Barista Express Impress
BrevilleReleased Oct 1, 2022 · Analysis updated Jul 20, 2026
This espresso machine offers assisted tamping and premium build quality for consistently great coffee. The Breville Barista Express Impress scores 81/100 based on 6 expert reviews in the espresso machines category. Coverage includes reviews from Coffeedant, Everydaypeoplecoffeeandtea, Seriouseats, and Lifestylelab.
Critic Score
What's this?based on 6 expert reviews
Pros
- Easy to use(5)
- Assisted tamping(4)
- Good value(3)
- Premium build quality(3)
- Good milk steaming(2)
Cons
- High price(2)
- Inconsistent results(2)
6 Publication Reviews
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The Breville Barista Express Impress delivers café-quality espresso without the learning curve through its automated dosing and tamping system.
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After weeks of daily testing and pulling over 100 shots, the Breville Barista Express remains the best value all-in-one espresso machine for home baristas who want control without complexity.
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The Breville Barista Express Impress automates difficult parts of the espresso shot pulling process and is a great option for beginners.
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The Breville Barista Express Impress offers excellent workflow and good espresso quality for beginners, though it suffers from slow steaming performance.
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The Breville Barista Express Impress is designed for beginners who want to make good espresso without a steep learning curve, though experienced users may find it limiting.
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