Breville Bambino Plus Review (2026)
8.7 / 10
The Breville Bambino Plus is the best compact espresso machine for people who want real espresso and automatic milk frothing without taking up half the counter. It heats up in seconds, pulls solid shots, and produces excellent microfoam with almost no effort.
Key Specs
- Type Compact semi-automatic espresso machine
- Boiler ThermoJet (3-second heat-up)
- Milk System Automatic steam wand with temperature & texture control
- Portafilter 54mm
- Key Feature Extremely fast heat-up + automatic milk frothing
- Best for Small kitchens and users who want speed + good milk drinks
What We Like & What Could Be Better
✓ Pros
- Heats up in just a few seconds
- Excellent automatic milk frothing
- Very compact footprint
- Consistent shots for its size
- Simple and intuitive controls
- Great value in the compact category
– Cons
- No built-in grinder
- 54mm portafilter (smaller than commercial standard)
- Limited temperature control compared to larger machines
- Smaller water tank
Who It’s For
The Breville Bambino Plus is ideal if you:
- Have limited counter space
- Want fast, good espresso and milk drinks
- Prefer automatic milk frothing over manual steaming
- Don’t want a large, complex machine
It’s less ideal if you want a built-in grinder or maximum control over extraction variables.
Verdict
8.7 / 10
The Breville Bambino Plus remains one of the best compact espresso machines available in 2026. It delivers speed, solid espresso, and excellent automatic milk frothing in a very small package.
Buy if: You want a fast, compact machine with great milk drinks.
Skip if: You need a built-in grinder or prefer a larger 58mm setup.