Mr. Coffee Café Barista

Overview

The Mr. Coffee Café Barista is an all-in-one espresso machine designed for ultimate convenience, featuring an automatic milk frothing system that stores, froths, and dispenses milk at the touch of a button — no steaming technique required. The built-in milk reservoir sits on the side of the machine, connected to an internal frothing mechanism that automatically froths and dispenses milk directly into your cup. Three one-touch buttons let you select espresso, cappuccino, or latte, and the machine handles the rest automatically, including the correct milk-to-espresso ratio. The 15-bar pump extracts through a pressurized portafilter, producing decent espresso from readily available pre-ground coffee. The removable milk reservoir stores unused milk in the refrigerator between uses, and the auto-clean cycle flushes the milk system to prevent buildup. While serious espresso enthusiasts will find the automatic system limiting and the pressurized portafilter a compromise, the Café Barista excels at its intended mission: producing café-style milk drinks for people who want results without learning barista skills. For busy households where convenience trumps craft, or as a dorm room upgrade from instant coffee, the Café Barista delivers impressive ease of use.

It features a thermoblock boiler system. The vibratory pump delivers 15.0 bars of pressure for optimal extraction. It uses a Proprietary group head.

Priced at $200, the Mr. Coffee Café Barista is designed for budget-conscious beginners and casual coffee drinkers. As a semi-automatic machine, it gives you control over the brewing process while handling pressure and temperature automatically.

In terms of build quality, the Mr. Coffee Café Barista is a substantial machine, weighing in at 5.5 kg, manufactured in USA, drawing 1040W of power. With dimensions of 260 x 280 x 320 mm (W×D×H), make sure you have adequate counter space. The built-in water reservoir holds 800 ml, making it easy to set up anywhere in your kitchen.