Low volume espresso operations—typically serving 10-30 drinks per day—include small neighborhood cafes, office coffee programs, boutique retail spaces, and businesses where coffee complements rather than defines the operation (like restaurants or ice cream shops). The core idea is to buy just enough machine to meet demand without over-investing.
Key considerations shift from maximum throughput to operational efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and simplicity. Ideal low-volume machines feature single or dual-group configurations, intuitive controls that accommodate less-specialized staff, energy-efficient designs for intermittent use, and pricing that aligns with smaller revenue streams.
Newest Low-volume
D8 2 Group
High-tech single-boiler machine with individual group temperature control and cloud data features.
$8,990
D8 PRO 2 Group
High-tech single-boiler machine with individual group temperature control and premium modular features designed for specialty coffee.
$10,900
Zoe Compact 2 Group
A compact volumetric machine for reliable espresso in low to medium volume settings.
$6,100
Strada X | 1 Group
High-tech machine with real-time mass and pressure profiling, built for consistent, precision extractions in demanding cafe settings.
Leva S | 2 Group
Modern manual-lever machine that combines classic lever mechanics with new tech for smoother use.
$24,400
Linea Classic S | 1 Group
La Marzocco’s iconic espresso machine, modernized. Complete with semi-automatic or volumetric configurations, PID temperature control, and a timeless design.
$9,610
Linea Mini | 1 Group
Highly portable single group machine with separate brew and steam boilers, PID temperature control, and saturated group heads.
$5,900