I loved my machine until I realized the inner shower head / group head (after you remove the metal shower head) was plastic and was partially melted. I tried to replace the group head but this would require disassembling the whole machine.

The Breville Barista Express is a beautiful machine, inside and out. And like any amazing machine, it's a bit complicated. So, it will take a while to understand its quirks and nuances, like grind fineness, tamping pressure, and shot volume.

We've had our machine for almost 2 years now. It is used several times a day (everyday!). It works flawlessly and makes the best expresso, americano and lattes. I was initially worried as many new appliances no longer last and mine has the grinder built-in (so 2 things that could potentially break).

Once you get dialed-in with fresh espresso beans, this makes a consistently great espresso. The one I've owned for 7 years began to fail (I think the solenoid needs to be replaced), so bought a new one while I fix the second, which will become a second machine for me.

We absolutely love our Breville Espresso machine. I researched many machines from many top manufacturers and price ranges and this one constantly received high marks. It delivers consistently great tasting coffee. The construction of the machine is tops.

Excellent design and high quality manufacturing. Have had this machine for 6 months and have zero significant complaints. It is ez to clean and maintain. A minor complaint is although key components are metal some, like the coffee and water reservoirs, are plastic (high quality) and could fail if...

The best! I was doing a bunch of research for weeks prior to my purchase and glad I made the decision to go with this one. Since I already have the Breville juicer and love it, I thought of staying with the same brand! Totally worth it!

Not good at getting steam yet. Might be me....The build quality might be ok, but I'm still having big problems with the grinder. Only able to pull a drinkable shot with the double wall portafilter basket. Shouldn't be the case....have to use my other, much better grinder....

So glad I upgraded from a boring old Keurig to the Barista Express! The machine works great and with just a couple steps you have a great espresso beverage (I prefer lattes). I love the heated milk and foam and I control how much and how hot I want it with the length of time and steaming wand.

Excellent. Takes a little practice settling the grade of grind. I started with 6 mo old coffee, so needed the double wall cups. So delicious. Fresh even more delicious. Do not forget to check the water level at least daily. Do not need to damp down too hard. Enjoy!