What do reviews say about learn?

Owners say it takes practice and some wasted beans to get shots right.

What do reviews say about milk?

The steam wand is widely praised for latte-quality foam.

What do reviews say about clean?

Expect daily rinsing and regular backflushing; some find it messy.

What do reviews say about buy?

Several Walmart buyers got used or damaged units from third-party sellers.

Home & Kitchen · Espresso machines · 89 reviews · 5 sources

Breville Barista Express BES870

Best for: hands-on home baristasMid-range

Real café-style espresso and great milk foam if you will learn to grind, tamp and clean.

Tracking since Sep 2026

Buy if

You want to learn espresso
You love milk drinks

Skip if

You want one-touch coffee
You hate daily cleanup

How it scores

Durability8.6

Performance8.4

Value7.5

Ease of cleaning6.5

Price

$500–700

You pay for: Built-in grinder and a strong steam wand.

Reviewed Sep 2026 · 0 new reviews since · score unchanged

What people love

Most mentioned by reviewers

Grinder built inFresh-ground beans each shot

Great steam wandSilky milk for lattes

Good espressoCafé-style shots at home

What people complain about

Most mentioned by reviewers

Used or damaged unitsSeller issues, not the machine

Learning curveTakes time to dial in

Messy cleanupGrounds and daily rinsing

Reviewers disagree on

Easy once learnedHard for beginners

Alternatives

Same price · $500–700

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Sources

AI summary of public reviews, not a recommendation.