Folks, if you love your morning bean juice, you’re probably spending a minimum of $5 or $6 a day on coffee (and that’s if you’re lucky). I don’t want to be the bearer of bad news, but if you’re buying a $5 coffee five days a week across 52 weeks of the year, that adds up to $1,300 per year… yikes. So, if you’re trying to save money, you might wanna invest in a coffee machine for your morning brew.
Many of us have gaslit ourselves so hard we think instant coffee actually tastes like the creamy, barista-made cup. It doesn’t, but ok.
Anyway, If you’re someone who’s thinking of taking the plunge and buying yourself (or the sharehouse) a ~fancy~ coffee machine, I’m here to help. As someone who recently invested in a bloody good coffee machine, you best believe I’ve done my research into the best gear on the market, and have divided them neatly into categories for you, so you can find exactly what you’re after.
15 Of The Best Coffee Machines In Australia 2026
Best Manual Coffee Machine: Breville The Barista Express Coffee Machine
Manual coffee machines are one of the most popular types thanks to their all-rounder abilities. The Breville Barista Express Coffee Machine is a best-seller. People love it because it gives them the full barista experience at home, from grinding the beans with its 18 different settings to frothing the milk for lattes and cappuccinos with the steam wand. It’s also at a great price point for a comprehensive coffee machine.
Image: The Good Guys,
Manual coffee machine honourable mentions:
- De’Longhi La Specialista Maestro 2.0 Cold Brew Manual Coffee Machine Metal, $1,399
- Ninja Luxe Cafe Manual Espresso Coffee Machine, $648
Best Fully Automatic Coffee Machine: De’Longhi Magnifica Fully Automatic Coffee Machine ECAM12122B
This bad boy is the coffee machine my partner and I settled on. While my heart was set on a manual Smeg, his logic and reasoning won out… and while I won’t admit it to his face, he was right. The De’Longhi Magnifica is the perfect machine for busy divas who need their morning coffee to be made well, and quick. It grinds fresh beans and delivers the juices straight to your cup — no tamping and readjusting needed. It also has a steam wand for you to heat up your milk, and while it’s not as flexible as a manual machine’s wand, it works just as well.
Image: De’Longhi.
Fully automatic coffee machine honourable mentions:
- KitchenAid KF8 Fully Automatic Espresso Machine, $2,599
- Philips LatteGo 4400 Series Automatic Espresso Coffee Machine, $799.99
Best Pod Coffee Machine: Nespresso Essenza Mini & Aeroccino3
People have a love/hate relationship with pod coffee machines. Personally, I think the coffee that they make is great — depending on the pods used. Mum had a Nespresso coffee machine growing up, and I genuinely couldn’t tell a difference in quality compared to a barista-made cup. The Nespresso Essenza Mini & Aeroccino3 is the perfect machine for people on the go since you can just set the pod up, pop the milk in the separate frother, and let both go about their work while you get ready for your day.
Image: Nespresso.
Pod coffee machine honourable mentions:
- De’Longhi Nespresso Vertuo Pop Capsule Coffee Machine, $134.8 (usually $199)
- L’Or Barista Coffee Machine, $89
Best Espresso Machine: Breville The Bambino Plus
If you live in an apartment or have limited bench space, opting for an espresso machine like Breville’s Bambino Plus ain’t a bad idea. It’s half the size of a regular manual coffee machine, but does all the same fun stuff. This one even comes with a steam wand, so you don’t have to heat your milk separately.
Image: Breville.
Espresso machine honourable mentions:
- Gaggia Classic E24 Coffee Machine Green RI9481-17, $869 (usually $1,099)
- illy Y3.3 Iperespresso Pod/Capsule Espresso Coffee Machine, $279
Best Drip Coffee Machine: Smeg Retro Drip Filter Coffee Machine
Smeg’s Retro Drip Filter Coffee Machine is what nostalgic dreams are made of (just look at that pastel green!!). These types of machines are great if you consume a LOT of coffee, enjoy black coffee, or are entertaining. This one in particular makes up to 10 cups, and automatically starts brewing at a pre-set time with pre-selected aroma intensity. It also keeps your coffee warm, which we love!
Image: Myer.
Drip coffee machine honourable mentions:
- Sunbeam Auto Brew Stainless Drip Filter Coffee Maker, $76.46 (usully $89.95)
- Brun Pure Shine Drip Coffee Maker, $59
Go forth, friends and enjoy your morning cup of jitters with the extra satisfaction of knowing you brewed it yourself.
Image credit: KitchenAid.
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