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Breville Barista Express
Breville's Barista Express for home espresso lovers ready to grind, pull and steam like a pro.
Deal score 6.3 · Great deal
$282.50$500.00 usual price
You save $217.50 at Vitcher
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Why it's a great deal
- Elsewhere right now: Walmart $667.00, Crate & Barrel $699.95, Best Buy $699.95, and 1 more (typical $699.95 across 4 stores)
- Cheaper than all 4 other stores selling it right now
- Google Shopping says it usually sells for $500.00
- Rated 4.6 out of 5 by 10,000 buyers
Every store we checked
- VitcherNew
In stock
$282.50Checked 33 min ago - Olympia Coffee Roasting CompanyNew
In stockReturn policy
$699.95Checked Nov 10
About it
The Breville Barista Express is a grinder and an espresso machine in one, with 16 grind settings, a 54 mm portafilter and a manual steam wand. It grinds fresh straight into the basket, then hands the rest to you: the tamp, the shot and the milk.
This is the machine most home baristas start on, because it puts every step in front of you without asking you to buy the steps separately. Beans go in the hopper, the grinder doses into the portafilter, you tamp with the tamper built into the machine, and a pressure gauge shows you what the shot is doing. Get a variable wrong and you can see it. Get it right and you can repeat it.
Highlights
Integrated conical burr grinder with 16 settings and automatic dose control, grinding straight into the portafilter
54 mm stainless portafilter with an 18 gram dose, with single and dual wall baskets, a dosing funnel and the Razor trimming tool for levelling the dose before you tamp
Integrated tamper that swings out of the machine, so the tool is always where you need it
Low-pressure pre-infusion, then 9 bar extraction from a 15 bar Italian pump, giving the shot an even start and a fuller body
Thermocoil heating with PID control holding 200 degrees Fahrenheit, plus a front pressure gauge and volumetric shot control
A dedicated hot water outlet alongside the swivel steam wand, for long blacks, Americanos, tea and pre-heating your cup
Who it's for
Anyone coming off pods or drip who wants to learn espresso properly rather than press a button
People who want a grinder and a machine built to work together, without pairing two pieces of equipment themselves
Households where making the coffee is part of the point, not a chore to be automated away
Three things to be clear about. You tamp the puck yourself, with the built-in tamper, the dosing funnel and the Razor to get the dose level and repeatable. The milk is yours too: a manual wand takes practice before microfoam comes out silky, which is exactly why some people want it. And like any machine grinding fresh for every shot, it rewards freshly roasted beans bought more often in smaller amounts. If you would rather the machine handled the tamp or the milk, call us or visit a showroom and we will show you the ones that do.
Living with it
Daily, purge and wipe the steam wand and knock out the puck. Milk is the one job on a machine with a wand that will not wait.
Then periodically, the cleaning light tells you when a cleaning cycle is due, and the machine prompts a descale. Tablets, descaling powder, the disc and brush and a water filter are all in the box. Fit the filter on day one and descaling stays rare.
FAQs
Do I need a separate grinder?No. A conical burr grinder with 16 settings and automatic dose control is built in and grinds straight into the portafilter. Fresh beans are all you add, and the grinder and machine are already matched.
Do I have to tamp it myself?Yes, and the machine is set up for it. The tamper is built into the body and swings out when you need it, and the dosing funnel plus the Razor let you level the dose before you tamp, which is the step that usually goes wrong.
Do I have to steam the milk myself?Yes. This is a manual steam wand on a 360 degree swivel, not an automatic one. With practice it produces real microfoam, the silky kind latte art is poured from. If you would rather it was hands-free, ask us about the automatic options.
Can I make an Americano or a cup of tea?Yes. There is a dedicated hot water outlet separate from the steam wand, so hot water goes straight into the cup. It is also the fastest way to pre-heat a cup before a shot.
What does the pressure gauge tell me?It shows extraction pressure as the shot runs, so you can see whether it is pouring fast or choking and change the grind accordingly. It turns dialling in from guesswork into something repeatable.
Who handles warranty and service in Canada?Breville products are covered and serviced directly by Breville Canada, at 1-855-683-3535. We are here for setup, dialling in your first beans and questions about using it, before and after you buy.
From Greentoe
- Dose Control grinding
- Digital temperature control
- Micro-foam milk texturing
- Grinding cradle
- Grind size dial
- Materials
- Brushed stainless steel
- Guarantee
- Authorized retailers; manufacturer warranty included; new products only, never used merchandise.
- Returns
- 30-day return policy (minimum return policy).
- Shipping
- Most orders ship within two business days; free shipping on most items.
- In the box
- Barista Express Espresso Maker, Documentation
What buyers say
Buyers like
- Consistently excellent espresso with control to tailor each cup
- Robust and reliable with years of daily use
- Outstanding Breville customer support and easy repairs
- Great value versus coffee shop purchases
- Grinder and steamer perform well
- Beautiful brushed stainless finish holds up over time
Buyers complain about
- Espresso can come out very bitter until grind, dose and tamping are dialed in
- Steam wand could be stronger
- Some units broke down and needed repair or replacement
- Difficulty achieving proper extraction pressure on some machines
- Chrome finish can wear off
Specs
- With Grinder
- Yes
- Drive Type
- Pump
- Automation
- Super Automatic
- With Steam Wand
- Yes
- Finish
- Brushed Stainless Steel
- Water Tank Size
- 67 fl oz tank
- Pressure rating
- 15 Bar
- Weight
- 22.9 lb
- Dimensions
- 12.00 x 11.00 x 13.50 in
- Model
- BES870XL
About the Breville Barista Express
The Breville Barista Express BES870XL is an all-in-one espresso machine with a built-in conical burr grinder, so you grind, dose and pull shots from one machine. It adds PID temperature control, low-pressure pre-infusion and a manual steam wand for hand-textured microfoam. It suits people who want to learn espresso rather than press one button. Reviewers praise its build and consistent shots, though many say shots taste bitter until grind, dose and tamp are dialed in.
Best forHome espresso beginners willing to learnMilk-drink fans who want to steam their ownSmall kitchens that can't fit a separate grinderBuyers who want one machine from beans to cup
Pros
- Built-in conical burr grinder grinds on demand into the portafilter
- PID temperature control and low-pressure pre-infusion for even extraction
- Manual steam wand textures microfoam for latte art
- Grind size dial and shot timing give real control
- 54mm portafilter, tamper, milk jug and filter baskets included
