The Bambino Plus is Breville's answer to a common complaint: not everyone has counter space or budget for the Barista Express. Here's whether the compromises are worth the smaller footprint and lower price.
Noticeably smaller than most machines in this guide, making it one of the better options for small kitchens or a second machine at an office. No built-in grinder, so budget for a separate one.
Ready to brew in about 3 seconds thanks to Breville's ThermoJet heating system — genuinely one of the fastest heat-ups of any machine we've tested, useful if you're not a morning person.
Surprisingly strong automatic milk texturing for its size and price, though it lacks the fine manual control a dedicated steam wand offers on pricier machines.
A strong pick if counter space or a quick morning routine matters more than manual steam control or an integrated grinder.
No — you'll need a separate grinder, which adds to the total cost.
About 3 seconds, one of the fastest heat-up times of any machine in this price range.
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