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Meraki Espresso Machine (Gen 2), white, with integrated grinder and touchscreen

Meraki

Espresso Machine

Model Gen 2

A dual-boiler semi-automatic espresso machine with an integrated conical burr grinder and built-in dose/yield scales for grind-by-weight, stop-by-weight workflows.

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$1,999.00 · In stock

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Specifications

Based on published manufacturer specifications.

Machine type
Semi-Automatic
Built-in grinder
Yes
Boiler / heating system
Dual Boiler
Water tank capacity
2 L
Width
14.57 in
Depth
14.57 in
Height
16.33 in
Weight
31.5 lb

Pros & Limitations

Pros

  • Dual boilers let you brew and steam milk at the same time without waiting for the machine to switch modes
  • Built-in dose and yield scales automate grind-by-weight and stop-by-weight, replacing a separate scale for repeatable shots
  • Integrated conical burr grinder is reported by independent reviewers as spacious and powerful, handling light roasts better than typical grinder-equipped machines
  • Touchscreen interface includes on-screen guidance that reviewers say lowers the learning curve for less experienced users
  • Commercial rotary pump delivers steady 9-bar pressure and runs quieter than a typical vibration pump

Limitations

  • Two boilers, an integrated grinder, and built-in scales add more components to clean and maintain than a basic single-boiler machine
  • Firmware updates are not pushed automatically — owners need to check for them manually
  • Reviewers report the drip tray design can let milk collect on a plastic cover underneath the metal tray insert during steam wand purging
  • Brewing and steaming simultaneously can reduce visibility of the shot timer, per at least one in-depth review

What Owners Say

Summarized from customer reviews and independent owner write-ups — see sources below.

Common praise

  • Independent reviewers praise the dual-boiler design for eliminating the wait between brewing and steaming
  • Grind-by-weight and stop-by-weight scales are highlighted as removing guesswork and the need for a separate scale
  • The integrated grinder is described as spacious and powerful rather than cramped, and capable with a range of roast levels including light roasts
  • The touchscreen's built-in tutorials are called out as genuinely helpful for less experienced users

Common complaints

  • Reviewers note the combination of two boilers, an integrated grinder, and scales means more surface area to clean and maintain than a simpler machine
  • Firmware updates require manually checking rather than being pushed automatically
  • The drip tray arrangement can let milk collect on a plastic cover during steam wand purging
  • At least one in-depth review notes reduced shot-timer visibility when brewing and steaming at the same time

Overall owner sentiment

This is the current Gen 2 version of the Meraki, and the one independent Gen 2 review found in this research reports meaningful improvements over Gen 1 — Gen 1 had a reported proprietary portafilter fit issue and a lab test that measured its grinder's consistency as comparatively weak, both described as addressed in Gen 2. Sentiment on Gen 2 itself is positive in that review, with maintenance workload and a handful of software/design details (manual firmware checks, the drip tray, shot-timer visibility) as the main repeated caveats rather than fundamental flaws.

This is a newer, crowdfunded-origin product with a smaller pool of independent, non-Amazon reviews than most other machines in this comparison — this section reflects one detailed hands-on review rather than the multi-source volume available for more established brands. The manufacturer's own site cites a 94% five-star rating across 10,000+ homes; that figure is worth knowing but comes from Meraki's own testimonial page, not an independent retailer, so it's not treated here as equivalent to independently-verified sentiment.

Best For

Likely to suit espresso enthusiasts who want dual-boiler, café-style performance with repeatable, weight-based dosing, and who would otherwise be assembling a separate grinder, scale, and machine.

Watch-Outs

  • –Budget more cleaning and upkeep time than a simpler single-boiler machine, given the two boilers, integrated grinder, and scales
  • –Check for firmware updates manually rather than expecting them to install automatically
  • –Treat the manufacturer's own "94% five-star" figure as a brand-published statistic, not an independently verified rating

Facts last verified 9/26/2026.

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