Espresso Machine reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 487 Reddit reviews across 22 subreddits and 128 posts to rank the best Espresso Machine brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/espresso, r/IndiaCoffee, r/CoffeePH, r/superautomatic, r/ApplianceAdvice. Top-rated brands include Breville (4.4/5), Gaggia (4.3/5), Lelit (4.4/5).
Stats
Reviews487
Subreddits22
Posts128
Brands48
Products74
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#1
Breville
4.4
(127)
"We got the Breville Barista Express from latteholic in February and absolutely love it."
"This is the machine you need! Just make sure you maintain it. We’ve had this one for 3 years and it’s been so reliable. #breville The barista express."
"Second hand Breville dual boiler and a niche zero. Clean them up and you've got the best budget setup I can think of"
"I vote for the $270 at Target Bambino paired with a Niche Zero."
"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."
#2
Gaggia
4.3
(53)
"I love my timemore 64s + gaggia classic pro setup. I threw a PID in the gcp too. Honestly have very little desire to upgrade."
"I upgraded my grinder first (Niche Zero back in 2021) and then went with a Gaggia Classic Pro when my breville's pump went out. I love both of them."
"Gaggiunio. $350 gaggia classic pro.. $200ish for the board. A snippy snip pluggy plug and boom bad ass espresso machine."
"Gaggia Classic Pro & a grinder."
"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"
#3
Lelit
4.4
(38)
"The Lelit Anna with PID is a great starter Machine!"
"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."
"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
Flair
4.5
(35)
"Flair 58 with bookoo scale and pressure monitor. Ultimate control/features. Often compared to machines that cost in the $1000's."
"Best machine under $800 is the flair 58, in my opinion. It is capable of making espresso that goes toe to toe with $5k machines if you know what you're doing."
"I'd personally grab a Flair 58 and a DF54 or a decent hand grinder like a 1ZPresso K-Ultra or a Kingrinder K6 if you want to save some money."
"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!"
#5
Profitec
4.5
(34)
"Slightly expensive compared to your budget, but get the ProfitecGo. It’s made like a tank and if well taken care of will definitely last you forever."
"If you stretch it a bit more, you can get the profitec go."
"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."
#6
Rancilio
4.3
(24)
"We destroyed the Silvia beyond repair last winter (user problem) and ended up replacing with a Cremina and a zerno. Love those too, but obviously in a different price range."
"Interesting, I look at cities all over the US (looking to get my friends and family into espresso), and see the Silvia for 400-500 consistently."
"Silvia is like a tank. It has very few parts that can fail, and if they do it's easy to fix. I've had one for 10+ years, and I'm pretty sure if will outlive every other appliance I own. Recommended."
"I got a Rancillio Silvia off Facebook marketplace and a Eureka Specialita for way under $800. Then I was able to slowly upgrade my Silvia while learning."
"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 $2000 by itself."
"A machine that he can retire with."
"Rancilio is one of the most durable machines in the market and has a much stronger steam wand than GCP."
"Great espresso"
#7
DeLonghi
4.1
(24)
"Delonghi Dedica without any doubt !!!"
"Great performance and easy to source parts."
"Great for coffee habits, easy to use."
"I have a dedica with bottomless porta and modded steam wand plus df64 gen 2. Serves me well so far."
"This is my Delonghi starter machine and I still cherish it (among my collection of machines)"
"My first, and so far, only adventure into the world of espresso making was buying a used DeLonghi Magnifica. Push one button and done."
"Get the like 110$ delonghi and a nice grinder and work on your workflow and make tasty espresso"
"I have friends with a Delonghi Dedica that are super happy, they have a simple grinder with it and because of the pressurized group head get them consistency they are looking for."
"This is possibly the best option. You will also easily get spares etc in case anything breaks."
"Delonghi dedica"
#8
Cafelat
4.7
(13)
"I just switched from my first machine (Breville Bambino) to a Cafelat Robot. I’m never going back to a semiautomatic machine. The shots are unbelievably better."
"A cafelat robot. No preheat, no descaling, no noise, very small footprint."
"If you can get one and like the manual thing, I highly recommend a Cafelat Robot. Pretty forgiving once you get the hang of it, super robust, no descaling necessary."
"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. or just get a bambino... you need to spend 1000$+ to get something really better."
#9
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."
#10
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."
#11
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"
"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."
"Clive has the ECM Syncronica on sale at about $3,000."
"Fast warm-up time for an E61 machine."
#12
Turin
4.1
(7)
"Turin legato v2 is the best machine under $500"
"Turin legato v2 and they're only around $500"
"I would look at the Turin Legato V2/MiiCoffee Apex V2 as it has a PID and can be adjusted to get a proper extraction with lighter roasts. And it's only about $500."
"Turin Legato v2 espresso machine and a DF64 grinder."
"Maybe one newer candidate is the Turin Legato / Cemilai CRM3007."
"Turin Legato, pretty sure no one can beat under $499."
"Turin sonata, while it has its problems, is on sale now under your price point."
#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
La Marzocco
5.0
(5)
"La marzocco gs3."
"The popular machine, for good reason, in this scenario is the La Marzocco Mini."
"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."
#15
Gemilai
3.8
(6)
"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."
#16
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."
#17
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."
#18
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."
#19
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."
#20
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."
#21
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."
#22
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."
#23
Ninja
4.3
(3)
"Best machine for the beginner under 600 bucks is the Ninja luxe cafe. Don't care what anyone says it's that good."
"You might check out the Ninja lux, the brevilles."
"Take a look at the Ninja Luxe Cafe."
#24
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."
#25
Sanremo
5.0
(2)
"How about La Marzocco GS3 or Sanremo YOU?"
"Modern machines? Sanremo YOU for single group, Sanremo Cafe Racer for cafe."
#26
Niche
5.0
(2)
"Mid range option Niche zero or niche duo."
"Breville Dual Boiler and Niche Zero."
#27
Bellezza
5.0
(2)
"Dual pid controlled, stainless steel boilers, 58mm portafilter, Temp stable."
"Best feature set of anything in the price range"
#28
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."
#29
Kingrinder
4.5
(2)
"There is NO other machine that gives you so much control with for $300"
"Get Kingrinder K6."
#30
9barista
4.5
(2)
"9barista would be great 👍"
"There is something very elegant about the 9barista."
#31
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."
#32
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."
#33
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."
#34
Bezzera
4.5
(2)
"The Bezzera BZ13 would be the perfect machine for you."
"Bezzera bz13 is well within your budget and NSF certified."
#35
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."
#36
Sage
4.5
(2)
"No regrets"
"Clumsy goat have the Sage Dual Boiler + Grinder for £999 until the end of the month."
#37
Dedica
4.0
(2)
"Another option is the Dedica."
"Dedica is better, I have been using it for 3 years."
#38
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."
#39
Silvia
4.0
(2)
"Another good option."
"Good enough to get started, but room for improvement."
#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
Moka Pot
4.0
(2)
"I would honestly get a moka pot!! They’re so fun and easy to use."
"Moka pot."
#42
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."
#43
CRM
3.5
(2)
"CRM3605 or flair neo w/ good burr grinder goods na ung 600n."
"No decent machine available in that budget."
#44
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."
#45
Lavazza
4.0
(1)
"Lavazza is running a sale n their pod espresso makers."
#46
Streitman
4.0
(1)
"Streitman CT2 or Olympia Cremina."
#47
Acaso
4.0
(1)
"Acaso Duo Plus V2? Seems the only issues are the flow meter."
#48
Budan
4.0
(1)
"Found a Budan machine for 23k slightly over budget may still consider it."
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