What do reviews say about milk?

The manual wand steams milk well; Tom's Guide calls it flexible and powerful.

What do reviews say about noise?

Only 4 of 411 Best Buy reviews flag noise.

What do reviews say about grinder?

There is no grinder; use pre-ground espresso or buy one separately.

Home & Kitchen · Espresso machines · 411 reviews · 2 sources

Breville Bambino BES450

Best for: compact manual espressoBudget

A small, fast-heating espresso machine with a strong manual steam wand. It lacks the Plus model's auto milk frothing, and some owners find it noisy.

Tracking since Sep 2026

Buy if

You want café milk by hand
Your counter space is tight

Skip if

You want auto milk frothing
You don't own a grinder

How it scores

Performance9.0

Value9.0

Price

$299.95

You pay for: No grinder included

Reviewed Sep 2026 · 0 new reviews since · score unchanged

What people love

Most mentioned by reviewers

Espresso qualityRich, tasty shots

Easy to useSimple three-button control

Strong performanceHeats up and brews fast

Reviewers disagree on

Manual wand gives controlMilk skill takes practice

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Sources

Best Buy
Tom's Guide
Reviewed Sep 2026

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