Linea Classic S AV 3 Group

For that high of a volume, you want a three group, trust me. Even if you feel like you won’t use all three at once (you will), the extra group is redundancy for any downtime you may have on a per group basis. The shop that I run uses a Synesso S300 and I adore it, but I brought in a Linea Classic S to the previous shop I managed and really enjoyed that machine as well

My V3 is in the mail 🙂

Currently running an LM Classic after upgrading from a Mini. Thinking about parting ways with the Mini soon, even though it’s still a beast.

I’ve only used home machines a handful of times but have worked in coffee, either as a barista or roaster, for a decade. If I ever buy a home machine, it’s going to be a mini or micra. I learned on a Linea Classic 3 group and they are *tanks*. Reliable machines without the bells and whistles that inevitably go wrong.

I’d continue saving more. 5 grand for a commercial capable setup is gonna get you some haggard nuova simonelli or la spaziale that’s seen better days. You can find rebuilt La Marzocco linea classics (assuming you have access to 220 volt) for 6-10 grand. Have a tech run through it and tune it up. Grab a mazzer Kony/ super jolly or major used for another grand and you’ll be dialed with workhorse gear for 10-12 grand based on your budgeting.

Get a linea classic and a mazzer Kony or robur. You’ll be dialed.

Contrary to the other commenter I highly recommend La Marzocco. Linea classic EE will easily work at the capacity you need all day long, every day of the week, and ask for more. It'll keep up as your demand grows. If you can find one used you can save a decent chunk as well. This and a good grinder are going to be the beating heart of any cafe, I would 100% not cheap out on that.

Yeah, I worked in a place that had a commercial La Marzocco and the amount of absolute slop that came out of that machine was awful to watch. Very few cleaned up after use etc and the grinder was never dialed in. Shame really but just not fit for general office life