Best Coffee Machines

AVOID. Pump ceased operating after 2 months. I've patiently descaled it and cleaned it several times as per manufacturer's instructions to no avail.… Read more

My machine was an unwanted gift, so I have no receipt for warranty repair. Hence, I've just gone back to my little Sunbeam compact cheapy espresso machine that's still working great, albeit a bit more hassle with no grinder built inside. The positive - Great espresso when it worked (for only 2 months) Does anyone want any parts for their POS Breville BES870BKS? I'm stripping mine down and throwing the rest away.

We have owned this machine for 10 years and it has been excellent since it came out of the box. The reason for purchasing was to be able to make a… Read more

good cup of coffee very simply and that is exactly what this machine does. It has produced excellent quality cups of coffee (usually 4 a day) with very little maintenance and very little fuss. It has been repaired 3 times during it's life but has always returned producing the same excellent product. Cleaning is easy and there is little mess from grounds. As someone who most consider to be a coffee snob, for a consistent easy to use device, I recommend this machine highly.

I’ve used a lot of home coffee gear over the years, but the The Little Guy home barista kit genuinely felt different from the first brew. Instead of… Read more

behaving like a typical stovetop espresso maker, it feels closer to a compact manual espresso system built for people who enjoy the process as much as the coffee itself.

What impressed me most was the espresso quality. The shots came out rich, syrupy, and surprisingly balanced, with a thick crema that looked closer to what you would expect from a professional café machine than a stovetop brewer. It rewards careful grinding and tamping, so dialing in beans became part of the fun rather than a chore.

The build quality also stands out immediately. Everything feels heavy-duty and engineered with precision. The stainless steel construction gives it a premium feel, and the included accessories make the entire setup feel complete right out of the box. Once I got comfortable with the workflow, the ritual of preparing espresso became relaxing and satisfying.

Another thing I appreciated was how compact the system is. Unlike large espresso machines that dominate kitchen counters, this kit fits neatly into smaller spaces while still delivering a serious home-barista experience. It also heats relatively quickly, which made morning coffee routines much easier.

There is definitely a learning curve, though. This is not a push-button machine for convenience-focused users. Grind consistency, water temperature, tamp pressure, and timing all matter. During the first few attempts, I had shots that were either too bitter or too weak before I figured out the sweet spot. But once the technique clicked, the results became consistently excellent.

Compared with simpler starter kits like Home Barista Starter Set or more portable espresso systems like OutIn Nano Self Heating Portable Electric Espresso 20 Bar Co, The Little Guy feels designed for enthusiasts who want a more authentic espresso-making experience at home.

Overall, using The Little Guy Home Barista Kit made coffee feel less like a daily habit and more like a craft. It’s expensive and definitely aimed at passionate coffee lovers, but for someone who enjoys experimenting with espresso and values quality extraction, it delivers an experience that feels unique, rewarding, and surprisingly close to café-level brewing.

Using the DeLonghi Nespresso Citiz quickly became one of the easiest ways to make my mornings more enjoyable. What I liked most from the beginning… Read more

was how simple and reliable the machine felt. Within just a few minutes of unboxing, I had it set up and brewing espresso without needing to read through a complicated manual.

The design is one of the standout features. The Citiz has a sleek, modern look that fits perfectly in a kitchen without taking up too much counter space. It feels compact but still premium, with sturdy materials and a clean finish that gives it a more sophisticated appearance than many other pod machines.

Coffee preparation is incredibly fast. The machine heats up in seconds, which makes a huge difference during busy mornings. I loved being able to press a single button and get a consistent espresso every time without worrying about grinding beans, tamping coffee, or cleaning messy filters afterward.

The espresso quality surprised me as well. For a capsule machine, the flavor was rich and smooth, and the crema looked impressive. Different Nespresso pods allowed me to switch between strong, bold coffees and lighter blends depending on my mood. It may not fully replace a professional espresso machine for hardcore coffee enthusiasts, but for convenience and consistency, it performs extremely well.

Cleaning and maintenance were also very easy. The used capsule container holds several pods before needing to be emptied, and the removable water tank makes refilling simple. I appreciated how little effort was required to keep the machine looking clean and working properly.

One minor downside is the ongoing cost of capsules. While the machine itself is convenient, buying pods regularly can become more expensive over time compared to traditional ground coffee. The machine can also feel slightly limited for people who enjoy customizing every detail of the brewing process.

Overall, the DeLonghi Nespresso Citiz delivered a great balance between convenience, style, and coffee quality. It turned espresso-making into a fast and stress-free routine while still producing drinks that felt luxurious enough for a café-style experience at home.

Today my daughter gave me an EXP-19ccm ,is my fourth in 6 month I only persevere because I like the coffee .I will go back to my plunger. Show details

This is a good coffee machine in many ways, but it appears to have one significant flaw. We previously owned the same model, which developed an… Read more

issue where the descale light kept flashing, even after we descaled the machine multiple times. We contacted DeLonghi for advice and tried their suggested fix, but it didn’t resolve the problem.

Because the machine was out of warranty and the repair cost would have been higher than replacing it, we decided to buy a new one — the same model, as it was on special. Unfortunately, the same issue occurred the first time the new machine needed descaling.

This time, it was still under warranty, so we took it in for repair. The technician told us this is not an uncommon fault and that the fix may involve replacing a specific circuit inside the machine.

Overall, while this coffee machine makes great coffee and works well in general, potential buyers should be aware of this recurring descaling light problem.

Update: I don’t recommend getting one even if you win it in a raffle or given one in any other way. The movable rubber feet are so annoying that it… Read more

makes making coffee a frustrating event & I regret buying it. Original review. The thing that really annoys me are the rubber feet which have been glued on, not screwed in. The glue unsticks & the machine becomes a three legged wobbly machine, you are continually looking for that fourth leg to stick back onto the machine. Whereas the Gaggia, a similar product, screws the feet in. How much more time or expense would it have cost to screw the feet in? This may may sound petty but as it is not a cheap machine you expect the basics to be reliable. On this alone I cannot recommend buying it.

I have had this machine for approx. two and a half years, (the guarantee is for two years) when the frother started malfunctioning, and I was getting… Read more

an error message 'attach steam tip'? I use the machine for one coffee a day, occasionally two, and it is cleaned and descaled regularly as reminded by the automatically generated message. I contacted Nespresso re this fault, and they were great! I can't fault them. I packed up the machine and took it to the post office to be sent off for repair four days ago, postage is covered by Nespresso. (I had to buy a box and bubble wrap from Bunnings for approx. $6.00). Today I have received notification that it has been fixed and will be delivered back to me today, just in time for the weekend! I have been very happy with my purchase and really impressed that I wasn't out of pocket for the repair, and the quick turnaround. Hopefully my machine will last for many more years.

Beware of leakage… – I’ve bought this machine on three separate occasions over the past three years or so, because after a few months (with each machine) they start to… Read more

leak from the base. Just be aware of this. The coffee’s fine but once the leak sets in you’ll know about it. The pressure becomes weaker then too. I keep thinking the next one will be the one that doesn’t leak, but so far that hasn’t been the case. I’m going to try a Citiz just for something different.

Awesome machine! It makes excellent coffee works great out the box noise level is OK but for half the price of a 700$ minus the grinder and etc. It's… Read more

a awesome machine for only 500$ which I got it for 350$ but it's probably the best machine for a 500$ and under price point and it makes the best. Coffee of my life barista level for only 350$

Bought the coffee machine a week ago. Immediately upon using it, we could not fit the group handle in easily at all. Finally we managed to get it… Read more

in, got one good coffee out of it after finding that this is a common problem for new coffee machines. My partner tried for a hot minute, and I like a foolish male said they where doing it wrong.

It was freaking near impossible and I have made coffee before in hospitality. To get it in, I had to hold it by the side and fully push it in for it to go the center or it would leak coffee.

Waited 3 days, tried to make another coffee and now it will not fit into the group handle at all. Looking at the actually turn and slide mechanism, it seems that the plastic groove it fit into would not actually fit the metal groove part on the group handle.

Extremely disappointed, returning and never buying Sunbeam again.

This is my firs love – I enjoy this machine very much, I bought it from Amazon where I found is the cheapest price Show details

Excellent - don't waste thousands on expensive machines you only use 1-2 times per day. This machine is now 6 years old, I've just replaced the… Read more

group head seal for $25 and it works flawlessly every single day for the last 6 years, and before that our last one lasted 7 years. I've saved tens of thousands over the past 13 years on these two machines. If my wife and I each bought one a coffee a day from a Starbucks etc say average cost over past 13 years is $4 for a flat white, that would equate to $37,960 (yep thirty seven THOUSAND dollars over 13 years) or I could buy a $700 Breville and fresh beans every week - and woohoo savings all the way down....

After nearly 2 years and near the end of warranty, my experience with my Jura S8 coffee machine is no better. The replacement machine stopped working… Read more

after 5 months because there was no response from the touch screen so the machine was inoperable. Jura authorised a repair at the local service agent. I collected the machine after 3 weeks but it still did not work at all. It had the same non-responsive touch screen.

I returned the machine to the repairer, and it was again returned to me having had the screen module replaced. It then worked.

Then after 12 months new fault developed. The machine failed to deliver the first and/or second coffee. The milk was delivered correctly and the pump then started in order to pour the coffee, but no coffee was delivered apart from a few drops. Then, the machine paused and the message "The Machine is Filling" appeared. The machine then again attempted to deliver coffee and failed. The machine then either reverted to the home screen or froze. Coffee could not be delivered at all.

Jura's solution was for me to remove the grounds tray, put my hand inside the machine and search for a round disc up right inside the machine, and then use a cloth to clean this disc. You can barely get your hand inside the machine and touch the disc, let alone clean it. There is also a risk of damaging the machine because the disc is almost impossible to reach. After persevering and cleaning, the machine poured coffee again. What will fail next?

If difficult internal cleaning is required after the initial 12 months of careful use, then it appears to be a major design or manufacturing failure. I use only top quality beans and clean the machine according to the instructions. The coffee quantity is still inconsistent every day. Sometimes under poured, sometimes overpoured. Plus, the machine never stops pouring coffee cleanly and always runs on for several seconds after the coffee is delivered, squirting, dribbling and dripping. 

The cleaning regime is onerous and expensive. Cleaning the milk system does NOT clean the milk frother which must be completely disassembled and cleaned by hand.

This machine is by far the worst of the 5 coffee machines I have owned. I am completely dissatisfied with this machine. If my machine is a lemon, then it should have been be replaced before now. If these faults are common, then this machine should be withdrawn and redesigned. If this is typical of Jura machines, then I would strongly recommend against buying any Jura machine.

Update. I contacted Jura in response to their comment. Despite some previous product issues, I have found that Jura Customer Services take customers' comments seriously and always responds positively. Jura has made a generous offer to replace my machine, which they did not have to do. In response to my comments, they have also offered a higher specification machine, again, something they did not have to do. I cannot fault Jura's customer service and look forward to a great coffee experience in the future. There are very few companies that address customer feedback, customer service and customer satisfaction to this level. I am greatly appreciative of their efforts.

This Machine has been going strong for over 5 years now with no issues. Doing the usual maintenance and cleaning and its still working like its brand… Read more

new.

It has decent enough features and it's always nice being able to instantly steam the milk during or right after pulling a shot. If you're a DIYer you can also implement quite a few mods to give it even more features and functions. For the price this is an excellent machine. Whether this is the best option now in 2025 - probably not but if you do get it know that this coffee machine can pull excellent shots when paired with a more capable grinder and will last quite a while.

The grinder is great for its price and features, but once you delve deeper into the coffee world you will quickly realise its limitations and will eventually be looking for something better.

Great coffee machine at the start, then........... Purchased 3.5 years ago. After first 1.5 years it had major overheating issues so reached out to… Read more

support and had an expensive service. Another year later the same issue but now the actual casing is melting due to the heat and we can't use. Reached out again to Breville Support providing the previous case numbers, photos etc. Their response was "Can you tell me what the issue is?" They obviously hadn't read the case (or previous case) notes or looked at the pics or information provided.

Customer "Support" eventually provided a 3rd party service company after requesting again (service provider different to the first time) and a $900 quote later aparantly it's my issue "your responsibility out of warranty" with no regard to fire safety or a faulty machine breaking down every year since purchase. Overheating is a common issue apparantly and Breville ignore the problem and don't stand by their product.

For a $3K machine you would expect it to last longer than 2 years and have ongoing over heating issues every year since to a point where the metal casing is melting.

Do your math before investing in Breville's expensive Coffee Machines. Their products are amazing when they work but they dont work for long and cost a fortune.

It is also dissapointing that they don't care about fire risks and customer safety.

Makes a magnificent coffee, but when I purchased it I was of the understanding I could save both my husbands and my settings for our coffee, you can… Read more

only set 1. That’s not Jura’s fault, but that would be awesome.

I’d had the unit about 3 days when I encountered this issue; it would not process the steamed milk, it would just blow hot air, I pulled it apart to clean it (as recommended), that’s when I found an internal part had separated, it’s called the distributor.

Jura were good, although they did question my cleaning schedule, I clean it every day around the same time, so that wasn’t the issue. They supplied me with a new part and I’ve had no issue since. This is a single cup machine which is fine, but when I’m making a few cups, if I get distracted or I’m too long to get back to the machine, it will do a rinse and put rinse water in my cup. Jura cleaning products are on the expensive side and it says use Jura products only.

Love this Jura Coffee Machine, fantastic coffee, so easy to use – I have had this coffee machine for just over 2 years, has not missed a beat, its used everyday. Makes beautiful coffee and I am very fussy with… Read more

coffee. Great when you have people over, can all be done via the Jura app I usually have a black coffee which is piping hot, when making cappuccinos, I usually just heat the cups for added heat, there is an adjustment in the machine to choose what heat settings you want

I bought my first one on a L'OR promotion. It worked well for about 3 months then stated getting slower. I did a few cleaning treatments no… Read more

difference. I expected a Phillips product to be of the highest quality. It still works but its painfully slow. I live in a remote area and the opportunity presented its self to buy another at Woolworths. I notice that they now reccommend a weekly flush. I will see how this one lasts

This is my second purchase of exactly same product. I didn’t want anything different Show details

Worst decision I made buying this coffee machine. While the machine itself is good, it is noisy and takes a while for the coffee to brew. What is… Read more

extremely inconvenient & annoying is you can only buy their coffee pods. Also the milk frother isn’t as good as my old one even though it looks better. My other coffee machine was compatible with many coffee pod brands. I’m seriously considering getting rid of it because it’s also more expensive when I was wanting to cut down costs.

Do not buy if you want a machine that last longer than 2.5 years! – Do not even bother!!! Just shy of 7 months out of warranty and getting an error code of ER05. Contacted Breville but they will only cover cost of… Read more

their repair person “looking” at the machine then the labour and parts fall on me - absolutely appalling!! For the cost of the machine you would expect the machine to last longer than 2.5 years!!!

Purchased the Sunbeam unit to replace a coffee machine from another manufacturer (which is only a year old) and with which I am not happy (I have had… Read more

a number of different machines over a long period so consider myself relatively experienced in using home espresso machines). Unable to comment on manufacturing quality of the Sunbeam unit as I doubt I will use it long enough to properly assess. My major problem with the unit is its weight - even with a full tank the torque resulting from engaging the handle with the machine tends to turn the machine when I try to lock the group handle in. There is difference of 5kg between the weights of the two units when each have full tanks - needless to say, the Sunbeam unit is the lighter of the two. Would not recommend the Sunbeam unit.

Bought it in July 2022 and have enjoyed it since (5-6 cups a day consistently). Had to find really good beans (Italian Blend) and clean it regularly using genuine tablets. Not a single issue. Still curious, though, why it has a WiFi module. Show details

Our old Breville dual broiler was no longer working. We went to buy at Harvey Norman, very happy once again with their service. We were choosing… Read more

between Breville dual Broiler or a downgrade to a more affordable to our budge Barista Express vs. the Delonghi equivalent. We went with the Barista express because it was within our budget and fit the colour scheme of our Kitchen. We also chose it because we wanted the grinder to be built in so that it doesn't have spills. I must say the Grinder is 5 stars, exactly what we wanted it to be no spills and the dose perfect level feature is great. And it provides great crema 5 stars. However the frothing feature is a disappointment. Two reasons, 1. once you've used the Breville dual Broiler, it's hard to downgrade. 2. Don't like the switch type feature and like the dial better. Overall as a Home Barista I am very happy with this product!

Only worked well for a few weeks. Then started leaking through the milk frother, pump low pressure so no crema on coffee and no froth in milk. Have… Read more

contacted Delonghi who gave details of what to do for the wrong machine. Then requested another photo of model number etc after supplied this then asked for a video. So much for customer support. Will not buy this brand again

I upgraded from the Sunbeam Barista Max after using it for five years. Over time, the group head started to leak, which seems consistent with other… Read more

reviews I’d read before replacing it. That said, I was genuinely happy with that machine. The coffee was always good, and getting five years out of it felt reasonable.

Because of that positive experience, I decided to stick with Sunbeam for my upgrade, and I’m really glad I did. The improvements are noticeable straight away. The sunbeam origins classic grinder is much faster, there’s far less mess, and the auto grind setting makes everything more convenient.

Overall, I was already satisfied with my previous machine, but this upgrade has definitely been worth it.

I really liked the Bambino Plus while it was working. Despite maintaining the machine meticulously, it began developing intermittent issues around… Read more

the 12‑month mark. By the time it reached two years old, part of the frothing system had failed completely. This was my first Breville after several De’Longhi machines, and unfortunately it hasn’t lived up to the same standard of reliability. I’ll be trying another brand next, as you simply shouldn’t encounter major faults with an appliance at this price point after only two years of use.

This is a fully automatic coffee machine and does what it says. It's a somewhat pricey machine at around the $2000 mark, but if you drink a… Read more

reasonable amount of coffee and especially like a variety of coffee options, this is worth every cent. It simple to use, with easy step instructions on the touch screen. There are choices of so many different coffee options, both black and milk ones. It has a milk container that you just keep in the fridge and attach easily for flat while, latte, cappuccino and more. It also does hot water for tea drinkers. There are 4 temperature settings so caters for those who don't like their coffee too hot up to those that want to scald their tastebuds off. There is an app that gives many other options, but at the time of writing this, it's pretty terrible and doesn't work very well. I can see there's huge potential for the App, but I don't think DeJonghi care too much.

I bought this machine to replace my Barista Express (which has been falling apart on me gradually over 5 years), so I'm uniquely placed to offer a… Read more

comparison if you are trying to decide between models.

Know that any of these machines are probably going to die within 3-5yrs, and its a bit of luck which component dies as to whether the machine is still usable.. and its unlikely a repair is worth while.. so although I am a fan of the Pro... there is definitely merit in buying the Express version because the $ value is superb.

But.. there are many reasons why you might choose the Barista Pro.. the biggest ones are it has a better grinder (vs the express which was a bit crude and got out of alignment from time to time), the Pro also heats up near instantly which is a luxury but still nice.. but more importantly its a more even heat which in theory (and according to reviewers) means less randomness when you pull a shot.. its just a better machine...

I stressed out when I first used the Pro, because a) the grouphead wont even turn beyond a few degrees.. I dunno why Breville make their machines so tight to use, but you don't actually need to turn it far, just if its snug its fine.. it will loosen up over the years.. but also when I first started making coffee my coffee was coming out terribly.. like.. even after dialling everything in, only a small volume was coming out.. I thought my machine was defective.. BUT... here is the cool thing about the pro.. you can manually adjust the volume of water that comes out when you click the 1cup or 2cup button.. so actually you can tweak things yourself which I have now done and feeling great! However that process even for a relatively experienced home barista took me quite a few hours and youtube videos.. a bag of beans getting it wrong.. but I have it now.. but if you are totally new, this could definitely be a barrier for you.. but it can be overcome if your heart is in it =)

Overall very happy.. just need to see what the longjevity is like, the more electronics on a machine the more risk I feel that things can fail.. but having had fancy brand machines in the past, I am very much a fan of the Breville range.