The Breville Barista Express.The espresso machine everyone else is still copying.
Finish
Brushed Stainless Steel selected
The machine, in your kitchen.
The Barista Express has been Breville's bestseller for over a decade, and the honest reason is boring. It grinds fresh beans and pulls a consistent shot in one machine. No four-figure price tag, no PhD-in-plumbing learning curve.
It's not perfect. The water tank is small, the grind chamber holds onto stale grounds longer than it should, and the first few weeks will involve some rough shots while you learn its dial-in process. We'd rather tell you that now than after you've bought it.
If you want one machine that grinds, tamps, and pulls real espresso, and you're willing to learn it, this is still the pick to beat for Christmas 2026.
CA$999.99 · Breville.com
Who it's for
The Beginner
Never pulled a shot before? The honest review covers the learning curve in full.
See why →The Upgrade Buyer
Coming from a pod machine or a basic drip brewer? See how it stacks up against the competition.
See why →The Pod Person
Not ready to grind your own? The Ritual page covers where pods fit in, honestly.
See why →
Every part comes apart — and goes right back together — for a clean you can actually do.
The shot it pulls.
Finish
Brushed Stainless Steel selected
CA$999.99 in either finish. You confirm your finish on Breville's page.