Breville Barista Max Espresso Machine – Built-In Grinder & Milk Frother
Enjoy rich, café-style coffee at home with the Breville Barista Max Espresso Machine, crafted in durable stainless steel and equipped with an integrated bean grinder, steam wand, and 15-bar Italian pump. Whether you love espressos, cappuccinos, or creamy lattes, this all-in-one coffee maker delivers consistent, professional results every time.
- Great Coffee Made Simple: User-friendly design with intuitive controls – perfect for espresso, lattes, cappuccinos and more.
- Precision Brewing: Temp IQ Shot Control ensures optimal water temperature and flow for every cup.
- Integrated Grinder: Tap & Go one-touch conical burr grinder with 30 adjustable settings for fresh, flavorful beans.
- Smart Shot Volume: Auto and manual shot controls allow you to customize your espresso just the way you like it.
- Velvety Microfoam: Full-size steam wand creates smooth, café-quality milk for all milk-based drinks.
Technical Specifications
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Breville |
| Color | Stainless Steel |
| Dimensions | 31D x 31W x 41H cm |
| Water Tank Capacity | 2.8 L |
| Pump Pressure | 15 Bar Italian Pump |
| Coffee Maker Type | Espresso Machine |
| Special Features | Integrated Grinder, Milk Frother, Jug, Thermal System |
DoorMats Recommendation: Perfect for espresso lovers and beginners seeking café-quality results at home with one-touch simplicity.
This Breville was I initially chosen on its functionality ,design and user review.
Pros
It fits neatly on the kitchen work surface under the cupboards and it is a bonus to me that I can store a can of ground coffee on the cool water tank at the back.
Its stainless steel build looks good.
The coffee produced is very good once you get the coffee filter holder levels right and tamped down.
We drink coffee strong and black so I haven’t used the milk wand and probably only use the wand on my previous machine less than once a year.
The automatic function fills 2 cups or a large mug adequately.
Cons
The most significant problem with the machine is the loud vibration that will shake a two cup setup apart resulting in spillage. Initially I reduced this by placing the cups on a folded paper kitchen towel. After experimenting the best solution is to buy a sheet of 22mm diameter x 10mm self adhesive silicone feet. This reduces the noise and vibration. (See pictures, use only 4 feet at the corners or the vibration will come back). A pity that Breville didn’t seem to detect the problem in the design stages and add deep silicone feet costing a few pence.
Using automatic to produce coffee tends to produce cooler coffee and probably does not get the most out of the load. I have therefore reverted to the technique that I used on my previous manual coffee maker. I let the machine heat up and half fill the mug or cups before turning the machine off. I then immediately turn on again, let it heat up and the complete filling the mugs before manually stopping. It really is hotter and better taste extracted.
The coffee filter holder is a bit smaller than I am used to so the coffee strength of 3 is a little weak for a double cup or full mug. Using strength4, 5 (expresso coffee) and above does produce very good strong coffee . I think the Barista Mini has a bigger coffee holder but the design is not as nice and it is more plastic.
Overall
For the price it seems a good machine with some resolvable issues. I have used this machine 3 times a day for just over 6 months without major issue.