Espresso
Breville Bambino Plus
Look Then Leap, August 2026
4.5out of 5
The machine we would pull shots on before work, if you already own a grinder.
$499.95 at Breville
Affiliate link placeholder. Swap later. We may earn a commission if you buy through our links, at no extra cost to you.Home espresso is still a portafilter story. The Bambino Plus is our pick because ThermoJet is at brew temperature in three seconds and the auto steam wand is good enough on a weekday. There is no grinder in the box. Budget for one.
Likes
- Three second heat up
- Auto milk that works
- Small enough to leave on the counter
Dislikes
- No grinder
- 54 mm, not 58 mm
- Volumetric buttons drift, so stop the shot yourself
Specs
- Portafilter
- 54 mm, 18 g dose
- Heat up
- ThermoJet, about 3 seconds, PID
- Price
- $499.95 at Breville
- Skip
- If you want grind, dose, and tamp in one box (Oracle Jet) or a 58 mm steel group (Profitec GO)
Pull shots on it if you will grind fresh and you want coffee before Slack. Skip it if you wanted capsules, or if you want the machine to do the whole barista act. That is the Oracle Jet, and it is $1,999.95.
$499.95 at Breville
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