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KitchenAid Metal Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine w/ Milk Frother

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KitchenAid has KitchenAid Metal Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine w/ Milk Frother (2 Colors) on sale for $129.99 - 10% Off with Unique Email Sign-up Code on the bottom of the page = $116.99. Shipping is free.

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  • Temperature Control: Dual smart temperature sensors maintain consistent brewing temperature; fast-heating thermocoil reaches ideal temperature in under 40 seconds
  • Milk Frother: Automatic Milk Frother Attachment prepares milk at the touch of a button; easier than traditional steam wands
  • Milk Features: Automatic temperature control for ideal milk temperature; programmable dosing and variable micro-foam adjuster for customizable milk amount and texture
  • Ease of Use: One-button operation for lattes, cappuccinos, and other milk-based drinks
  • Versatility: Allows personalized specialty espresso drinks including espressos, macchiatos, cappuccinos, and lattes at home

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Written by qwikwit | Staff
  • Rated 4.2 out of 5 stars from customer reviews.
  • At the time of this posting, our research indicates that this is $95.28 lower than the next best comparable online prices starting from $212.27.

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KitchenAid has KitchenAid Metal Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine w/ Milk Frother (2 Colors) on sale for $129.99 - 10% Off with Unique Email Sign-up Code on the bottom of the page = $116.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member NeatShoe115 for sharing this deal.

Available Colors:Details:
  • Temperature Control: Dual smart temperature sensors maintain consistent brewing temperature; fast-heating thermocoil reaches ideal temperature in under 40 seconds
  • Milk Frother: Automatic Milk Frother Attachment prepares milk at the touch of a button; easier than traditional steam wands
  • Milk Features: Automatic temperature control for ideal milk temperature; programmable dosing and variable micro-foam adjuster for customizable milk amount and texture
  • Ease of Use: One-button operation for lattes, cappuccinos, and other milk-based drinks
  • Versatility: Allows personalized specialty espresso drinks including espressos, macchiatos, cappuccinos, and lattes at home

Editor's Notes

Written by qwikwit | Staff
  • Rated 4.2 out of 5 stars from customer reviews.
  • At the time of this posting, our research indicates that this is $95.28 lower than the next best comparable online prices starting from $212.27.

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I found this online re water temp. Might be worth a shot (pun intended). Go to page 11 here - https://www.kitchenaid.com/conten...1-revc.pdf

Also this guy did an excellent review. He has some critical feedback, but bear in mind that this was assuming it is $400-$500 USD, so some of the negatives would maybe be overlooked at this price point. Overall, he speaks pretty well about the machine. Also, he said he is reliably extracting at 200 deg fahrenheit which is pretty much perfect (195 to 205 is the ideal range), and he says you can adjust water temp. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYhslsN2ecY
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Community Reviews

KitchenAid's semi automatic espresso machine stands out as a budget friendly starter setup with adjustable water temperature, auto shutoff, and a tall portafilter stand that works well for Americanos. The 58 millimeter portafilter and pressurized option can produce results close to a Bambino for similar workflow, while the steam wand handles milk better than the included frother attachment. The main cautions are that espresso quality depends on a good grinder and pre ground coffee can struggle, and there are reports of leaks and messy water buildup over time. At $129.99, it is a solid value if the machine fits your workflow.

  • The machine can be set to adjust water temperature for different roasts and preferences.

    room112motulal

  • The portafilter stand is tall enough to support Americano workflow without extra cup pouring steps.

    TenderWinter6642

  • The espresso extraction can reportedly hit around 200°F, which falls within the commonly cited 195-205°F target range.

    room112

  • The auto shut off and pre-measured cup volume features can simplify day-to-day espresso making.

    TenderWinter6642

  • Pre-ground coffee can perform poorly because it may be too coarse for espresso unless it is custom ground for espresso.

    TenderWinter6642bradmurray

  • The steam wand release button can start leaking after roughly six months even with maintenance.

    redshift11

  • The automatic milk frother attachment can be unreliable or considered junk, even when the steam wand works fine.

    diabologico1

  • Shipping and order tracking can fail, including orders stuck in handling status and a non-working tracker.

    NoFunBJJ

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Mar 30, 2026 3:43 PM
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diabologico1Mar 30, 2026 3:43 PM
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Bought it in December for my GF first espresso machine along with a Shandor grinder. Decent machine, has some annoyances with dumping too much water in the bottom collection area. Heats up a bit faster than the Casabrew i have at my place. Milk frother attachment is junk...i just use the steam wand option, works fine.
Mar 30, 2026 4:28 PM
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coolkatz321Mar 30, 2026 4:28 PM
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Anyone know how this compares to the Breville Bambino?
Last edited by coolkatz321 March 30, 2026 at 10:17 AM.
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Mar 30, 2026 4:32 PM
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Mar 30, 2026 4:32 PM
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Quote from SlickMarmot535 View quoted comment :
So ,therefore it is..............
It is, is it?
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Mar 30, 2026 4:58 PM
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slickbangerMar 30, 2026 4:58 PM
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Quote from coolkatz321 View quoted comment :
Anyone know how this compares to the Bambino?
I got mine in NYC plenty to go around
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Mar 30, 2026 5:46 PM
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pandanubMar 30, 2026 5:46 PM
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Quote from coolkatz321 View quoted comment :
Anyone know how this compares to the Breville Bambino?
Bambino is infinitely better but also almost 3x the cost, this is (msrp for this thing is a joke) much more comparable to an ECP/stilosa
Mar 30, 2026 6:00 PM
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DanzillaMar 30, 2026 6:00 PM
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despite the list price, it looks like it's around $350 retail elsewhere. So still a pretty good deal, assuming it works well.
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Mar 30, 2026 6:53 PM
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coolkatz321Mar 30, 2026 6:53 PM
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Quote from pandanub View quoted comment :
Bambino is infinitely better but also almost 3x the cost, this is (msrp for this thing is a joke) much more comparable to an ECP/stilosa
I'd be curious how it would do with a bottomless portafilter. I've been looking at the Bambino forever, and then this popped up today.

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Mar 30, 2026 7:45 PM
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TenderWinter6642Mar 30, 2026 7:45 PM
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Quote from Jawsytown View quoted comment :
Any coffee aficionados know how this holds up compared to other entry level espresso machines?
I have it and the have experience with 1. De'Longhi EC155M and 2. Cuisinart EM 100. I like many things about the Kitchen Aid such as auto shut off and pre measured cup volume. It also has heat adjustment settings. Another serious plus (probably the most important) is that the portafilter stands high. This is super convenient for people that make espresso based drinks such as Americanos but do not want extra cups to later pour into their mug.

What I do not like, I tend to buy pre-ground coffee (such as Cafe Bustelo). The Kitchen Aid has two portafilters, pressurized and non-pressurized. Both don't work well with pre-ground coffee in my opinion. The two other machines that I have are somewhere in between the two portafilters you get with the Kitchen Aid.
However, I find that people who enjoy the Crema from a Nespresso Vertuo espresso will absolutely love the results that you get with the pressurized portafilter.
At this price, I would say the pros outweigh the cons if this is your first machine. I paid about $200 and I am happy. However, if you are an espresso enthusiast, I would recommend a prosumer machine.
Mar 30, 2026 8:41 PM
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Mar 31, 2026 12:35 AM
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elvsMar 31, 2026 12:35 AM
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Just ordered!
Last edited by elvs March 30, 2026 at 06:05 PM.
Mar 31, 2026 12:39 AM
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Incanus-PrimeMar 31, 2026 12:39 AM
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Seems like a decent one to test the espresso waters with
Mar 31, 2026 5:19 AM
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motulalMar 31, 2026 5:19 AM
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Quote from coolkatz321 View quoted comment :
I'd be curious how it would do with a bottomless portafilter. I've been looking at the Bambino forever, and then this popped up today.
I have this unit and a bambino. Results are identical. Workflow is about the same. I prefer the 58mm portafilter size on the kitchenaid. I also use a bottomless portafilter on both.Its a great unit.
Mar 31, 2026 12:24 PM
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redshift11Mar 31, 2026 12:24 PM
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Got the charcoal gray one off woot a little over a year ago for $150. Good espresso but it started leaking from the release button for the steam wand after about 6 months. Never used the attachment milk frother. Always kept up with maintenance whenever the clean light flashed but it just leaked too much and made a mess. Decided to replace with a philips 2200 automatic and have had no issues after 7 months or so.
Mar 31, 2026 12:59 PM
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bradmurrayMar 31, 2026 12:59 PM
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Quote from TenderWinter6642 View quoted comment :
What I do not like, I tend to buy pre-ground coffee (such as Cafe Bustelo). The Kitchen Aid has two portafilters, pressurized and non-pressurized. Both don't work well with pre-ground coffee in my opinion. The two other machines that I have are somewhere in between the two portafilters you get with the Kitchen Aid.
Pre-ground coffee is never going to make anything resembling a passable espresso. If it's pre-ground at the distributor it's going to be far too coarse and meant for drip coffee. If you get it custom pre-ground as espresso by a local roaster then it's going to be usable right when you get it home and that's it.
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Title says this isn't an espresso machine.

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