Compak E5 OD Espresso Grinder

4.6/5.0
Looks / Appearance 5.0 / 5.0
Ease of use 4.0 / 5.0
Functionality 5.0 / 5.0

Pros

  • – 58mm flat burrs
  • – Touch Control Screen
  • – Universal adjustable height portafilter holder

Cons

  • – Can slip around while using it

Upon using this machine in our professional kitchen, we found out that one thing is for sure when it comes to the Compak E5: it can hustle. This machine has an espresso point production of 25.9 pounds each hour.

De’Longhi Dinamica Stainless

4.7/5.0
Looks / Appearance 4.5 / 5.0
Ease of use 5.0 / 5.0
Functionality 4.5 / 5.0

Pros

  • – Multiple Drink Options
  • – One-Touch 
  • – Iced Coffee

Cons

  • – A bit pricey

This is the ultimate dream for those with zero barista expertise and lots of coffee critiques to give. Stress free, quick, and tasty are the three themes of this machine and the key to a great coffee maker.

Compak K3 Touch Advanced Coffee Grinder

4.7/5.0
Looks / Appearance 5.0 / 5.0
Ease of use 5.0 / 5.0
Functionality 4.0 / 5.0

Pros

  • – Available in Black or Polished Aluminum
  • – 58mm flat tempered steel burrs
  • – Easy-to-clean dispensing chute

Cons

  • – Small capacity

The Compak K3 Touch Coffee Grinder is a marvel in its own right. With its array of features and insightful construction, we were more than excited to experiment with it in our professional kitchen.

Rancilio Classe 5 S Tank Espresso Machine

4.8/5.0
Looks / Appearance 4.5 / 5.0
Ease of use 5.0 / 5.0
Functionality 5.0 / 5.0

Pros

  • – Commercial Level
  • – Color Options
  • – Contemporary Design

Cons

  • – Expensive

This espresso machine offers versatility, technology, and ease of use without dropping loads of cash. For a commercial level espresso machine, this machine is affordable and jam-packed with positives that more than outweigh any negatives.

Rancilio Silvia M V6 Espresso Machine

4.6/5.0
Looks / Appearance 4.5 / 5.0
Ease of use 4.5 / 5.0
Functionality 5.0 / 5.0

Pros

  • – Great Price
  • – Commercial Level
  • – Steam Power

Cons

  • – Less Capacity

The Rancilio Silvia V6 is one of the least expensive options Rancilio offers while bringing the quality and reputation they have earned over the years. This machine is convenient, easy to operate, and offers every commercial level option one could hope for when it comes to a home espresso maker.

Rancilio Silvia PID Pro

4.5/5.0
Looks / Appearance 4.5 / 5.0
Ease of use 4.5 / 5.0
Functionality 4.0 / 5.0

Pros

  • – Affordable
  • – Double Boilers
  • – Internal PID

Cons

  • –  Multiple steps to use

This is a great compromise if you aren’t sure where to invest your money in terms of individual options. This machine evenly disperses its gifts to make you money go towards each aspect of an espresso machine to ensure it gets used in the best way.

De’Longhi Eletta Espresso Machine

4.9/5.0
Looks / Appearance 5.0 / 5.0
Ease of use 5.0 / 5.0
Functionality 5.0 / 5.0

Pros

  • – Multiple Drink Options
  • – One-Touch 
  • – Built-in Frother

Cons

  • – Expensive

The Delonghi Eletta is for anyone and everyone that will have her. Although it is a bit larger in size, if you can manage to lose the extra counter space, you won’t regret it.

Izzo Alex Duetto Plus

4.8/5.0
Looks / Appearance 5.0 / 5.0
Ease of use 5.0 / 5.0
Functionality 4.5 / 5.0

Pros

  • – Commercial Level
  • – Stainless Steel
  • – PID Temperature Monitoring

Cons

  • – More expensive than smaller models

This is an amazing commercial level espresso machine. The Izzo Alex Duetto Plus offers high-quality flavor and design that will be a large hit wherever you decide to put it to use.

Izzo Alex VIVI 3

4.6/5.0
Looks / Appearance 5.0 / 5.0
Ease of use 4.0 / 5.0
Functionality 4.5 / 5.0

Pros

  • – Decent Size
  • – Stainless Steel 
  • – PID Temperature Control

Cons

  • – Very Heavy

Think of the Izzo Alex VIVO 3 as the lightweight class of the big leagues. It offers commercial quality without the gigantic size of some commercial machines.

Capresso SG300 12 Cup Coffee Maker

4.2/5.0
Looks / Appearance 4.0 / 5.0
Ease of use 3.5 / 5.0
Functionality 4.5 / 5.0

Pros

  • – Affordable
  • – 12 Cup Capacity
  • – Programmable

Cons

  • – Less Options

While there are a lot of places where this machine is lacking in extra options, it is a sturdy and dependable drip coffee maker. With a highly adorable price tag attached, the Capresso SG300 can be a base level coffee machine for many uses.