Breville Barista Touch BES880BSS

In this Breville Barista Touch BES880BSS review, the verdict is simple: this is the best overall espresso machine with a grinder in our 2026 guide of eight models. Breville's Barista Touch BES880BSS sells for $980 and holds a 4.2 rating from 3,900 Amazon shoppers, the largest review base in the comparison. It combines a precision conical burr grinder, a 1680-watt ThermoJet heater and a touchscreen that saves your drink settings. This machine suits a first-time buyer who wants barista-style coffee with a safety net of user feedback. That feedback volume also makes it the safest of the eight to buy sight unseen. A 2-year repair warranty backs the purchase.

In practice, the integrated precision conical burr grinder doses the right amount of coffee on demand, so you grind whole beans fresh for every shot. Low pressure pre-infusion then ramps pressure up gradually, which draws out flavor evenly and helps produce a balanced cup. Meanwhile, the ThermoJet system reaches extraction temperature in 3 seconds, so cappuccinos and lattes need no long warm-up. The automatic steam wand lets you set milk temperature and texture, and it delivers microfoam good enough for latte art. For example, the touchscreen walks you through grind size, dose and milk settings, then remembers them for next time. It measures 15.5 inches wide, 12.7 inches deep and 16 inches high, and weighs 21.8 pounds. Included: a 16-ounce stainless steel jug, a reusable filter and the Razor precision dose trimming tool.

Value for money is where this Breville earns its first place. At $980 it costs about $180 more than the Ninja Luxe Café Pro ES701, so budget shoppers have a cheaper option in the guide. However, the Barista Touch BES880BSS adds the deepest feedback base in the comparison. On top of that, a touchscreen saves your favorite drink recipes. That said, this is not a fully hands-off bean to cup machine for home use, because you still move the portafilter, tamp and purge the steam wand. Skip it if you want one button to do everything. Buy it if you enjoy the ritual and want room to grow into the hobby. If you brew for coffee lovers every morning, this is the one to get.