Last Updated: July 17, 2019 (Refresh Now)
Breville the Barista Express Espresso Machine BES870XL
Last Updated: July 17, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.8
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Coffee
270espresso, beans, grinder, starbucks, barista
+94%
-6%
" ... Its AMAZING and makes delicious espresso, cappuccino, latte, etc. ... "
" ... Breville the Barista Express Espresso Machine is a solidly built espresso maker you will love. ... "
" ... Freshly ground espresso beans step up the flavor. ... "
" ... Great combination of everything you need to make a quality coffee of your liking. ... "
" ... I roast my own beans and have made espresso for years. ... "
" ... She never makes a regular cup of coffee anymore. ... "
" ... Avoid using dark, oily beans and use only medium roast, like a Koffee Kult Medium or a Lavazza Super Crema for the best results through the burr grinder. ... "
" ... I'm a first-time coffee maker, the machine is easy and quick. ... "
Ease of Use
145machine, espresso, easy to clean, complicated, instructions
+97%
-3%
" ... Easy to actually use but it’s an art form. ... "
" ... and the fact that regular maintenance is easy and super cheap. ... "
" ... 1) It's fairly easy to get dialed in so be patient and don't be worried that you won't be able to consistently get good performance. ... It can vary slightly by type of bean but overall it's a simple task. ... "
" ... But it works great and is easy. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... It is simple to use and has many functions. ... "
" ... The unit is simple to clean and the documentation is easy to read and understand. ... "
" ... I love this easy to use espresso machine. ... "
Product Reliability
117stopped working, grinder, espresso, lattes, cappuccino
+71%
-29%
" ... It has worked flawlessly. ... "
" ... Had this for about a month now, absolutely love it. ... "
" ... Now that I have had this machine for 2 months, there are NO REGRETS at all. ... "
" ... I have used it for three months and have been very satisfied. ... "
" ... We have had it about 30 days and have had no issues. ... "
" ... I’ve owned for about a month now and have enjoyed trying different coffees and experimenting with different methods. ... "
" ... We've been using it for a few months and it's going strong. ... "
" ... Have had the machine for 3 weeks now. ... "
Cleaning
114cleaning, easy to clean, grinder, easy to use, milk
+84%
-16%
" ... And for the love of God and all that is holy, clean your machine regularly! ... "
" ... Cleaning is easy. ... "
" ... easy to clean and looks great too. ... "
" ... I wipe the frother with a damp rag I leave on top of the machine. ... "
" ... Requires a bit of effort to maintain, clean and actually make coffee so it is for those who like to put more effort in making their coffee. ... "
" ... I recommend looking at the cleaning/ flushing process and familiarizing yourself as it does take some monthly maintenance in addition to the daily cleaning. ... "
" ... I took care of this machine - I descaled it, I used recommended cleaning materials. ... "
" ... Durable machine, I take care of it with regular cleaning as is recommended, and so far very happy with this purchase. ... "
Price
88machine, worth every penny, worth, worth the price, worth the money
+89%
-11%
" ... It gives you everything you need at a pretty good price. ... "
" ... It’s worth every penny! ... "
" ... Worth every penny because it's paying for itself ... "
" ... Worth every penny. ... "
" ... Don't need to spend money at Starbucks anymore. ... "
" ... I'd say it's worth the money. ... "
" ... Awesome machine for the money. ... "
" ... This unit makes ALL nespresso makers third rate. ... "
Usage
69tray, espresso, beans, grinder, baskets
+86%
-14%
" ... Best options available for my use and saves space with the built in grinder. ... For the options available, it really is a space efficient item. ... "
" ... If you roast your own green beans . ... "
" ... Delicious espresso at home. ... "
" ... I normally drink iced 20 to 26 size drinks). ... "
" ... The steamer steams the milk perfectly. ... "
" ... The space under the filter allows for a wide variety of drinking vessels (whoever suggested using paper cups . ... "
" ... However, in terms of beverage quality, it produces an amazing espresso and delicious cappuccinos. ... "
" ... It is delicious and consistent. ... "
Build Quality
58stainless steel, tamper, parts, pressure, portafilter
+76%
-24%
" ... High quality and durable, I'm enjoying it thus far. ... "
" ... I have to say that the build, the look and feel and the quality of the machine is very high end. ... Stainless steel, everything fits perfectly, feels like real value for money. ... "
" ... I admire the quality of engineering and build quality. ... "
" ... All in all looks solid. ... "
" ... Love it- cut way down on Starbucks purchases! ... "
" ... Rugged and makes fabulous espresso and americano's. ... "
" ... For the price you kind of expect airtight metal work and sturdy, stiff, close-tolerance plastic pieces. ... "
" ... + High quality materials ... "
Design
56design, counter, beautiful, looks, looks great
+95%
-5%
" ... The build quality, fit and finish is second to none. ... "
" ... Not a single flaw. ... "
" ... I love my daily latte or cappuccino, it feels so luxurious to be able to make it here at home. ... "
" ... Looks nice and doesn’t take up too much room. ... "
" ... It looks impressive on your counter top. ... "
" ... Nice looking unit on my counter. ... We almost exclusively make double shots. ... "
" ... After 2-3 months of usage, the verdict is clear. ... "
" ... - Quality Materials: The parts of the machine that are not covered in stainless steel are made of clearly high-quality, non-brittle plastics that look like they will hold up to years of use. ... "
Size
39size, tamper, small, compact, stainless steel
+85%
-15%
" ... The build quality, fit and finish is second to none. ... "
" ... It is compact, fits nicely on a typical counter underneath a cabinet. ... "
" ... doesn't slide around. ... "
" ... Kind of handy, too. ... "
" ... The construction is top-grade and the small surprises were: the magnetic nest the tamper fits into, the use of a filter in the water tank (plus spare), the hidden drawer for the cleaning equipment, the warming tray on top for my cup and the pop-up tab when the tray is filled and it's time to empty. ... "
" ... It’s perfect size, not too big or small. ... "
" ... solid and heavy. ... "
" ... Has held up well so far. ... "
Family
24machine, espresso, daughter, year old, son
+100%
" ... Great home espresso machine. ... "
" ... We have a much more expensive one at work that foams a bit faster but for the home kitchen this works well. ... "
" ... Bought for my daughter. ... "
" ... I gave it to my Husband for his birthday and he said “this is the BEST adult present 🎁 !” ... "
" ... My family is very big on espresso drinks and they loved this. ... "
" ... Bought this for my mom to replace a 15 year old Italian machine, she LOVES it ... "
" ... Our son wanted this for Christmas, when we asked him. ... "
" ... My 18-year-old is doing a gap year before college and he watched the videos and is now all in and able to make great espresso drinks with great crema and sweet tasting espresso. ... We make about 3-10 Espresso drinks every day, as a family of three. ... "
Water Resistance
20water tank, hot water, reservoir, shower screen, machine
+70%
-30%
" ... I've also been consistently running the portafilter and my mug under hot water. ... "
" ... Decent size water tank, you do need to watch it. ... "
" ... It's just a matter of seconds from the time you turn it on to the time it's ready to pump hot water. ... "
" ... I love the hot water tap. ... "
" ... The construction is top-grade and the small surprises were: the magnetic nest the tamper fits into, the use of a filter in the water tank (plus spare), the hidden drawer for the cleaning equipment, the warming tray on top for my cup and the pop-up tab when the tray is filled and it's time to empty. ... "
" ... If you forget once or twice, you'll probably be just fine but check the water reservoir at least 1-2 times per week. ... "
" ... Apparently, they do not last forever, especially is you accidentally drop an entire mug of water into the grinder section. ... "
" ... By care I mean, proper replacement of the water reservoir filter, and care of the group head cleanliness. ... "
Marketplace
19manufacturer, items, described, box, bought
+53%
-47%
" ... Amazon is awesome with defective products and I couldn’t be happier because of this. ... "
" ... Just as described ... "
" ... Just like it was advertised. ... "
" ... Since I still had the original box I opted for option one. ... "
" ... It works just as described and as shown in the short video. ... "
" ... Thank you, Breville, for your great quality product, and Amazon, for selling it! ... "
" ... When I found it on Amazon on sale, I didn’t hesitate. ... "
" ... The other things you REALLY should order at the same time (and all are available on Amazon) are: ... "
Returns
13refund, delonghi, returning, returned, repaired
+8%
-92%
" ... Called Amazon 3x to return. ... "
" ... If this solution doesn't work I have to send it in. ... "
" ... We had to ship it from California to New York to have it checked/repaired. ... "
" ... I had to return it. ... "
" ... I would return if I kept the box. ... "
" ... I had the choice of sending back my machine first (they would provide shipping) or have them send the new machine and then return the old machine (with a security deposit on my cc). ... "
" ... Returned it and bought a DeLonghi ECAM22110SB. ... "
" ... If I had bought it at a store, I would have taken it back immediately! ... "
Delivery
12day, box, perfect condition, machine, delivery
+42%
-58%
" ... Arrived obviously broken!! ... "
" ... Opened the box. ... "
" ... But when I arrived, Amali was greatly disappointed. ... "
" ... So I ordered this Breville that had same day delivery: what a catch, I thought! ... "
" ... I STILL HAVE NOT RECEIVED IT. ... "
" ... Ordered it and on November 28th. ... "
" ... item arrived in horrible condition. ... "
Heating
9milk, takes, machine, heat, ready to go
+100%
" ... The extractor is easy to use and clean, and the milk frother heats milk up and produces a good texture quickly. ... "
" ... The first time you turn on the machine, it heats up in under a minute. ... "
" ... + The steamer takes a few seconds to "warm up" before you can froth the milk ... "
" ... When the machine just heats up, first a bunch of liquid water comes out, then it takes a minute for the steam to start. ... "
" ... Heats up very quickly and makes great steamed milk for Latte's. ... "
" ... JUST TAKES FOREVER TO MAKE DRINKS EXTRA HOT . ... "
" ... The top of the machine does act as a heating surface for cups. ... "
Defective Delivery
6one, condition, broken, arrived, machine
+17%
-83%
" ... Bought this machine and received a defective grinder. ... "
" ... Arrived obviously broken!! ... "
" ... Opened the box. ... "
" ... This third one I received from Amazon already broken. ... "
" ... item arrived in horrible condition. ... "
For Travel
4trip, starbucks, camping, saving, machine
+100%
" ... After visiting Italy this past summer we wanted to make espressos & cappuccinos at home and this seemed to be the best product to do so. ... "
" ... I bought this machine after many trips abroad to various regions of Europe. ... "
" ... We joke about how can we bring it with us when we go camping, ... Camping and Latte's that would make the wife happy. ... "
" ... Trips to Starbucks are a thing of the past and our Breville is already saving us money! ... "
Product As Described
4works, advertised
+100%
" ... It works just as described and as shown in the short video. ... "
" ... Works as described! ... "
" ... Just as described ... "
" ... Just like it was advertised. ... "
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