Customer Ratings & Reviews

Pretty good machine overall! Good for beginners who are new to espresso drinkers

It's simple, quick, easy. Wish the press tool felt real but its just light plastic.

Love this baby! No more buying expensive coffee! This is a great top of the line beginner expresso machine! I am very happy with my purchase.

Buy a good grider $150+. Buy a scale that goes down to a tenth of a gram. Learn about brew rarios and times (grind size). Enjoy the best coffee youve ever tasted. Eventually…

This is our first espresso machine. It is very simple, sets pressure and temperature automatically, so no dials or gauges. It's easy to use, and makes coffee comparable to what we get in restaurants. .

My girlfriend LOVES it! She said she's saving so much money by not going to Starbucks everyday.

Love it now i could make my own latte at home and practice more on my latte art

Sleek, modern design that is simple to use and doesnt take up much space. Works beautifully, fast and makes great, professional tasting espresso with a thick, crema. Impressive.

I bought for a friend for her wedding and by the time she set it up , it was past 15days return and she had a leaking water tank . We complained as soon as we found out which was still under the one month anniversary. And Best Buy refused to help us with this and had the audacity to tell us that we are at fault.

The water container is broken, linking water…. Not good I thing it was pretty expensive to be having this issues.

As a dedicated home barista, I was thrilled to try out the Breville Bambino Espresso Machine, and it has exceeded my expectations. Its compact design is perfect for small kitchen counters, yet it doesn't compromise on performance. The machine heats up incredibly quickly, taking only a few seconds to reach the ideal brewing temperature, which is a significant advantage for busy mornings. One of the standout features of the Bambino is its automatic steam wand. It delivers barista-quality microfoam that's perfect for latte art. This feature alone sets it apart from other machines in its price range. The consistency of the espresso shots is impressive too, with the machine maintaining a stable temperature and pressure throughout the brewing process. The simplicity of the Bambino is another plus. It's very user-friendly, with intuitive controls that make it easy for beginners to operate while still offering enough flexibility for more experienced users to experiment with their brews. However, it's worth noting that the water tank is relatively small, so frequent refills are needed if you're making multiple cups of coffee. Additionally, while the build quality is generally excellent, some parts are plastic, which might concern those looking for an all-metal construction. In conclusion, the Breville Bambino is an outstanding choice for anyone looking for a compact, efficient, and user-friendly espresso machine. It's ideal for small spaces and offers excellent value for its price, making it a worthy investment for coffee enthusiasts.

If you buy coffee every day this is a must have!! it's really easy to set up, use it, and clean it! Definitely watch a lot of videos online of how to use it and about espresso, there are a lot of really important things you need to understand or else this isn't going to go well for you. My tips are purge the water after any use of the steam wand to clean it, just hit the water button and let it run for a few seconds, use dark roast coffee for the most crema (the fluffy tan colored stuff on top, if you see a lot of this then you did it right) pre ground coffee is okay if you buy a nice brand of dark roast and keep it sealed tightly, make sure to use the double walled basket for the best flavor. Buy a knock box for easy clean up of espresso grinds. Game changing. Plant milks work better if you buy the full fat or barista kind, use 2% milk if you drink dairy milk, tamp your espresso properly or else the machine will drip for too short or too long of a time, apply about 20 lbs of pressure but i do 10 because i'm weak and it still works, and my machine came with a frothing cup so you don't need to buy one. I also recommend buying some flavored coffee syrups and sauces. Just watch some videos on how to make everything. It tastes sooooo good. Highly recommend buying this! Most bad reviews i think are from people not knowing basic espresso knowledge like i explained above

Heats up and is ready to go amazingly fast. My Jura broke down and I decided to save some money on a new machine and try this. I'm no expert but it makes espresso good enough for me. Im a little concerned with how much it vibrates while pushing the water through the beans, enough that sometimes my lighter cups will move out of place - might not bode well for longevity. Also wish there was a low water indicator as the way it's facing in my kitchen I don't see the water level in the tank. Not many quibbles otherwise, so far - just hope it lasts!

I got it over the barista because I prefer to have the grinder separate. If the grinder breaks I can just replace it. This also takes up less counter space and provides the same performance. Small footprint and pulls good espresso.

Who needs Starbucks?! This little machine delivers delicious espresso with crema just like your favourite coffee shop. It fits perfectly in my limited counter space and brightens my day! :)

My Best purchase ever this year! My lattes are amazing now. Easy to use after a few weeks. It’s intimidating at first but you’ll get used to it!

Our beloved little espresso maker! It’s been going strong for over a year, pulling shots 10 times a day thanks to the coffee addicts in our household. And every cup? Still smooth, rich, and delicious. Honestly, if it ever breaks, I’d replace it with the exact same one—no questions asked. No kidding, it is one of the best investments I made for our house recently.

It was a perfect size for my countertop. Easy to use . Still trying to find out the perfect grind but so far so good

The espresso machine works just as described, even as a beginner I’m able to pull good espressos with the default settings, just make sure to get good coffee beans and a decent burr coffee grinder. I’ve adjusted the settings to change the brewing time and it’s been very easy to use. It’s very easy to clean too and it doesn’t require a lot of space on your kitchen counter. I definitely recommend it even if you’re new to the coffee world.

I spent a long time looking over various espresso machines before deciding that simplest is best for my needs, and the Bambino fits that need perfectly. Comparing it to other similar machines the deciding factor was my great experience with other Breville products. They simply work as advertised and in my experience their products are durable. In addition to the Bambino I’ve collected the Electric Wok, Air Fryer, and Citrus Juicer; all have provide years of solid use; three months in so far on the Bambino. Regarding the Bambino, some of the reviews complain about the unit clogging up. I wonder if these reviewers are the same folks that allow sludge built up in their drip coffee machine’s carafe? Making espresso can be messy and routine cleaning is necessary, like after every use! The only automation is the single or double shot button (and you can modify the timing/quantity). The steam wand is manual, is easily controlled, and works exactly as desired. As far as water temperature, an instant read thermometer shows the water temperature is consistently at 200f on the machine I own. The unit has a small footprint so not much counter space is used. I haven’t experienced the difficulties others have mentioned with the filter baskets, in fact, I’ve found you have to be careful when knocking out the puck to not launch the filter basket across the room. Other than coffee the unit is ready to use out of the box. Yes, the tamper is light duty, but adequate, and there is also a frothing cup included. I am using this machine more than anticipated so will have to see how it lasts over the long haul. Right now it’s getting fired up at least twice a day everyday for at least two double shots each session.