Breville Barista Express

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CoffeeLabAdvisor evaluation · Independently evaluated

Espresso machine · Breville

The all-in-one starter: a built-in conical grinder and 54mm group in one footprint, for beginners who want a complete setup.

⭐ Honorable Mention — Best Overall Espresso Machine

Best suited for

Beginners who want a complete all-in-one setup from our review
learning to texture milk yourself — the wand is manual from the specification
a one-box counter — the grinder is built in from the specification
plant-milk drinkers — our plant-milk rating for it is 4 or 5 from the specification

Consider another option if

you steam and brew at the same time — a single heater does one, then the other from the specification

Why: A capable all-in-one starter with a built-in grinder and 54mm group. Because the grinder is integrated, moving to a separate grinder changes the workflow rather than replacing a standalone component.

Read our evaluation →Best grinder for the Breville Barista Express →

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