Breville Barista Express
Learners who want an all-in-one bean-to-cup setup with a grinder and a strong manual steam wand.
- Heat-up
- 1 min
- Grinder
- Built in
- List price
- $699.95
The Breville Barista Touch is a semi-automatic with built-in grinder. It heats with a thermojet system and textures milk with an automatic steam wand. Breville lists it at $999.95.
Milk-drink fans who want a touchscreen guide and hands-free milk texturing but still like grinding and tamping themselves.
Buyers who want the machine to dose and tamp for them or who prefer weighing shots without extra gear.
| Type | Semi-automatic with built-in grinder |
|---|---|
| Heating system | Thermojet |
| Heat-up time | 3 sec |
| Pump pressure (as marketed) | 15 bar |
| Portafilter size | 54 mm |
| Built-in grinder | Yes, 30 settings |
| Milk system | Automatic steam wand |
| Water tank | 68 oz |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 15.7 × 12.6 × 12.4 in |
| Weight | 23 lb |
| US warranty | 2 years |
| Manufacturer list price | $999.95 |
Before you buy: this machine grinds its own beans, so budget for fresh whole-bean coffee rather than a separate grinder.
Yes. The Breville Barista Touch has an integrated grinder with 30 grind settings, so you can go from whole beans to espresso with one machine.
Breville lists a heat-up time of about 3 sec using its thermojet system.
Yes. It uses a automatic steam wand to texture milk for lattes and cappuccinos.
The manufacturer list price is $999.95. Retail prices change often, especially around Black Friday and Prime Day, so check the current price on Amazon before buying.
Updated November 12, 2026
Sources. Specs come from the manufacturer and retailer spec sheets below. Strengths and complaints summarize published expert reviews and owner discussions in our own words.
Within about 45% of the same list price.
Learners who want an all-in-one bean-to-cup setup with a grinder and a strong manual steam wand.
Beginners who want a built-in grinder plus assisted dosing and tamping for less mess and fewer failed shots.
Home baristas who want a fast-heating all-in-one with a grinder and full manual control of milk.