Compare the top 3 espresso machines in Australia 2026

For most Australian home baristas the Breville Barista Express BES870 at around $598 is the right buy. It is the all-in-one: an integrated conical burr grinder grinds beans on demand straight into the portafilter, so you grind, dose, tamp and pull in one bench unit and never need to buy a separate grinder. PID digital temperature control keeps every shot consistent, low-pressure pre-infusion evens out the extraction, and a manual steam wand textures milk for flat whites and latte art. This is the iconic Australian first real espresso machine and the default pick for most people.

If you want a genuine manual espresso machine without a big outlay, the De'Longhi Dedica Arte EC885.M at about $197 is the budget way in, a slim 15cm-wide 15-bar pump machine with a milk steam wand, though you add pre-ground coffee or a separate grinder. For serious enthusiasts, the Breville the Dual Boiler BES920 at about $1,218 brews and steams at once with a commercial-spec 58mm portafilter and a pressure gauge; pair it with a dedicated grinder, as it has none built in.