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

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.

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

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

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

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

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