Our top picks for the best espresso machines Best overall: Gaggia Classic Evo Pro – See at Amazon Best for beginners: Breville Barista Express Impress – See at Amazon Best super-automatic ...

This means that Gaggia Classics tend to have a steep learning curve. That's true if you know your way around a super-automatic espresso machine and if you've never even touched an espresso machine ...

But despite my mechanical inexperience, I managed to find, clean and restore a 15-year-old Gaggia Classic espresso machine with just a few tools and a little patience. Now, I realize this guide ...