Best Breville Coffee Machines

I got this 5 weeks in its pumping water so much after just one coffee its filling up tbe drip tray what a joke I paid good money for a really bad… Read more

machine I send off a form to contact breville they send me a video request but I need a cloud or cloud access then i have to record a video and go through a stupid amount of steps to upload to a cloud server I am 53 yrs old I dont have computer knowledge nor should I have to this is a warning to other's please dont waste your money on this barista express coffee machine its inferior and gets problems with in a few weeks of ownership and customer service is terrible I am going to lodge a formal complaint with the department of fair trading cheers breville for taking a pensioners money and giving g me a faulty machine

We have made over 6,000 coffees in 3.5 yrs at home with our Breville Oracle. That sounds a lot but two of us working from home is only 3-4 a day in… Read more

total. But the machine has been flawless, had it serviced (they told us the number of coffees). We are upgrading now to our next Breville machine. Cannot rate them highly enough.

WARNING -----when it faults good luck, Breville and the retailer JB's Bundall simply don't care . Extremely disappointing — warranty support falls… Read more

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We purchased a Nespresso Creatista Plus expecting a premium machine from a reputable manufacturer. Instead, within just 14 months it developed a catalogue of problems — leaking, repeated descaling, loss of pod pressure, milk overheating and eventually complete loss of power.

What has been even more disappointing is the response when we sought help under warranty. Once the machine developed serious faults, getting meaningful assistance and a resolution became incredibly difficult. 5 weeks away for repair / service report - no fault - returned damaged . Broken water tank and a dent on one side .

It gives the impression that once you have a problem, the customer is left to navigate the manufacturer and retailer themselves. That is not what you expect when buying an expensive machine from an established brand.

Our previous Nespresso machine lasted seven years without a single problem, so we know what we reasonably expected from the brand.

For a premium-priced product, I expected premium reliability and, when something went wrong under warranty, genuine customer support. Sadly, our experience has been the complete opposite and is now before the office of fair trading to resolve.

Ive had this machine for nearly 10 yrs its been dropped dented and still makes a great coffee honestly this machine is awesome I have upgraded now… Read more

tho to tbe barrista express pro and the duo tempo pro is in my linen cupboard I might bless someone with a free coffee machine its a little rippa thanks breville team I got 10 years and counting with this well made machine and the next person who gets it will most likely get 10 more if they maintain it like i did

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 - don't waste thousands on expensive machines you only use 1-2 times per day. This machine is now 6 years old, I've just replaced the… Read more

group head seal for $25 and it works flawlessly every single day for the last 6 years, and before that our last one lasted 7 years. I've saved tens of thousands over the past 13 years on these two machines. If my wife and I each bought one a coffee a day from a Starbucks etc say average cost over past 13 years is $4 for a flat white, that would equate to $37,960 (yep thirty seven THOUSAND dollars over 13 years) or I could buy a $700 Breville and fresh beans every week - and woohoo savings all the way down....

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

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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.

The machine has experienced the same serious electrical failure twice — overheating and tripping the safety switch each time it is turned on. Its a… Read more

hazardous fault that compromises household safety and renders the machine unusable. Breville authorised repairers have fixed it once only for the issue to occur again, Breville authorised repairers have now quoted another $1,229 to repair it again with no guarantee that it won’t overheat and trip the safety switch. This is not a general maintenance issue it’s an electrical fault. It’s reasonable to believe that if your going to pay so much for a high cost coffee machine for it to last for a reasonable time and not have such major issues.

After using the Breville The Barista Express Impress BES876 for several months, I can confidently say it has transformed my morning coffee routine.… Read more

As someone who enjoys espresso-based drinks but doesn't have professional barista experience, I found this machine to be an excellent balance between automation and hands-on coffee making.

One of the standout features is the Impress Puck System. It takes much of the guesswork out of dosing and tamping, helping create a consistent coffee puck every time. Before using this machine, I often struggled with uneven tamping and messy preparation, but the BES876 makes the process cleaner and far more reliable.

The built-in grinder is another highlight. Freshly grinding beans directly into the portafilter noticeably improves flavor and aroma compared to pre-ground coffee. The grind adjustment settings allow for fine-tuning, making it easy to experiment with different beans and achieve the desired extraction.

Espresso quality has been impressive. The machine produces rich, flavorful shots with a thick crema when paired with quality coffee beans. Temperature stability has been excellent, and once I learned the basics of dialing in my grind settings, I was able to consistently make café-quality drinks at home.

The steam wand performs very well for milk-based beverages. It creates smooth microfoam suitable for cappuccinos and lattes, and while it requires some practice, the results are rewarding. Making latte art became much easier as my technique improved.

Build quality feels premium throughout. The stainless-steel construction gives the machine a solid and durable feel, and the controls are intuitive enough that new users can become comfortable with them fairly quickly. Maintenance is straightforward, with clear reminders for cleaning cycles and descaling.

While the machine occupies a fair amount of counter space and carries a higher upfront cost than basic coffee makers, it easily justifies the investment for anyone who regularly buys espresso drinks from coffee shops. Over time, the savings and convenience add up significantly.

Overall, my experience with the Breville The Barista Express Impress BES876 has been outstanding. It delivers excellent espresso, simplifies the preparation process, and provides an enjoyable coffee-making experience that bridges the gap between beginner-friendly convenience and genuine barista-style control.

The coffee this machine yields is bad. Inbuilt grinder is subpar Expensive for a single boiler Milk frothing is okay… Configuration is sufficient… Read more

but not enough ability to change pressure and try to mediate the bad coffee output.

Then a part needed replacing after 2 and a half years… standard low quality construction.

$250 to fix it. Allegedly. Found a repair video online that delivered the part in one day for $45 and provided a step-by-step video.

Unfortunately that tutorial didn‘t cover how to buy a machine. Would never have bought this thing in the first place

Would you spend $900+ on a coffee machine if you expected it to last just four years? That's the question I'd encourage anyone considering a… Read more

Breville coffee machine to ask themselves. I purchased what I believed was a quality, premium-brand coffee machine. After approximately four years of ordinary (below average) household use, the steam, hot water and coffee extraction functions have failed. At a typical retail price of between $900 to $1000, I don't think it's unreasonable to expect considerably better longevity. We're not talking about a cheap, disposable appliance. Breville markets itself as a quality brand, and its pricing certainly reflects that positioning. Unfortunately, my experience hasn't lived up to those expectations. And the disappointment doesn't end with the machine. When I approached Breville about the failure and my rights under Australian Consumer Law, the response was hardly reassuring. Breville has offered to have the machine assessed, but won't confirm whether I could face assessment charges until after the inspection has taken place. Meanwhile, I remain without coffee. While I appreciate that faults sometimes require diagnosis, I would have expected a premium appliance manufacturer to provide greater clarity and reassurance when a customer raises a legitimate concern about product longevity. The real cost of a coffee machine isn't just what you pay at the checkout. It's what you get for that money over its working life. That's an expensive proposition for something that should be a long-term household appliance. Of course, every manufacturer produces the occasional faulty product. What distinguishes a genuinely premium brand is how it supports customers when things go wrong. Especially for what appears to be a fairly common fault across numerous complaints. Based on my experience, Breville has fallen short on both longevity and customer confidence. My advice? Before spending many hundreds of dollars on a Breville coffee machine, look beyond the glossy advertising and impressive feature lists. Research long-term reliability, repair costs and the experiences of customers whose machines have failed outside the manufacturer's warranty. I certainly wish I'd given those things more consideration. Would I buy Breville again? No. Would I recommend it to friends or family? Not based on this experience.

Never worked properly. Cleaning cycle come on all the time, always after a shot and prior to preparing milk, machine will not do anything until… Read more

cleaning cycle finishes. Automatic milk never came in at under 80 degrees on any setting. Coffee shots ranged from 18 to 35 mls on any setting. Customer service appalling. At less than 2 months old it took 3 weeks to get in to the repair agent, was there for 4 weeks and came back worse than it went in. Breville just kept offering me free coffee. Finally got a refund through Amazon

Great when it works... unfortunately I've had about 3 or 4 of these machines now and they keep breaking, very unreliable and a massive faff to return it to Nespresso each time. Would never buy again Show details

Great machine, easy to use, easy to maintain. Makes great coffee. I would happily recommend this machine to friends looking for a good machine that… Read more

also looks good. Only down fall is it can be a bit noisy when operating as it rattles and vibrates when dispensing coffee. If your not worried about waking any body else in the morning it isn't a problem.

I’m blown away by how great this machine is. How simple it is to set up and operate. I’m in my 70’s and the hardest part for me was pulling it out… Read more

of the box. Setting it up and using it was a breeze. It has a number of drink options including tea. I was very surprised the water was actually hot enough to make tea. But it does make a nice hot cuppa. Coffee, latte, flat white. Cappuccino, and more are all at the push of a button. I love it. Best of all. As I said, it all happens at the push of a button. It’s so easy to use and is mess free. Absolutely love this machine.

Excellent machine delivering great coffee every time. Ours is 18mth old and as photo shows, a great espresso. Please consider 2 aspects for great… Read more

coffee. The grind size, if too coarse it will pour to quickly leaving lno crema and lacking flavour. Too fine and it won't pour. Trial & error so grind at 6 if there are 12 settiings. Using min. quantity of beans till the right grind number is found. Don't use pre grond coffee as this is more suited to drip filter coffee. Once grind setting establishe, the tampering of the coffee should be firm so the coffee has a hard surface to the touch. Milk frother is easy to use, sink wand just below surface of milk. It should not bubble means wand not deep enough. A loud screeching sound and wand to near.bottom of jug. Raise or lower jug till a soft swishing sound is heard. The foam will then begin to form.I use filtered water which helps not having to descale frequently. We de scaled today, first time and the water was transparent brown, not bad at all. This machine passes all requirement for great coffee if the above note is observed. I use the cheapest beans, generally a 'home brand' and visitors always ask what coffee we use. I say it isn't the coffee, it's that machine. Iat machine that is responsible. I fully recommend this machine Thankyou Breville. Helen S.

We upgraded our Pixi Nespresso to the Creatista Uno machine, and we loved it, until we didn’t. The machine is relatively compact (which we like) and… Read more

looks good. We love the coffee and the in-built milk steamer, but the necessity for descaling is not the best! This machine indicates it needs descaling, and if it isn’t done within a few days, it stops working — literally! If I want a coffee, I must drop everything and spend the next 30 mins descaling the machine. Not to mention that Nespresso charges $19 for a pack of 2 descaling solutions. It took us about 2 months (obv depending on coffee production) of using the Creatisto Uno before we realised that the descaling necessity stopped everything. Honestly, I would not have purchased this product if I had been made aware of this annoying feature.

Recently purchased this coffee maker. First impression was that it was quite flimsy, but to be expected at that purchace price I guess. It's quite… Read more

plastic-y and the carafe feels as though it will shatter at the slightest bump. Actual design of the product is poor. You cannot remove the carafe lid, so after washing it's difficult to leave it to dry - I balance it, inverted, on the strip between my sinks, with the lid open and dangling into the sink below. The coffee filter has a handle which sits inside the filter, so that when you want to take the filter out to empty it, you have to fish around inside the used coffee grounds to find the handle, and picking the handle up flicks grounds all over the place. Coffee itself is okay, and I like the delayed start so that I can get up to a freshly brewed pot, but when it inevitably breaks (reading other reviews doesn't fill me with confidence) I'll spend a bit more and hopefully get something a bit sturdier, without these design flaws.

This is a follow up to my review of the Breville Oracle Jet published in May 2025. In that review I raised a number of "initial impressions" after… Read more

adjusting to the change from using (several) previous Breville Oracle coffee machines. I pointed out issues I had with the new machine, and concluded that "there's much that can be praised about the Oracle Jet .....But it hasn't met my personal, fairy limited, needs for a two cups of cappuccino. I've lowered my aim and I'm becoming used to making one cappuccino at a time - and standing at the coffee machine while my wife drinks hers! But I wonder was it really worth the $3308 it cost me? Probably not."

More than 12 months have now passed, and I'm well "adjusted": the milk frothing function mentioned in my previous review has improved significantly (possibly a software update - the Jet is wifi connected), and I've accepted that only one coffee can be made at a time.

As before, the Jet still gets full marks for being able to make a cappuccino (or a variety of menu coffees) almost instantly - there's no waiting for "the boilers to warm up". (And obviously, there's no risk of the boilers failing either.)

But I've come across more issues that are worth keeping in mind if you are looking at the Jet as a coffee machine option.

Firstly, and most noticeably, it is an extremely "wet machine": it demands far more water than any of my Breville machines - and not all of it on making coffee! As a result, I have to empty the drip tray of a cup of clear water every time I make a single coffee.

And occasionally, and more worryingly, this water seems able to escape. I had a problem lasting some weeks with a pool of water at the rear left hand side of the machine, whenever I checked before using the machine. I attempted problem solving: I emptied the drip tray after every use, so that couldn't be the source. I removed the water tank and checked and cleaned all the valves; and I checked under the machine for possible leaks. I found none. But then, for no apparent reason, just as quickly as it started, the leak stopped a few days ago after about three weeks. Touch wood!

Secondly, there is a EXTREMELY annoying issue with "Notifications" which seem designed to harass the barista! I first noticed it with a Notification to "clean the coffee head" which appeared on the screen just as I was about to make my morning coffee. The Notification offers two options: dismiss or start. I selected "dismiss", and later in the day when it was convenient to me, I ran the cleaning cycle. Ah, but it was a trick! The Notifications continued to appear over coming days until I selected "start" and ran the cleaning program FROM the Notification on the screen.

That's annoying I thought. But then days later, I received a "change the filter" Notification. In this case, I was actually a week ahead of the machine in changing the filter, but the Notifications continued. Obviously, I was expected to change change the filter FROM the Notification screen.

I contacted Breville and found these Notifications can't be changed via the Settings, or by a software update (via wifi). They are hardwired, and MUST BE OBEYED!

As I was contemplating how to defeat this irritating problem, I received yet another Notification - the third in two weeks - this time to descale. This was a bridge too far!

Reluctantly, I did "factory reset" as it was the only way to stop the harassment. I say "reluctantly" because the Jet doesn't allow the machine to be reset then repopulated with your preferences. Instead, like a machine straight from the box, you have to go through the entire original, new product set up process: "this is how you grind coffee beans; try it now", "this is how you fill the puck; try it now". etc, etc, etc, I might say the language in my kitchen as I was being forced through this process was colourful! But at least the 20-30 minutes of (unnecessary) pain stopped the accumulating and demanding Notifications!

Finally, it's worth mentioning that if you have a problem with the Breville Oracle Jet, you can only contact the company via a "case" on the Breville support page. And yet again, you'll face another unnecessary set of over-engineered processes: sign into the Breville home page with your account details; select Support from the menu, and sign in AGAIN to the Support page; then create a "new case" - and despite the fact that your machine is registered with Breville - you have to find all the documentation to populate the "case" with information they should already hold, like serial number, where and when purchased, etc!

The bottom line is this, the primary benefit of the Breville Oracle Jet is that it's fast. Its ability to make coffee is comparable with other reasonably priced coffee machines. Its downside is that it's over engineered and the user is locked out of everything but grind size, pour length and milk temperature. And the longer you have this machine, the more irritations emerge - and they can't be resolved. As a result, I'm unlikely to buy another Breville Oracle Jet. And I wouldn't recommend one to a member of my family - not for close to $3000!

It started well but didn't last long – I relaced my old Nespresso machine with their top Virtuo Creatista on a subscription (my fourth machine). One of the reasons I've stayed with… Read more

Nespresso is the excellent service I've received in the past. I remember when one of my machines developed a problem, they sent me loan machine while mine was being repaired, thus my family not having to do without coffee…read on.

My machine has started leaking, a slow seep. It is constantly sitting in a puddle of water. It was only a couple of months old when I noticed it and I spent the next couple of months making sure it was the machine, not user error.

Now to the customer service, or lack thereof. To have my faulty $1,100 coffee machine looked at, I have to pack it up, take it to a post office and send it back to them. They'll look at it and decide what to do from there. We'll be without our coffee machine for at least two weeks, not to mention the inconvenience of having to return such a large machine.

I've been a faithful Nespresso customer for 15 years. I'm on my fourth machine. Had I realised their faithful clients are now being treated as a number, I would have bought the Breville Barista I was considering.

Note Added: After lengthy discussions, Nespresso were able to resolve my machine problems to my satisfaction. Despite Australia Posts's usual attempts to mutilate a successful conclusion, I am now enjoying my morning coffee, made with with my non-leaking Virtuo Creatista. Thank you, Nespresso.

Makes lovely coffee, but machine does not last! This was not a cheap machine to buy! My daughter purchased this machine as a present for me in… Read more

August 2023 and it lasted until around February 2025 (1 1/2 yrs), before having to have it in for costly repairs (steam wand not working). The steam wand stopped working so it was put in to Coffee Complex in Adelaide to be assessed and repaired in June 2025, (delayed being fixed due to personal financial problems). December 2025 and the steam wand has again stopped working! I would not recommend taking the risk with this machine, try something else. Extremely dissapointed coffee lover :(

After owning my original Breville Dual Boiler BES920 for 9.5 years, the decision to purchase another one took less than 10 minutes. That’s probably… Read more

the best endorsement I can give any product.

My previous machine produced excellent coffee throughout its life and required no servicing. The only noticeable decline after nearly a decade was reduced steam pressure for milk texturing, which is understandable given its age and daily use.

I purchased the new BES920 in the Sea Salt White finish, and it looks fantastic in the kitchen. The colour gives the machine a modern, premium appearance and is a refreshing change from my original stainless-steel model.

From the very first coffee, I could tell the machine was performing at its best. The heat-up time is faster, the steam pressure is significantly stronger, and milk texturing is quicker and easier. Most impressive was the espresso itself. My very first shot extracted beautifully at just over 9 bar, produced excellent crema, and delivered a smooth, balanced flavour. With medium-roast beans and a brew temperature of 94°C, the result was one of the best coffees I’ve made at home.

Having used the same model for almost 10 years, I was able to appreciate how much performance had gradually been lost in my old machine without me realising it. The new BES920 reminded me just how capable this machine is when operating at full factory performance.

Over the years I’ve looked at many other espresso machines, but I never found a reason to move away from the Dual Boiler. It offers outstanding espresso quality, excellent steam performance, and reliable day-to-day operation. For home coffee enthusiasts who want café-quality coffee without spending several times more on a prosumer machine, I believe the BES920 remains one of the best choices available.

I would happily recommend this machine to anyone. After 9.5 years with my first BES920, I purchased the exact same model again without hesitation. For me, that says everything.