BrevilleImage coming soon

Espresso Machines

Breville Barista Express

Name: Breville Barista Express
Brand: Breville

By BrevilleSee all 45 Breville products →

Semi-auto espresso machine w/ built-in grinder

Typical price$$$300–700

Beginner-friendly All-in-one (built-in grinder)Small kitchens

The Breville Barista Express is a semi-automatic espresso machine with a built-in conical burr grinder and compact countertop footprint.

Visit manufacturer ↗

Retailer links coming soon.

Last verified 10 Oct 2026

Specs

Machine type: Semi-automatic
Boiler / heating: Thermocoil
PID temperature control: Yes
Built-in grinder: Yes
Portafilter size: 54 mm
Pressure gauge: Yes
Flow control: Yes
Can be plumbed in: No
Needs mains power: Yes
Water tank: 2 L
Warm-up time: 1 min
Width: 40.4 cm
Depth: 33.3 cm
Height: 31.5 cm
Weight: 10 kg
Voltage: 110-120 V
Warranty: 2 years

In short

The Breville Barista Express suits beginners who want one compact semi-automatic machine with a grinder built in. Its strongest points are the conical burr grinder, the small countertop footprint and PID temperature control. The main limitation is thermocoil heating rather than a boiler.

The verdict

Buy this if you want an all-in-one beginner semi-auto with grinder. It fits compact spaces and suits entry-level use.

What we like

Built-in conical burr grinder
Compact countertop footprint

What to know

Thermocoil heating rather than a boiler

Who it's for

Beginners seeking a compact machine with integrated grinder.

Skip it if

Skip it if you want a dual boiler or a more advanced heating system.

Works with

Questions shoppers ask

Does the Breville Barista Express have a built-in grinder?

Yes, it includes a built-in conical burr grinder.

Is the Barista Express good for beginners?

It is aimed at beginners seeking a compact machine with an integrated grinder, and it suits entry-level use.

How big is the water tank?

The water tank holds 2 L, and the portafilter size is 54 mm.

What heating system does it use?

It uses thermocoil heating rather than a boiler, and it has PID temperature control.

From the journal

How Often to Backflush Espresso Machine at HomeHow-to · 10 Oct 2026 Breville Espresso Machines Gifts for Home BaristasRoundup · 10 Oct 2026

Compare it with

Breville Barista Express vs Breville Barista ProCompare →Breville Barista Express vs Breville Barista Express ImpressCompare →Breville Barista Express vs Lelit AnnaCompare →Breville Barista Express vs Gaggia Classic ProCompare →

Breville Barista Express

Specs

The verdict

What we like

What to know

Who it's for

Skip it if

Works with

Normcore 54mm Magnetic Dosing Cup

IMS 54mm Precision Basket

Normcore 54mm Bottomless Portafilter

Questions shoppers ask

Does the Breville Barista Express have a built-in grinder?

Is the Barista Express good for beginners?

How big is the water tank?

What heating system does it use?

From the journal

Compare it with

You might also like

Breville Barista Pro

Flair 58 Plus 2

Gaggia Classic Pro

Breville Bambino Plus BES500BSS