Encore ESP

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

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

I have a Breville Bambino and Baratza Encore ESP and have been happy with that set up.

The Baratza Encore ESP would be a good option for you.

I might be one of the few people on this sub that actually has the grinder. Idk where you’re located, but judging from the picture, it looks like your Amazon account is not in the US. I only say that bc I paid $179 USD back when I got it, and it is currently listed cheaper for $143. Regardless, I ha

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

You’re going to be told, and it’s true, your budget should be weighted towards the grinder. $500 will get you a Breville Bambino ($300) a Baratza Encore ESP ($200). That set up and a little practice will get you a decent espresso. I don’t have any experience with either of those options, I just see

I’m using a Breville Bambino with a Baratza Encore ESP....yeah simple setup, but it works well.

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

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