It ended up as a compromise between a Super auto that my partner wanted and a full prosumer set-up that I wanted. Great machine so far. Purchased for around $1700. Auto milk texturing is amazing. Works better on larger amounts of milk. Probably the most liked feature. I can't understand why more brands don't use this type of system. I like the way the machine sets in parts of the brewing process so that all you really need to focus on is the grind. Granted you can dive in and adjust settings but I've had great results just focusing on the grind and the volume of espresso made. With the double basket and about a 21 second shot time yielding around 40g of espresso for a single milk based beverage I'm happy with most respectable coffees I've run through it. The only thing I question is the longevity of the machine..... We shall see Read more

The double boiler keeps pressure at perfect levels & steam maker perfect for frothy milk or substitute Grinds beans to perfection & tamper is ready to lock in and brew the perfect every time Read more

I replaced a Bosch Vero Bar coffee machine with this Breville BES980 model. The Breville is a fantastic machine. Easy to set up, and includes everything you need, right down to the milk frothing jug. This machine makes delicious coffee and the milk frother on it is simply amazing. If you're tired of getting your one-touch machine (Like my old Bosch) fixed every year--buy this machine. There are a few extra steps to making your coffee, but it is worth it. I'm very impressed with his machine and it's worth the price. Read more

This is the best coffee machine for someone who is looking at making good quality coffee with the least amount of technical coffee making knowledge. It takes the guess work out of good coffee making by doing the grind and perfectly tamping. The milk frother is very simple to use. It gives you the choice of either Cappuchino or latte style milk froth.Phil Mcknight introduces you to the setup and how to get the best out of this machine. I wish I had bought this machine long ago without wasting money in three other coffee machines. The best thing about this machine is Consistent coffee and milk quality and very simple machine to use. Cleaning is a breeze. It only takes an Australian to think and create a very efficient coffee maker. I will unashamedly promote this product and have no affiliations with any one in the industry. Dr Chris Raman. Read more

This machine is fantastic. Pricey, but well worth the dollars if you like good coffee that is easy to make at home. Love that you can make 2 coffee's at once. Super easy to use, easy to clean. Has a large water tank and is easy to fill from the front of the unit. Looks super too. Extremely happy with this purchase, and this machine replaced a fully automatic one that we had for 9 years. Finding the semi automatic much better and easier to use than the old fully automatic one. Love the auto grinder. Can not fault this machine. Read more

Except for the grinder being a bit too loud, everything is great. Once you adjust the various settings, it's easy to make a customized drink consistently. Perfect choice if you want an easy to use machine that also gives control over all stages of brewing. Read more