BREVILLE Bambino Plus

No. 26 of 56 in Best Coffee MachinesSee the ranking

+28Ranking net score+28 from reviews and discussions0 from votes on BettaScore10 sources

Priced at$499.95

Released Nov 2018

The Breville Bambino Plus is a compact espresso machine with a 54mm portafilter, 15 bars of pressure, and an automatic milk frother that delivers café-style espresso and silky microfoam.

Also on:Best Coffee Machines for Beginners Best Coffee Machines Under $500

What reviewers say, by topic

Pick a topic to see the quotes behind it. Topic points add up to the Ranking Net Score.

Total +28 pts

Net positive 9

Net negative 2

Sentiment

Format

6112

10 sources

Review Siteseriouseats.comdiscussion

Coffee & Espresso Quality+1 pts
which helps you pull a better shot
Brew Performance & Consistency-1 pts
They ran too long in our tests, so to get the best results, you should stop them manually
Temperature Performance+1 pts
It has a PID sensor (Proportional–Integral–Derivative) that ensures you’re always brewing at exactly 200˚F—no need to temperature surf
Speed & Throughput+1 pts
it reaches ideal brewing temperatures in three seconds
Brew Control & Flexibility+1 pts
The Bambino Plus pre-infuses the espresso puck with lower-pressure water, which helps you pull a better shot
Milk & Steam+1 pts
The steam wand has three temperature and foam options
Ease, Setup & Daily Workflow+1 pts
it’s not intimidating to beginners because it’s so user-friendly
Cleaning & Maintenance+1 pts
the machine tells you when it’s time to empty the drip tray
Size, Fit & Ergonomics+1 pts
It’s small and doesn’t cost a gazillion dollars

Why Do I Get Two Completely Different Shots

which helps you pull a better shot They ran too long in our tests, so to get the best results, you should stop them manually It has a PID sensor (Proportional–Integral–Derivative) that ensures you’re always brewing at exactly 200˚F—no need to temperature surf it reaches ideal brewing temperatures in three seconds The Bambino Plus pre-infuses the espresso puck with lower-pressure water, which helps you pull a better shot The steam wand has three temperature and foam options it’s not intimidating to beginners because it’s so user-friendly the machine tells you when it’s time to empty the drip tray It’s small and doesn’t cost a gazillion dollars

YouTube

Coffee & Espresso Quality+5 pts
actually the taste is really quite nice

Redditdiscussion

Brew Performance & Consistency-1 pts
when I pull two shots back-to-back, one flows much faster than the other

YouTube

Milk & Steam0 pts
into that silky microfoam. It’s a tactile process

YouTube

Grinding & Dosing+5 pts
the result is a dry, solid puck that

Review Siteseriouseats.comdiscussion

Coffee & Espresso Quality+1 pts
Overall: Pro: Not only were we impressed with this machine's espresso, but we also really loved the automatic steam wand, which shuts off when it hits the right temperature, ensuring silky, well-aerated foam every time
Brew Performance & Consistency-1 pts
they weren’t very accurate
Temperature Performance+1 pts
the machine to reach brewing temperature, which is regulated by a PID
Speed & Throughput+1 pts
it took just seconds for the machine to reach brewing temperature
Milk & Steam0 pts
The quality of the microfoam from the automatic steam wand wasn’t quite as good as a skilled home barista could produce with a manual steam wand
Size, Fit & Ergonomics+1 pts
as a small espresso machine, its compact size makes it countertop-friendly

Overall: Pro: Not only were we impressed with this machine's espresso, but we also really loved the automatic steam wand, which shuts off when it hits the right temperature, ensuring silky, well-aerated foam every time they weren’t very accurate the machine to reach brewing temperature, which is regulated by a PID it took just seconds for the machine to reach brewing temperature The quality of the microfoam from the automatic steam wand wasn’t quite as good as a skilled home barista could produce with a manual steam wand as a small espresso machine, its compact size makes it countertop-friendly

Tom's Guidereview

tomsguide.com

Brew Performance & Consistency+1 pts
a little extra for consistency
Brew Control & Flexibility+1 pts
Customizable pre-infusion
Milk & Steam+1 pts
creating a velvety texture and even nailing thicker micro-foam on top
Ease, Setup & Daily Workflow0 pts
a pain-free espresso machine
Cleaning & Maintenance+1 pts
I found the automatic cleaning system to be particularly helpful

Best Coffee Machines · 56 ranked

YouTube

Milk & Steam+5 pts
lot of power, great for steaming. We're

YouTube

Cleaning & Maintenance-5 pts
Bambino Plus, it is not a non-burn, which means it's more difficult to clean off. If you don't

YouTube

Build Quality & Durability+5 pts
the build quality is good

What reviewers say, by topic

Net positive 9

Net negative 2

Videos and posts

BREVILLE

BREVILLE Bambino Plus

Machine

RankNo. 26 of 56Best Coffee MachinesSee the full ranking

Ranking Net Score+28+28 from reviews0 from votes

Sources1020 positive · 4 negative

Priced at$499.95

Released Nov 2018

No. 26 of 56 in Best Coffee MachinesSee the ranking

+28Ranking net score+28 from reviews and discussions0 from votes on BettaScore10 sources

Priced at$499.95

Released Nov 2018

The Breville Bambino Plus is a compact espresso machine with a 54mm portafilter, 15 bars of pressure, and an automatic milk frother that delivers café-style espresso and silky microfoam.

Also on:Best Coffee Machines for Beginners Best Coffee Machines Under $500

What reviewers say, by topic

Pick a topic to see the quotes behind it. Topic points add up to the Ranking Net Score.

Total +28 pts

Net positive 9

Net negative 2

Sentiment

Format

6112

10 sources

Review Siteseriouseats.comdiscussion

Coffee & Espresso Quality+1 pts
which helps you pull a better shot
Brew Performance & Consistency-1 pts
They ran too long in our tests, so to get the best results, you should stop them manually
Temperature Performance+1 pts
It has a PID sensor (Proportional–Integral–Derivative) that ensures you’re always brewing at exactly 200˚F—no need to temperature surf
Speed & Throughput+1 pts
it reaches ideal brewing temperatures in three seconds
Brew Control & Flexibility+1 pts
The Bambino Plus pre-infuses the espresso puck with lower-pressure water, which helps you pull a better shot
Milk & Steam+1 pts
The steam wand has three temperature and foam options
Ease, Setup & Daily Workflow+1 pts
it’s not intimidating to beginners because it’s so user-friendly
Cleaning & Maintenance+1 pts
the machine tells you when it’s time to empty the drip tray
Size, Fit & Ergonomics+1 pts
It’s small and doesn’t cost a gazillion dollars

Why Do I Get Two Completely Different Shots

YouTube

Coffee & Espresso Quality+5 pts
actually the taste is really quite nice

Redditdiscussion

Brew Performance & Consistency-1 pts
when I pull two shots back-to-back, one flows much faster than the other

YouTube

Milk & Steam0 pts
into that silky microfoam. It’s a tactile process

YouTube

Grinding & Dosing+5 pts
the result is a dry, solid puck that

Review Siteseriouseats.comdiscussion

Coffee & Espresso Quality+1 pts
Overall: Pro: Not only were we impressed with this machine's espresso, but we also really loved the automatic steam wand, which shuts off when it hits the right temperature, ensuring silky, well-aerated foam every time
Brew Performance & Consistency-1 pts
they weren’t very accurate
Temperature Performance+1 pts
the machine to reach brewing temperature, which is regulated by a PID
Speed & Throughput+1 pts
it took just seconds for the machine to reach brewing temperature
Milk & Steam0 pts
The quality of the microfoam from the automatic steam wand wasn’t quite as good as a skilled home barista could produce with a manual steam wand
Size, Fit & Ergonomics+1 pts
as a small espresso machine, its compact size makes it countertop-friendly

Tom's Guidereview

tomsguide.com

Brew Performance & Consistency+1 pts
a little extra for consistency
Brew Control & Flexibility+1 pts
Customizable pre-infusion
Milk & Steam+1 pts
creating a velvety texture and even nailing thicker micro-foam on top
Ease, Setup & Daily Workflow0 pts
a pain-free espresso machine
Cleaning & Maintenance+1 pts
I found the automatic cleaning system to be particularly helpful