I’m 3 months in and I love the machine. Like you, I read all the reviews because I want the best but don’t want to pay for garbage. For context, I used a fully automatic (competitor brand) unit for years, but downgraded to a manual (same competitor brand) because I grew up with Cuban coffee and it took forever to make 4 shots. If you are upgrading from a manual, this will feel natural. The only thing I have can comment on is the one or two shot settings are based on time not flow, so because us humans can’t get exactly the same amount of grind in the cup every time, I may have to push the buttons once more to top it off. I have changed the timing settings now that I have my grind texture dialed in, and it works perfect.
Things I have noticed that many others have complained about; the whole issue with the wand wanting to do a flush, not sure why everyone is making a big deal. Just use the same cup you frothed your milk with to catch the water and it’s a done deal. It does use a lot of water, so if for some reason it stops halfway through a cycle or refuses to make more after you press the button, check the water level, because there is no indication that it’s empty even though it has a float sensor.
Also, I chose this brand because the other manual cup only had a single pin hole to make pressure and routinely clogged. This one comes with many cups for both pre-grind or home grind, and the cup has all the holes so clogging won’t be an issue, although if you overstuff the grinds it will have difficulty pumping through and end up purging into the tray.
It has heat settings for both steam and brew temperature, and because it is an instant-heat machine, you’ll have consistent brew temps and won’t have hot-then-cold like those with a tank. The auto froth feature works perfect. It recommends purging it right before you steam, and I agree. It’ll push out a bunch of water before it starts to steam.
Speaking of brew quality, it’s perfect. I have no complaints on the actual taste. Once you learn how to work the machine and get your grind texture down, you’ll be well on your way to a happy morning. Quality seems fine, it has enough metal where it matters and the trim plastic seems durable enough to last. I love the dark red and chrome design, it goes well with my black and stainless kitchen.
If I had any complaints, I wish the pump was a little stronger to be able to push through finer grind without bogging down, but I like my espresso extra thick, so if you’re fine with anything finer than the coarse texture with pre-ground, you’ll be fine. Also, the controls are simple yet intuitive, but like I said I wish it had an indication for an empty tank besides just sitting there staring at me staring at it.
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From the manufacturer
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Simple Interface with Volumetric Shot Control
Convenient one-touch 1 & 2 shot volumetric control and steam
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Hands-Free Milk Texturing
Silky microfoam with up to one million micro bubbles per ml, ready for latte art
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Stainless Steel Dual and Single Wall Filters
Rich, full-bodied coffee achieved using 18g of freshly ground beans, delivered by a 54mm portafilter
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Bambino Plus
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Product information
| Brand | Breville |
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| Color | Brushed Stainless Steel |
| Product Dimensions | 7.6"D x 12.5"W x 12.2"H |
| Special Feature | Milk Frother |
| Coffee Maker Type | Espresso Machine |
| Filter Type | Reusable |
| Style | Modern |
| Specific Uses For Product | Espresso |
| Exterior Finish | Stainless Steel |
| Included Components | Cleaning Tool and Cleaning Disc, 16 fl.oz / 480ml Stainless Steel Milk Jug, the Razor Precision Dosing Tool, 1 & 2 Cup Dual Wall Filter Baskets, 54mm Tamper |
| Operation Mode | Semi-Automatic |
| Voltage | 120 |
| Model Name | the Bambino ™ Plus |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Human Interface Input | Buttons |
| Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00021614800145 |
| Manufacturer | Breville |
| UPC | 021614800145 |
| Item Weight | 11 pounds |
| ASIN | B07JVD78TT |
| Item model number | BES500BSS1BUS1 |
| Customer Reviews |
4.1 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #26,601 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen) #12 in Semi-Automatic Espresso Machines |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | October 5, 2018 |
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| capacity | 64 ounces | 47 fluid ounces | 2 liters | 68 ounces | 1.7 liters | 64 ounces |
| material | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| input interface | buttons | buttons | buttons | buttons, touch screen | buttons | dial |
| voltage | — | 120 volts | 120 volts | 120 volts | 110120 volts | — |
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Loving My Bambino Plus
After a couple of months of obsessive research, I decided the Bambino Plus in Black Truffle was the espresso maker for me. My local stores often have the more expensive and advanced models of Breville Espresso machines that also have built in grinders for the same price as the normal price of this model at every retailer. That made paying full price for this model not an option to me, I just couldn't bring myself to buy "less" for more. That led to to taking a chance and purchasing a "like new" Bambino Plus from Amazon. The one I received must have just been open box only with the machine itself never having been removed from the box and other wrapping materials, as it was wrapped exactly as they are from the factory (I verified by watching multiple unboxing videos on YouTube, prior to unboxing mine). Keep in mind I have only owned it for 6 days so far but I have ran a lot of shots, probably around 30 at a minimum, trying to learn as much as possible and it has worked flawlessly. I learned pretty quickly to make extra sure, that the temperature sensor is dry and that the milk pitcher is placed far back on the drip tray and well on the sensor prior to auto steaming or you will likely end up with milk all over, regardless of how little you may have had in the pitcher, don't make that mistake. The black truffle looks great next to my turquoise Moccamaster and black DF54 grinder. Negatives: -Small drip tray BUT you really need to empty and clean it well after every time you steam milk anyway, as it purges into the drip tray--so is it truly a negative? -It could be made to weigh a little more, so there isn't a need to hold onto it while locking the portafilter in. Positives/Reasons I purchased it: -It's small, hardly takes up any room, easy to take in my horse trailer on camping trips. -No built in subpar grinder to deal with like most other Breville models. The grinder is the most important part of espresso, a great quality grinder will make better espresso that a high end commercial espresso maker and low quality grinder. -Auto milk frothing works great, I can start cleaning up and doing other stuff in the kitchen while my milk steams. I can get great at dialing in espresso before I get around to learning the art of steaming milk. -3 way solenoid, prevents soupy pucks, allows backflushing of the group head. -PID -Heats up in 3 seconds! I will update my review in the future.
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- 4evernReviewed in Canada on March 5, 2025
Love it! Great espresso and foam
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KurkReviewed in Mexico on May 17, 2025
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Color: Brushed Stainless SteelVerified Purchase - Jaime SchroederReviewed in Canada on May 13, 2024
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