Best Espresso Machines for Baristas

( 199 reviews )   SalesRank: 227

"…easy! All in all I find it a great machine, I am no barista, but I like the espresso it makes. When I use an…" - on Jan 23 2009 …full review

"… It's wonderful and tasty alternative to local $5/day coffee shop latte-make it at home and avoid the cranky baristas!" - on Jan 13 2009 …full review

"…a very nice shot with a nice carmel colored crema. my barista friend who uses a comercial machine from when he…" - on Nov 19 2008 …full review

( 30 reviews )   SalesRank: 570

"…is so easy to use, my 6 year old is now the official barista- making expressos, cappuccinos and lattes on his…" - on Jun 22 2009 …full review

"…no- object home barista set-up, but the Nespresso produces a satisfying latte in line with my proletariate situation." - on May 13 2009 …full review

"…want to be an actress/singer/massage therapist." type barista, but it will save on trips to the coffee shop and…" - on Oct 15 2008 …full review

( 36 reviews )   SalesRank: 711

"…this machine. Would have given it 5 stars, but as a former barista, I know that to make a good latte I need a…" - on Oct 12 2008 …full review

( 2 reviews )   SalesRank: 662

"…is so easy to use, my 6 year old is now the official barista- making expressos, cappuccinos and lattes on his…" - on Jun 22 2009 …full review

"…no- object home barista set-up, but the Nespresso produces a satisfying latte in line with my proletariate situation." - on May 13 2009 …full review

"…want to be an actress/singer/massage therapist." type barista, but it will save on trips to the coffee shop and…" - on Oct 15 2008 …full review

( 243 reviews )   SalesRank: 1,419

"…and here are a few tips how to master your skills as a barista. - Make sure to fill the water chamber exactly…" - on Mar 1 2009 …full review

"Your Own Barista....." - on Jan 1 2009 …full review

( 112 reviews )   SalesRank: 5,429

"…just be careful and it'll be no biggy. I think it is the barista and certainly the beans/grind, not this machine,…" - on Jun 3 2009 …full review

"…running in no time. It's easy to use. My husband was a barista in college and had no problem figuring it out. I,…" - on Mar 20 2009 …full review

"…my drinks being good or bad depending on the mood of the barista. Now, I get it perfect every time. Pulls a…" - on Jan 5 2008 …full review

"…IF you want a shot of espresso that you get at a good barista (coffee house) it will take some practice on your…" - on Dec 27 2007 …full review

"…the day, and one in the night. My wife sometimes becomes a barista and makes some flavored drinks that are good…" - on Jan 5 2007 …full review

( 147 reviews )   SalesRank: 5,100

"…with brewing espresso, even if I'm not a full-fledged barista. :) These comparisons are mainly made as opposed…" - on May 20 2009 …full review

"…our espresso taste like Tully's or Starbuck's. One of the Barista's suggested experimenting until we got the taste we…" - on Nov 15 2008 …full review

"…My wife and I are not coffee experts or snobs, nor trained baristas. The difference between a brewed cup of coffee…" - on Feb 3 2008 …full review

"…tough with its metal surface. I've compared this one with "Barista"(you can see that in Starbucks), Barista is about…" - on Jan 3 2007 …full review

( 125 reviews )   SalesRank: 2,448

"…practice and skill to use properly, I read numerous home barista forums to learn proper technique and had great…" - on Apr 5 2009 …full review

"…is every bit as good as I get at home from my Star$$ Barista (by Saeco) machine. One complaint I have about…" - on Feb 9 2007 …full review

"…and don't skimp on the grinder if you're a budding home barista. That's it for my update... After having read all…" - on Jan 31 2007 …full review

"…admit it does a good job. I worked in a coffee shop as a barista all the way through college and have used some…" - on Jul 25 2006 …full review

"…I went to a coffee shop to buy more beans and asked the barista for some advice. They said a "3" grind might be…" - on Jun 18 2006 …full review

( 102 reviews )   SalesRank: 50,657

"For us "entry level" baristas, this machine is ideal. It makes a nice espresso, etc. with pods or ground coffee. …" - on Jan 29 2006 …full review

"…after first using this machine I have gone from novice to barista. I even think one of my friends comes over more…" - on Dec 29 2005 …full review

"…little stainless steel mini-pitcher things you see the baristas using at the cafes, or just some espresso cups…" - on Nov 15 2005 …full review

( 139 reviews )   SalesRank: 30,379

"…around your place, or have a friend who is a good amateur barista, you might not even recognize this stuff as foamed…" - on Jan 26 2009 …full review

"…a medium espresso grind, just tell the barista to grind your coffee that way and you'll have decent lattes in no time." - on Mar 26 2006 …full review