8 Latte Machines to Buy in 2022, According to Kitchen Appliance Pros

In our tests, we liked how this easy-to-use machine preheated in under five seconds, brewed espresso in about 30 seconds and produced hot frothed milk with impressive microfoam in under one minute. This means that you could have a perfect latte in under two minutes! It allows you to set both the temperature and amount of foam in your milk, making it easy to customize your latte. The frother automatically purges the inside with clean hot water after each use so that it doesn’t clog.

The Breville Bambino Plus was not only one of the most compact latte machines we tested, it also had the biggest water reservoir (64 ounces), which means less refilling. Our favorite feature is the double-wall basket in the portafilter, which is more forgiving than single-wall filters found in most espresso makers — it helps produce a decent espresso even when the coffee is inconsistently ground.

This latte machine is easy to use and it will consistently make a decent latte. For just over $100, it is a great value and quickly becomes worth it with the money you save at coffee shops. It takes ground coffee for a single shot or double shot or soft coffee pods (coffee in a tea-bag-like round paper filter). The body is made of BPA-free plastic and the removable water reservoir holds about 50 ounces of water. The shot size is not automated, which allows you to determine the size of your espresso shot. You can also control the amount of steam released from the steam wand to heat or create foam in your milk with an easy-to-use dial.

The Mr. Coffee Espresso Machine is easy to set up and prime, heats up quickly and it is fun to use, making it the best latte machine for beginners. This one brews great-tasting espresso and creates perfectly frothed milk at the same time with the touch of a button. It features two removable reservoirs, one for water and one for milk (which can be stored in the fridge when not in use!). Point the frothing wand towards your cup and hot foamy milk will be released into it. We were impressed that steamed milk did not splatter onto our counter. A dial on the milk canister allows you to control the amount of foam created. The frothing tube can be cleaned with a touch of a button, and we recommend cleaning it after each use.

This fully automated latte machine from Phillips grinds, brews and froths with the push of a button. It has a straightforward touchscreen control panel that makes it easy to select and brew five coffee drinks: espresso, cappuccino and latte macchiato as well as black coffee and Americano. It has a removable, dishwasher-safe milk hopper with markings that let you know how much milk to add for your latte. Our testers found the drinks flavorful but light-bodied.

The De'Longhi La Specialista comes with valuable bells and whistles that make its higher price point worth it. We love the built-in grinder that measures the exact amount of ground coffee you need for either a single or double shot of espresso. The built-in tamper helps you achieve evenly compressed coffee grounds for properly extracted flavors. We also love that it preheats quickly, self-cleans and reminds you when it's time to descale.

It features a removable water reservoir and a pull-down tray to get small cups closer to the espresso spout, which is important for richer crema. In our tests, we found both the espresso maker and frother to be relatively quiet. Most importantly, the espresso was full of flavor and crema, and the frother was easy to clean. Another noteworthy perk: De’Longhi has a series of very helpful how-to videos that not only teach you how to use this machine, they also provide suggestions on how to make lattes and latte art!

Our deputy editor, Jessica Teich, enjoyed making her daily latte with this machine during testing. She loved that this single-serve pod-based model "has different brewing sizes and easy settings for whatever drink." It features eight coffee selections, including latte, latte macchiato and flat white. The self-cleaning frother provides four texture levels and 11 temperature options to choose from. Teich noted that the frother can heat the milk very quickly, so we recommend starting at the lowest temperature setting and increasing it gradually until you find the perfect one.

After nearly a year of use in the Kitchen Lab, the De'Longhi Dinamica Plus is still performing like new. Our experts love the milk hopper on this super-automatic espresso machine: It's easy to fill, attach, detach and clean — and it can be stored in the fridge when not in use. Once you select your drink from the menu, the Dinamica grinds your beans for excellent, hot espresso — or you can fill the bypass hopper with pre-ground coffee. While this machine is pricey, it uniquely lets you choose your frother setting from three options so you can achieve the texture you prefer for drinks that include milk. It also reminds you to run the cleaning cycle for the milk hopper. We found the touchscreen intuitive and highly responsive, and it will save your favorite drink settings for one-touch brewing.

This latte machine makes “espresso-style” coffee by brewing a concentrated shot of coffee from your favorite K-cup (or a Keurig reusable coffee filter, which is sold separately). Its removable water reservoir holds 60 ounces of water. Out of all the latte machines we tested, we loved this lidded stainless steel frother the most because it was the easiest to use. It has three settings (cold, latte and cappuccino), and it automatically froths milk until foamy with a simple touch of a button. The inside of the frother has a clearly marked fill line for lattes (about 6 ounces). It is quiet, fast and easy to use. The best part? It’s dishwasher safe!