If you prefer something more akin to a coffee-house drink, it might be worth the investment to own your own espresso machine.

The Smeg EGF03 Espresso Machine with Grinder is a stylish coffee machine with the ‘50s retro glam you’d expect from Smeg.

Read the full Sunbeam Mini Barista Espresso Machine EM4300 review. Other affordable semi-automatic machines worth considering While these machines aren't recommended by our experts, they still perform ...

This machine is a solid buy. KitchenAid makes great products — their iconic stand mixer, anyone? — and we think this semi-automatic espresso machine is no exception. Admittedly, it’s ...

The KitchenAid Semi Automatic Espresso Machine is only $170 pricier than the Smeg ECF02 at $699, but comes with a grinder, and made a flawless coffee without requiring much skill. If you don’t ...

Sunbeam makes some impressive machines – but this isn't one of them This semi-automatic model is great at serving up espresso at very consistent temperatures. But it scored a deal-breaking 30% in our ...

Unlike with a semi-automatic espresso machine and a steam wand, the cleaning process is clunkier and more involved than a quick steam purge. The Z10 comes with a cleaning tray and a cleaning ...

If you like the idea of becoming your own barista, but the idea of grinding, tamping, frothing, and measuring seems a tad too ...

with offers like 29% off the De'Longhi Dedica Arte Espresso Machine at Amazon in the US, and £400 off the Sage the Oracle Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine at Amazon in the UK. Many of last year's ...

But no automatic machine can produce espresso quite as good as a nice semi-automatic machine; that’s a trade-off you need to make for the convenience. You’ll have to decide if you want an ...

The Café Bellissimo semi-automatic espresso machine is also designed to be stylish yet subtle, so it’s a good option for anyone looking to save a little counter space in their kitchen.