The KitchenAid KF2 might be the company's entry-level automatic coffee machine, but I think its unique feature makes it the most desirable
If you don’t need all the bells and whistles of an extensive drinks menu, the KitchenAid KF2 will be an invaluable addition to your kitchen.
The KitchenAid KF2 is an entry-level automatic espresso machine from the company's range of six automatic coffee machines. Launched in mid-2026 alongside the KF3 and KF4, it features the same slim build and Intelligrind coffee bean grinder as its siblings. The brewing unit is identical to the other models, and users cannot discern any difference between them in taste tests.
The most unique feature of the KF2 is its steam wand, which KitchenAid believes makes it the best option for foaming milk and using non-dairy milk. This gives the KF2 a leg up on its siblings, despite the other models using a hose-based system. The machine can also make iced-coffee drinks, although the results are less impressive than in the KF3.
One downside is the absence of user profiles, which can make brewing a variety of coffees longer as settings have to be adjusted each time. The KitchenAid KF2 is the most affordable fully automatic machine, with a list price of $799.99 / £699 / AU$1,099. It launched in the US and UK in April 2026, followed by Australia in July 2026.
Despite lacking user profiles and a color display, the KF2 still offers excellent value due to its steam wand, which is superior to the KF3 and KF4 when making milk-based drinks.
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