The Best Espresso Machines for Lattes & Milk Drinks

For milk drinks, steam power and ease matter as much as the shot. From auto-frothing beginners’ machines to no-wait enthusiast rigs and one-touch super-automatics, here’s the range.

The Reliable Starter

A genuine setup that won’t punish a beginner — or your wallet.

MachineBreville Bambino PlusCheck price
GrinderBaratza Encore ESPCheck price

The Café-in-a-Box

One machine, guided dosing — least-fuss milk drinks.

MachineBreville Barista Express ImpressCheck price
GrinderBuilt-in conical burr

The Fast-Morning All-in-One

Grinder built in, hot in ~3 seconds — lattes fast.

MachineBreville Barista ProCheck price
GrinderBuilt-in conical burr

The No-Wait Enthusiast

Steam and brew with no wait — the milk-drink sweet spot.

MachineLelit MaraXCheck price
GrinderEureka Mignon SpecialitaCheck price

The Hands-Off Barista

Real espresso with automatic grinding, tamping and milk.

MachineBreville OracleCheck price
GrinderAuto dose & tamp, built in

The Set-and-Forget

One button, milk and all — coffee, not a project.

MachineDe’Longhi Eletta ExploreCheck price
GrinderBean-to-cup, built in

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