Back to gear
    Fellow Espresso Series 1 — Espresso Machine by Fellow
    Luxury

    Fellow · Espresso Machine

    Fellow Espresso Series 1

    ~$1,499.95
    Any skill level
    espresso

    Espresso drinkers wanting guided brewing, customizable shot profiles, and assisted milk steaming

    Grinder sold separately

    The listed machine price does not include a grinder. For fresh-bean espresso, budget separately for an espresso-capable grinder. Suitable pre-ground coffee may be an option with compatible baskets.

    Affiliate link to Fellow. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you; it never changes what we recommend.

    Why experts pick it

    In a 10-day hands-on test, Tom's Guide praised the Series 1's espresso, extensive shot customization, and particularly smooth plant-based milk texture. Guided recipes offer an approachable starting point, while temperature, pressure, and flow profiles leave room to experiment. The reviewer also reported wet pucks, occasional small output discrepancies, and awkward menu navigation. It needs a separate espresso grinder, and short-term testing cannot establish long-term reliability. Fellow's product page showed notify-when-available options at our October 2026 check, so confirm stock and finish pricing before ordering.

    Strengths

    • Guided recipes alongside advanced shot-profile customization
    • Strong espresso and milk-texturing results in hands-on testing
    • Fast warm-up and standard 58mm accessories

    Trade-offs

    • Separate grinder required
    • Reviewer reported wet pucks and menu-navigation friction
    • Availability varies; long-term reliability is not yet established

    Tom's Guide: hands-on Series 1 review by Erin Bashford

    Read the full expert review

    More espresso machines to consider

    Gaggia Classic Evo Pro — Espresso Machine by Gaggia
    Premium

    Gaggia · Espresso Machine

    Gaggia Classic Evo Pro

    ~$475

    Grinder sold separately

    Allow for an espresso-capable grinder in your setup budget.

    Espresso enthusiasts who want to learn technique and have a machine with upgrade potential