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Trying to dial in for 2+ hours [Breville bambino plus/eureka zero]
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Produces bitter-tasting espresso when mixed with milk
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The Breville Bambino is a compact espresso machine with a 54mm portafilter holding 18 grams of coffee, offering espresso and milk texturing in a small footprint.
Reviewers are split on the Breville Bambino: many love its compact size, quick heat-up, and ability to pull consistent, creamy shots, while others flag build and maintenance concerns over time. It shines as an affordable entry into real espresso, especially for milk drinks, with users praising the steam wand's texture and the included pitcher for latte art. However, some owners report steam wand degradation, messy portafilter overflow, and a need for frequent descaling, making it a machine that rewards careful upkeep.
Trying to dial in for 2+ hours [Breville bambino plus/eureka zero]
Produces bitter-tasting espresso when mixed with milk
Advice for dialing in [Breville Bambino]
Produces decent-tasting espresso with no sour or bitter notes
Requires manual mode to adjust shot settings
[Breville Bambino] Bottomless Portafilter looks like a crime scene
Shots pull too quickly
Runs too cold, causing sour shots
The virgin Breville Bambino vs the chad Gaggia Classic Pro: a comparison
Heats up in seconds
Steams milk slowly
Has a cheaper plastic feel
Espresso spraying everywhere [Breville Bambino, Normcore 54mm Basket]
Produces undrinkable espresso with spraying when using a bottomless portafilter
Can’t make a cup without a diarrhea mess [breville bambino plus and silenzio 55]
Produces great tasting espresso
First attempt w Breville Bambino
Makes coffee that tastes good enough
Ex-Breville/Bambino owners, what did you upgrade to?
Fast heat-up time
Good price
Low Pressure Steam Wand? [Breville Bambino]
Steam wand lacks sufficient pressure, making it difficult to steam milk properly
Steam wand performance degrades over time after about six months of use
