Breville Bambino Plus
4.1Aikins Score•Breville
The verdict
The Breville Bambino Plus is the most capable and convenient espresso machine under $500, offering fast heat-up, excellent automatic milk frothing, and consistent shots.
Read the full reviewWhat we love
- +Automatic steam wand for hands-free milk frothing
- +Compact design and fast heat-up like the Bambino
- +Easy for beginners to get good results immediately
- +Great value for an entry-level machine with auto-steam
Worth noting
- –Plastic tamper included is not ideal
- –Automatic frothing requires some adjustment for microfoam
- –More expensive than the standard Bambino without huge upgrade
How it scored
Aikins Score4.1
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At a glance
Heating SystemThermoJet
Warm-up Time~5 seconds
Milk FrothingAutomatic steam wand with adjustable temperature and texture
Water Reservoir1.5 L
Aikins Score8.1 / 10
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