Barista Express Espresso Machine BES870XL, Brushed Stainless S…

Close to 27,000 reviews and a score of 8.5 make the Breville Barista Express one of the most validated espresso machines you can buy without going commercial. The built-in conical burr grinder is the core argument for this machine: buyers report that eliminating a separate grinder simplifies the workflow enough to turn espresso from a weekend project into a daily habit. At around $550 and 10 kilograms, this is a commitment in both money and counter space. We found buyers fall into two camps. Dedicated home baristas treat it as the best value at this level. Casual coffee drinkers occasionally report it sat unused after the learning curve defeated them. The grinder, while good, has limits at the high end of espresso geekery, and buyers upgrading from this machine eventually want more grind adjustment range. The size is also large. For the person who wants one machine that does everything and is willing to spend two weeks learning it, the Barista Express earns its reputation.