Breville
Bambino Plus
Based on 328 Reddit mentions
$479.09
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What espresso machine did you start on, and would you recommend it to a beginner today?
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
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Overwhelmed...make it simple for me
If you want to keep things simple (and keep your sanity), here’s the cleanest Bambino Plus setup Grinder: DF54 or Encore ESP. Super straightforward, very forgiving, won’t make you spiral. Portafilter: A 54mm bottomless. Makes dialing in way easier no more guessing if the shot is good or if the machi
...miketinkers in r/espresso
December 10, 2025 2:45 PM
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Budget is not a problem, but I can’t find an option better than Bambino, why?
Same for me mate. Budget aside, the convenience of the bambino plus outweighs the improvements I would get with more expensive machines. I can turn the machine on anytime of the day and get a better shot than in most cafes 2minutes later. If Breville comes up with a premium version of the Bambino pl
...Tadadapom in r/espresso
March 29, 2026 6:17 PM
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Help Me Buy a Machine from Costco [$500]
Buy a Breville Bambino Plus (a variety of colors) for $399 and a DF64 Version 2.5 (also a variety of colors now) from EspressoOutlet.com (pre-order) for $359. These two machines will have you making outstanding espresso and will last you five years + (at a minimum) while you learn to become an exper
...Himawari9701 in r/espresso
December 21, 2025 1:29 AM
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My mom wants an espresso machine for her birthday, what’s a good beginner setup for complete newbies? [$300]
Breville Bambino. No need for the Bambino Plus. Makes great coffee, well built (though a bit small and cramped), fast heat-up time, strong steam production. Fits good in a small kitchen. You will need a separate grinder .
IndicationCurrent869 in r/espresso
May 7, 2026 12:43 AM
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What’s something you adopted into your lifestyle after visiting another country?
Yeah I’m aware. But this post is about what changed after traveling abroad and the common thread here is “coffee.” Next time I’ll make a new comment explaining in detail how I went from my Techni Vorm Moccamaster with Costco beans to my Breville Bambino Plus with locally roasted beans bought ~every
...plishyploshy in r/travel
August 5, 2025 8:36 PM
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Want to get my barista babysitter an espresso machine for a college goodbye gift. Something comparable to Breville barista pro or touch, but less expensive. [$400]
I’d get a Breville bambino and a kingrinder k6. If she doesn’t mind something used then find a used bambino plus for $250-300 and then you’re set. That’s my travel rig and it’s honestly better coffee than my 58mm machine and dedicated grinder
elegoomba in r/espresso
August 17, 2025 3:09 AM
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I analyzed +4,000 r/espresso set-up flairs. The median setup costs $2.8k, the Bambino reigns supreme, and people are running a $4,000 grinder with a $300 machine. Here is the data.
honestly, if you're on the fence on which model to get, the breville bambino plus really is the best for the price, especially when they're on sale. 3 second warmup, popular so there are plenty of aftermarket things to fiddle with if you're into that. i love mine, but i hear that it's not consistent
...binarypower in r/espresso
April 12, 2026 8:47 AM
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Best beginner machine?
Get a good grinder like a DF54 or a Baratza Encore ESP Pro and a Breville Bambino Plus and you'll be making great coffee so long as you also have good coffee
Low_Pie3001 in r/AustralianCoffee
April 3, 2026 7:59 AM
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Help me choose [$1,000-$1,600]
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
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