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It is our review of the Breville Bambino espresso machine.

Coffee Aim’s Ratings

 Our readers send us more than 600 emails across the US about Breville Bambino. The below table shows our rating for the Breville Bambino espresso machine:

Overall Score86.91/100
Easy to clean9.00/10
Temperature Control8.64/10
Flavor8.54/10
Easy to use8.44/10
Blending power8.34/10
Value for money8.10/10
Brand Reputation9.50/10
Breville BES500BSS Bambino Plus Espresso Machine, Brushed Stainless Steel

The Bottom Line

Bambino is one of Breville’s simple interface models that offers a faster way to achieve professional results at home, like professional machines. With 4 keys formula, 54mm portafilter with 18 grams of coffee for full flavor and a powerful steam wand to create microfoam required for latte art, 3 seconds startup time by a proprietary Thermojet heating system, the Bambino can deliver third-wave specialty coffee.

Key Features and Specifications of Breville Bambino Espresso Machine 

  • Product Name: Breville Bambino
  • Product Type: Espresso Machine (Pump – Semi-Automatic)
  • Machine Price: $299.95
  • Model Number: BES450
  • Color: Brushed Stainless Steel
  • Dimensions (WxDxH): 6.3″ x 13.7″ x 12″
  • Item Weight: 10.91 lbs
  • Bean Hopper: No
  • Water Tank Capacity: 47 oz
  • Integrated Burr Grinder: No
  • Settings: 1 Cup, 2 Cup, Hot Water, and Steam button
  • Machine Construction Material: Stainless Steel
  • Programmability: Programmable
  • Milk Texturing: Manual milk texturing
  • Brewing System: (a) 15 bar Italian Pump, (b) Ready in 3 seconds thermojet system, (c) PID Temperature Control
  • Espresso Bars of Pressure: 15 bars of pressure
  • Number Of Cups: 1 cup
  • Brewing Options: Cappuccino, Double Espresso, Espresso, Flat White, Hot Water, Latte
  • Electrics Safety features: Auto shut off.
  • Removable Reservoir: Yes
  • Dual-boiler: No
  • Electrics Use and Care: Wipe clean
  • Control Type: Dial Selector
  • Interface: Simple button control
  • Portafilter: 54mm portafilter
  • Tamping: Manual tamper
  • Adjustable Features: Adjustable brew strength, Adjustable temperature control
  • Accessories: (1) 1 cup & 2 cup Single Wall & Dual Wall Filter Baskets, (2) Milk Jug, (3) Portafilter, (4) Tamper, (5) Steam Wand Tip Cleaning Tool, (6) Descaling Powder
  • Power: 1560 Watts
  • Voltage: 110–120 Volts
  • Warranty: 1 Year Limited Product Warranty
ProsCons
Quick heat uptimeWithout an integrated grinder
Integrated swivel steam wandTamping is manual 
It comes in two finishesThe machine takes a long time between pulling shots and steaming milk
Intermediate level machine with a budget-friendly priceYou can’t pull a shot and steam at the same time 

Is Breville Bambino For You?

Breville BES500BSS Bambino Plus Espresso Machine, Brushed Stainless Steel

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