Buying guide
Best home espresso machines in Australia (2026)
Pulling cafe-quality espresso at home is more achievable than ever. We spent months testing machines across every price bracket to find the ones worth your bench space.
Our current top pick for most people getting started is the Breville Barista Express. Its built-in grinder and forgiving controls remove the two biggest beginner headaches at once.
If you are chasing the absolute best in the cup, pair a dedicated machine with a separate burr grinder - it is the single biggest upgrade you can make.
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