Espresso Machines & Accessories
Reviews and comparisons of the best espresso machines, portafilters, tampers, and accessories for home baristas.
Best Espresso Machine: 7 Picks Worth Your Money
We compared 7 espresso machines from $400 to $1,200 on shot quality, build, and real owner feedback. Here are the ones we'd actually recommend.
ReviewBest Espresso Machine Under $500: 6 Picks Worth Your Money
We compared espresso machines under $500 across durability, shot quality, and ease of use. Here are the 6 we'd actually recommend.
ReviewBest Espresso Machine Under $200: 5 Picks That Actually Deliver
We compared espresso machines under $200 on shot quality, milk frothing, and total cost of ownership. Here are the 5 worth buying.
ReviewBest Espresso Machine Under $1,000: 6 Picks for Serious Home Baristas
We compared espresso machines from $500-$1,000 across shot quality, build, and features. Here are the 6 we'd recommend.
ReviewBest Manual Espresso Machine: 5 We'd Actually Buy
We compared 5 manual espresso machines from $42 to $325. Manual levers let you pressure-profile shots that electric pumps cannot — here is what to buy.
ReviewBest Super Automatic Espresso Machine: 6 Picks for One-Button Coffee
We compared 6 super-automatic espresso machines from $540 to $1,695. If you want café drinks without the barista workflow, here's what to buy.
ReviewBest Espresso Machine for Beginners: 7 Picks That Won't Punish You
We compared 7 beginner espresso machines from $140 to $600 on learning curve, shot quality, and real owner feedback. Here's where to start.
CompareBreville Barista Express vs Barista Pro: Which All-in-One Is Worth It?
Express vs Pro: same 54mm platform, different heating and grinder. We break down the $300 gap and who should buy which.
CompareBreville Bambino vs Bambino Plus: Which Should You Buy?
Same ThermoJet, same 54mm platform — different steam wand and solenoid valve. We break down the $150 gap and who should buy which.
CompareBreville Bambino Plus vs Barista Express: Which Should You Buy?
One has a built-in grinder, the other rides the modular path r/espresso keeps recommending. We break down the $192 gap and what owners actually say.
ReviewBest Breville Espresso Machine: 8 Picks Ranked by Real Owners
We compared every Breville espresso machine from the $250 Bambino to the $1,200 Touch Impress. Here's which ones are actually worth it.
ReviewBest Espresso Machine with Built-in Grinder: 6 Picks Ranked Honestly
We compared every semi-auto espresso machine with an integrated grinder — and we're honest about the ceiling. Here's which ones are actually worth it.
ReviewBest Compact Espresso Machine: 6 Picks for Small Kitchens
We compared compact espresso machines by actual dimensions — from 5.9 to 10.4 inches wide. These 6 fit small counters without sacrificing quality.
GuideShould You Spend More on the Grinder or the Espresso Machine?
The coffee community agrees: spend more on the grinder. We analyzed 40 forum briefs to show why, when the rule breaks, and how to split your budget.