What are the best espresso machines under 1000?

Top pick under $1,000: Breville Bambino Plus for most people. It heats quickly, makes solid espresso with a good grinder, and has easy automatic milk steaming without taking over your counter.

If you want a more traditional, durable machine to learn on, choose the Gaggia Classic Evo Pro. If you want the grinder built in, choose the Breville Barista Express Impress. If you want a more café-style single-boiler machine and do not mind a learning curve, consider the Rancilio Silvia.

Important: under $1,000 espresso setups live or die by the grinder. If the machine does not include one, budget for an espresso-capable grinder; otherwise, even a good machine will struggle.