What do reviews say about beginner?

All three experts call it one of the easiest espresso machines to learn, with Tom's Guide praising it out of the box.

What do reviews say about milk?

The automatic steam wand lets you pick milk temperature and texture; TechRadar found it gave velvety milk.

What do reviews say about noise?

TechRadar measured about 53 dB while brewing and 51 dB while steaming, so it is fairly quiet.

What do reviews say about grinder?

It has no grinder, so you need pre-ground coffee or a separate grinder.

Home & Kitchen · Espresso machines · 934 reviews · 4 sources

Breville Bambino Plus

Best for: first-time home baristasBudget

Small, fast-heating espresso machine with automatic milk frothing that beginners master quickly; it costs more than most entry models.

Tracking since Sep 2026

Buy if

You are new to espresso
You want lattes with little effort

Skip if

You want to use coffee pods
You want a built-in grinder

How it scores

Performance9.0

Noise8.0

Ease of cleaning7.8

Value7.5

Price

$485–500

You pay for: Café-style milk in a 7-inch-wide body

Reviewed Sep 2026 · 0 new reviews since · score unchanged

What people love

Most mentioned by reviewers

Great espressoRich shots, velvety milk

Auto milk frothingSet temp and texture, walk away

Heats up fastReady in seconds

What people complain about

Most mentioned by reviewers

Pricey for entry levelCosts more than rivals

Stiff steam wandLimited wand movement

Unhappy buyers1–2★ ratings on Target

Reviewers disagree on

Easy to learn from day onePurists want more control

Alternatives

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Sources

AI summary of public reviews, not a recommendation.