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Is this a good deal? Budget [$550]
I’d say no, the Bambino Plus is currently on sale for $400 brand new, and the grinder is $200 brand new. You’re saving $50 but are buying used machines that might have issues. I don’t have first hand experience with the grinder, but the general consensus here is that there are better options at the
...NewTown_BurnOut in r/espresso
April 27, 2026 at 12:28 a.m.
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Home espresso machine recommendations [$900]
for the price of the Breville Smart Grinder Pro, there are so many better options. hell, breville owns baratza, and the encore esp is the same price. and if you're single dosing, the df54 is only a little bit more expensive. bambino is a good option though. one of the best bang for buck at that pric
...4dxn in r/espresso
March 3, 2026 at 6:29 a.m.
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Best starter espresso machine [$500]
I have a Breville Bambino and Baratza Encore ESP and have been happy with that set up.
CoconutDry546 in r/espresso
May 1, 2026 at 3:56 p.m.
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Need suggestion for grinder to pair with bambino plus [under $200]
The Baratza Encore ESP would be a good option for you.
MajesticHoneyBunny in r/espresso
March 24, 2026 at 3:37 p.m.
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New to this, new set up
Enjoy your new bambino! Yes, for that budget point I’d go for Baratza Encore ESP/ Pro or a DF54. Great grinders. The OXO should definitely be returned because it’s not really capable of doing what you need it for :) Have fun
Many-Praline-8816 in r/espresso
January 15, 2026 at 11:44 p.m.
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What's the Best Espresso Machine for Home Use Widely Loved by Aficionados?
I’m using a Breville Bambino with a Baratza Encore ESP....yeah simple setup, but it works well.
gemtitania in r/JamesHoffmann
April 20, 2026 at 7:16 p.m.
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What’s the best bang for your buck: espresso machines [2024]
used gaggia classic pro is prob the best bang for buck imo. built like a tank, easy to mod later if u get obsessed, and holds resale value. paired with a decent grinder it’ll easily give you real espresso without spending breville dual boiler money. for something simpler, the breville bambino or bam
...weeb_weeb231 in r/espresso
November 7, 2025 at 4:19 p.m.
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[USA - TJ Maxx] Breville Bambino Plus for 80$
Well you saved a ton of money so don’t skimp on a good grinder. It all depends how deep in the rabbit hole you want to go. I have this same machine with Baratza Encore ESP and am happy with it. I use the grinder for everything from espresso to pour over. If you can afford a $5-600 grinder, do you. T
...Exciting-Ticket812 in r/espresso
January 18, 2026 at 7:57 p.m.
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Best coffee grinder in 2026 for home? My Budget $100–$300
I'm in the Netherlands and have had great support from Baratza for my encore ESP. I sent them an email asking about some discolouration on my burrset that looked like damage. They confirmed it was fine and sent me a new burr carrier for free because they weren't sure from the pictures if it was inta
...NotCrazyJustIgnorant in r/JamesHoffmann
April 2, 2026 at 11:05 a.m.
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I need help
Coffee grinders for espresso range from $100USD to $4000USD. Cheapest one's will be hand grinders and given your working on a De'Longhi Dedica EC685 -- You are in the budget range of espresso. Look into hand grinders, it'll take 30+ seconds & a bit of an arm workout but you'll get a good cup of espr
...Zefeh in r/espresso
March 17, 2026 at 5:01 p.m.
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