Breville Milk Cafe vs Instant Pot Frother
Based on tests by America's Test Kitchen (Jul 2025) and Reviewed (May 2024). How we score
Save $169Depends. The Instant Pot Frother for most people.
Buy the Breville Milk Cafe if you froth for several drinks at once or want a dishwasher-safe pitcher.
Average of 2 testers: America's Test Kitchen 10 · Reviewed 10
From 1 tester: America's Test Kitchen
Amazon prices as of Sep 30, 2:51 AM EDT (details)
What the testers found
America's Test Kitchen's Countertop Best Buy, with the same performance and durability ratings as the Breville: "It did a good job at making cappuccino foam from both whole and almond milk and made cups of delicious and smooth hot chocolate." ATK's complaints: "Latte foam came out dense and stiff, with large bubbles," and there's no alert when it finishes. Reviewed named it the best frother overall: "It froths up to a cup at a time," half the Breville's capacity, and its pitcher is "Not dishwasher safe."
| Criterion | Breville Milk Cafe | Instant Pot Frother |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | 2.5/3 | 2.5/3 |
| Ease of use | 3/3 | 2.5/3 |
| Ease of cleanup | 3/3 | 3/3 |
| Durability | 3/3 | 3/3 |
From America's Test Kitchen: The Best Milk Frothers (updated July 8, 2025)
Specs side by side
| Spec | Breville Milk Cafe | Instant Pot Frother |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $199 | $29.99 |
| Cost per year | — | — |
| Warranty | 1 year limited | — |
| Capacity | Froths up to 2 cups (Reviewed) | Froths up to 1 cup (Reviewed) |
| Controls | Temperature dial, cold stir setting | — |
| Whisks | Separate latte and cappuccino disks | — |
| Pitcher | Stainless steel, dishwasher safe | Nonstick, hand wash |
| Settings | — | Cold foam, cappuccino foam, latte foam, heat only |
Sources: America's Test Kitchen: The Best Milk Frothers (updated July 8, 2025), Reviewed: The Best Milk Frothers (updated May 2, 2024), Manufacturer specs via Amazon listing
