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Rob from
Amazing Machine!!! Absolutely Recommend it!!!
I had my Barista Express 870 from 02/2016 until 05/2025. I waited that long to write a review to really use it and test out longevity of it. I used it daily several times throughout these 9 years and it always performed and did a great job. I swapped it out eventually after a transitory blew on the PCB board and I didn't feel like getting it replaced. I doubt other machines from other manufacturers actually last that long.
Date published: 2025-05-05
Rated 5 out of
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Dan from
Have had mine for 10 years
I’ve had my machine for 10 years. Works pretty well for being that old. Grinder nob fell off and kind of produces more than needed even on low setting after replacing it. But overall great product. Looking to maybe upgrade to a newer version.
Date published: 2025-04-20
Rated 5 out of
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Iris from
A Love Letter
For nine years (and counting!) it's been the quiet hero of our kitchen, delivering over 7,000 cups of flawless coffee without a single breakdown. No maintenance headaches, no drama—just perfect espressos, lattes and cappuccinos, every single day.
We love it so much, we got a second one for guest space — because once you’ve had coffee this good, there’s no going back. ☕❤️
Date published: 2025-02-21
Rated 5 out of
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Making a Great Coffee! from
Christmas Gift!
I received the Breville Barista Express as a Christmas gift. Although there was a learning curve for dialing in the beans, I can now say I enjoy a great coffee every morning and afternoon. In fact, I recently stopped at a coffee shop I frequented often, and much to my surprise I make a better cappuccino! Now, my latte art needs a lot of work, but in time I hope to master that as well.
Date published: 2025-01-26
Rated 5 out of
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Chelsea from
Makes my day!
I got this machine a few months ago as a gift and i am so happy i finally get to have good coffee again!!! It takes a little getting used to but the machine works just as well as some professional ones ive used, i have 15 years as a barista and this machine is amazing.
Date published: 2025-01-16
Rated 5 out of
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Ghostrider from
It's a blessing!
The results are perfect once you do an initial cleaning and the proper adjustments!
Date published: 2024-12-07
Rated 5 out of
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AlisaH from
Excellent Machine!
This is my first espresso machine and I couldn't be happier. I appreciate the integrated grinder, and once I got my settings dialed in, every pull is consistent and excellent! I look forward to many delicious beverages for years to come! I also appreciated all of the guidance and how-to videos included on Breville's website.
Date published: 2024-10-28
Rated 5 out of
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Grimm from
Breville Barista Express
This is a beautiful machine. There was a learning curve of course but now that I’m past that it’s wonderful to use and it makes a great espresso! I wouldn’t be without it.
Date published: 2024-08-19
Rated 5 out of
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fifiusa from
Barista Express
The best espresso machine we’ve ever had! We were worried it was going to be complicated, but it’s actually easy to set up and use, and it makes the best coffee ever!! I don’t know why we waited so long to purchase.
Date published: 2024-08-14
Rated 5 out of
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Rebecca from
Like a member of the family
I have had my machine for over 8 years now and it has been with me through a move and several different locations. I have loved this thing since the day I unboxed it! It makes fantastic coffee, the steamer is such a great feature (use it all the time for various things), the grinder is still strong and sharp, the basic parts last a long time and are simple to replace when needed, and it is very easy to clean and maintain. My ONLY gripe is that there are no servicing locations in the US. I am starting to have some issues with it I can't figure out on my own and am worried it may be on its last legs if I cant find someone to service it. Otherwise, it has been like part of the family ^-^
Date published: 2024-08-06
Rated 5 out of
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Justin from
7 years strong.
I literally use this machine every single day. (Except when away for trips) Some days 2 doubles, some days 4 or more. This machine has saved me THOUSANDS over the years. I want to upgrade, but I'm riding this until the wheels fall off. So far, I have not needed ANY replacement parts whatsoever. This machine is a CHAMP! After 6 years, I got the Niche Zero and that made a huge difference.
It's an excellent choice at any point!
Date published: 2024-07-24
Rated 5 out of
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Allison from
Makes a great cup of coffee
I love how easy Barista Express to use as well as being compact
Date published: 2024-07-05
Rated 5 out of
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Dave H from
Great Barista machine.
Great company, good service. My third purchase in 20 years. Electrical issue outsine damaged this last one that was still working.
Date published: 2024-07-05
Rated 5 out of
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NCDuran from
Great investment
This is my 2nd machine. It took me a bit to dial in the shot pull. I had to change the burr grinder, change the grind size several times, find the right amount to drop, and eventually weigh the coffee to make sure I could do it the same each time. Even though it was frustrating at times, I knew it would be worth it once I got it. Once you have a machine, you can't go back to regular coffee :) #1stworldproblems
Date published: 2024-07-04
Rated 5 out of
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Sherwin from
Great feature
Love it, best company
Date published: 2024-06-28
Rated 5 out of
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Greg from
Everything you could want in a home espresso machine
Had my first Barista Express 7 years ago machine worked flawlessly for that time replaced it with a Bambino and I'm just as happy with it
Date published: 2024-06-28
Rated 5 out of
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Liseth from
Great coffee!
I bought this about a month ago and I love it! The coffee flavor is great and the machine operates perfect. One of my favorite features is the steaming wand.
Date published: 2024-06-28
Rated 5 out of
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Ben from
Long overdue purchase for me, well worth it.
After 8 years of regular visits to my local coffee shop, it was finally time to make this purchase. The shop was just getting worse and worse with it's quality, regularly missing ingredients, not open when I needed them, and regularly raising their prices.
That being said, this machine has been incredible. It took almost a full bag of coffee to get used to it, but now... it's ON.
It's a high quality device that has tons of features (that I discovered after watching a few quick youtube videos)
Warning: drinks from the coffee shop will never taste good anymore
Date published: 2024-06-24
Rated 5 out of
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DiAnne from
Having a pressure gauge is the most important feature
I bought a cheap espresso machine from a different company. It worked, but I never liked what came out of it. I couldn't tell if I was over-extracted or under-extracted or by how much. I just knew it tasted bad. (Plus, I was using preground espresso roast coffee.)
With this, I grind my own beans. I can see by the pressure gauge when my espresso is perfect. If the gauge is too low or too high, I can adjust my grind (I usually try to keep 18 grams of beans for a double shot).
I thought I would use the milk steamer every day. I actually don't. I'm more of an iced coffee (with espresso shots or cold brew) or Americano girl. But about once a week, I like a latte. When I make one, this makes really good lattes. Can I make pretty latte art with it? Oh, heck no. That would require more practice than I'm willing to give. But the blobs on top of my latte taste just as wonderful as the hearts that show up at the coffee shop.
The hot water dispenser is really wonderful. I use that every day. One quick turn of the dial, and I have just exactly enough hot water for an Americano (and it then shuts the water off) before making my coffee. It's a brilliant thing to do.
The grinding chute (at the end) is a bummer. The portafilter I got with my machine was just a standard one. I have seen other Barista Express machines come with a funnel attachment, but mine didn't. Trust me, you need that. It should be a standard with the machine. Otherwise, you will have grounds all over the place. I think they could have designed the dispenser a little better. Still, it was an easy fix with a quick purchase of a funnel.
The portafilter itself is really difficult to separate. I have to use a butter knife to wedge between the groove to pop it out of place. I solved the issue by just buying a second portafilter, and I use the original for single shots and the second one for double shots. They aren't that expensive, and it was easier than fussing with it.
So, I love the machine. It took me about a month to perfect getting my Americano and latte the way I wanted because I was a total newbie. But I'm thrilled with it.
Date published: 2024-06-21
Rated 5 out of
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Devin from
Great machine
Words cannot express how much we love our Breville espresso machine, but i’ll try… It’s durable, long lasting, great flavors, and a machine that i have bought not only for myself but also for my best friend and my sister! Thanks Breville!
Date published: 2024-06-19
Rated 5 out of
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Angel from
Excellent
As a gift I am super satisfied with the barista machine
Date published: 2024-06-18
Rated 5 out of
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Pastor David from
Love my Breville Barista Express!
Wow! I love this product and this company. I am a mechanical design engineer and truly appreciate the design that has gone into this amazing machine. The quality and style are both impressive. It looks great and performs wonderfully. I enjoy the manual controls and the online instructions that are quickly getting me up to speed as a confident home barista. I'm still working on my latte artistry, but after dialing in several bags of locally roasted coffees, I humbly submit that my caps, long whites, and lattes stand up to any of the excellent cafes in my area! I literally prefer the drinks made at home now to any I've tried elsewhere! What a bold statement. What a beautiful machine! Thank you, Breville. You guys are the best!!
Date published: 2024-06-18
Rated 5 out of
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Graciela from
Incredible performance
I've been using my espresso machine for 2 months now and it's just perfect. Talking about the price, totally worth it, the precise size for all the functions that you need in just one machine. I definetily recommend it!
Date published: 2024-06-09
Rated 5 out of
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Shawn from
just excellent
Thank you Brevillie makes such a great product, after I posted on my Moments some of my friends told me they have had this product for over 5+ years and have no issues. And really handy to help you get the best flavor.
Date published: 2024-06-05
Rated 5 out of
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Linda from
Best purchase ever.
Bought this as a birthday present for myself and I’m never going to regret it. We’ve already saved the cost of this machine with the number of drinks we have made since March. I would highly recommend it if you love cappuccino, espresso, etc..
Date published: 2024-05-28
Rated 5 out of
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John from
My Barista Express's Fifth Anniversary
I brewed my first espresso with a remanufactured Barista Express 870XL five years today and have consistently outstanding results ever since. I regularly clean and decalcify my unit. Which goes to show that if you take care of your Breville espresso machine it will take care of you.
Date published: 2024-05-28
Rated 5 out of
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Agi from
My espresso machine
I love this espresso machine. It is easy to use and my cappuccino, latte or espresso tast delicious. I would recommend it to every coffee lover. No more starbucks for me.
Date published: 2024-05-27
Rated 5 out of
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Salomon from
Amazing entry level
Scary at first, horrifying at second, but after a week or two and two bags of good coffee is very grateful to see the expresso coming out the way you want it and with that crema! Recommend one hundred percent and the Beanz affiliation the best!
Date published: 2024-05-23
Rated 5 out of
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Linda 18 from
I have wanted this Barista Express for a long time !!!
Finally I own this Barista Express. We so enjoy having an Americana every day after a meal. This is better than driving someplace and paying $$$ for an Americana. This makes a great cut off coffee.
Date published: 2024-05-21
Rated 5 out of
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LaVerne from
10 years running
I had a friend ask me about my Breville coffee machine. I looked up the model and it is still around. I bought it after a trip to Spain, almost 10 years ago. All I could say was Cafe con leche. And I saw Breville machines. Breville has always been my go to brand.
Date published: 2024-04-26
