Barista Max Espresso Machine | Latte & Cappuccino Coffee Maker with Integrated Bean Grinder & Steam Wand | 2.8 L Water Tank | 15 Bar Italian Pump | Stainless Steel

I absolutely love this machine. While I'm a coffee professional I really appreciate how this machine is simple and straight forward for making coffees at home. The steam wand is one of the strongest I've used when it comes to non-commercial machines and it only takes a minute or two to heat up. The built in grinder is a plus as well! Absolutely recommend this to anyone who wants good quality coffee at home without all the fuss of figuring out how it works.

First non pod machine I have brought. Very easy to use and clean and makes a great cup of coffee. People told me it’s about the coffee grinder and you can spend hundreds on one. This machines built in grinder is brilliant. Top tip is not to fill the bean hopper but just add 18gms of beans each time. That way you are not trying to weigh powdered coffee after grind.

Great First Machine, but will definitely invest a bit more money on a better one in a few years if this one doesnt pack in before. You ideally do need to buy some additional stuff, so get this product only while its on offer. Additional products: a proper tamper, a bottomless portafilter (though I havent cared to buy one yet but I get why you would buy one), WDT Tool, even perhaps a better grinder if you need/want to go finer than what the machine allows. Its nice looking product and doesnt take up that much space on the worktop. Cleaning is simple. Can be noisy though no louder than a pod machine. Couldve been the fact it was my first time using this steamer wand (though have used a few in the past working in Resturant) its ruthless, the steam went onto the mode nob and I couldn't turn it off because it was slippy 😂 I've made some decent coffees with it but its definitely a practise makes great. This machine will not do a perfect coffee/espresso in my opinion. Imagine a scales of store brand instant coffee vs a top tier coffee maker i would say it gives me a pod machine filter through a brita filter. Smooth but still just not right (again, probably the fact ive only had it three weeks so still trying to work out the right grind and tamper pressure even with my 7-15kg pressure tamper) Far from regret this purchase, in fact its made me realise I actually want more from a machine so its been a good lesson learned.

Amazing coffee machine! You must take the time to read through the instructions to ensure a smooth setup and great coffee brewing experience. At first, I set my grind too fine, which stopped the coffee from dispensing through the portafilter. Luckily, this was an easy fix—adjusting the grinder to 22 instead of 6 made all the difference. The machine comes with everything you need as a novice barista: a milk frothing jug, single and double portafilter baskets, and cleaning tools. The clear, step-by-step instructions are especially helpful, guiding you through how to “dial in” your machine for the perfect shot and even how to steam milk like a pro. Overall, I’m super impressed with both the quality of the machine and the results it produces. The only downside was that Amazon delivery arrived a day late—but the wait was definitely worth it!

This coffee machine has never worked well since the very beginning and Breville offered 0 support through the whole process. It was way easier to simply buy a new one from another brand that try to make this piece of junk work. Poor quality and terrible support

This machine for the Prime Sale I bought it from is the bee's knees. I've gone through two famous Italian machines that I wouldn't ever buy again. Not now that I have my Breville. The nice thing about this machine is it gives you some more control over making a coffee. You grind the coffee, set the preferred grind and tap it down. Then transfer to the water pourer press a button and hey you get a goodly cup of espresso with a creme that is top notch. I haven't tried the milk frother as I'm an espresso drinker. Watching videos on the machine would suggest it does a reasonable job. Would I recommend it the machine, yes I would. If you like me prefer to have some control over the process then this machine is great for that, Coffee quality depends on quite a few elements and this machine plays a big part in the quality of the finished coffee. . Bellissimo !!!!

I think this is a great machine. Takes a bit of getting used to of you've never used this style of machine before, but once you get used to it it's possible to make very decent coffee with it. We originally had an issue with the grind being too fine, then the water struggled to go through them, that seemed to be a problem with old beans we had. It's been grand since we finished those beans. I think it works great, but I'm no professional. I was surprised at how well the steamer seems to work.

Makes a mess. Although quick and easy to use, as soon as the ground beans approach the top of the filter in the group handle coffee grounds spew out over the machine and work surface. Due to the design a dosing funnel won't fit so you're stuck with it. You also have to guess the quantity of grounds required. Steam wand is easy to use and textures the milk well for a satisfying cup of coffee.