Barista Pro

Yep. Welcome to the world of espresso. My only tips I can give are: Get an excellent grinder. Don’t ever use a built in grinder like you see on Breville barista Pro or you will be stuck dialing in forever. Always Do double shots when dialing in. I used to think single shot was ideal for dialing in t

I’ve had mine since Christmas and I’m obsessed with it. No prior experience with espresso and I make an iced or hot latte nearly every day, guests are constantly asking for me to make them too lol. I’ve made rich, classic, over ice (iced coffee) too and really enjoy them all. I do like the cold brew

Five years out of a Barista Pro is about average. The 5-second shutoff is usually a failing solenoid valve or a clogged flow meter, and Breville repair costs often hit $150-250 which is hard to justify on a machine that may have other components aging out. At $1000, you're in a really good spot for

The one thing that kinda sucks here is they don't have the newer M2 burrs from Baratza. I had this burrset on my built in grinder in Breville Barista Pro and it wasn't great. But for a starting point it should be fine

If you want reliability and don’t care about convenience or workflow don’t get a Breville. For similar money you can get a Gaggia Classic or even the Classic Pro, which are basic enough for diy repairs. As for BBE vs BBP, definitely get the pro, it’s a better machine. I have the Impress which is goi

I really would say away from the Smeg for the sole reason that they've had such bad QA over the years, have a high repair rate, high failure rate, and you don't want to spend hundreds of dollars on something that doesn't last. For <$1,000 I've found myself consistently recommending my clients look a

Thinking of upgrading from my Breville barista pro to a separate grinder and machine. Bouncing between pour over and espresso is a pain with my current setup and I often hand grind when I want a pour over. What grinder should I look at to close this gap for me?

If you're looking at Breville, go for the Bambino Plus. The ThermoJet system is a game changer for temperature stability and startup time. Pro tip: Buy a separate grinder. I own the Barista Pro and eventually had to buy a standalone grinder because the built-in one really struggles with light and me