KitchenAid KF8: Fully Automatic Espresso Machine, Touchscreen, 40+ Drink Recipes

A world of espresso drinks, at the push of a button

The KitchenAid KF8 is a fully automatic espresso machine with a built-in grinder that prepares over 40 different recipes at the push of a button: espresso, ristretto, americano, latte, cappuccino, and more.

What sets it apart

The 5-inch touchscreen and 6 user profiles let everyone in the household save their own recipes, by strength, length, and temperature. The Auto Purge function automatically clears the remaining beans from the grinder between brews, and the "Clean Me" light signals a cleaning cycle as soon as one is needed, based on your water hardness.

Key specifications

• 15 to 18-bar pump, for consistent extraction
• Conical stainless steel burr grinder, 7 grind settings
• 2.2-liter water tank
• 270g removable bean hopper
• 790ml milk container, feeding a dual-spout dispensing system
• 5-inch touchscreen, 6 programmable user profiles
• Sturdy metal frame construction

Day to day

The included milk container, compatible with whole milk and plant-based alternatives, feeds a dual-drink dispensing system with automatic frothing and heating. Smart dosing technology adjusts the grind for consistent volume and texture cup after cup.

Who it's for

• Multiple people in the household share the machine and each want their own saved recipes
• You want the widest drink selection in the KitchenAid lineup, with fine touchscreen control
• You want a sturdy machine built for daily use over several years

Less ideal for

• Anyone who prefers grinding and dosing each variable by hand (see our manual machines, like the Dedica Maestro Plus)
• An entry-level super-automatic budget, better served by the KF7

Positioning

Within KitchenAid's super-automatic lineup, the KF8 sits above the KF7: a touchscreen, multiple user profiles, and more than double the programmable recipes. It suits households that want maximum personalization without stepping up to a manual machine.

Included

• Water tank with filter
• Removable bean hopper
• Milk container with tube and lid
• Cleaning tablets
• Portafilter assembly spoon
• Water hardness test strip

Available colors

Black, Juniper, Porcelain, Stainless Steel.