Breville
Barista Express
Based on 309 Reddit mentions
$549.95
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PSA: Breville warranty & customer service are not what you expect
Relative to actual BIFL options, Breville is very cheap. BIFL espresso machines are in the range of $1.5k to $5k, and BUFL espresso grinders are in the range of $600 to $1.5k. The Breville Barista express is a full espresso machine with built in grinder and is “only” $700. So a Breville bean-to-cup
...dsswill in r/BuyItForLife
January 19, 2026 4:40 PM
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Purchases where spending more actually saved you money?
A good espresso machine. We bought a Breville Barista Express about 10 years ago. At the time I thought this was a crazy amount of money to spend, but my husband makes both of us an espresso drink almost everyday. The machine is still going strong and I think about how much money that has saved us c
...hdlove8 in r/MoneyDiariesACTIVE
April 14, 2026 1:48 PM
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anyone else feel like Bay Area rent is just a subscription fee for nice weather at this point
I got a Breville Barista Express over a year ago and it has paid for itself twice over; 3-4x over if I was getting a $7 coffee daily. Plus, the cortados I make for myself, and the lattes I make for my wife, are better than most of the ones we’re getting out and about. Bonus was that I got it on sale
...eLishus in r/bayarea
March 14, 2026 2:33 PM
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Best espresso machines to buy in 2026? [$500]
Breville barista express often goes on sale for $500. It’s an all-in-1 that still makes great espresso. Or get the bambino and a good grinder
No_Understanding_559 in r/espresso
April 8, 2026 1:12 PM
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There goes my backpay...
As an officer and understanding this is a joke but not being able to let it slide… that’s too expensive for a Breville. The barista express is all you need and the touch screen/automation aspects actually make the machine worse. No high end machines are automatic. At work we have a $5k Jura automati
...smac22 in r/CanadianForces
November 14, 2025 1:26 AM
148
Deinfluence me: Espresso Machine
Lets look at the cons based on my exp with a Breville Barista Express. ● mahal ung mga filter tablets. 1k ata per pack/ 6 pieces. ● aside sa matagal ung final product, you have to clean it every time you use it. Otherwise, may build up, may amoy, and pests can enter. ● the machine has a grinder, per
...SuccessfulChannel90 in r/deinfluencingPH
March 10, 2026 10:48 PM
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Your essential purchases for surviving residency?
Espresso machine. Recommend Breville Barista Express. Espresso shot on the way out the door is clutch in the morning (or pre night shift) and faster than making/drinking a regular coffee imo. A little pricey but pays for itself if you otherwise buy coffee/espresso drinks regularly and also fun to ex
...BUT_FREAL_DOE in r/Residency
May 27, 2025 7:44 PM
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Coffee at home
Breville Barista Express is the standard go-to for home espresso/coffee making. Buy your favourite beans and enjoy. Takes a bit of practice getting the right grind to water ratio but it’s worth it in the long run
Accurate_Damage8276 in r/AskAnAustralian
October 24, 2025 5:09 AM
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Looking for the best budget espresso machine for home (2026). Which maker under $500?
I’ve had a Breville Barista Express for six years and love it. I think they pretty frequently have them at places like TJMaxx/HomeGoods (if you’re in the states) for closer to your budget. I’m pretty convinced it’s going to outlive me.
OutrageousBrain907 in r/BuyItForLife
April 22, 2026 2:50 PM
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Espresso Machine Hot Takes
90 percent of people are better off with a breville barista express and the sales numbers probably show that.
Rockboxatx in r/espresso
April 6, 2026 11:57 AM
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