atatix Espresso Machine with Milk Frother, 20 Bar Pressure Espresso Maker

As an avid coffee drinker who loves a strong, perfectly pulled espresso, I am incredibly impressed with this compact machine. I was skeptical about whether a smaller machine could deliver the rich, bold flavor profile I look for, but the 20-bar pressure system handles extraction beautifully. It consistently maintains the perfect 9–10 bars of pressure during the shot to pull a deeply rich, full-bodied espresso with a gorgeous, thick golden crema every single time.The NTC precision temperature control is another standout feature—it heats up in about 30 seconds and keeps the water at the sweet spot so the beans never taste scorched or sour. I love using the manual extraction mode to customize my pull time exactly to my liking when I want a tailored, extra-strong shot, but the automatic double-shot preset is also incredibly well-calibrated. On top of that, the steam wand packs a ton of power and creates dense, velvety microfoam seamlessly if you want to switch things up with a macchiato or latte. It’s sturdy, fits perfectly on a busy countertop, and pulls an authentic, barista-quality shot. If you are serious about your espresso, this machine is an absolute steal!

09/20. The seller reached out to me and kindly offered to send me a new machine for a second test and another opportunity to try the product. This second machine has worked wonderfully. From the setup, I could immediately tell that the previous machine had been defective, because this one was very quick and easy to set up, without any issues. I honestly wish I could have gone through the entire process with Amazon from the beginning, because I really did like the coffee machine whenever I was able to use it. Unfortunately, Amazon did not give me the option to exchange the product instead of getting a refund. The coffee brew is excellent, with great pressure and a very compact design that makes it easy to get a really good brew. The milk frother has plenty of power, and the simplified buttons make everything much easier to use. It also has enough water capacity to make several cups of coffee. I can honestly say that if you went through a situation similar to mine, give it another chance and reach out to the seller. This is a good machine, and I believe the investment is worth it 🧡🧡. 1st PRODUCT! The machine worked very well during the first few weeks. However, on the first day, it took me a very long time to turn it on and set it up. It took so long to power on that I think it may have already had a problem, but I assumed that was just part of the setup process. A couple of days later, it started having trouble turning on again. The buttons would make sounds, but the machine wouldn't power up. A few days after that, it stopped working completely, which is when I started the return process. I do want to add that when it works, it makes excellent coffee. It builds great brewing pressure, the espresso comes out very well, and it froths and mixes the milk really nicely. Overall, it's a great machine, I just believe mine was defective.

I’m a huge coffee shop girl. Getting my morning iced latte at a local coffee shop has been my non-negotiable routine forever because I always assumed home espresso machines were way too intimidating and messy to deal with. But this machine totally changed my mind. First off, setting it up was SO fast. I had it out of the box and was pulling my first shot in under 10 minutes. It’s completely straightforward and user-friendly, even if you’ve never made espresso before. Also, the 20 bar pressure makes a huge difference. The espresso comes out super rich with that pretty, golden crema layer on top, just like what you get at a high-end coffee shop and the steam wand is surprisingly powerful! Honestly, I’m shocked, but I actually see myself making my coffee at home way more than going out now. It’s saved me so much time in the morning and feels like a total luxury right on my kitchen counter :) If you’re thinking about getting into home espresso, this is 100% worth it. Couldn’t love it more!

Overall - I've had a very good experience with this machine. I purchased it Q4 of 2024 and have used it nearly daily since then. Pros: Easy to use, water tank is sufficiently large to make several cups of espresso as well as steamed/frothed milk without having to refill, espresso quality is good and the frother/steam wand works well. Easy to clean. Small kitchen footprint. Cons: There is only one setting for the steam wand, so it takes some practice to get a good latte or cappuccino. Only one cup (either single or double-shot) with steamed/frothed milk can be made every 10 minutes or so. While the coffee is yummy, if you have more than one person wanting a cup at a time, there will be a significant wait as the machine cools down. This isn't an issue when we don't have company as I'm the only coffee drinker in the house most days, but when we have company it takes forever for everyone to have a "good" cup of coffee rather than the Keurig drip that we also make. Overall, for the price point, and as a newbie to making espressos/lattes/cappuccinos, I'd purchase again.

Update: I added more stars. In order for this to work well, you can’t make the coffee grind too fine. Otherwise it won’t push the water through. I had it on really fine and turned the dial to 4. My grinder has a dial on it for the different size grind. I’m changing the grind to thicker every time I brew to get the best results. It’s what you have to do with this machine, but it’s worth it. Once you get it dialed in it’s great!! I recommend it!! I was hesitant in buying this small machine and my thoughts were confirmed. I bought this espresso machine back in June 27, 2026 because my Nespresso machine stopped working after nine years. I wanted to get away from the pods. But I’m giving this machine one star because the first 2 cups were pretty good although for a double cup filter, it did not put out very much water and this is supposed to be a 20 bar pressure machine and then after about a month, it stopped pushing the water. I did not make coffee every day and in the instructions it says in order to get the right flavor of espresso the grind setting should be like powdered sugar then on the other hand, it says if the powder is too fine, it will cause over extraction of coffee and too little coffee. I’m careful to not press the grounds too much in the funnel. And I’m using a bean grinder, not a blade grinder as recommended. The water comes out fine when I run it without the funnel it’s not dirty at all. The water comes out clean. I guess with these small machines there is a very fine line for making the perfect espresso. I will try a less fine grind of coffee and see how that works. Then I will update this review. The bigger more expensive machines are more friendly user as my son has one and I’ve used it…..only I couldn’t afford $800 plus for an espresso machine. You get what you pay for!!!

I’m so in love with this machine. I absolutely love expresso, but could never bring myself to buy an expresso machine. This machine is so top tier - easy to use, sleek design, minimum noise, and not big/bulky. The brew capacity is PERFECT for your individual cup of Joe. Not to mention, I also Iove that it has the built-in frother. Coffee lovers, this machine is worth the money!!

Update: 08/08/2026 - this replacement machine has been amazing! I think my first one wasn’t the best , honestly. And that is why it failed. It was my first home espresso maker, and I didn’t think I had any issues. I didn’t know what I didn’t know. I have been able to dial in this machine to some of the best espresso I’ve ever had. Hot. Consistent. Lovely Crema. Really happy with it! I like to add some hot water to make my espresso shot go a little further. An Americano, but super strong. Great start to my days and sometimes a pick me up in the evenings. Updating to 5 stars —- I’ve had this machine for a little over 4 months. It’s a great starter and I’ve gotten the hang of making a really great espresso. It froths beautifully as well. (FYI I’ve gotten best results with 17.5 grams of coffee pulling a 35-40 gram shot in about 30 seconds. An espresso scale purchased on Amazon as well really helped) Unfortunately it stopped getting truly hot which not only was a bummer because you want hot espresso but because you don’t get a good pull without 195 degree plus water. I reached out to Atatix and within less than 25 hours I received a personal response asking me to test the hot water. The water was only reaching 135 degrees. I replied back and that same day a new machine was sent to me with tracking for 2 day delivery Hands down, the best Amazon seller customer service I’ve ever received Take a chance on this machine. I think you will be very pleased! I know I am sticking with it.

So far, so good. Nice looking unit and seems to be fairly simply and straight forward. All features work as advertised and makes a good cup of coffee and a good cup of espresso. Coffee comes out nice and hot and steam stem seems to work very well to heat and froth the milk. The only gripes I have is the directions are a bit incomplete. Having never used an espresso machine before it took a while to figure out exactly what I was doing because the directions didn't show or tell certain steps. The other is that you cannot get 16 oz of ground coffee into the double espresso funnel, only about 14 without filling it too full. I compressed it as hard as I could and still couldn't get any more coffee grounds into it. Coffee still seems to come out strong enough though so not a huge deal. I will give this thing some time to see if my review changes for the better or worse. Hopefully it will only get better.