If you want start your morning with a great-tasting cup of espresso but aren’t willing to spend thousands of dollars on a fully automatic machine, these affordable espresso machines are ideal. Our top picks produce excellent crema and offer features found on more expensive machines.
An affordable, semi-automatic espresso machine that’s almost as easy to use as more fully automatic machines that can cost thousands. The Capresso 121.01 eliminates the hassle of making cappuccino or espresso because it automatically tamps coffee and discards used coffee grounds. Water heats quickly and the powerful 18 bar pump fills cups from 1-1/2 ounces to 12 ounces with ease. Ideally used in a home or office, this unit will help you quickly and easily brew a great-tasting cup of espresso with excellent crema. As a bonus, it even brews regular coffee.
Coffee lovers won’t find a more feature-filled espresso machine at such an attractive price point. Easy-to-clean stainless steel construction includes three stainless steel filters, a warming tray, and a 40-oz. water container. The Italian-made pump and powerful steam unit help get the best crema possible out of a consumer machine.
An affordable machine with solid, stainless steel construction. If you can handle grinding your own beans, this top-notch unit can handle the rest. A powerful 15-bar pump produces perfect crema for espresso, and a large warming area can hold up to 9 cups at once.
An excellent espresso option for buyers on a budget. The DeLonghi is attractive and fast, able to heat to temperature in about a minute. Pump-driven preparation and a large water well give you 10 shots of espresso between refills.