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If you're a daily coffee drinker, having an espresso machine at home can help cut back on expensive cafe trips and make you feel like a professional barista right at home.
Our Picks Best espresso machine overall Breville Barista Express $650 at Williams Sonoma The Breville Barista Express ticks the most boxes of any machine we tested, with solid performance, features and a reasonable price -- all from a brand with a proven track record in the at-home espresso category. Pros Has ample customization options
Smart dosing technology for balanced espresso
Powerful built-in burr grinder
Includes premium dose trimmer and tamper Cons A bit bulky
Not cheap but offers good bang for the buck Expand Pros & Cons Best budget espresso machine Casabrews CM5418 $140 at Amazon This compact and trendy espresso machine would look great on any countertop and the stainless steel version is currently on sale at Amazon for $119, which makes it the cheapest option on our list by far. Even at its full price, we like the Casabrews as a true budget buy that delivers reliable espresso shots. Pros Intuitive operation
Makes quality of espresso and foam
Weighted portafilter
Narrow size fits in small spaces
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