Love this machine!

C.D. · April 9, 2026

A beginner here. It took very little to get fairly proficient at all the aspects needed to work this machine. It is aesthetically pleasing and a nice compact size for beginners looking to make a couple of espressos a day. The portafilter will be a little bit tight, at first, making it a little difficult to put on and take off. Ours loosened up after a few uses and works great. A tip is to be sure the portafilter is flat and pushed up tight to the machine before you try to put it on. It warms up and brews very quickly and is easy to clean. I do recommend a nice aftermarket tamper as the one this comes with is inconsistent when tamping. I also recommend a dosing funnel and puck screen. With a decent grinder, this is an affordable, easy way to home espresso.

Coffee is good again!

G.R. · April 11, 2026

I'd been using a Saeco Intelia semi-automatic espresso machine for over a decade when it started going belly up recently. I was ready for a change anyway. I first considered models more similar to the Saeco, but the more I shopped machine after machine with features upon features, the more I realized I wanted to simplify everything and have a more "hands-on" experience with the brewing. I own other Breville products that I'm super happy with, so the Bambino Plus ticked my few boxes, especially at the sale price.It took me about 100 grams of coffee or so before I had my shots "dialed in" as they say. It's a bit of a learning curve but doable in an afternoon of trial and error between your dose, your grinder, and extraction times. Don't be put off, because this process is so worth it for the end product: rich, sweet espresso topped with a thickish layer of deep golden brown crema. I had to ask myself what vile swill I'd been sucking down every morning prior to pulling my own shots!The auto milk frother does a good job in my opinion. I'm not a barista and don't know or care much about microfoam blah blah blah, but I do appreciate that I can fill my little pitcher with milk, set heat and foam at 3 different levels, press a button, and my latte is ready about a minute later.The frothing wand is really easy to clean, but be aware of its auto-purge function after foaming your milk. I suggest emptying the pitcher into your drink first, then placing the wand back into it before lowering the wand, which triggers the auto-purge function. Your pitcher will contain the residual milk, steam, and hot water that will be shooting out for about 10 seconds. This will save you from having to wipe the splatter off of everything. You're welcome LOLI love this machine and have zero buyer's remorse. I hope it lasts for many years.

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G. · January 2, 2026

The Wizard says "Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain".....the Breville Bambino Plus is indeed from the "Twilight Zone" with a mind of its own. I really wanted to love this given all the YouTube raves and other reviews etc. I love their solid juicer so I thought I would give this a go. Maybe I received a repackaged or defective one but it is nothing but a TOY...it's a way overpriced lightweight, plastic espresso/cappuccino machine that you actually have to "hug" in order to place the portafilter on due to the lightweight of the Bambino Plus. The shallow tray is the biggest joke....the tamper and portafilter will have to be upgraded if you decide to deal with this at all. My 10+ year old Saeco SIN015 is on its last legs but it is a steel tank compared to this. Right out of the box when plugged in, H2O unit full and sitting in place, the lights do not blink/illuminate as they are supposed to when first plugged in. Tried a few times, nothing. Pulled the plug out to reset etc. When it decides to "work" after pressing the SINGLE button it does NOT turn off ....it just keeps pumping water out. Maybe it actually was a used unit and was going through the cleaning cycle. Not a good start. I had to unplug it before it flooded my counter. Other reviewers have said the same. How absurd. At my age I really don't need the aggravation for an espresso/cappuccino. I will NOT be going down the deep dark expensive rabbit hole just to have some COFFEE in the morning. Because folks, that's all it is, it's just coffee. It should not be that hard to pull a decent shot without being such a pain in the ..... I'll keep my old Saeco, French Press, and Bialetti stovetop Moka pot with Zulay milk frother and enjoy my mornings with minimal hassle. I packed this Bambino Plus up and SENT IT BACK. Do yourself a favor and take the time to read the ONE and TWO star reviews here. I do not have the time to call Breville, send it back for a new one...do the back and forth on the phone for customer service as some here had the patience to do. Call me a stickler but for me If something does not work right out of the box.....something is wrong. I am well aware of the supposed "learning curve" for the Bambino Plus but as per my experience here I do NOT recommend the Breville Bambino Plus. Finally I think you have to spend upwards of $1,000 to get a decent unit as everything today you get what you pay for. This is not it.