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Breville espresso machines, ranked.

The Breville Bambino Plus is the Breville to beat.

Breville Bambino Plus

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The Breville Bambino Plus at work: an espresso machine steaming milk for a latte

Best all-rounder

Breville Bambino PlusBreville Bambino PlusTiny, fast, beginner-friendly espresso maker with surprisingly good milk foam

Suits you if

  • You're new to espresso and want good results quickly
  • Your counter space is tight
  • You love lattes and cappuccinos but don't want to learn milk frothing

Most dependable

Breville Barista Touch ImpressBreville Barista Touch ImpressThe easiest way to make café-style espresso drinks at home

Suits you if

  • You're new to espresso and want great drinks without a learning curve
  • You love lattes and cappuccinos, including with oat, almond, or soy milk
  • You're tired of coffee-shop runs and want a compact all-in-one machine

Easiest to live with

Breville Barista Express ImpressBreville Barista Express ImpressAn easy, all-in-one way to make really good espresso at home

Suits you if

  • You're new to espresso and want great shots without a steep learning curve
  • You want grinder, tamper, and machine in one box instead of buying parts separately
  • Your household drinks both straight espresso and milk drinks like lattes and cappuccinos

Cut to the chase

Breville is one of the stronger brands we cover for espresso machines. Its best is the Breville Bambino Plus, which suits you if you're new to espresso and want good results quickly. If dependability matters most, look at the Breville Barista Touch Impress.

We researched 27 expert reviews, analyzed 75,066 owner ratings and comments across 17 sources for every Breville model we cover, and cross-checked them into one verdict, so you don't have to.

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Breville in numbersAverage score 81 · experts 86 · owners 78 · reliability 76
Experts, average86
Owners, average78

Averages across the 5 Breville models we've scored. Other brands: 76.

Questions people actually ask

Is Breville a good espresso machine brand?

Yes. Breville is one of the stronger brands for espresso machines.

Based on: Breville averages 81 across 5 models; other brands average 76.

Which Breville espresso machine is the best?

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

Based on: Highest Product Review score among Breville models (86).

Which Breville espresso machine is the most reliable?

The Breville Barista Touch Impress. It's the least likely to give you trouble.

Based on: Reliability 79; problems mentioned by 8% of owners.

What is the best alternative to Breville?

The Ninja Luxe Cafe from Ninja. It suits you if you're new to espresso and want guidance on grinding and dosing.

Based on: Highest-scoring model from another brand (78).