Best Coffee Machines

Never buying another BREVILLE brand again. My coffee machine was bought in June 2023. This machine from the start was noisy when it delivered coffee… Read more

and never got much pressure on the gauge. Crema was never great either. Then a few days ago, it started leaking water (less than 1/3cup) at the back when you start it up. Second product that has not lasted. Before had Breville fast slow cooker that was not very old before it stopped working.

Great coffee machine at the start, then........... Purchased 3.5 years ago. After first 1.5 years it had major overheating issues so reached out to… Read more

support and had an expensive service. Another year later the same issue but now the actual casing is melting due to the heat and we can't use. Reached out again to Breville Support providing the previous case numbers, photos etc. Their response was "Can you tell me what the issue is?" They obviously hadn't read the case (or previous case) notes or looked at the pics or information provided.

Customer "Support" eventually provided a 3rd party service company after requesting again (service provider different to the first time) and a $900 quote later aparantly it's my issue "your responsibility out of warranty" with no regard to fire safety or a faulty machine breaking down every year since purchase. Overheating is a common issue apparantly and Breville ignore the problem and don't stand by their product.

For a $3K machine you would expect it to last longer than 2 years and have ongoing over heating issues every year since to a point where the metal casing is melting.

Do your math before investing in Breville's expensive Coffee Machines. Their products are amazing when they work but they dont work for long and cost a fortune.

It is also dissapointing that they don't care about fire risks and customer safety.

I recently acquired this coffee machine, and it's been a delightful addition to my coffee routine. The stainless steel design is both sleek and… Read more

durable. While it takes about 8 minutes to heat up, the quality of espresso it produces is impressive, especially when using the included induction top. The kit comes with all the essentials too.

Bought mine in 2012 still going strong. Although once a year you need to descale, but that is due to water hardness. Quick and easy to make coffee all morning. Show details

I opened one of the capsules to see how much plastic was in it. The capsules cannot be recycled.

This is a good coffee machine in many ways, but it appears to have one significant flaw. We previously owned the same model, which developed an… Read more

issue where the descale light kept flashing, even after we descaled the machine multiple times. We contacted DeLonghi for advice and tried their suggested fix, but it didn’t resolve the problem.

Because the machine was out of warranty and the repair cost would have been higher than replacing it, we decided to buy a new one — the same model, as it was on special. Unfortunately, the same issue occurred the first time the new machine needed descaling.

This time, it was still under warranty, so we took it in for repair. The technician told us this is not an uncommon fault and that the fix may involve replacing a specific circuit inside the machine.

Overall, while this coffee machine makes great coffee and works well in general, potential buyers should be aware of this recurring descaling light problem.

It makes good coffee but it can be unstable. The thing that really annoys me are the rubber feet which have been glued on, not screwed in. The glue… Read more

unsticks & the machine becomes a three legged wobbly machine, you are continually looking for that fourth leg to stick back onto the machine. Whereas the Gaggia, a similar product, screws the feet in. How much more time or expense would it have cost to screw the feet in? This may may sound petty but as it is not a cheap machine you expect the basics to be reliable. On this alone I cannot recommend buying it.

I have had this machine for approx. two and a half years, (the guarantee is for two years) when the frother started malfunctioning, and I was getting… Read more

an error message 'attach steam tip'? I use the machine for one coffee a day, occasionally two, and it is cleaned and descaled regularly as reminded by the automatically generated message. I contacted Nespresso re this fault, and they were great! I can't fault them. I packed up the machine and took it to the post office to be sent off for repair four days ago, postage is covered by Nespresso. (I had to buy a box and bubble wrap from Bunnings for approx. $6.00). Today I have received notification that it has been fixed and will be delivered back to me today, just in time for the weekend! I have been very happy with my purchase and really impressed that I wasn't out of pocket for the repair, and the quick turnaround. Hopefully my machine will last for many more years.

Beware of leakage… – I’ve bought this machine on three separate occasions over the past three years or so, because after a few months (with each machine) they start to… Read more

leak from the base. Just be aware of this. The coffee’s fine but once the leak sets in you’ll know about it. The pressure becomes weaker then too. I keep thinking the next one will be the one that doesn’t leak, but so far that hasn’t been the case. I’m going to try a Citiz just for something different.

Absolutely love this COFFEE MACHINE. It gets me out of bed in the morning. The pump is as effective as in a larger machine and it just does… Read more

everything right. We had a Sunbeam Cafe Series for more than a decade which I adored but it finally gave up the ghost. This was a lot cheaper and makes just as good a coffee. Highly recommended. Great value for money.

Awesome machine! It makes excellent coffee works great out the box noise level is OK but for half the price of a 700$ minus the grinder and etc. It's… Read more

a awesome machine for only 500$ which I got it for 350$ but it's probably the best machine for a 500$ and under price point and it makes the best. Coffee of my life barista level for only 350$

This is my firs love – I enjoy this machine very much, I bought it from Amazon where I found is the cheapest price Show details

Excellent for 3 yrs, then – Have been a long term Breville customer and this is my 2nd machine. Its easy to use and good value. Coffee quality very good for money. However… Read more

after a little over 3 yrs my machine has issues with a solenoid/ valve and water flowing direct to tray. I always descale when machine alerts or every 2 mths. I use filtered water and only make 2 coffees per day for half the week when home. I feel the fault was too early in its life.

After nearly 2 years and near the end of warranty, my experience with my Jura S8 coffee machine is no better. The replacement machine stopped working… Read more

after 5 months because there was no response from the touch screen so the machine was inoperable. Jura authorised a repair at the local service agent. I collected the machine after 3 weeks but it still did not work at all. It had the same non-responsive touch screen.

I returned the machine to the repairer, and it was again returned to me having had the screen module replaced. It then worked.

Then after 12 months new fault developed. The machine failed to deliver the first and/or second coffee. The milk was delivered correctly and the pump then started in order to pour the coffee, but no coffee was delivered apart from a few drops. Then, the machine paused and the message "The Machine is Filling" appeared. The machine then again attempted to deliver coffee and failed. The machine then either reverted to the home screen or froze. Coffee could not be delivered at all.

Jura's solution was for me to remove the grounds tray, put my hand inside the machine and search for a round disc up right inside the machine, and then use a cloth to clean this disc. You can barely get your hand inside the machine and touch the disc, let alone clean it. There is also a risk of damaging the machine because the disc is almost impossible to reach. After persevering and cleaning, the machine poured coffee again. What will fail next?

If difficult internal cleaning is required after the initial 12 months of careful use, then it appears to be a major design or manufacturing failure. I use only top quality beans and clean the machine according to the instructions. The coffee quantity is still inconsistent every day. Sometimes under poured, sometimes overpoured. Plus, the machine never stops pouring coffee cleanly and always runs on for several seconds after the coffee is delivered, squirting, dribbling and dripping. 

The cleaning regime is onerous and expensive. Cleaning the milk system does NOT clean the milk frother which must be completely disassembled and cleaned by hand.

This machine is by far the worst of the 5 coffee machines I have owned. I am completely dissatisfied with this machine. If my machine is a lemon, then it should have been be replaced before now. If these faults are common, then this machine should be withdrawn and redesigned. If this is typical of Jura machines, then I would strongly recommend against buying any Jura machine.

Update. I contacted Jura in response to their comment. Despite some previous product issues, I have found that Jura Customer Services take customers' comments seriously and always responds positively. Jura has made a generous offer to replace my machine, which they did not have to do. In response to my comments, they have also offered a higher specification machine, again, something they did not have to do. I cannot fault Jura's customer service and look forward to a great coffee experience in the future. There are very few companies that address customer feedback, customer service and customer satisfaction to this level. I am greatly appreciative of their efforts.

This Machine has been going strong for over 5 years now with no issues. Doing the usual maintenance and cleaning and its still working like its brand… Read more

new.

It has decent enough features and it's always nice being able to instantly steam the milk during or right after pulling a shot. If you're a DIYer you can also implement quite a few mods to give it even more features and functions. For the price this is an excellent machine. Whether this is the best option now in 2025 - probably not but if you do get it know that this coffee machine can pull excellent shots when paired with a more capable grinder and will last quite a while.

The grinder is great for its price and features, but once you delve deeper into the coffee world you will quickly realise its limitations and will eventually be looking for something better.

Great coffee machine at the start, then........... Purchased 3.5 years ago. After first 1.5 years it had major overheating issues so reached out to… Read more

support and had an expensive service. Another year later the same issue but now the actual casing is melting due to the heat and we can't use. Reached out again to Breville Support providing the previous case numbers, photos etc. Their response was "Can you tell me what the issue is?" They obviously hadn't read the case (or previous case) notes or looked at the pics or information provided.

Customer "Support" eventually provided a 3rd party service company after requesting again (service provider different to the first time) and a $900 quote later aparantly it's my issue "your responsibility out of warranty" with no regard to fire safety or a faulty machine breaking down every year since purchase. Overheating is a common issue apparantly and Breville ignore the problem and don't stand by their product.

For a $3K machine you would expect it to last longer than 2 years and have ongoing over heating issues every year since to a point where the metal casing is melting.

Do your math before investing in Breville's expensive Coffee Machines. Their products are amazing when they work but they dont work for long and cost a fortune.

It is also dissapointing that they don't care about fire risks and customer safety.

Very pleased with the Jura E8. Makes excellent coffee and has been very reliable. Coffee temperature is the only issue - likely because we drink… Read more

large flat whites and the milk frother doesn’t cope. Nothing a quick blast in the microwave won’t fix. Some users have complained about the frother not working. There is a tiny hole in the removable lever that’s gets blocked, so very important to remove the leaver and clean every time (or run the full milk clean cycle).

Love this Jura Coffee Machine, fantastic coffee, so easy to use – I have had this coffee machine for just over 2 years, has not missed a beat, its used everyday. Makes beautiful coffee and I am very fussy with… Read more

coffee. Great when you have people over, can all be done via the Jura app I usually have a black coffee which is piping hot, when making cappuccinos, I usually just heat the cups for added heat, there is an adjustment in the machine to choose what heat settings you want

This is my second purchase of exactly same product. I didn’t want anything different Show details

I bought my first one on a L'OR promotion. It worked well for about 3 months then stated getting slower. I did a few cleaning treatments no… Read more

difference. I expected a Phillips product to be of the highest quality. It still works but its painfully slow. I live in a remote area and the opportunity presented its self to buy another at Woolworths. I notice that they now reccommend a weekly flush. I will see how this one lasts

Worst decision I made buying this coffee machine. While the machine itself is good, it is noisy and takes a while for the coffee to brew. What is… Read more

extremely inconvenient & annoying is you can only buy their coffee pods. Also the milk frother isn’t as good as my old one even though it looks better. My other coffee machine was compatible with many coffee pod brands. I’m seriously considering getting rid of it because it’s also more expensive when I was wanting to cut down costs.

Do not buy if you want a machine that last longer than 2.5 years! – Do not even bother!!! Just shy of 7 months out of warranty and getting an error code of ER05. Contacted Breville but they will only cover cost of… Read more

their repair person “looking” at the machine then the labour and parts fall on me - absolutely appalling!! For the cost of the machine you would expect the machine to last longer than 2.5 years!!!

Purchased the Sunbeam unit to replace a coffee machine from another manufacturer (which is only a year old) and with which I am not happy (I have had… Read more

a number of different machines over a long period so consider myself relatively experienced in using home espresso machines). Unable to comment on manufacturing quality of the Sunbeam unit as I doubt I will use it long enough to properly assess. My major problem with the unit is its weight - even with a full tank the torque resulting from engaging the handle with the machine tends to turn the machine when I try to lock the group handle in. There is difference of 5kg between the weights of the two units when each have full tanks - needless to say, the Sunbeam unit is the lighter of the two. Would not recommend the Sunbeam unit.

Only worked well for a few weeks. Then started leaking through the milk frother, pump low pressure so no crema on coffee and no froth in milk. Have… Read more

contacted Delonghi who gave details of what to do for the wrong machine. Then requested another photo of model number etc after supplied this then asked for a video. So much for customer support. Will not buy this brand again

Great machine, easy to use and delivers consistently great coffee. Show details

We got this coffee machine as a replacement and it worked well for about 2 years. Suddenly started spraying milk everywhere. Whilst Jura were helpful… Read more

to try and diagnose, it was a long drawn out process to get it in for repair. Agreed they repaired under warranty. Was told the air intake pipe had come adrift and was replaced. We got the machine back around the end of September 2025. Today made a coffee for hubby and went to make one for myself and the exact same problem reoccured less than 3 months after said repair. When working makes a great coffee consistently, but to go wrong twice in 3 months is not great. A known fault in the machine apparently, so why has the manufacturer not rectified this? For the cost of the machine I recommend you steer clear.

I really liked the Bambino Plus while it was working. Despite maintaining the machine meticulously, it began developing intermittent issues around… Read more

the 12‑month mark. By the time it reached two years old, part of the frothing system had failed completely. This was my first Breville after several De’Longhi machines, and unfortunately it hasn’t lived up to the same standard of reliability. I’ll be trying another brand next, as you simply shouldn’t encounter major faults with an appliance at this price point after only two years of use.

The Sunbeam Origins Classic EMM5500 has been a pleasant surprise. The coffee quality is excellent, with a smooth, well-rounded flavour, and it’s been… Read more

consistently reliable from cup to cup. The temperature is just right - hot enough to enjoy immediately without being harsh or burnt. It’s easy to use, easy to clean, and fits nicely into a simple morning routine. A solid choice for anyone who wants good, dependable coffee at home.

This is a fully automatic coffee machine and does what it says. It's a somewhat pricey machine at around the $2000 mark, but if you drink a… Read more

reasonable amount of coffee and especially like a variety of coffee options, this is worth every cent. It simple to use, with easy step instructions on the touch screen. There are choices of so many different coffee options, both black and milk ones. It has a milk container that you just keep in the fridge and attach easily for flat while, latte, cappuccino and more. It also does hot water for tea drinkers. There are 4 temperature settings so caters for those who don't like their coffee too hot up to those that want to scald their tastebuds off. There is an app that gives many other options, but at the time of writing this, it's pretty terrible and doesn't work very well. I can see there's huge potential for the App, but I don't think DeJonghi care too much.

I bought this machine to replace my Barista Express (which has been falling apart on me gradually over 5 years), so I'm uniquely placed to offer a… Read more

comparison if you are trying to decide between models.

Know that any of these machines are probably going to die within 3-5yrs, and its a bit of luck which component dies as to whether the machine is still usable.. and its unlikely a repair is worth while.. so although I am a fan of the Pro... there is definitely merit in buying the Express version because the $ value is superb.

But.. there are many reasons why you might choose the Barista Pro.. the biggest ones are it has a better grinder (vs the express which was a bit crude and got out of alignment from time to time), the Pro also heats up near instantly which is a luxury but still nice.. but more importantly its a more even heat which in theory (and according to reviewers) means less randomness when you pull a shot.. its just a better machine...

I stressed out when I first used the Pro, because a) the grouphead wont even turn beyond a few degrees.. I dunno why Breville make their machines so tight to use, but you don't actually need to turn it far, just if its snug its fine.. it will loosen up over the years.. but also when I first started making coffee my coffee was coming out terribly.. like.. even after dialling everything in, only a small volume was coming out.. I thought my machine was defective.. BUT... here is the cool thing about the pro.. you can manually adjust the volume of water that comes out when you click the 1cup or 2cup button.. so actually you can tweak things yourself which I have now done and feeling great! However that process even for a relatively experienced home barista took me quite a few hours and youtube videos.. a bag of beans getting it wrong.. but I have it now.. but if you are totally new, this could definitely be a barrier for you.. but it can be overcome if your heart is in it =)

Overall very happy.. just need to see what the longjevity is like, the more electronics on a machine the more risk I feel that things can fail.. but having had fancy brand machines in the past, I am very much a fan of the Breville range.