I already own a Breville espresso machine which included the grinder so it was difficult not to compare. Aside from the grinder, we wished that this machine included the gage/meter when pulling a shot in order to determine if it was a good one or not. This machine is beautiful to display and after several tries, we were able to get some really good coffee from it. Compared to the Breville, the accessories that came along with it were way better quality. I would recommend this espresso machine for someone with limited counter space.