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Best Commercial Espresso Machine for a Small Coffee Shop (2026)

By Perfection Plaza Team November 08, 2026 | Best Of Bezzera Espresso Machines La Carimali Rocket Espresso

For most small coffee shops, the best commercial espresso machine is a compact 2-group machine with volumetric dosing and UL and NSF listings. Among the machines we carry, the Rocket Boxer Timer EVO 2 Group is our top pick: two groups, a 13.2-liter copper boiler and a 25-inch-wide body. The...