What is the best home espresso machine?

Best overall: the Breville Barista Express Impress is the best home espresso machine for most people because it combines a capable espresso machine, built-in grinder, assisted tamping, and a guided dosing workflow in one relatively approachable setup.

If you already own a good grinder or want more room to grow, choose the Breville Bambino Plus for a compact, easy semi-automatic setup, or the Gaggia Classic Pro/Evo Pro if you want a more traditional, mod-friendly machine. If convenience matters more than learning espresso technique, get the De'Longhi Dinamica Plus or Breville Oracle Touch instead.