10 Inspiring Coffee Machine LEGO MOCs: Instructions, Tips and Ideas

LEGO Coffee Machine MOCs – Brewed in Bricks ☕

When the first rays of morning light hit your desk and the smell of fresh coffee rolls in, there’s a tiny part of every AFOL that thinks, “I could build that.” Coffee machines are perfect subjects for LEGO MOCs: they’re boxy yet detailed, full of dials and levers, and they come in every scale from compact pod machines to hulking café-grade espresso rigs. Translating those familiar shapes into bricks is wildly satisfying—smooth tiles for stainless steel, grille slopes for drip trays, round plates for knobs, and clever SNOT work for those sculpted group heads and portafilters.

Beyond the aesthetics, coffee machines invite storytelling. A minifig-scale machine can anchor a café vignette, complete with a queue of customers and a barista steaming milk. A display-scale build becomes kitchen décor—especially in metallic grays and blacks—while micro machines tuck into modular interiors without stealing the scene. Add a grinder, cups, and a pastry stand and you’ve got a diorama that makes people smile before they even take a sip.

Function fans aren’t left out either: Technic linkages can simulate lever action; hinged hatches can reveal water tanks; light bricks can suggest indicator LEDs. And if you like reusing parts, coffee machines are excellent “palette” builds—lots of flat panels, simple geometry, and repeated sub-assemblies you can knock out quickly. Whether you’re a city builder boosting your coffee shop, a display collector hunting for a shiny countertop centerpiece, or a newcomer looking for a satisfying first MOC, coffee machines are a delicious place to start.

Tips for Building Coffee Machine MOCs

• Study silhouettes first. Block out the body with boxes/plates; add details (knobs, wands, cup rails) later.

• Use SNOT for smooth sides. Brackets and headlight bricks give you clean, appliance-like panels.

• Sell the details. 1×1 round tiles = buttons; bar holders + clip bars = steam wands; grille tiles = drip trays.

• Color cues matter. Metallic silver/DBG feels “pro”; white + bright accents reads “home kitchen”; black + chrome screams “premium.”

• Add play points. Hinged top for beans/water, removable portafilter, printed gauges, or a cup-warming rack up top.

• Pair accessories. Build a grinder, mugs, milk jug, and a tiny bag of beans to set the scene.

Ideas for Coffee-Themed Builds

• Home espresso bar: Machine + grinder + two cups on a tiled counter.

• Commercial café rig: Double-group machine with dual wands, knock box, menu board.

• Pod/automatic machine: Compact body with a front hatch and light brick “ready” indicator.

• Retro lever machine: Chrome-look greebling and a Technic lever you can actually pull.

• Micro & modular inserts: Tiny machines that slide into modular kitchens and offices.

• Brand tributes: Recreate iconic machines (e.g., De’Longhi/Breville) with accurate color blocking.

Model Gallery & Instructions

Coffee Machine

Designer: gabizon
Get the instructions: Coffee Machine — gabizon. 

31054 – Espresso Machine

Designer: LegoOri
Get the instructions: 31054 – Espresso Machine — LegoOri. 

Espresso Machine

Designer: BrickHappens
Get the instructions: Espresso Machine — BrickHappens.

Manual Espresso Machine and Coffee Grinder

Designer: mampepin
Get the instructions: Manual espresso machine and coffee grinder — mampepin. 

Espresso Machine

Designer: Guignome01
Get the instructions: Espresso Machine — Guignome01.

11005: Coffee Machine

Designer: BrickAlchemist
Get the instructions: 11005: Coffee Machine — BrickAlchemist. 

Coffee Machine

Designer: Joffre Bricks
Get the instructions: Coffee Machine — Joffre Bricks. 

Coffee machines

Designer: Alquimia
Get the instructions: Coffee machines — Alquimia. 

Outreach Coffee Machine

Designer: Superesc
Get the instructions: Outreach Coffee Machine — Superesc.

DeLonghi Coffee Machine

Designer: AllThatBricks
Get the instructions: DeLonghi Coffee Machine — AllThatBricks.