https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B1JPPG2L
$249.95 Breville Bambino Espresso Machine BES450BSS Brushed Stainless Steel
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List Price: $299.95
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$249.95 Sale Price
...or at Best Buy
https://www.bestbuy.com/product/b...J7266L5P3K
(Same price as this
'popular' +24 SlickDeal thread posted on 12-16-2025)
This model has one or two less features than the more expensive "Plus" version. However some claim they like it better, for having less features. Even though they still probably love the other model too.
Here's a YouTube video comparing the two. The following YouTube link jumps directly to his conclusion part, where the reviewer seems to prefer the "plain" and less expensive Bambino model, for himself. (i.e. the model featured in my deal post)
https://youtu.be/R66QqhEQNcc&t=832
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https://youtu.be/R66QqhEQNcc&t=832
This other guy even claims the more expensive "Plus" version is one of the (quote) "best machines in the world".
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https://coffeegeek.com/opinions/state-of-coffee/the-best-espresso-machine/
from his article:
"With all these factors in mind, there's two machines that I think stand out as the best machines in the world, in the consumer espresso space.
One is the Lelit Bianca V3 espresso machine. The other may surprise you. It's the Breville Bambino Plus."
...With him saying THAT, and others saying roughly, "Yes, but personally I prefer the simpler, cheaper, plain 'Bambino' version", I'm guessing this standard Bambino model is probably a great home espresso solution for the price.
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That said, we have a bambino plus paired with a bratza encore esp and we love it. Thinking of picking this up. Thanks OP
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I went down this "best grinder/machine/beans from local roasters" rabbit hole and to me the end result was always pretty much the same as ground grocery store coffee in a $15 Walmart brewer.
I have no doubt that 1% of coffee drinkers can tell a difference just make sure you're one of them. Like when you buy a coffee from a coffee shop and take a sip your eyes roll back and your body stays feeling waves of ecstatic shakes and the world around explodes with fireworks.
Otherwise it's a complete waste of money.
I went down this "best grinder/machine/beans from local roasters" rabbit hole and to me the end result was always pretty much the same as ground grocery store coffee in a $15 Walmart brewer.
I have no doubt that 1% of coffee drinkers can tell a difference just make sure you're one of them. Like when you buy a coffee from a coffee shop and take a sip your eyes roll back and your body stays feeling waves of ecstatic shakes and the world around explodes with fireworks.
Otherwise it's a complete waste of money.
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