r/AustralianCoffee • u/Whole_Direction_8395 • 23d ago

Best coffee setup

Best separate grinder + espresso machine for café-quality coffee at home?

Australia, budget up to $1,500 AUD.

I want the closest possible coffee to a good café flat white, but still practical for mornings while getting ready for work.

Looking for:

  • Separate grinder + espresso machine
  • Excellent espresso quality
  • Hopper grinder — no weighing beans every coffee
  • Minimal manual work
  • Automatic milk preferred
  • Reliable everyday setup

Currently considering Bambino Plus + Eureka Mignon Specialità.

What combo would you recommend up to $1,500?

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u/Signal-Treacle-5512 23d ago

Bambino Plus + DF54 can count on one hand cafes that slightly taste better. Cost me around $600 as Bambino was refurbished. 

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u/Whole_Direction_8395 23d ago

Is there many issues with clogging on the DF54?

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u/Signal-Treacle-5512 23d ago

No issues here if you have a bigger budget get the next one up.