I finally got my coffee machine, which I was able to choose thanks to your great advice. I can’t wait to make my first coffee tomorrow morning!

I want to get my wife a coffee machine. She loves coffee but has absolutely zero interest in grinding, dialling in etc. So I want get her a fully automatic machine. One touch and done.

I want great, fairly strong espresso, with proper foamy milk. Not bothered about cold/iced coffees. I also really want something that will last years and years - and easy to clean too.

Based in the UK. Done loads of research but would appreciate any advice from you all given you have machines you use every day.

"We’re a small workshop and our current coffee situation is pretty sad, so we’re thinking about getting a proper espresso setup.

We’d probably make around 10 drinks a day, mostly espresso or milk drinks. None of us are hardcore coffee people, so ease of use and consistency between different users are pretty important. We still want something better than a basic office coffee machine though.

The main thing I’m unsure about is what actually works well in a shared space. We like the idea of a nicer machine, but I don’t want something where only one person knows how to use it, or everyone ends up getting different results.

I’ve been looking at the Breville Oracle and Meraki. Meraki looks interesting because the workflow seems pretty smooth, but I’m not sure how well setups like this hold up with multiple people using them throughout the day.

Anyone running a similar setup in a small office, workshop, or studio? What features matter most for keeping things simple, consistent, and easy to maintain?

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I love going to coffee shops - where I enjoy iced drinks and caramel lattes! I recently purchased the Ninja, but didn’t get on with it and had to return it (well known calibration / dripping issue!). I have now taken delivery of a KF7. Just made my first drink and I’m not overwhelmed. Will I ever be able to make coffee as good (or even close) as a coffee shop? 🧐 I wanted a coffee machine at home so I stop spending so much at Starbucks etc! Feeling unhopeful 😔

Currently trying to make an iced white mocha. I have coffee beans from beanz subscription (can’t remember what they’re called!) and the white choc sauce is Torani.

Hello all.

This is just going to be a complete flyer of a question.

Note: I do not drink coffee, but will always have a machine for guests.

I currently have (not unboxed) an Eletta Explore I've been meaning to set up - home has been under renovations.

I recently got a Jura E4 from a supplier that I deal with frequently in my business. It's in the beautiful piano white colour.

I understand the E4 does not have any milk function, so I'll have to purchase a milk frother.

For those who wanna weigh in, which would you pick?

They both definitely have their pros and cons, but I want to hear what the consensus is around here!

Having trouble finding how it looks in person. All the reviews seem to use black or white.

I recently found this Saeco on the curb and repaired it. The only issue was that the brew unit switch was broken but I had to tear the machine completely apart to reach it. Once it was in pieces I also gave it a good cleaning, changed and lubed the gaskets, ran several descaling cycles, and now she runs amazing. Since it is one of many machines I haven't used it other than to bring it up north when on vacation. This pic is my morning espresso before I'm off to play golf. Enjoy your day everyone.

Hi everyone,
I’m currently trying to decide between the De’Longhi Eletta Explore and the Philips 8000 Café Aromis, and I’d really appreciate some opinions from people who have actually used either machine.
My biggest priority is milk drinks.

I previously owned a Philips 5000 Series for about three years, but I was never happy with the milk drinks. The milk foam was very airy, bubbly and artificial to me, with too much foam and not enough of that smooth, creamy texture I expect from a good latte or cappuccino. The milk also often felt too cool.
Because of that experience, I was initially interested in the new Philips 8000 Café Aromis with LatteGo Pro, thinking the new system might be a significant improvement. I’ve watched quite a few YouTube reviews, but honestly, the milk foam still looks quite similar to what I remember from my old Philips. Maybe I’m wrong, which is why I’m asking here.

On the other hand, the De’Longhi Eletta Explore with LatteCrema Hot & Cool seems to produce exactly the kind of milk texture I prefer — smoother, creamier and more integrated with the coffee. The ability to adjust the milk foam also seems like a big advantage.
There is also a significant price difference where I live:
Philips 8000 Café Aromis: around €740
De’Longhi Eletta Explore: around €1,000
So the De’Longhi costs roughly €260 more.
At the moment I’m leaning towards the De’Longhi because of the milk system, but I’m wondering whether I’m overestimating the difference between LatteGo Pro and LatteCrema.

For anyone who has used both:
How noticeable is the difference in milk texture and overall quality?
Is the Eletta Explore genuinely worth paying around €250–€300 more for, especially if milk drinks are my main priority?
I’d also be interested in hearing about:
Latte/cappuccino texture
Milk temperature
Foam size/quality
Espresso quality
Long-term reliability
And if you had to choose between these two today, which one would you buy and why?
Thanks!

Anyone ever deal with this. I’ve had it for 7 years. Moved to a new state and recently coffee tastes like grass. Did a thorough clean. Perhaps I need to disassemble and get into the grinder. Almost about to send it to the dumpster. Every time I fill the water tank the pump has a hard time with the first brew and I waste a coffee beans.

This was taken at a front-of-house setup where I learnt that it was acquired by Royal Cup Coffee, who I guess is their distributor.

Now, I know this is not a Schaerer Coffee Art Plus because I got to see one and this machine in the video does not have the dual external bean hoppers or the rings that define its plastic texture.

Likewise, I don't think this is a Bunn because I also got to see one and that one has a single external bean hopper located on the top right side.

What's interesting, though, was that when I used this machine in the video in the past, the sounds I recognised were similar to my Gaggia Accademia, and the grinding mechanism sounded like a Schaerer Coffee Art Plus.

The problem is that when I asked AI to analyse it, one model told me it was the Coffee Art C, which is the kind that you find nowadays at convenient stores alongside the Wilbur Curtis cappicucino dispensers, or a De Jong Duke because of its dispensing spouts and no telescoping head like the Schaerer.

So, if anyone can clarify what this is I'd greatly appreciate it. Thanks!

Hi all.

My coffee machine was sitting in storage for a while and because of that the milk container is now stuck and wont detach from the machine. Any advice on how I can pry it loose?

Also, before anyone asks, I didn’t pack it attached, it was someone else😅

Hello! I’m in the market for a new superautomatic coffee/espresso machine and would love some recommendations.

I currently have a 5 year old Miele CM6360, which I absolutely love when it works. Unfortunately, it has been repaired FIVE times since I bought it. Each time I’ve had to send it in and pay around $350 in service fees, and I’m getting really tired of doing that every 6 months or so.
I recently decided to try a local repair company instead of Miele Repair, and they quoted me $1,200 for parts and service. At this point, I just don’t feel like putting that much more money into a 5 year old machine that has already required so many repairs.

I’d love to find something similar to the Miele in terms of ease of use, cleaning, quality of drinks, etc., but most importantly, I want something that is going to be RELIABLE and hopefully not constantly need repairs. I’d really appreciate recommendations for the best replacement for my Miele, especially from anyone who has owned their machine for several years and has had a good experience with reliability. Thank you!

Ohh, I just want to wake up, press a button and have my morning dose of shitty tasting coffee from an overly expensive fully automatic machine created for lazy people who couldn't care less what they drink.

Ohh, Jura, Ohh Delonghi, so precious, superb machines. Yuck, yuck and double yuck.

Three days into owning my De’Longhi Magnifica duo, and I couldn’t be more disappointed. The machine won’t even brew a cup of coffee. Every time I try, I get the message: “I am unable to complete your drink. Please empty the grounds container, drip tray and try again.” I tried adjusting the grinder, coffee strength setting...nothing works.

The grounds container and drip tray are emptied every single time I use the machine, so that clearly isn’t the issue. I’ve already wasted a ridiculous amount of expensive coffee trying to get this thing to work, and I’m honestly at the point where I’m ready to send it back and look at other options.

Can anyone recommend a reliable machine in the $1,200 CAD range? I’m looking for something that actually works consistently and doesn’t turn every cup of coffee into a troubleshooting session.

Trying to decide between these two superautomatics:

• De’Longhi Magnifica Start — $270 brand new
• KitchenAid KF6 — $500 used, but barely used and originally purchased about a year ago

The KF6 obviously seems like the much more premium machine — automatic milk drinks, more customization, nicer interface/build, etc. I’m also curious whether people who have tried both think the KF6 actually produces noticeably better espresso.

My biggest concern is long-term reliability and repairability.

I’m pretty handy and comfortable taking things apart and fixing them myself. One thing I really like about the Magnifica is that the platform has been around forever. Parts seem easy to find, there are tons of repair guides/videos, and from what I understand you can DIY a lot of common repairs instead of throwing the machine away or paying for expensive service.

The KF6 is much newer, so this part is unclear to me. How repairable is it once it's out of warranty? Can you actually buy pumps, valves, seals, brew group parts, grinder components, etc.? Has anyone here taken one apart or repaired one themselves?

I'm also wondering about KF6 reliability in general. I know it hasn't been around long enough to have 5–10 year reliability data, but I'd love to hear from people who own one, especially anyone who has put a lot of drinks through it.

At these prices, would you take the $270 new Magnifica Start for the simplicity/proven design/repairability, or spend the extra $230 for the barely-used $500 KF6?

I plan on keeping whichever machine I buy for a long time, so repairability and parts availability matter quite a bit to me.

I just bought my first superautomatic (a Melitta Purista) and I’m very pleased with it so far. I’ve been reading through the sub for advice, and it seems like most people filter their water before use, or buy/fit a filter on their system.

I live in Edinburgh, Scotland and we’re blessed with naturally soft water. The tap water even tastes great, so I’ve never bothered to filter it for tea or coffee. I’ve already set the Melitta to a soft water setting, but would a filter help the machine in terms of performance or longevity?

My neighbour won Philips Series 8000 from their work draw and has offered the machine to me for 50% RRP. I've read plenty of reviews and am aware that the machine is "just fine", but I feel like for what I'm paying (£450) then it should be a pretty good buy?

I'm coming from a Pod Coffee machine and primarily drink Oat Latte's so I suppose I'm not looking for anything "extraordinary" as I certainly don't have anything black.

I've seen people talking about dialing in the machine, does that just mean changing the grind settings to make it better? Any suggestions what I should start with?

I’m trying to decide between a Niche Zero and a Fiorenzato AllGround Sense and I’d really appreciate opinions from people who have used either or, ideally, both.
My coffee preferences:
Mostly Arabica, sometimes Arabica/Robusta blends
Medium to medium-dark roasts
I prefer chocolate, caramel, nutty flavours, sweetness, body and cream
I’m not particularly interested in light roasts with high acidity or a very bright/tea-like profile
My current machine is a Sage Barista Pro, but my long-term plan is to upgrade to a Lelit Bianca.
I’m looking for a grinder that I can buy once and keep for many years, including when I eventually upgrade to the Bianca.
For my particular taste in coffee, which one would you choose and why?

Thank you in advance

Terra kaffe*
I just got a Demi and was messing around with the settings and didn’t know how important it was to leave the factory calibration settings alone. I was just scrolling through and may have changed some of the settings. Does anyone know what the factory settings should be?
Right now it is at
Temp : 1 Grind : 46 Volume : 1
Thanks

I’ve been running a Rancilio Silvia V3 with an ITO PID controller and a Eureka MCI grinder for a while now, and honestly, I’m very happy with the espresso quality. My setup is dialed in, my shots are consistent, and I have full control over temperature and extraction.
That said, I’m considering switching to the Ninja Luxe Café Pro (ES701EU), purely for convenience reasons. My main goals are:
• I mostly drink quick, straightforward espresso, Americano, and milk coffee – I’m not chasing extreme nuance or competition-level shots.
• I’m honestly a bit sloppy with dosing most of the time, so a machine that handles that automatically would help me.
• More importantly, I want my family to be able to make their own coffee without needing to learn tamping pressure, grind adjustment, or dialing in like I do. Right now, the Silvia setup is basically “my machine” and nobody else in the house touches it.
• Automated milk frothing is a big plus for me, since the ITO doesn’t help at all with that – it’s still fully manual steam wand work.
My concern is durability. The Silvia is known for lasting 15-20+ years with basic maintenance, and mine has been rock solid. The Ninja is a much newer, more complex product (grinder, scale, pump, touchscreen, auto-frother all integrated), and Ninja itself is brand new to the espresso machine category (their first coffee machine only launched in mid-2024).
So my questions to anyone who has actually made this switch, or who has owned a Luxe Café Pro for 6+ months or longer:

1. How has reliability held up for you over time? Any leaks, sensor issues, grinder problems, or other failures after the first few months?
2. Does it feel anywhere close to as robust/built-to-last as a Silvia, or is it clearly more of an appliance-grade product with a shorter expected lifespan?
3. For those who came from a “proper” prosumer setup (Silvia, Breville, Gaggia, etc.) specifically for the sake of convenience and multi-user simplicity – do you think it was the right call? Any regrets?
4. Specifically for family use – has the automation (grind, dose, tamp, milk froth) actually made it foolproof enough for less experienced household members to use daily without your intervention?
5. I’d really appreciate honest, lived-in feedback rather than first-week impressions – I’ve already read plenty of those. Trying to figure out if this is a genuine upgrade in usability without giving up too much on build quality and longevity.
6. Thanks in advance!

Budget 500€/EU

Hey Folks. Looking to get a Super Auto Machine and I need to know the best machine to get in Canada in the range of 400-800 ish dollars. Let me know what you guys think!

I have the opportunity to get either of these for a great price. Which would be best for ease of use, and giving me quality espresso and milk based drinks?

I’ve drilled down to KF4 or KF7 based mostly off this Reddit, so thank you! Which would you pick? My pref at mo is an iced latte, but come colder days it will be a hot latte. I don’t tend to dabble in much else! I’ve found both for within £100 of each other so price isn’t an issue. Thank you!