The best coffee machines coffee lovers need on their kitchen bench

The coffee-obsessed appreciate the quality of a café-style coffee – milk at just the right temperature, the smooth and rich flavour of the beans mixed with the perfect amount of froth on top.

Wouldn't it be nice if you could replicate that at home rather than reaching for the standard instant coffee blend? Coffee machines, big and small, have made their way into our homes to spice up how we drink our favourite beverage.

If you're in the market for an upgrade, we've found the top machines across a range of prices that will look perfect in your kitchen, impress your guests and give you that much-needed caffeine fix. 

NOTE: Prices are accurate at time of publishing.

Nespresso Vertuo Creatista Coffee Capsule Machine

Was $1099, now $615

This high-tech Nespresso machine uses barcode technology that scans the coffee capsule and adjusts its settings to best suit. You can turn your espresso into a cappuccino, latte or flat white with three milk temperature and texture settings.

Breville the Oracle Jet Coffee Machine

Save $780 off here!

Along with its precision puck, the Oracle Jet reaches exactly 93° Celsius with 9-bar pressure when extracting the coffee beans to ensure a delicious result every time. Choose from 10 coffee recipes or customise your own with the Barista Guidance function, providing advice on the best settings for different coffee types. You can also use Auto MilQ with eight texture settings designed for different milk varieties to create smooth and foamy milk.

KitchenAid KF8 Fully Automatic Espresso Machine

Save $400 off here!

The KitchenAid KF8 is one of the most advanced machines on the market. On its 12.7cm touchscreen, you can choose from over 40 personalised coffee recipes with different strengths, temperatures, sizes and even order preferences – whether you want your coffee or milk poured first. The milk frother is designed for different varieties, including oat, almond and soy and features six user profiles, so that everyone can make their favourite cuppa with the touch of a button.

Smeg 50's Style Espresso Coffee Machine

Was $699, now $594.15

Made in Italy, the Smeg 50's Style Espresso Coffee Machine uses thermoblock technology to retain the ideal water temperature throughout brewing. It also has a Cappuccino System with a steam wand to make thick and frothy milk foam.

Sunbeam Origins Espresso Coffee Machine

Save up to $296 here

The Sunbeam Origins Espresso Coffee Machine helps you get your caffeine fix quicker by simultaneously brewing coffee and steaming milk. It uses an integrated Tap & Go coffee bean grinder with 30 settings and an auto-dose function to make the perfect coffee each time.

Bialetti Moka Express Espresso Coffee Maker

Get yours for $64.95

This Bialetti Moka Coffee Maker is for those who like their coffee just like Nonna makes it. All you need is some ground coffee and water. Its multi-cooktop design forces water to travel through the ground coffee beans as the water heats up, turning the espresso into a well-balanced drink. For the best-tasting coffee, it is recommended that you use filtered water. 

Nespresso Gran Lattissima Coffee Machine

Buy yours for $549

The Gran Latissima has nine touch button controls to brew your favourite coffees and espresso with 19-bar pump pressure for a fuller flavour. It is also built with a detachable 500mL milk jug that is dishwasher safe and will give you reminders to rinse after use.

Sunbeam EM4300K Mini Barista Coffee Machine

Yours for $310

Small but mighty, this Sunbeam Mini Barista Coffee Machine makes the coffee you want using its PID-controlled thermoblock technology. It extracts and uses the same quantity with every use, so you know every time you need a caffeine kick, you'll get the same one as usual. To top it off, it also comes with a 350mL stainless steel milk jug.

Breville the Barista Express Espresso Machine

Save $250 off here!

The Barista Express Machine is the perfect machine, no matter if you prefer your coffee strong or weak. With interchangeable filters and both a manual and automatic operating system, you can control the grinding of the coffee beans no matter the size, quantity or type of bean you're using. Its digital temperature control includes a steam wand to make the perfect foam in its steel milk frothing jug.

De'Longhi Dinamica Fully Automatic Coffee Machine

On sale for $1195

Making espressos, lungos, ristrettos, cappuccinos, flat whites, and lattes, the De'Longhi Dinamica is a one-of-a-kind coffee machine. It uses thermoblock technology to achieve the right temperature and extract all the flavours and aromas in your coffee blend.

It also has a feature called LatteCrema that combines steam, air and milk to make the perfect froth. For multiple coffee drinkers, you can make three user profiles in your My Menu section, where you can also personalise coffee recipes.

Breville Nespresso Creatista Plus Coffee Machine

Score $225 off

This collaboration between Nespresso and Breville is built to make your perfect coffee. Heating up in just three seconds, you can choose from eight brewing settings: ristretto, espresso, lungo, flat white, cappuccino, latte, latte macchiato and frothy milk.

De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Coffee Machine

Grab $150 off

Offering a perfect grinding experience, this De'Longhi machine has eight grind settings to suit your favourite coffee beans. It also comes with a barista-quality metal tamper to create your morning brew with as little mess as possible.

De'Longhi Nespresso CitiZ Automatic Coffee Maker

Get it for 41% off

The De'Longhi Nespresso CitiZ is a compact kitchen must-have providing 19-bar pressure, customisable strength and length settings and heating up in 25 seconds. Score $150 off yours on Amazon and buy now for $219.

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