Breville VCF185 Barista Slimline Espresso Coffee Machine
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About this product
Breville Barista Slimline espresso machine with 58mm commercial-size portafilter delivering 30% more capacity for rich espresso flavour. Features single and double shot presets, cool touch steam wand for velvety microfoam, 15 Bar pump and thermoblock heating system. Compact slimline design with cup warming plate and built-in accessory storage makes it ideal for smaller kitchens.
MAXIMUM ESPRESSO TASTE: Expertly engineered in the UK by Baristas, the large 58mm portafilter with 30% more capacity allows water to saturate a larger surface area of grounds for a rich, full-bodied coffee experience.
MAINTAIN THE FRESHEST FLAVOUR: One-touch cleaning keeps your machine working as it should for consistently great-tasting coffee.
MAKES ALL KINDS OF COFFEE: Cool Touch Steam Wand produces a dry steam that creates velvety microfoam milk for expertly-made lattes, flat whites and cappuccinos.
- Coffee compatibility: Can be used with Ground Coffee only.
- Coffee options include: latte, cappuccino, americano, flat white, cortado ,doppio, and Espresso.
- Hot water option.
- Suitable for ground coffee, .
- Manual Steam Wand, Adjustable Temperature Milk Frother.
- 15 bar pump pressure.
- Adjustable steam.
- Water capacity 1.1 litres.
- Water level gauge.
- Transparent removable water tank.
- Adjustable cup stand for any size mug.
- Removable drip-tray.
- Cup warmer.
- Auto shut-off after 30 minutes.
- Stainless steel filter.
- Manual cleaning & descaling.
- Dishwasher safe parts for effortless cleaning.
- Digital display.
- Accessories Included: Tamper, Milk Jug, Single Espresso Filter Basket, .
- Double Espresso Filter Basket, .
Cleaning Tool.
- Box Contents: Breville Barista Slimline VCF185 Espresso Machine, Tamper, Portafilter, Milk jug, Cleaning disc, Cleaning pin and Instruction booklet.
General information
- Model number: VCF185.
- Size H33, W15.5, D31cm.
- Manufacturer's 2 year guarantee.
- EAN: 5060853630767.
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40 reviews
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Customers Say
Breville Barista Slimline is a sleek, compact espresso machine praised for ease of use, great coffee quality with rich crema, powerful steam wand, and simple cleaning. Some mention the need for a separate grinder and tight portafilter.
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After holding off to give the Breville slimline barista espresso machine a fair review, I can confidently say but it’s a well-made easy to use machine that makes brilliant coffee!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.]  I held off from posting my review as I wanted to get used to the machine and give it a really fair trial before sharing my thoughts - and I’m so glad I did! After spending some time learning how everything works and getting my Settings right I can really say that I am impressed with the Breville slimline barista espresso machine. It looks fantastic, feels well-made and has completely elevated my coffee routine at home. The machine is surprisingly easy to use once you get a hang of it, and the coffee produces is fantastic. I’ve really enjoyed experimenting with the settings and finding out what works for me. Espresso has a really lovely flavour and crema, I made my morning coffee something I really look forward to. I also love how sleek and compact the design is. It looks great on the kitchen counter without taking up too much space, whilst still having everything I need to make up barista style coffee at home.
JOSHUAC
Absolutely loving this Breville coffee machine — stylish, easy to use, and makes amazing coffee with beautifully creamy milk! ☕️🤎
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Coffee upgrade ☕️ I’m absolutely loving this Breville coffee machine! It looks stylish and premium in my kitchen, and it’s surprisingly easy to use. The espresso is rich and full of flavour, while the steam wand makes beautifully creamy milk for lattes and cappuccinos. I also love how easy it is to clean, which makes it perfect for everyday use. It really feels like having a little coffee shop at home! ☕️🤎
MagdalenaT
Must have for coffee lovers
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've been really enjoying my Breville Barista Slimline espresso machine it looks sleek and stylish without taking up too much space on the worktop. It's easy to use, makes lovely, barista-style coffee and heats up quickly. I love having great coffee at home without the hassle. Perfect for everyday use and definitely worth it!
linaS
Sleek coffee machine ☕️
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’ve really been enjoying this coffee machine, I love how compact and sleek it is, fits perfectly on the worktop without taking up to much space. Love all the features, and it makes a great coffee. Cleaning is straightforward. Steam wand makes a great creamy, frothy, milk for a latte. Grinds the beans well. It is somewhat noisy, but nothing abnormal for an at home coffee machine!
AmberB
Makes a great coffee
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’ve really enjoyed using this coffee machine, it makes a really good quality coffee, it’s slim so fits well in my small kitchen and is simple to use. Only downside is it requires you to pre grind your coffee beans which isn’t the end of the world but is the only improvement I would have.
DeannaG
A dream for an espresso lovers!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] How lovely, lightweight and compact this coffee machine is! Makes a perfect coffee in no time at all. Easy to clean, it warms up very quickly. I had a different brand coffee machine which was way more expensive, but it was just such a faf with it’s self cleaning and having to constantly add the beans. This Breville Barista Slimline coffee machine is a dream for an espresso or a double espresso lover!
TaniaF
Great, slim coffee machine.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Ive used other coffee machines and I do like this one. Only think I dislike is my old machine grind the coffee for me from the bean. The machines is a nice material and fits well in my kitchen. Its nice and compact. The coffee pull really nice out the machine and great that you can use it for one or two shots I need to use it alot more to work out if I prefer it to my ninja coffee machine Its easy to clean and put back together too..
LianneS
A compact, reliable machine that’s easy to maintain, simple to learn, and consistently delivers great espresso.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Breville Barista Slimline Espresso Machine has been a solid addition to my kitchen. The maintenance is straightforward, with regular descaling reminders and easy access to the internal parts. Day‑to‑day operation feels intuitive thanks to the clear controls and consistent pressure delivery. Cleaning is simple — the drip tray, portafilter, and steam wand all detach and easy to wipe down easily, making upkeep quick. In terms of performance, it produces reliably smooth espresso with good crema and a surprisingly powerful steam wand for its size. The learning curve is mild; once you get used to dialing in the grind and tamp, the results become very consistent. Overall, it’s a compact machine that delivers café‑quality drinks without much fuss.
RiddhiS
Gamechanger
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Oh my what an amazing slimline coffee machine where do I start 😍This is great for small spaces fits perfectly. It heats up within minutes to give a perfect one or two cup coffee. It has a generous water tank so no need to keep on filling up unless your a big coffee lover like me 🤣The milk frother has a powerful steam creating the perfect milk topper for the coffee. I can now have the perfect cup of coffee without having to leave the house. You can tweak the strength to your liking and it’s so easy to clean 🥰 if your looking for a slimline coffee machine you can’t beat this
ClaireB
Great cup of coffee
I’ve wanted a coffee machine for ages and finally decided on this one due to price, size and its positive reviews. It really is great, it makes a really smooth cup of coffee, it’s simple to use and looks good on the side. The only down side is that I think it’s a bit noisy when it first starts, but that might just be the surface I have it on and acoustics of my kitchen. Very happy with it.
Reallyneedcoffee, 35 - 44
Breville VCF185 is designed to produce smooth, light frothed milk, suitable for drinks such as cappuccinos and lattes. While it does create a good level of foam, the texture is typically creamy and airy rather than very thick or dense.
The final consistency can vary slightly depending on the type of milk used (for example, full-fat milk generally produces a richer, thicker froth compared to semi-skimmed or plant-based options).
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