up, back to back drinks, decent steaming power, all in a beautiful package."
"Expensive but looks really nice and heats up very quickly."
#14
Bambino Plus
4.0
(5)
"Bambino Plus would be the other obvious candidate."
"I started with a bambino plus which is a common budget starter machine."
"Bambino Plus for $500 if you want those two things and also automatic milk frothing."
"The milk steaming capabilities of the Bambino are rather good."
"The Bambino Plus is a better choice for those who want to invest in a good grinder for better coffee."
#15
La Marzocco
5.0
(4)
"La marzocco gs3."
"How about La Marzocco GS3 or Sanremo YOU?"
"La marzzzz it’s a timeless classic."
"Any La Marzocco, Slayer, E1 Prima or pretty much anything that's been customised by RB or Specht Design."
#16
La Spaziale
4.8
(4)
"I would highly recommend considering the La Spaziale Mini Vivaldi II."
"Pulls really nice shots with great temperature stability."
"It's a commercial quality machine that is NSF certified and has volumetric controls for ease of use."
"La Spaziale Mini Vivaldi II (AKA Lucca A53 Mini V2) is a popular choice at your budget."
#17
Nespresso
3.4
(5)
"My GF literally prefers the cappuccino I make her with Nespresso and Aeroccino to one from most coffee shops."
"I find the Nespresso better than Starbucks."
"If you just want to drink coffee, get the Nespresso, if you want to dive into making coffee as a hobby then get a espresso machine."
"Consider Nespresso if a good quality super-auto exceeds your budget."
"I was never able to replicate a SB milk based drink with Nespresso SB pods."
#18
Jura
4.3
(4)
"A great choice for those not in the coffee industry."
"Honestly, my answer would be a super-auto everytime."
"Jura. Manual handling won’t work for most offices."
"Jura."
#19
Picopresso
4.3
(4)
"Great option for espresso within a budget."
"Picopresso would fare much better than these two"
"Worth buying near that price"
"Picopresso or flair for true espresso which needs at least another 10k in grinder."
#20
Rocket
4.7
(3)
"Why not listen to her now, go with the Rocket, then add or upgrade to a lever in a few years."
"Excellent recommendation for your wife!"
"Look into Rocket. Solid machines, made in Milan."
#21
DF54
4.3
(3)
"Budget option- DF54 so many beginner setups start with this one."
"Both items shipped to me with no tax."
"A good grinder like the DF54 is essential for a capable setup."
#22
Sage
4.3
(3)
"No regrets"
"I’ve got a bambino and DF64 at about that budget and it serves me well"
"Clumsy goat have the Sage Dual Boiler + Grinder for £999 until the end of the month."
#23
La Pavoni
3.3
(3)
"My La Pavoni was less than $500 and a grinder like the df64 or a used niche should get her close to your budget and making great lattes."
"The LP was a bit of a project and rarely got used."
"It is great but it is slow and not great for milk drinks."
#24
Bellezza
5.0
(2)
"Dual pid controlled, stainless steel boilers, 58mm portafilter, Temp stable."
"Best feature set of anything in the price range"
#25
df64
5.0
(2)
"The DF64 is a great addition to the setup."
"A grinder like the df64 should get her close to your budget and making great lattes."
#26
Niche
5.0
(2)
"Mid range option Niche zero or niche duo."
"Breville Dual Boiler and Niche Zero."
#27
Sanremo
5.0
(2)
"How about La Marzocco GS3 or Sanremo YOU?"
"Modern machines? Sanremo YOU for single group, Sanremo Cafe Racer for cafe."
#28
Bezzera
4.5
(2)
"The Bezzera BZ13 would be the perfect machine for you."
"Bezzera bz13 is well within your budget and NSF certified."
#29
Olympia
4.5
(2)
"Great choice for a retirement gift!"
"But you couldn't go wrong with an Olympia Cremina (~4k USD) Mods are out there."
#30
BBE
4.5
(2)
"I’ve had the BBE for about a year and it’s been fantastic - zero issues whatsoever."
"A decent setup for coffee lovers without spending too much."
#31
Espresso Machine
4.5
(2)
"The insights provided helped me find the best espresso machine for my cafe."
"I researched a lot of machines before I bought my espresso machines and grinders."
#32
9barista
4.5
(2)
"9barista would be great 👍"
"There is something very elegant about the 9barista."
#33
Solis
4.5
(2)
"Great open box deal with excellent features like three temperature settings and a regular steam wand."
"Solis Perfetta for $400 if you want 3 temp settings and a solenoid valve."
#34
Moka Pot
4.0
(2)
"I would honestly get a moka pot!! They’re so fun and easy to use."
"Moka pot."
#35
MiiCoffee
4.0
(2)
"I’d also look at the miicoffee apex."
"I would add the MiiCoffee Apex ( rebranded version of the EU Turin Legato ) to the short list."
#36
Silvia
4.0
(2)
"Another good option."
"Good enough to get started, but room for improvement."
#37
Turin
4.0
(2)
"Maybe one newer candidate is the Turin Legato / Cemilai CRM3007."
"Turin Legato, pretty sure no one can beat under $499."
#38
Dedica
4.0
(2)
"Another option is the Dedica."
"Dedica is better, I have been using it for 3 years."
#39
Odyssey
4.0
(2)
"Slight budget stretch, but odyssey argos is already in use as a van/camper machine."
"Odyssey Argos. Love mine. It's pretty easy to use."
#40
Robot
4.0
(2)
"I’m using the Robot at home and get decent milk quality."
"I like about the Robot: easy and quick workflow and cleanup, build quality."
#41
Elektra
4.0
(2)
"Elektra Belle Epoque."
"[Elektra Nivola](https://www.google.com/search?q=elektra+nivola&udm=2)"
#42
CRM
3.5
(2)
"CRM3605 or flair neo w/ good burr grinder goods na ung 600n."
"No decent machine available in that budget."
#43
Decent
3.5
(2)
"I would take a look at the Decent."
"Note that Decent was due to come out with its latest machine this year, although I read, here, just a day or 2 ago that it's now set for 2025."
#44
Strietman
4.0
(1)
"Strietman CT2, Kees van der Westen."
#45
Acaso
4.0
(1)
"Acaso Duo Plus V2? Seems the only issues are the flow meter."
#46
Evo
4.0
(1)
"For lattes and cappucinos I’d get the evo personally."
#47
Diletta
4.0
(1)
"I love my Diletta Mio."
#48
unknown
4.0
(1)
"The most important thing is not to buy the grinder 'later'."
#49
Agaro
1.0
(1)
"Strictly stay away from agaro imperial coffee machine."
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