Baratza
Encore ESP
Based on 196 Reddit mentions
$199.95
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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 $50 but are buying used machines that might have issues. I don’t have first hand experience with the grinder, but the general consensus here is that there are better options at the
...NewTown_BurnOut in r/espresso
April 27, 2026 12:28 AM
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New to this, new set up
Enjoy your new bambino! Yes, for that budget point I’d go for Baratza Encore ESP/ Pro or a DF54. Great grinders. The OXO should definitely be returned because it’s not really capable of doing what you need it for :) Have fun
Many-Praline-8816 in r/espresso
January 15, 2026 11:44 PM
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[USA - TJ Maxx] Breville Bambino Plus for 80$
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 7:57 PM
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Good starter set? [$500]
Replace smart grinder with DF54 or baratza encore esp
ChallengingBullfrog8 in r/espresso
June 1, 2025 7:58 PM
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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 3:56 PM
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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 6:29 AM
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Espresso lovers, whats the best espresso coffee maker/machine?
Search r/espresso for thousands of similar posts. The cheapest decent set up is probably around $/£/€500 which is a sage/Breville bambino and kingrinder k6 hand grinder or a Baratza encore ESP which is electric. Espresso as a hobby isn’t cheap
Espresso-Newbie in r/JamesHoffmann
February 9, 2026 1:33 PM
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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 3:37 PM
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Twijfel tussen halfautomatische koffiemachine (Sage Barista Express Impress) en volautomaat (Delonghi Evo)
Vanuit BIFL oogpunt is dat simpel. Aan volautomaten kan meer kapot gaan en die zullen ook sneller kapot gaan. Zeker een DeLonghi. Dat is een budgetapparaat en in geen enkel opzicht BIFL. Grote kans dat die binnen 4-5 jaar versleten is. Als je een BIFL volautomaat wil, zul je voor een professionele J
...Erik7494 in r/BIFLNL
January 9, 2026 7:38 AM
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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 7:16 PM
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