Gaggia
Classic Pro
$549.00
Breville
Based on 185 Reddit mentions
$399.95
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Breville’s great, though most people here won’t recommend a machine with a built in grinder. That one comes with a Smart Grinder Pro, which is great for most bean types specially if you’re into Italian espresso/based drinks. You could go for a Bambino Plus and spend the rest ($600ish) on a much bett
...NeverBrokeABone in r/espresso
November 22, 2025 6:28 PM
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Breville Bambino Plus is convenient and just about fits the budget with some stretching. Can't go wrong at that price point, HOWEVER you may want to budget for a grinder to go with it as well
deevee7 in r/espresso
November 4, 2025 10:48 PM
85
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 4:19 PM
82
Quite a few things: Health things: Herman Miller chairs, I have both the Mira v2 and the Aeron Stool. Both excellent, and both critical in resolving the chronic back pain I used to experience. Custom mattress with adjustable base (it can sit up like a hospital bed). Again, helpful with back pain, an
...minimal-camera in r/BuyItForLife
February 1, 2026 2:44 PM
54
Saang Amazon to? US? Mahal talaga Breville kasi may import charges. Yung Bambino Plus ko, binili ko sa Australia before and sinabay lang pauwi ng Tita ko. If I were you, sa ganyang budget, kuha nalang ng Gemilai 3007Z and DF54 griner. You'd get more for your money. Kung Breville talaga gusto mo, sa
...Aimpossible in r/CoffeePH
October 8, 2025 4:07 PM
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I’m guessing adding some combination of shots + flavoring + alt dairy. Personally I got a decent machine and grinder and started reading up r/espresso. Factoring for the cost of the machine, grinder, dairy, coffee, beans, and flavoring, your break even is pretty quick vs a coffee shop. Breville Bamb
...victorinseattle in r/Seattle
January 4, 2026 6:01 PM
26
I've seen many cases like this on brevilles, the black coating is some kind of non stick layer that ends up like this eventually, breville stated that it's still safe to use at this state. As a bambino plus user I will never consider a breville machine after seeing this, even on their best machines
Complainsc in r/espresso
December 19, 2025 6:35 PM
23
I’m super new and bought a Breville Bambino Plus. I love it lol. However, I have to upgrade my grinder haha.
LilLolalita_821 in r/espresso
March 20, 2026 5:06 PM
16
Bambino ($299) and the Baratza encore ESP. ($200) Or the bambino plus (399) and a kingrinder k6 (90). Less if Breville do a sale
Espresso-Newbie in r/JamesHoffmann
March 11, 2026 10:57 AM
13
You really think the only difference between those two are Heat Exchanger vs Thermoblock? Breveille Bambino Pros: - Fast heat up.- Easy to use with programmable buttons. - Cheap. - Auto Milk steaming. - Good for quick milk drinks. Cons: - Inconsistent shot to shot. - No temperature or pressure contr
...agracadabara in r/espresso
April 3, 2025 4:51 PM
41