How much do coffee machines for bars cost? What is the price of a coffee machine for household use? The price of professional coffee machines for the home ranges from 95.00 euros to 2,000 euros. While the espresso machines for bars start from 1,300 euros to reach 4,500 euros.
When assessing the price of professional coffee machines, you don’t simply have to look at the numbers.
All coffee machines clearly have a use, and it’s based on that that the cost can vary. The price range is vast because each machine differs not only in terms of function, but also in terms of design, materials used, accessories, and mechanism.
There are not only those who are looking for a professional coffee machine for the home, but also those who are planning to open a bar, restaurant, farmhouse or bed and breakfast.
The first thing to understand, therefore, is the type of use you plan to make of the machine.
Anyone looking to purchase a coffee machine for a commercial business should consider the quantity of coffees served every day, the speed at which customers alternate, and the amount of effort that the espresso machine will be subjected to.
However, two other factors are as important at home and in a restaurant: the quality of the coffee and the beauty of the machine.
Espresso is more than a beverage and each cup must include a specific set of values. It is the start of the day, a resting period to re-energize, and an invitation to socialise.
An elegant coffee machine can improve the appearance of a space and add to the overall design of the home.
Let’s look at what factors influence the cost of a coffee machine.
For a bar, coffee is the central activity of its offer
For a bar, espresso coffee is clearly the main activity. For us Italians, then, the bar becomes an extension of the domestic environment, it is the place where we have seen our coffee history develop.
For this type of place, the number of coffees to be prepared is obviously very high.
This means that this value must enter into your reasoning while you evaluate the price of the professional coffee machines to choose from. The number factor is important, but so is the execution speed aspect.
The lever machine is not the choice to go for speed, but in return it responds to another value: beauty. It is clear that the lever machine has classic lines, much more elegant than its modern competitors. A bar, which is after all an establishment, must also take this aesthetic aspect into account. People don’t just choose it for the drinks, but also for the surroundings.
For a restaurant, on the other hand, coffee plays a different role.
For a restaurant, quality espresso coffee is a very valuable added value. One of the times when people prefer to drink it is after a meal, also to aid digestion.
It is therefore obvious that the machines a restaurant can use must be of the highest quality. A bad finish risks ruining the whole experience.
So it is not so much the speed and the high number that is important here, but the genuine experience of a professional espresso.
Just as with bed and breakfasts and holiday farms, the numbers are lower.
The same applies to bed and breakfasts and holiday farms, where the moment of awakening is important and part of the welcome.
Here too, the number is not high, and production is limited, but the aesthetic aspect is very important. In B&Bs or in farmhouses, guests literally come to live for days, aesthetics are crucial.
Whatever the intended use, even and especially the domestic one, the first thing to do is to think about the use you will make of the machine.
The price of professional coffee machines depends on longevity.
A super automatic or automatic machine is clearly better suited for large numbers of coffees, but it is wrong to believe that a lever machine cannot be suitable for the bar.
Models such as Pontevecchio’s Lusso II feature a stainless steel plate with two groups, making it possible to prepare up to four espressos at once. So, if mastered, lever espresso machines can easily cope with large numbers.
A manual machine model, on the other hand, is the perfect choice first and foremost for elegance. To believe that a modern coffee machine cannot have elegant and classic lines is an easy mistake. Pontevecchio lever machine models are modern in their few non-mechanical components, reliable and solid, with classic and vintage lines.
At this point, once you understand what will be the intended use of the machine you want to choose, you need to evaluate the price.
Many factors affect the final price of an espresso machine.
There are several factors that can affect the price of professional coffee machines, and not all of them are directly related to performance. When buying a super automatic model, you may be willing to spend for a high level of automation. Which, in essence, means a saving of time and effort.
So, the spontaneous reasoning is to believe that you are spending money to save effort. The problem is, however, that with automation comes greater complexity, and if one of these models breaks down it is impossible to go on without assistance.
In the price of this type of model you are also paying for a design and a search for the new, which, it is true, appear current at the time. But this type of design is also the one that gets old first. Classic lines, for example, do not age. Because they are ‘classic’.
So, in terms of investment, they no longer seem so solid and unassailable.
In addition to the model’s usefulness, the materials used must also be considered. A coffee machine made of precious metals like stainless steel or brass is unquestionably more valuable than one made of plastic.
Metal components, for instance, improve the coffee machine’s lifetime while also providing maximum hygiene and maintenance performance. They’re simple to clean with common home cleansers. They are not affected by time or limescale, and they are not affected by water temperature.
Metal, on the other hand, has no equals in terms of aesthetics: it stays gleaming, works well in both traditional and contemporary settings, and never goes out of style.
Finally, all of the other features must be considered: the milk heating nozzle, the steam nozzle, and the pod filter.
Lever-operated machines have a cost that is amortised over a longer period of time.
A lever machine, on the other hand, brings the slowing down of manual skills, but on the other hand it has no rivals in terms of aesthetics and durability.
Each Pontevecchio model is handcrafted and is a unique piece, signed, made with the best materials and knowledge. Behind each model there are more than half a century of history, made of evolutions studied to improve each lever machine and to last.
Manual machines have by their very nature more essential mechanics, and therefore less prone to malfunctioning. The more the mechanics are studied to perfection, the more likely it is that, as in Pontevecchio models, there is a lifetime guarantee.
Pontevecchio lever machines are the result of endless improvements, developed over the first historical models dating back to the beginning of the 20th century. This path has led today to Pontevecchio models such as Lusso I, which is perfect for recreating a coffee corner in the kitchen of great value. So you can have coffee in your own home as good as at the bar, with a machine that furnishes with design details.
The Pontevecchio models have been developed with style, so they also furnish.
Pontevecchio models have always considered the aesthetic aspect, and in their essential and dry lines they enclose great harmony and elegance. This makes them also furnishing complements. They are available in different colours to match the rest of the furniture in the context.
Therefore, when evaluating the price of professional coffee machines, in the case of Pontevecchio machines it is necessary to consider also values that concern aesthetics. You are not only buying something that is made to last, obviously with the right maintenance, and that therefore has a cost that is amortized in time.
But you are buying a design object that will furnish your home and increase in value over time. Because an object that is not afraid of ageing mechanics and stands the test of time impeccably is close to a work of art.
Export Coffee Machine – Price 990.00 €
The Export coffee machine model is made of brass and sheet steel and comes in six different colours: white, gold, stainless steel, black, red, and tobacco.
It has a single brew group and can deliver up to two cups of coffee at once. It’s perfect for use at home because it’s small and easy to store when not in use.
It’s also a practical option for commercial establishments that only need to brew a few coffees at a time but want to serve an espresso with enticing organoleptic qualities.
The method of preparation ensures the best results because it allows you to make an espresso with great qualities even at home.
The operation is entirely mechanical, which makes them more wear-resistant and long-lasting.
They have a basic, linear design that works well in both ultra-modern and classic settings.
Each appliance has an electrical element that turns on the boiler and regulates the temperature of the water.
The filters included with the Export lever coffee machine allow it to be used with both ground coffee and pods.
In addition, it comes with a coffee measuring cup, a tamper, and a funnel for filling the water boiler to make espresso preparation easier.
Lusso I Coffee Machine – Price 1.190,00 €
The Lusso I lever coffee machine has a single brewing unit that lets you to serve up to two cups of coffee at once. It’s ideal for both home use and small hospitality businesses that need to prepare a large number of cups at once.
The extraction quality elevates the coffee to the point where it becomes a sensory experience. As a result, this machine is excellent for both those who want to enjoy a high-quality espresso at home and for B&Bs, trattorias, and hotels that want to offer a unique product to their customers.
The control device for heating the water is the only electrical element in the Lusso I model. The entire operation, on the other hand, is mechanical to ensure that the espresso’s quality does not deteriorate over time.
The mechanical motor, on the other side, ensures that the equipment lasts longer and is not harmed during usage.
The control unit’s use is not limited to heating; it also allows you to manage the water temperature and warns you when there is a lack of water within the boiler through a probe.
If the liquid level is insufficient, the probe stops the heating element from working, preventing the machinery from breaking.
The Lusso I coffee machines are unparalleled in terms of design. They make a wow effect, both in the stainless-steel variant, and in the coloured versions in white, black, red or tobacco.
Their stage presence is one-of-a-kind, and they can provide vintage and elegant lines to any setting.
Two lances are included with the one-group Lusso model, one for making milk and cappuccinos and the other for pouring water for tea or infusions.
Lusso II Coffee Machine – Price 1.399,00 €
The Lusso II coffee machine is the crowning glory of our company. Because it is a machine with two brewing groups designed to prepare up to four cups of coffee at once, the price is more than the other models in the catalogue.
The chrome plate, developed by Ercolino Bernini, the founder of Pontevecchio, guarantees that the water is evenly divided throughout both groups, making dispensing rapid and simple.
It has a lot of value in terms of both design and utility. Its performance is appropriate for small commercial enterprises that want to pay attention to the finer points, such as coffee.
It’s ideal for farmhouses, bed and breakfasts, and restaurants that want to give their visitors the full attention they deserve, making them feel pampered and welcomed.
The Lusso two-group professional coffee machine allows you to make a high-quality product: a rich, flavourful espresso with perfect sensory characteristics.
It operates mechanically, just like the other coffee machines in Pontevecchio, but it has an electronic control unit that helps regulate the water pressure.
When there is a scarcity of water, the probe connected to the control unit activates a warning light, indicating that it is time to top up the water. As a result, the boiler will not overheat, and there will be no risk of the gear being burned.
The elegant, compact, and intricate design of the Lusso two-group lever coffee machines is stunning. The lever is the characteristic that distinguishes these machines, making them both aesthetically pleasing and useful in the kitchen. White, stainless steel, black, red, and tobacco are among the five colour options for the Lusso II model.
With the included accessories, you may prepare various volumes of coffee; in fact, there are 2 filters for one cup and 2 filters for two cups. Both the ground coffee mix and the coffee pods can be used in this recipe.
How long an espresso machine lasts determines its value.
Time is a key factor in the calculation of a cost. If an asset has a long lifetime, it is clear that its cost is more spread out, so in the end it is as if its weight is less.
If, on the other hand, the asset has a planned duration, obviously the investment was not the best and the price must have been too high.
This is why Pontevecchio espresso coffee machines fear very few rivals: they are practically guaranteed for life. Just divide the total cost of the machine by the number of coffees that you will be able to taste thanks to it: in a very short time their cost will be very low.
And on the other hand, you can enjoy the perfect espresso at home as well as at the bar, whenever you want. And with the added advantage of being able to choose your own favourite type of ground coffee.
This is no small added value: having a professional espresso machine in your home literally opens up a world of flavours and experiences. You can really travel the globe discovering different fragrances, tastes and flavours that you can combine the way you like to have your own unique and favourite espresso.
In the case of a restaurant, Bed and Breakfast or agritourism this could really be a valuable luxury detail.
The last aspect to consider when evaluating the price of professional coffee machines is the quality of its final product. The Pontevecchio machines produce an extraordinarily good espresso with the canonical crema on top that encapsulates the very essence of espresso. The thin layer of cream is created only if the extraction of the drink has been perfect, and in it are enclosed the best of the organoleptic properties and flavour of the drink. A machine that can guarantee the creation of this essential element is an investment that is certainly worth its price.
Pontevecchio machines are handcrafted pieces made in Italy, that in time amortize their cost compensating with their great value in terms of aesthetics and product quality. Visit our website and discover the model of Pontevecchio lever machine most suitable for you, choosing among our models and different colours.