Breville · Espresso Machines
Breville Bambino Plus Espresso Machine
Verdict
Bambino speed plus automatic milk texturing
The Bambino Plus keeps the fast ThermoJet heat-up and adds automatic milk frothing with temperature and texture controls. Ideal if you want consistent lattes with less wand practice — still compact, still beginner-friendly, still paired best with a real espresso grinder.
About $500
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Pros
- Auto milk frothing speeds up weekday drinks
- Same fast heat-up as the Bambino
- Great mid-range step-up for milk-drink households
- Still compact vs full Barista Express footprints
Cons
- Pricier than the base Bambino
- Auto steam is convenient, not always barista-precise
- Grinder is still a separate (and important) purchase
Who it's for
Home baristas who want Bambino convenience with more consistent milk drinks and are ready to spend mid-range.
Specs
- Boiler
- ThermoJet / single
- Portafilter
- 54 mm
- Milk
- Automatic steam wand
- Heat-up
- ~3 seconds (claimed)
- Warranty
- 1–2 year (seller-listed)
Guides that mention this product
- Breville Bambino vs Bambino Plus: Which Should You Buy?
Same ThermoJet heat-up, same 54mm portafilter — the real differences are milk frothing, tank size, and puck cleanup. Here’s who should pay extra for the Plus.
- Breville vs Gaggia vs De’Longhi: Which Home Espresso Machine?
Side-by-side thinking for three popular paths — Bambino convenience, Classic Pro craft, and Dedica slim budget — so you buy the workflow you’ll actually use.
- Best Milk Frothers for Latte Art Beginners
Steam wand vs NanoFoamer vs electric pitchers — how to get microfoam without a $2,000 dual boiler.
