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Best espresso machines for lattes

Our top pick is the Breville Bambino Plus. For lattes and cappuccinos the steam wand matters as much as the shot. We favor machines experts and owners say make silky microfoam quickly.

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Our top pick for lattes is the Breville Bambino Plus: it suits you if you're new to espresso and want good results quickly. If you want the least hassle over the years, look at the Jura E8.

Questions people actually ask

What is the best espresso machine for lattes?

The Breville Bambino Plus. It suits you if you're new to espresso and want good results quickly.

Based on: Highest score of the 8 espresso machines we rank for lattes.

What is the most reliable espresso machine for lattes?

The Jura E8. It's the least likely to give you trouble.

Based on: Reliability 81; problems mentioned by 8% of owners.

How much should I spend on a espresso machine for lattes?

The top-rated ones start around $399 and go up to about $2,099. The Breville Bambino Plus is the lowest-priced of the leaders.

Based on: US prices quoted in expert reviews and at Amazon.com for the six highest-scoring models.

What should I look for in a espresso machine for lattes?

For lattes and cappuccinos the steam wand matters as much as the shot. We favor machines experts and owners say make silky microfoam quickly.

Based on: What expert reviews and owners stress for this need.

The leaderboard

60% overall score · 40% fit for this need
  1. 01Breville Bambino Plus

    Breville Bambino Plus

    Tiny, fast, beginner-friendly espresso maker with surprisingly good milk foam

    EXPOWNREL86
    89 for this need5 of 5 expert reviews recommend it for this89% of owner mentions are positive
  2. 02Jura E8

    Jura E8

    Excellent push-button espresso that's easy to live with, at a steep price

    EXPOWNREL74
    82 for this need4 of 4 expert reviews recommend it for this86% of owner mentions are positive
  3. 03Breville Barista Touch Impress

    Breville Barista Touch Impress

    The easiest way to make café-style espresso drinks at home

    EXPOWNREL83
    79 for this need1 of 5 expert reviews recommend it for this88% of owner mentions are positive
  4. 04Ninja Luxe Cafe

    Ninja Luxe Cafe

    Friendly all-in-one espresso maker that takes the guesswork out of lattes

    EXPOWNREL78
    78 for this need4 of 7 expert reviews recommend it for this75% of owner mentions are positive
  5. 05Breville Oracle Jet

    Breville Oracle Jet

    Café-style drinks made easy, at a steep price with some quirks

    EXPOWNREL76
    78 for this need6 of 8 expert reviews recommend it for this75% of owner mentions are positive
  6. 06Breville Barista Express Impress

    Breville Barista Express Impress

    An easy, all-in-one way to make really good espresso at home

    EXPOWNREL81
    75 for this need2 of 5 expert reviews recommend it for this73% of owner mentions are positive
  7. 07Breville Barista Express

    Breville Barista Express

    Café-quality espresso at home, if you're willing to learn the ropes

    EXPOWNREL77
    75 for this need1 of 4 expert reviews recommend it for this80% of owner mentions are positive
  8. 08Rancilio Silvia Pro X

    Rancilio Silvia Pro X

    A sturdy, precise dual boiler that rewards hands-on home baristas

    EXPOWNREL75
    69 for this need2 of 4 expert reviews recommend it for this56% of owner mentions are positive

Fit = share of expert reviews that recommend it for this, plus what owners report on the related topics. How we score.

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