Collection: Best Beginner Espresso Machines
If you're new to espresso, many factors exist, including cost, the abundanc... e of brands, and the features you may find necessary or optional in a coffee machine. We’ve been there and are happy to steer you in the right direction if this is your first machine, or if you are gifting a machine to a first-time home barista.
First, ease of use certainly weighs higher when considering the perfect espresso machine for beginners, and this is often why you see folks move up price points for a machine with even more effortless brewing.
At a $500.00 and below price point, you will undoubtedly need to purchase a dedicated espresso grinder, which can be a big turn-off for first-time home baristas. That said, if you play your cards right and buy an excellent espresso grinder, it will be a tool that you can incorporate alongside any future espresso machine upgrade.
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Beginner Espresso Machine and Grinder Bundle | Breville Bambino Plus | Baratza Encore ESP
- Great for beginners
- Auto frothing
- 54mm portafilter- Great for beginners
- Auto frothing
...Regular price $699.90Regular priceUnit price / per -
Lelit Victoria | PID | Single Boiler | 58mm Group
A great beginner espresso machine, slim profile, 58mm group, and temperature control
A great beginner espresso machine, slim profile...
Regular price $999.95Regular priceUnit price / per$0.00Sale price $999.95 -
Breville Barista Express Impress Espresso Machine | BES876 | Assisted Tamping | Integrated Grinder
Take the guesswork out of espresso brewing with the Express Impress
Take the guesswork out of espresso brewing with...
Regular price $899.95Regular priceUnit price / per$0.00Sale price $899.95 -
Breville Bambino Plus Espresso Machine | 54mm | Auto-frothing
- Great for beginners
- Auto frothing
- 54mm portafilter- Great for beginners
- Auto frothing
...Regular price $499.95Regular priceUnit price / per -
Breville Barista Express Espresso Machine | BES870XL | 54MM | Grinder Included
The best entry-level espresso machine with a built-in grinder
The best entry-level espresso machine with a bu...
Regular price $699.95Regular priceUnit price / per -
Staff Pick
Best Mid-Range Espresso Machine and Grinder Bundle | Lelit Victoria | Baratza Sette 270Wi
The perfect espresso machine upgrade for those with beginner setups
The perfect espresso machine upgrade for those ...
Regular price $1,599.90Regular priceUnit price / per -
Lelit Mara X | 3-Temp Settings | Single Boiler | 58mm Group
A great beginner espresso machine, slim profile, 58mm group, and temperature control
A great beginner espresso machine, slim profile...
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Lelit Mara X Gold | 3-Temp Settings | Single Boiler | 58mm Group
A great beginner espresso machine, slim profile, 58mm group, and temperature control
A great beginner espresso machine, slim profile...
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Lelit Elizabeth | PID | Dual Boiler | 58mm Group
A great beginner espresso machine, slim profile, 58mm group, and temperature control
A great beginner espresso machine, slim profile...
Regular price $1,799.95Regular priceUnit price / per$0.00Sale price $1,799.95
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