Fit and setup
Check this first
Check the stored size, power needs, space to use it, and daily routine.
U.S. product
- manual lever control
- common 58 mm coffee tools
- espresso-only use
Daily routine
Use a separate grinder. Published details list no milk system.
Published details suggest this daily-use routine. They do not measure speed or ease.
Portafilter fit
58mm
A portafilter is the handled tool that holds the filter basket. Accessories and handle clearance can still vary.
Sources disagreeStored size
Published sizes differ
- 17.5 × 13 × 6.5 in Flair product page, Dimensions field
- 13.5 × 7.5 × 11 in Flair product page, Assembled Dimensions field
- Base just over 14 in long and 8 in wide Flair product page, “Small Footprint” description
These are the numbers each source publishes. They disagree, so we do not use them for fit checks or size rankings. Measure the exact unit first.
Sources disagreeSpace needed to use it
We could not confirm this
Leave room for the working parts until we confirm a measurement with the portafilter in place.
We could not confirm thisPower and circuit
We could not confirm this
We could not find electrical specifications for this product. Check the exact nameplate and circuit first.
We could not confirm thisRoom to refill and clean
We could not confirm this
We could not confirm the room needed to refill the reservoir, use the steam wand, or remove the drip tray.
How we checked this
What the evidence labels mean
- Our summary
- This is our summary of published product details. It is not a hands-on result.
- Source checked
- A cited source stated this fact when Espresso Receipt checked it. This is not a physical product test.
- Sources disagree
- The available sources give different answers. Keep the conflict in mind and check the exact product.
- We could not confirm this
- The available sources do not establish one reliable answer.
Main source: Flair Espresso. Source checked October 20, 2026. This page lists published product details. It is not a physical fit test.
Counter fit
Will it fit your space?
We could not confirm a stored size for the Flair 58 Plus 2 that is safe to plan around, so we do not say whether it fits. Sources publish different sizes, listed under Stored size above. Measure the exact unit before you buy.
Fit check for parts
Find accessories for this machine
Check its listed portafilter size, exact part numbers, and manufacturer fit sources. A matching diameter alone does not confirm fit.
Open the accessory fit finder for Flair 58 Plus 2 →What we checked
Product details we checked
- Stored size
- Sources disagree, so we do not use any of these sizes for fit checks. Flair product page, Dimensions field: 17.5 × 13 × 6.5 in. Flair product page, Assembled Dimensions field: 13.5 × 7.5 × 11 in. Flair product page, “Small Footprint” description: Base just over 14 in long and 8 in wide. Measure the exact unit first. Compare sizes
- Voltage
- We could not confirm this (preheat power-supply rating); unplugged manual brewing supported
- Warranty
- 5 years
- Heating
- Three-level brew-head preheat; separate kettle required
- Milk
- No milk system listed.
- Controls
- Manual controls: you set the shot yourself.
- Grinder needed
- Separate grinder required
- Portafilter
- 58mm
- Warm-up
- Exact warm-up not confirmed in published details
Pair it with a grinder
Grinders listed for 58 mm portafilters
The Flair 58 Plus 2 has no built-in grinder. Our records list these 13 grinders as working with 58 mm portafilters. Some hold the portafilter while you grind. Others grind into a dosing cup that you pour from. Check how each one doses with the maker, and check the fit against the exact shape of your handle. The setup estimate adds this machine, the grinder, and $90 for basic setup items from our dated price checks. It is not a current quote.
| Grinder | Price | Setup estimate | Dosing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baratza Encore ESP | $199.95Price checked October 20, 2026 | $988.95 | Hopper |
| Breville Smart Grinder Pro | $199.95Price checked October 20, 2026 | $988.95 | Hopper |
| Fellow Opus 2 | $199.95Price checked October 20, 2026 | $988.95 | Single dose |
| MiiCoffee DF54 | $229Price checked October 20, 2026 | $1,018 | Single dose |
| MiiCoffee DF64 II | $399Price checked October 20, 2026 | $1,188 | Single dose |
| Baratza Sette 270 | $399.95Price checked October 20, 2026 | $1,188.95 | Hopper |
| Eureka Mignon Zero 65 AP | $499Dated price snapshot from September 16, 2026 | $1,288 | Single dose |
| Baratza Vario+ | $529.95Dated price snapshot from September 16, 2026 | $1,318.95 | Hopper |
| Eureka Mignon Specialità | $549Price checked October 20, 2026 | $1,338 | Hopper |
| Mahlkönig X54 Allround Home | $599Price checked October 20, 2026 | $1,388 | Hopper |
| Eureka Mignon Libra | $699Price checked October 20, 2026 | $1,488 | Hopper |
| Mazzer Philos I200D | $1,595Price checked October 20, 2026 | $2,384 | Single dose |
| Acaia Orbit | $1,600Price checked October 20, 2026 | $2,389 | Single dose |
Compare the four lowest-priced grinders side by side →See every grinder we track →
Plain definitions for product terms
- Portafilter
- The handled tool that holds the filter basket and locks into the machine.
- Dose
- The dry coffee put into the filter basket.
- Yield
- The espresso collected in the cup.
Facts and sources
Facts and sources
58mm stainless-steel brew path
See source: Flair Espresso ↗(opens in a new tab)We could not confirm this (dimension order)
Measure the exact unit first.
See source: Flair Espresso ↗(opens in a new tab)More things to check first
- You need a capable grinder and kettle. They are not included in the listed price.
Sources
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Product details checked through 2026-10-20. Product details and price checks can change.
Use and care resources
Guides and manuals
- Site guideEspresso Receipt · practical guideHow to make espresso at homeCovers: A first-week routine for setup, dosing, extraction, milk, and cleaning.
- Site guideEspresso Receipt · practical guideEspresso machine for beginnersCovers: Understand machine types, main downsides, and the gear a complete setup still needs.
- Site guideEspresso Receipt · practical guideEspresso shot diagnosisCovers: Turn taste and flow observations into one controlled adjustment for the next shot.
Independent reviews · not our tests
Independent reviews
- VideoLance Hedrick · published 2025-04Optimal or Optional? Flair 58+2 Review (w/ Tips & Tricks)Covers: In-depth review of the 58 Plus 2 with technique tips, preheat controller assessment, and upgrade advice.(opens in a new tab)
- VideoLifestyle Lab · published 2025-03Flair 58+ 2 Review!Covers: Hands-on review of the 58 Plus 2 covering workflow, shot quality, and who the lever machine suits.(opens in a new tab)
- VideoLiz Happybeans · published 2025-11Flair 58 Plus 2 Review: I Didn't Like Manual Espresso Machines Before…Covers: Beginner-perspective hands-on review of the 58 Plus 2 manual espresso workflow.(opens in a new tab)
- WrittenThe Coffee Chronicler · published 2026-02My Long-term review: Flair 58 +2Covers: Long-term review across four-plus years of Flair 58 iterations, ending on the Plus 2, with thermocouple temperature measurements.(opens in a new tab)
These reviews come from other publishers. Espresso Receipt did not produce, commission, or endorse them. Their opinions belong to their creators. Links last checked 2026-07-31.