An Honest At Home Espresso Workflow with the Bambino Plus
Alternative Brewing
Expert Pick #08
Breville Bambino Plus.
3-second heat-up and automatic steam wand for cafe-quality with minimal learning curve.
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
Where to Buy.
Prices checked regularly
Best price$499.95
90-day price history
Price History
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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
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