Customer Ratings & Reviews

I was very excited to use my new Bambino Plus but as I followed the directions the prompts thst they gave me were not prompting on my unit. I thought maybe I was missing something and put it away after endless dead ends with the samething happening that was not supposed to be happening. The next day I tried again, needed a fresh start but no, the same thing kept happening. I finally chat GPT's the issue I was having and it told me that I had to reset the factory settings and proceeded to tell me how to do it. Worked like a charm after that! I was annoyed that the Breville FAQ's wouldn't have mentioned if this happend and what to do! I had to figure it out through CHAT!! So, bottom line, like the machine but disappointed that the directions didn't account for sometimes having to reset factory setting s on the machine befor it performs properly! It's not a cheap machine and the ompany can do better for such a simple thing to add when troubleshooting!

First off the espresso machine doesn’t look 100% like in the photos. The one you get (a newer model I believe) has some red highlights around the frother handle and the water tank. Which is ok but you know it’s the little things bc I didn’t plan to see red every time I walk into the kitchen meh. The stainless steel tho looks great, love it! I LOVE how easy it is to use the machine. I’m having so much fun making my espresso beverages at home now. (but) What I noticed after two weeks of use is that the porta lock sometimes requires more strength than the machine can withhold without moving haha. Like you have to hold the machine on top while locking. Not a big deal tho. I think this is a great alternative to the $600/700 version with the grinder if you don’t mind buying coffee ground instead of beans or get a separate grinder

Great little espresso machine — powerful, reliable, and easy to use. The Breville Bambino Plus Espresso Machine delivers rich, full-flavored espresso with a perfect crema every time thanks to its 15 bars of pressure. The automatic milk frother is excellent, producing smooth, velvety micro-foam for café-quality lattes and cappuccinos right at home. Its compact stainless steel design fits beautifully on a countertop without taking up too much space, and it’s fast — heating up in about a minute so you’re never waiting for your morning coffee fix. Whether you’re pulling a quick espresso shot or crafting a creamy latte, this machine consistently performs with impressive precision. Highly recommended for anyone who wants professional-style drinks without the café price tag.

I did a lot of research on manual and totally automated espresso machines. I settled on one that requires my intervention and one that requires quite a bit of experimentation to learn how to make great espresso. I am still learning, but happy with my decision to get this one. Because of how light the machine is, you have to use 2 hands when installing the portafilter, one for the portafilter and one to hold the machine,

Good entry level espresso maker. I like the small footprint, as we are using it on a bar with the martini glasses. Only slight downside is the settings for the 1 and 2 cup durations, and getting the granularity of your coffee right, aren't as intuitive as I'd like and could be explained better in the instructions. It took about a half dozen attempts at making bad espresso until we got it right. But once you have it down, it does the job.

I’ve been using the Breville Bambino Plus for a few weeks now, and it’s been fantastic. It heats up in seconds, pulls consistently rich espresso shots, and the 15 bars of pressure really make a difference in flavor and crema. The milk frother is easy to use and produces café-quality microfoam — perfect for lattes and cappuccinos. The stainless steel design looks sleek on the counter, and cleanup is simple. It’s compact, powerful, and makes getting a great cup of coffee at home effortless. Highly recommend it!

This machine is solid. Heats up fast, pulls a clean shot, and the milk frother is actually good—not some weak steamer. You do need a decent grinder to get the best out of it, but when it's dialed in, the espresso hits. It’s compact, easy to clean, and doesn’t feel cheap. Not a “wow my life is changed” machine, but definitely one of the best “I just want good coffee at home without stress” options. No regrets so far.

We had the larger version, the Barista Express, and it did not perform as well as this unit. The Bambino has a simple to use temperature control, the steamer has more power in this unit, and the espresso shots are way more consistent.

Excellent build quality and coffee making capability. Wish the interface (the button controls) was more straightforward as a lot of the functions are "hidden" behind pressing button combos which is less than ideal than having a dedicated control. A pricey upgrade over the regular Bambino but perhaps worth it for the 3 way solenoid (helps dry out the puck). Also has auto milk frother which is good if you don't know how to foam milk (it's not that hard so I could do without this feature).

Best espresso machine I've owned. I've owned a few machines but by far this is the easiest and best to use. It has an automatic milk from her that you can adjust the heat and how much froth you get. The brewing is made simple and easy with the 2 presets that are measured in oz which making getting consistent results easy and fast but they are also adjustable for more or less water. Finally it has a system that lets you know when and what type of cleaning the machine needs making this the best beginner and intermediate machine on the market.

So far i have really loved this espresso maker. It is fairly simple to use and makes great espresso. An added bonus is that it doesn't take up too much room.

So far so good. Makes really good espresso. Great vanilla iced lattes. The On/off functionality takes a minute to get used to. Otherwise very happy.

This is my first at home espresso machine, so I’m no pro. However, I feel it is definitely capable of pulling a good shot once you dial in your method. The auto frothing functions are great, and it is nice that you can turn them off should you want to learn to stream milk manually. However, there are a few annoying things about this machine - namely the drip tray. It doesn’t slide into place very securely and when the steam wand purges after use it splatters milk and water everywhere. Seems like something that could be easily improved.

Great product and great coffee. Simple to use. I use it every morning.

Works great and has all the basic features you need for most espresso based drinks.

I got this as an open box item for significantly less than full retail price. There were some parts missing, but after replacing them with easily available parts, I'm very pleased with this little dynamo. Nice improvement over my venerable Via Venezia.

Nice and compact which is convenient for space saving. Easy to use

Holds temps well, can pull multiple shots without any issues. The only thing I wish was better was the waste water bin. Wish it could hold more.

Love this machine. Didn’t need the grinder so opted for the bambino plus. Fast heat up. Consistent espresso

It is a good way to invest, a good way to start a day with my coffe and a great place to by this article, happy and greatful buy this Breville expresso machine in Best buy.