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KitchenAid KES6503 Semi-Automatic

Espresso machine · KitchenAid

A slim 58mm machine with a heavy flat-base portafilter, three temperature steps and a slow steam wand, judged on what testers actually found.

Best suited for

  • Espresso-first buyers who want a narrow 58mm machine and will add a grinder from our review
  • learning to texture milk yourself — the wand is manual from the specification
  • a small kitchen — the machine is about 20 cm wide or less from the specification
  • the standard 58 mm accessory ecosystem — baskets, tampers and portafilters from any maker from the specification

Consider another option if

  • you expected a grinder included — budget for a separate one from the specification
  • you steam and brew at the same time — a single heater does one, then the other from the specification

Why: A slim 58mm machine with a heavy flat-base portafilter and quick heat-up that makes good espresso with a proper grinder. No three-way valve means wet pucks and drips, the steam wand is slow, and the US warranty is one year.

Read our evaluation →Best grinder for the KitchenAid KES6503 Semi-Automatic →

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