KitchenAid Fully Automatic Espresso Machine KF6, KES8556SX, Stainless Steel

So far, we love it. Very smooth and super tasty all different products it makes. I have not had any issue with it at all so far 2 months using without any glitch. It cleans milk system after a few times using which is perfectly find. it is very quiet, like super quiet, it is pretty nice looking and not at all bulky. Overall, we have fallen in love with this. Price very reasonable compared to more pricey products, I have hard time believing it is any less quality wise at all I have seen/tried many different expensive products in 2000-3000 price range and this is as good in my opinion actually better).

I’ve had five espresso machines, and this one is the best. It makes better coffee than any of the others. The milk dispensing system is phenomenal it rinses itself out, including the hose when you are done. I did not need it, but I like the way it looks. The Phillips machines will be donated . even the pre-ground coffee on the KitchenAid machine comes out like coffee not dishwater. You have three different choices of water heating temperatures and the hot water is very hot. It has a larger capacity for water and coffee than others I’ve used. Would highly recommend.

Like this machine. Was looking for one that allowed me to switch easily from espresso to coffee beans so I got the extra tray. Also like how very easy it is to switch the functions and it tells you when to empty, clean the milk hose, etc. The stainless steel front rusts due to the steam and all, I didn’t think to wipe it down every time. Not sure how to clean that off. Coffee temp is fine, the milk drinks are not terribly hot but hot enough.

Makes great coffee (I'm not really an espresso drinker, and no milk, just cream added later) and is a 1-touch type like my old Miele. Quieter by far when grinding. No fiddling with handles and moving containers from one part of the maker to another, just one touch. No frou-frou drinks, just good aromatic coffee. Stunningly better than a drip carafe. As usual with this type of machine you'll need to rinse and clean it. My old Miele after many years just became too dirty inside to fully clean and developed a smell like old dry soil. But 10 years is a good run, so I'm hoping the same for this one. Looks like good quality, but my Miele was twice the price so I can only hope it lasts 5. Nice bonus is it comes with its own water filter which my Miele did not, leading to a "descaling program" that took forever to run every once and a while. Overall very nice. Temperature and strength, many different new options again that my old Miele did not have, while retaining the same basic layout and function. Only minor complaint I have is that my old Miele would let me make a coffee for my wife and I with a double tap to "2 coffees" while this one you need to change the settings each time -- if you forget and leave your 1 portion at 2, watch out! Not a big deal, but double clicking on it and walking away would be easier. Also the way it makes Americano the water comes from the middle so there isn't a way to make 2 cups at once.

This was delivered on 8/18/25 and the milk frother stopped working correctly on 10/12/25 just long enough to not be able to return. I only use this product on the weekends so it worked great 15 times for my latte. Now it just spitters and creates steam and less and less milk pulled in. I cleaned it immediately after each use with the directions they provided. Dont waste your money. UPdate Tried to get Kitchenaid to use warranty and have been ignored since the original posting. Useless warranty

Specialty coffee makers run the gambit of expense from hundred to a few thousands of dollars. I have owned the product for about 6 months and use it everyday. I makes good coffee and is very easy to use and clean. I like that I can keep my whole coffee beans in the hopper, but can add to the preground scoop for my wife's decalf (without having to remove my beans). It is super easy to clean and add water. My only negative is that the coffee is not as hot as some people may want (but I can microwave as needed). Still for the cost, taste , ease of use, and comparatively low price point, I think this is a winner. It also looks good on the counter.

If you are at all considering this, go for it! Kitchen aid knocked this one out of the park. Makes really great espresso for a fully automatic! Don't be shy about adjusting the grind size depending on the beans used. Beautiful quality materials used for the machine. And so easy to learn how to use and adjust. The kf6, kf7, and kf8 varies only on the display and a few drink options. The quality of the espresso is the same across all models. We love it!

Surprisingly really nice compared to an equivalent Miele, at almost half the price. I have owned 2 other Miele machines, and I saved about $900 purchasing this over another Miele. The packaging says that it is made in Switzerland, though we don't know how many components were made in China. The water filter is optional if you are using filtered water from your fridge. Very quiet, default settings for espresso was perfect for me. I also do not drink lattes, etc... with milk, so this machine was perfect.

I had a Jura A1 before purchasing the KitchenAid and I'm very impressed by it's build quality. It's easy to maintain and the coffee taste is awesome. I highly recommend it!

After 6 months of making coffee with this machine I can tell that I definitely like it. Very consistent in the taste. Easy to maintain. Many settings to make strength, boldness, temperature as you like and safe it under your profile.

So easy to use! Perfect coffee every cup. Whatever they say in their sales videos or articles, they do deliver 100%! Bye... I'm going to make a cappuccino now!

Not sure why some complain. It's a good looking unit, works great. The "not hot" yah, they will complain about everything. I do think it's over priced at full retail so consider it when on sale.

Le café est bon (avec des grains de qualité) et la machine et incroyablement silencieuse! Look haut de gamme