Expert Pick #08

Breville Bambino Plus.

3-second heat-up and automatic steam wand for cafe-quality with minimal learning curve.

Breville Bambino Plus

The Verdict.

8.0/ 10

Gavler Meta-Score

The great democratizer of real espresso. Strips away intimidation — push a button, 3-second heat, auto-frother makes latte art on day one. The machine that converts Nespresso users to real espresso.

The Gavler Verdict

Precision Engineering

3-Second Heat-Up

ThermoJet reaches brewing temperature almost instantly.

Auto Steam Wand

Automatic milk texturing for latte art without training.

Compact Footprint

Smallest Breville espresso — fits any counter.

Technical Specifications

HeatingThermoJet (3 sec)
Pump15-bar Italian
Portafilter54mm
SteamAutomatic
Tank64 oz

The Scoreboard

Expert Consensus87%
Community Rating91%

Highest beginner satisfaction. Experienced baristas outgrow in 1-2 years.

Cast Your Vote

Do you think Breville Bambino Plus deserves the #8 spot in Best Espresso Machines?

Global Critique

Convinced me to ditch my Nespresso.

Wirecutter

3-second heat-up eliminates the excuse for pod machines.

CNET

Auto-frother produces better microfoam than most baristas.

James Hoffmann

Best beginner espresso machine, period.

Whole Latte Love