ISO: Full Featured Espresso Machine

[Alexsei]

Hi,

Does anyone have a recommendation (preferably first hand experience) for a reasonably priced espresso machine must have the following features built in:

• Water Reservoir (so that priping is optional)
• Built in or attached grinder
• Built in milk steamer

I will edit the post to add links on models i find during my research to get feedback on them

The Breville BES840XL looks like a good option, only missing grinder ?
Breville BES870XL Barista Express Espresso Machine looks like has it all ?

 

[ushdadude]

Hi,

Does anyone have a recommendation (preferably first hand experience) for a reasonably priced espresso machine must have the following features built in:

• Water Reservoir (so that priping is optional)
• Built in or attached grinder
• Built in milk steamer

I will edit the post to add links on models i find during my research to get feedback on them

how about automatic tamper? in my brief research, that adds significant cost

[Alexsei]

how about automatic tamper? in my brief research, that adds significant cost

I can live without it

[ushdadude]

I can live without it

i wanted a fully automated experience. in the end i caved and got a nespresso machine. maybe one day i'll revisit

[Alexsei]

i wanted a fully automated experience. in the end i caved and got a nespresso machine. maybe one day i'll revisit

That's what I want to avoid the nespresso route...

[ushdadude]

That's what I want to avoid the nespresso route...

and i wanted to avoid a $2,000 machine

[Alexsei]

and i wanted to avoid a $2,000 machine

Is that really minimum i'm looking at ?

[ushdadude]

Is that really minimum i'm looking at ?

not if you don't care for tamping.check out costco.com they have some good deals

[maple leafs]

I got the delonghi  dedica from bed and bath for less than $300. Great slim machine, doesn’t have grinder but you can get those cheap separately.
https://m.bedbathandbeyond.com/m/product/de-39-longhi-dedica-pump-espresso-maker/3311831?skuId=42757795&mcid=PS_googlepla&mrkgcl=609&mrkgadid=3254088494&rkg_id=0&mcid=PS_googlepla_nonbrand_brand_local&product_id=42757795&adtype=pla&product_channel=local&adpos=1o1&creative=233266395762&device=m&matchtype&network=g&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIlsXP3sGP3QIVDcRkCh0q_A1yEAQYASABEgIsq_D_BwE