Best espresso machine on Reddit
344 reviews from r/espresso, r/IndiaCoffee, r/ApplianceAdvice and 17 more subreddits
344 reviews from
and
By Brand
/By Product
#1
Breville
4.4
(105)
"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 $388."
"The Sage/Breville Bambino Plus (or original Bambino)."
"It’s highly recommended for beginners and home baristas because it comes with a built-in grinder."
"I got Breville bambino plus for my small apartment."
"+1 for bambino"
"As a bambino plus owner, I love it and I mainly drink lattes as well."
"For the past few years, Breville has had a storewide 20% discount on its Bambino Plus espresso machine."
#2
Gaggia
4.3
(35)
"Gaggia classic Pro + DF64 900 setup that will get you what you need and last longer."
"Gaggia Brera or Delonghi Magnifica"
"Gaggia Brera"
"The Gaggia Classic Pro is the best you can get for around 400$."
"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."
"Gaggia is excellent with the VST baskets."
"Gaggia classic is execellent."
"Excellent for espresso enthusiasts, great starter machine."
"You can’t really get a better machine than a modded gaggia classic for ~$700."
#3
Lelit
4.5
(24)
"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."
"All excellent!"
"Definitely go with Lelit Anna with PID. Superb shots."
"Ticks off all your preferences"
"Can get spares quickly and they are cheap"
"Best if you want new and don't want to bother with mods"
"Is still going strong"
#4
Profitec
4.6
(20)
"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."
"Going all in with a Profitec Go is a great suggestion."
"Totally happy with it"
#5
Flair
4.5
(20)
"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"
"Real espresso"
"It's fully manual"
"Make as good espresso than any semi-auto (pump) machine"
#6
Rancilio
4.3
(14)
"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"
"Check out Rancilio Silvia Pro X or Profitec Move."
"Gaggia Classic Pro or a used Rancilio Silvia."
"Rancilio Silvia is reliable but lacks temperature control options."
"I would go with a Rancilio Silvia or perhaps a Gaggia classic pro."
"The Rancilio Silvia is a great espresso machine, and the PID version is a fantastic upgrade."
#7
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."
#8
Bambino
4.5
(11)
"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."
"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."
"Try and get a bambino / bambino plus with a discount code."
"Bambino is a totally fine machine you wife wanted."
#9
DeLonghi
4.1
(10)
"Great performance and easy to source parts."
"Delonghi Dedica is totally fine as a starter."
"I have a Delonghi for sale."
"Better in invest in delonghi."
"Have tried delonghi. SMEG is better."
"Imo, the delonghi is the least limiting out of them- if you don't mind modding it."
"I have a delonghi dedica and love it. It’s simple and makes decent espresso."
"I’m picking up a DeLonghi 3640 tomorrow."
"I recommend considering brands like DeLonghi and Philips, which offer great options for ease of use."
"Huge user base, with lots of opportunities for accessories and mods"
#10
ECM
4.2
(9)
"Rock-solid SB machines with an awesome tactile E61 group and lever"
"Alternate between brewing and steaming without a wait"
"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."
"Clive has the ECM Syncronica on sale at about $3,000."
"Fast warm-up time for an E61 machine."
"Good single boiler"
"For occasional milk steaming, ECM Classika PID."
#11
Cafelat
4.8
(6)
"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"
"$400 Cafelat Robot."
#12
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."
#13
Nespresso
3.6
(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."
"I got a Nespresso specifically to recreate Starbucks drinks at home so I could save money."
"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."
#14
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."
#15
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."
#16
Bezzera
4.3
(3)
"The Bezzera BZ13 would be the perfect machine for you."
"Bezzera bz13 is well within your budget and NSF certified."
"If you want a "pump" machine with lever, get a bezzera strega or a profitec pro 800."
#17
Gemilai
4.0
(3)
"I have one personally myself and it does a good job for my home use."
"Pretty decent machine"
"Reliable"
#18
Bambino Plus
4.0
(3)
"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."
#19
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."
#20
Sanremo
5.0
(2)
"How about La Marzocco GS3 or Sanremo YOU?"
"Modern machines? Sanremo YOU for single group, Sanremo Cafe Racer for cafe."
#21
Bellezza
5.0
(2)
"Dual pid controlled, stainless steel boilers, 58mm portafilter, Temp stable."
"Best feature set of anything in the price range"
#22
La Marzocco
5.0
(2)
"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."
#23
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."
#24
La Spaziale
5.0
(2)
"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."
#25
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."
#26
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."
#27
Jura
4.5
(2)
"A great choice for those not in the coffee industry."
"Honestly, my answer would be a super-auto everytime."
#28
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."
#29
Silvia
4.0
(2)
"Another good option."
"Good enough to get started, but room for improvement."
#30
Moka Pot
4.0
(2)
"I would honestly get a moka pot!! They’re so fun and easy to use."
"Moka pot."
#31
DF54
4.0
(2)
"Both items shipped to me with no tax."
"A good grinder like the DF54 is essential for a capable setup."
#32
CRM
3.5
(2)
"CRM3605 or flair neo w/ good burr grinder goods na ung 600n."
"No decent machine available in that budget."
#33
Flair Espresso Machine
5.0
(1)
"Go for flair 👌"
#34
Cafelatrobot
5.0
(1)
"Great machine. Simple operation. Amazing espresso."
#35
Lelit Bianca V3
5.0
(1)
"Lelit bianca v3!"
#36
Lucca M58
5.0
(1)
"Love my Lucca M58. Can't imagine losing the joystick controls."
#37
Lucca A53
5.0
(1)
"Look at a Lucca A53 or La Spaziale Vivaldi direct plumb."
#38
Synesso
5.0
(1)
"The new Synesso in black is sexy AF."
#39
Modbar
5.0
(1)
"I love the Modbar. Controversial but I love it."
#40
Kees van der Westen
5.0
(1)
"Pinnacle of design"
#41
Xenia
5.0
(1)
"I like my Xenia DB. It is beautiful inside and out."
#42
Linea Mini
5.0
(1)
"If espresso is not the main and an add-on, why not go with a Linea Mini R?"
#43
Flair 58
4.0
(1)
"Simple machine. Requires little to no maintenance."
#44
Turin
4.0
(1)
"Turin Legato, pretty sure no one can beat under $499."
#45
Dedica
4.0
(1)
"Dedica is better, I have been using it for 3 years."
#46
Spirit
4.0
(1)
"I always thought the Spirit was super cool."
#47
Quick Mill
4.0
(1)
"For espresso only machine, check out the Quick Mill Carola Evo."
#48
Lavazza
4.0
(1)
"Lavazza is running a sale n their pod espresso makers."
#49
Faema
4.0
(1)
"It might not be the nicest out there, but I think is one of the most striking ones that come with only 1 group head."
#50
Budan
4.0
(1)
"Try opting for a Budan Electric grinder or Baratza Encore."
#51
HiBrew
4.0
(1)
"It’s a budget king, and many times better than these two options."
#52
Ninja
4.0
(1)
"Take a look at the Ninja Luxe Cafe."
#53
Saeco
4.0
(1)
"Saeco Via Venezias were pretty good consumer machines for the era."
#54
Delonghi
4.0
(1)
"I currently have been using all of the following: Nespresso VL Deluxe, Delinghi Dedica Arte (espresso machine)."
Discover your audience
GummySearch is an audience research toolkit for 130,000 unique communities on Reddit.
If you are looking for startup problems to solve, want to validate your idea or find your first customers online, GummySearch is for you.
Sign up for free, get community insights in minutes.
Tell me more
Get started
