La Marzocco Strada S 2-Group – Espresso Machine with Exposed Group Heads
Low profile, open group heads, a clear line of sight across the counter: the Strada S is built with and for baristas. Its flat design removes the barrier between barista and guest – you work at eye level, right in the middle of it. The 2-group version brings that to 83 cm in width and 77 kg: compact enough for counters where two baristas run the daily rush side by side, without needing the larger footprint of a 3-group machine.
At Coffee Coaching Club, we are both a partner of La Marzocco and a coffee roastery – we support with configuration, installation, training, and service.
What makes the Strada S special
The exposed group heads make the barista's work easier to follow and the extraction visible. Underneath, La Marzocco's saturated brew groups do the work – each with its own boiler and its own PID control, keeping the temperature very stable throughout the day. That's the basis for consistent extraction under continuous load. In our experience, a saturated brew group delivers a more refined aromatic picture than an E61 group – that's our observation, one opinion among many in the espresso craft, others see it differently, and in the end what lands in the cup is what counts. The low profile and slim design fit naturally into open counters.
At a glance
| Type |
Espresso machine, 2-group |
| System |
Saturated brew groups, independent boilers with PID per group |
| Design |
Low profile, exposed group heads |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) |
50 × 83 × 69 cm |
| Weight |
77 kg |
| Boiler |
2.6 l coffee boiler, 8.2 l steam boiler |
| Availability |
Production upon order |
What's in the box
- 2 double portafilters
- La Marzocco Tamper
- Cleaning agents and blind filter basket
- 17 g filter baskets
Installation and Service
The machine is produced upon order and ships from the factory without a plug. For professional commissioning, we recommend the installation package and the limescale protection filter installation – both are automatically added to your cart as soon as you add the machine. With every new coffee machine from CHF 1'500, a private barista introduction course of around 60 minutes is included – in Bern, Zurich or online, for up to two people from the same household or company attending together. The course must take place within one month of delivery; after that, the entitlement expires. Get in touch with us for the course and we'll find a date together.
What goes with it
You can find the right grinder for café operations in the Mahlkönig range, and cleaning products under Machine and Grinder Cleaning. More La Marzocco in the La Marzocco Collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
What sets the La Marzocco Strada S apart?
Its low profile and exposed group heads. This removes the barrier between barista and guest and makes the extraction visible.
What kind of business is the Strada S 2-group suited to?
For cafés with an open counter concept and good throughput. Two groups allow for parallel work.
What's the difference between the 2-group and the 3-group Strada S?
The 2-group version measures 83 cm in width and weighs 77 kg, the 3-group 103 cm and 94 kg. For most cafés with two baristas at the counter, the 2-group version is enough; for consistently high guest volume and more parallel workstations, the 3-group version is the better fit. Our recommendation is one of many – in the end, your daily rhythm decides.
Is installation included with the Strada S?
The machine comes without a plug. The installation package and limescale protection filter are recommended and automatically added to your cart.
Can I see the Strada S 2-group live before I buy it?
That depends on whether the Strada S 2-group is on display right now. Our showrooms in Bern (Gerberngasse 44) and Zurich Oerlikon (Hagenholzstrasse 50b) show a wide selection, but not our entire range – it is too large for that, and the display changes. Drop us a quick line at [email protected] before your visit, and we will check whether the Strada S 2-group is currently there.
Roastery tip
An open counter lives on the moment – and on the coffee in the cup. As a roastery, we supply cafés with freshly roasted beans and tune a profile to your business, from chocolatey and round like our Cozy Chocolate to nutty for milk-based drinks. Talk to us. This is our recommendation, one of many.
