Breville Bambino – Brushed Stainless Steel – Semi-Automatic Espresso Machines

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  Excelente cafetera para iniciar

  Es pequeña pero muy práctica. Si pretendes comprarla para adentrarte al mundo del espresso, como en mi caso, te la recomiendo encarecidamente. Incluye 2 pares de filtros, uno para café molido grueso y otro para molido fino, por lo que podrías ahorrarte el tener que comprar un molino. En mi caso, decidí comprar un molino y el café que preparo es una maravilla. No soy un catador de café ni mucho menos así que para mí este producto es excelente.El único punto negativo, que no es propio del producto, es la cantidad de tiempo que toma preparar un café. A diferencia de una cafetera de goteo, esta requiere de un proceso más elavorado. Preparar un espresso podría considerarse un arte porque la molienda, el gramaje y el compactar adecuadamente son importantes para obtener un buen café. Si lo que quieres es tener un café medianamente bueno en pocos minutos, creo que te convendría más una cafetera automática.

  Sharon N. · July 28, 2024

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  Funcional y de buena tamaño

  Muy buena para iniciar a hacer espresso, recomiendo complementar con un molino manual y una báscula para mejorar tu técnica

  Brian A. · June 20, 2026

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  Expresos de calidad

  Excelente, llego en condiciones impecables y tiene un funcionamiento óptimo

  Michelle N. · May 30, 2026

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  Muy buena

  Ya tenemos 8 meses con ella en casa y hasta ahora sin problemas, todos los días sin falta la utilizamos y es muy buena, crema súper bien y los expresos los saca riquísimos.

  Mark A. · June 9, 2026

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  Excelente opción

  Investigué todo lo que pude y me decidí sobre esta máquina de espresso porque considero que es el que funciona mejor con el mínimo de modificaciones, y salida de la caja ya te puede dar muy buenos resultados.Pros:• La caldera está lista y caliente en literalmente 3 segundos.• Es pequeña, ligera, fácil de usar si quieres algo automático. Flexible y manipulable si quieres intentar hacer tus propias recetas.• El tanque tiene buena capacidad.• Tiene portafiltros de 54 mm, por lo que es fácil encontrar accesorios, filtros y portafiltros adicionalesContras:• Por lo ligera, tienes que detenerla con la otra mano para insertar o retirar el portafiltros.• Breville sacrifica materiales para ofrecerte buenas funciones y calidad con un costo más bajo, no es de metal más allá de las piezas que lo requieren y la cubierta de acero inox, es solo eso, la cubierta.• No tiene manómetro.• La presión de la espumadora no es sorprendente, aunque hace bien su trabajo.Modificaciones que te recomiendo si quieres ñoñear con tu maquina de espresso:• Compra un portafiltros sin fondo. Al no tener manómetro, vas a poder farte una idea de cómo va tu extracción• Evita los filtros presurizados y compra un filtro de precisión. Yo me fui por un IMS, búscalo por el vendedor Verybarista, son los que lo distribuyen en América. Te ayuda a mejorar tu extracción.• Con lo que te vas a ahorrar comprando este modelo vs otros más caros, invierte en un molino más decente. Compré el DF54 de MiiCoffee y lo amo.

  Lisa N. · December 9, 2025

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  Seems like perfectly fine espresso after a month of daily use

  I've made and drunk a lot of fine espresso via professional machines from California to Italy over decades, yet I've never owned any type of countertop espresso maker. I can't accept inferior espresso an assumed they were all mediocre at best. I read many reviews and articles on tiny machines and the Bambino consistently rates high so I took a chance.SATISFIEDAfter a month of use I'm satisfied with the results. According to reviews, the power and materials are sufficient to make decent espresso without the warmup time of big machines. It seems to work quite well so far. I like how it's computer controlled to ramp up steam and sustain for specific periods and temperature for optimal extraction from grounds (the amount of time steam is applied can be custom set too in its memory).CLOSE COMPARISONI suspect it's not quite as steamy and high enough pressure to match a massive, multi-thousand dollar coffee bar machine, but it's awfully close. I've used those machines and the difference in taste is negligible here. I can definitely make a satisfactory espresso or americano with the Bambino. Probably if you're a super aficionado or professional manufacturer, you might be spoiled enough to care. Regular folks will likely not notice.STEAMED MILKThe steamed milk wand works well. It's about as powerful and simple to steam milk as any large machine. I’ve made fluffier steamed milk on pro machines but the Bambino does a good enough job.HOT WATERI thought I'd use the hot water feature more because I prefer americanos. I never use it though because it's too slow. The water gets hot enough but the stream is so thin that I have to stand there waiting too long. I just use an electric kettle instead. This was one reason I went with the first gen Bambino (the newer version doesn’t have a separate hot water spout). Now I kind of wish I went with the second gen since that seems to be more powerful.SMALL FOOTPRINTI also love how small the Bambino is. It sticks out pretty far but other wise

  Robert A. · November 15, 2022

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  Practical for a busy home

  What started as convenience has turned into a bit of a daily ritual. With just the press of a button, I can have a perfectly brewed cup in seconds, and it honestly feels a so good. The consistency is what gets me ,the temperature is always just right, and the flavor never disappoints.I also love how practical it is for a busy home. The water tank is generously sized, so I’m not constantly refilling it, which makes it even easier to keep using throughout the day. And once I started using the milk steamer, it was over for me I found myself making cappuccinos just because I could. It gives the milk such a smooth, creamy texture that feels almost café-quality at home.It’s one of those appliances that slowly becomes part of your routine until you realize you’re using it more and moreAesthetically, it adds a refined, elegant touch to the kitchen something that doesn’t just sit on the counter but actually elevates the overall look of the space. The material quality feels appropriate for its price point, giving it a solid, well-made impression without feeling overly delicate or cheap.The only drawback I have noticed lies in the portafilter adjustment mechanism. It takes a bit more effort than expected to adjust, and this can occasionally cause the entire machine to move slightly. It is a minor inconvenience, yet one that becomes noticeable in daily use—especially when you are aiming for a quick and effortless operation.Still, overall, it balances design and function well, with just that one ergonomic flaw standing out against an otherwise satisfying experience.

  Kathleen N. · April 26, 2026

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  Pretty great start machine for Home use

  I have some experience using the Breville Barista express, but this is the first espresso machine I've ever purchased for my own use at home.Ease of Use:There is a quick start guide that was helpful. Since I had already learned on the Barista Express, it was pretty easy to get going just by scanning the manual and quick start guide for the specifics of how to use this machine. Once you get going, you can even customize the length of the 1-or-2 shot buttons if you'd like. I have not done that yet. I like that it heats up fairly quickly, but it is vital to pour that initial blank shot to help your real shot be more than just lukewarm. I also like that I can pull shot, steam milk, then immediately pull more shots. I passed on a cheaper machine because it explicitly said it would overheat after steaming milk if you tried to pull another shot, which obviously isn't going to cut it for people who want to make more than one hot drink at a time.There are reviews which mention that because of the light weight of this machine, you have to grip the machine to tighten/remove the portafilter. That is true, but once you have worked out a proper grip position that keeps the machine in place, it's really no trouble.Grinder: I've been using a Baratza Encore to grind freshly roasted beans and I find that for my personal taste, this grinder works great with this machine without even having to grind them at the lowest setting possible. I think if you have a decent burr grinder that is not "pro" level, you will be able to make good espresso on this machine.Quality of pulls:I have been drinking espresso drinks for a very long time. I would not call myself a coffee snob nor a coffee conniseur, but I can distinguish between bad, mediocre, and great. You have to do a little experiementing to get the right grind and dose with each new bag of coffee (especially if they are different roasters, different roast dates, etc.) to dial it in, but you would have to do that regardless of the machine.

  Ronald A. · January 19, 2026