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Breville Barista Express Espresso Machine (Various)

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Various Retailers have Breville Barista Express Espresso Machine (Various) on sale from $549.95. Shipping is free.

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Available from:Features:
  • Stainless steel housing
  • 15-bar Italian pump, 1600w stainless steel thermocoil heating system
  • Stainless steel showerhead, frothing mug, cleaning tool and brush
  • Programmable grind size, water temperature and brew volume
  • All parts that come into contact with coffee/water are bpa-free
  • 8-oz. bean hopper makes up to 25 single shots
  • Premium conical burr grinder
  • 16 grind settings
  • Includes two dual-wall filters and two single-wall filters
  • 67-ounce removable water tank with replaceable filter to reduce scale
  • 360-degree swivel steam wand

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    • Our research indicates that this deal is $150 less (21% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $699.99 at the time of this post.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and give the WIKI and forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
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Various Retailers have Breville Barista Express Espresso Machine (Various) on sale from $549.95. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member SUCHaDEAL for finding this deal.

Available from:Features:
  • Stainless steel housing
  • 15-bar Italian pump, 1600w stainless steel thermocoil heating system
  • Stainless steel showerhead, frothing mug, cleaning tool and brush
  • Programmable grind size, water temperature and brew volume
  • All parts that come into contact with coffee/water are bpa-free
  • 8-oz. bean hopper makes up to 25 single shots
  • Premium conical burr grinder
  • 16 grind settings
  • Includes two dual-wall filters and two single-wall filters
  • 67-ounce removable water tank with replaceable filter to reduce scale
  • 360-degree swivel steam wand

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • Our research indicates that this deal is $150 less (21% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $699.99 at the time of this post.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and give the WIKI and forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
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The bambino and Bambino plus are also on sale without a built in grinder

I suggest getting the machine and grinder separately, gives you far more range and if one breaks you can keep using the other

One of those plus an Encore ESP is cheaper overall and you can use the extra to buy a tamping station and better tamp

All their machines are set to 93* C, which is a good mid point for dark and medium roast but if you are going to do light or light-med roasts you might want to play with that setting
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The Barista Express is a long-running entry-level espresso machine that makes café-style drinks at home and has a strong reputation for durability. The built-in grinder, front pressure gauge, and polished design are major draws, and the machine is praised for saving a lot versus coffee shop drinks. The older thermocoil heating system is slower than newer Breville models, and steaming milk can feel sluggish. It also takes some dialing in and maintenance, so it suits buyers who want an all-in-one starter machine and do not mind a learning curve.

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  • Yes. It is widely used as an entry-level machine and is often described as a strong first espresso setup, especially if you want an all-in-one unit with a built-in grinder. It can make coffee-shop-style drinks, but dialing it in takes practice and maintenance.

    raider366RenoDavidzedsterfastfxr

  • It can make very good coffee, but the built-in grinder is a common limitation and may make dialing in harder than using a separate grinder. Several comments recommend pairing a machine like this with a separate grinder for better control and consistency.

    zedsterzedsterMedGeekzhalie

  • It has a strong track record for long-term use, with multiple reports of 8 to 10+ years of daily operation and no issues. One long-term owner said it made 2 to 4 drinks per day for 8 years before failing, while others called it a tank.

    Scrittiwolf605slimsxcustomxfastfxr

  • Yes. Comments point to used units under $300 on Facebook Marketplace, refurbished Breville options, and retail sightings around $499 at Marshalls/HomeGoods. One comment also notes the Barista Pro may be a better buy at this price or less.

    OrangeKite2617MellowPen966zhaliebshephard715

  • The Barista Express uses an older thermocoil heating system that takes about 30 to 40 seconds to heat up, and a similar amount of time to switch between brewing and steaming. That is slower than newer ThermoJet machines, but it is usually not a dealbreaker because you can grind, level, and tamp while it warms.

    RenoDavidg10ny

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May 3, 2026 10:31 PM
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Scrittiwolf605May 3, 2026 10:31 PM
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Quote from RenoDavid View quoted comment :
A little factoid from Mr. Google: The Breville Barista Express (model BES870XL) has sold over 2 million units worldwide as of late 2022. It is frequently cited as a best-selling, top-rated entry-level espresso machine, having maintained high popularity in North America for roughly 10 years.
All true! I love mine.
May 3, 2026 10:31 PM
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SeriousWren592May 3, 2026 10:31 PM
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I love mine. Has been going strong for seven years.
May 3, 2026 10:40 PM
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SplendidStar8372May 3, 2026 10:40 PM
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Quote from SUCHaDEAL View quoted comment :

it's in the title.
On mobile web browser the title is cut off.
May 3, 2026 11:07 PM
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RenoDavidMay 3, 2026 11:07 PM
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Quote from zedster View quoted comment :
The bambino and Bambino plus are also on sale without a built in grinder I suggest getting the machine and grinder separately, gives you far more range and if one breaks you can keep using the other One of those plus an Encore ESP is cheaper overall and you can use the extra to buy a tamping station and better tamp All their machines are set to 93* C, which is a good mid point for dark and medium roast but if you are going to do light or light-med roasts you might want to play with that setting
Yeah, this is a nice machine but the built-in grinder never appealed to me. Besides, I already had a nice Baratza grinder, so I ended up buying a Bambino Plus.
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On mobile web browser the title is cut off.
Sorry, I post deals on desktop version.
May 3, 2026 11:44 PM
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zhalieMay 3, 2026 11:44 PM
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does not make impressive coffee (at least with builtin grinder) and these are always $499 at stores like marshalls / homegoods
May 3, 2026 11:47 PM
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bob151May 3, 2026 11:47 PM
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Quote from RenoDavid View quoted comment :
It's all a bit amazing -- this particular model was first introduced around 2009 and who knows how many thousands Breville has sold since then. Of course it's getting a bit long in the tooth with some of its features being a bit outdated (the heating element being the most notable) but it continues to sell well. I'm convinced the exterior design is a huge part of its appeal. I mean it just looks the part of a solid espresso machine (the pressure gauge in particular is perfectly placed on the front panel). Genius.
What is wrong with the heating element?

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May 4, 2026 12:11 AM
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RenoDavidMay 4, 2026 12:11 AM
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Quote from bob151 View quoted comment :
What is wrong with the heating element?
The newer machines have what they call the ThermoJet heating system. With that system you can turn on a machine like a Bambino Plus and be ready to go in three seconds. The older thermocoil system used on the Barista Express takes 30 to 40 seconds to heat up and a similar amount of time to switch back and forth between brewing and steaming modes.
Last edited by RenoDavid May 3, 2026 at 05:14 PM.
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May 4, 2026 2:36 AM
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g10nyMay 4, 2026 2:36 AM
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Quote from RenoDavid View quoted comment :
The newer machines have what they call the ThermoJet heating system. With that system you can turn on a machine like a Bambino Plus and be ready to go in three seconds. The older thermocoil system used on the Barista Express takes 30 to 40 seconds to heat up and a similar amount of time to switch back and forth between brewing and steaming modes.
It takes that much time to grind the coffee in the portafilter, level and tamp it anyway. Now if you use a different grinder, you either upgrade the espresso machine or turn it on when you start grinding the coffee so it can start brewing when the portafilter is ready.

All that to say is that it is not a dealbreaker. If, on the other hand, it would make the machine prone to some kind of malfunction, that would be different.
May 4, 2026 2:42 AM
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slimsMay 4, 2026 2:42 AM
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Just adding as another person that has been using this machine for over a decade without issue.
May 4, 2026 2:52 AM
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wind_68May 4, 2026 2:52 AM
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For this money the coffee machine have to bring coffee to bed and after clean themself..
May 4, 2026 3:03 AM
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FaizRMay 4, 2026 3:03 AM
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Great machine
May 4, 2026 4:04 AM
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xcustomxMay 4, 2026 4:04 AM
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Quote from wind_68 View quoted comment :
For this money the coffee machine have to bring coffee to bed and after clean themself..
You fail to see the significant savings this machine offers. Making a latte with 2 shots using this Breville costs about 50 cents factoring in milk and beans. That same drink at Starbucks runs $5-6. My wife and I made 2-4 drinks per day for 8 years before it just gave out last month. We saved tens of thousands of dollars making lattes at home vs. going to a coffee shop. This machine is a tank
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achow318May 4, 2026 5:43 AM
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Average deal

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May 4, 2026 6:22 AM
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OrangeKite2617May 4, 2026 6:22 AM
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you can get these used like new for under 300 on fb marketplace. just saying.
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