9 Best Commercial Coffee Machines 2021

Able to serve around 240 cups of coffee per hour or 400 espressos, and with hot water and milk frothing abilities to allow you to really get your barista on, this is a great value machine which will keep everything running.

Because it can serve so many coffees in a short time, it is ideal for anyone who is expecting or has high traffic custom. The constant, reliable pressure and performance will mean it doesn’t see any hiccups when you need it the most, and the Thermosyphonic Circulation ensures the Bambino Group is constantly heated, ready to serve.

It is also built from high-quality materials, so can withstand a busy environment too. The 10-litre boiler means it will produce over 40 cups before needing to be refilled, and it allows you to get creative.it also looks incredibly professional too.

Bravilor’s largest bulk coffee brewer, this machine can make a whopping 145L of coffee every hour. Pretty great if you have a lot of coffee to make.

It comes with two 40L urns which can be carried to customers once filled. They are double-walled, and it uses electric to keep the coffee warm when at the station. You need to hardwire and plumb it to mains, so it is for fixed abodes, but will save a headache if you have a big rush.

40L of coffee can be brewed in 17 mins, so it is quite quick, and there is a built in timer.

For when you need all systems go, this machine is a perfect combination of ease of use and style for the centre of attention.

It can actually make up to 600 espressos in an hour which makes it one of the best for output. Perfect for a busy cafe, cake shop or motorway service station which is always full-on. The three groupheads will allow multiple baristas to use it at the same time, and each group has an independent boiler for temperature control.

The white and stainless steel look is modern, bright and easy to keep clean, and the 20L boiler will not need topping up too regularly.

Want that really traditional look for your cafe or eatery? This retro model is a traditional pull espresso machine, so you can look the part as well as serving top-quality beverages.

It is reminiscent of a 1950’s machine, adding some drama to your workplace. Able to make around 200 espressos in an hour, there are also hot water and steam options for proper coffee crafting and other hot drinks.

Installation and training are provided, and they deliver 9 bars of pressure for that perfect pull and crema at the end.

A professional, commercial pod coffee machine may at first seem a tad strange. Aren’t they meant to be small? Handy and convenient? Not necessarily for pro coffee drinkers?

Well, if you are looking for something which can cope with being handy and convenient on a larger scale, you will be happy to hear they do exist. A commercial pod machine will allow you to be a bit quicker at making the coffees if your premises also focuses on serving other things such as food.

This isn’t to say the coffee has to be sub-standard – there are now dozens of varieties of pod out there, from professional roasters and brands. Two drinks can be made at once, and hot drinks other than coffee will also be simple.

There is no need for plumbing or water connections, as the unit is manually filled with water. This makes it great for anyone who will be using the machine remotely, say in a market environment or food truck.

Quick to brew, making 2L of coffee in under 6 minutes, this is a great pot for when you always need a black filter coffee on the go.

It can be used as an auto-fill or manual fill unit, so is great for permanent or temporary business, and the glass insulated airpot retains maximum heat losing less than 2°C per hour.

A brew in progress indicator allows you to see how it is getting on, and there is a great secure lid which will allow you to carry it if need be.

Whether you don’t have a mains water connection or a good old black coffee with a splash of milk is going to be your offering, this user-friendly filter machine can keep enough coffee on the go for everything needed.

With two self-regulating hotplates, you can hold two 1.7L jugs of coffee at once, with it only taking five minutes to refill another. It has been specifically designed for commercial use, so will be able to cope with the increased output versus a home filter machine.

You even get a supplied scoop and filter papers, so measuring out the correct amounts is simple. Both jugs can hold enough for around 24 cups, so you should always be able to keep some ready and available.

Stylish and user-friendly, this machine makes brilliant tasting coffee and is perfect for small restaurants, bars or hotels.

It has controlled dosing as well as a manual override button. Two steam wands and a hot water tap will allow you to froth milk as well as making any other hot drinks, or pre-heat cups and mugs.

The automatic clean function is fab for ensuring everything always runs smoothly, and coffee always tastes perfect. There is a nice platform above to store all of the mugs if you are going to be short on space, and it is a nice easy machine to train any baristas up on too.

Quite an odd-looking little machine, but great for large-scale environments where the basic coffee is essential.

It can make up to six litres of fresh coffee at any one time, with a simple touch screen interface and is simple to keep clean. Or, it can make at least two litres for any quieter days. This is ideal if you have a carafe of coffee available for people to help themselves, or you have a small establishment so will need decent coffee and can froth milk separately.

It can deliver coffee directly into a dedicated urn, or use the portion control options to do this cup by cup.