- Type
- Semi-automatic espresso machine with automatic milk texturing, no built-in grinder
- Pressure
- 9 bar extraction via a 15 bar Italian pump (Breville's rating)
- Portafilter size
- 54 mm
- Milk system
- Automatic steam wand with 3 milk temperatures and 3 texture levels, plus manual override (Breville)
- Water tank
- 64 fl oz, removable
- Dimensions
- 12.2 in H x 7.6 in W x 12.5 in D
- Warranty
- 2 years limited (Target's listing)
- Recurring cost
- None required beyond whole or pre-ground coffee; no proprietary pods or filters
- Power
- 1560 watts
Breville
Breville Bambino Plus
A compact semi-automatic espresso machine with automatic milk texturing, for someone who wants cafe-style milk drinks without learning a manual steam wand.
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All prices
| Store | Price | Checked | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breville Best price | $499.95 | ✓ AUG 30 | Go to store |
| Target | $499.99 | ✓ AUG 30 | Go to store |
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First verified Aug 30, 2026. When a later check finds a different price, it gets logged here.
Our verdict
Where it wins
- ThermoJet heating system reaches temperature in about 3 seconds, per Breville, so there is no warm-up wait
- Automatic milk texturing produces usable microfoam without practicing a manual wand
- Digital PID temperature control, per Breville, for more consistent extraction than a basic thermostat
- Compact 7.6 in by 12.5 in footprint fits a narrow counter better than most machines with a grinder
Where it loses
- No built-in grinder, so it needs already-ground espresso or a separate burr grinder for fresh grounds
- Costs roughly three times as much as an entry-level manual machine like the Stilosa
- Manual dosing and tamping into the portafilter is still more hands-on than a fully automatic bean-to-cup machine
The Bambino Plus targets the gap between a bare manual machine and a full grind-and-brew setup: it automates the part people usually get wrong, milk texturing, while leaving dosing and tamping manual. It is a good step up for someone who already has a grinder or is happy buying pre-ground espresso. Anyone who wants the grinder built in should spend more on the Barista Express instead.
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Common questions
Does the Bambino Plus grind coffee?
No. It has no built-in grinder, so it needs pre-ground espresso or a separate grinder for fresh grounds before each shot.
How does the automatic milk frother work?
Breville describes an automatic steam wand with 3 milk temperatures and 3 texture settings selected on the machine, with a manual mode also available for more control.
What portafilter size does it use?
A 54 mm portafilter, smaller than the 58 mm size used on some commercial-style machines.
Are there any recurring costs?
No. It runs on whatever whole bean or pre-ground coffee you buy, with no proprietary pods, capsules or filters required.
Prices last verified Aug 30, 2026.