The quickest way to achieve barista-quality coffee at home
The Breville Bambino is the most compact home espresso machine in Breville's range, bringing together the four key elements of third-wave specialty coffee: proper dose, precise temperature, optimal pressure, and true microfoam. Its exclusive ThermoJet heating system makes it ready to extract in just 3 seconds.
What sets it apart
The ThermoJet is the fastest heating technology in this price range. Where a typical thermoblock takes 30 to 45 seconds, the Bambino is ready in 3 seconds — without compromising on temperature precision, maintained at 93°C by a PID controller.
Its 54 mm stainless steel portafilter holds 18 g of ground coffee, just like commercial counter-top machines. Low-pressure pre-infusion followed by 9 bars of extraction produces an espresso with balanced aromas and a dense, caramel-colored crema.
Key Specifications
- ThermoJet system — ready in 3 seconds, 93°C extraction with PID controller
- Power: 1,560 W — 120 V AC, 60 Hz
- Water tank: 1.4 liters, removable
- Dimensions: 195 W × 325 D × 305 H mm — the most compact in the Breville range
- Weight: 4.5 kg
- Stainless steel portafilter, 54 mm diameter — 18 g dose
- Low-pressure pre-infusion + 9 bars extraction (15 bars Italian pump)
- Manual steam wand — microfoam for latte art
- Volumetric control: 1 cup, 2 cups, steam, and hot water
Daily Use
The Bambino simplifies the morning routine without sacrificing quality. Pre-infusion and 9 bars of pressure follow automatically — you dose, tamp, and start the extraction. The steam wand is manual: it requires some practice to master milk texture, making it the ideal machine for those who want to learn the basics of frothing.
At only 195 mm wide, it fits on the narrowest countertops, in kitchenettes, or on a small kitchen island.
For Whom / Not For Whom
Ideal for:
- Espresso enthusiasts taking their first steps into specialty coffee and wanting a quality result without a long learning curve
- Those who already own a coffee grinder and are looking for a reliable extraction machine at an affordable price
- Small kitchens or workspaces where every inch of counter space matters
Less suitable for:
- Those who regularly prepare lattes and want automatic frothing without technique (consult the Breville Bambino Plus)
- Those who want to grind and extract in a single machine without a separate grinder (consult the Breville Barista Express)
Positioning
In the range of home espresso machines with ThermoJet between $300 and $500, the Bambino offers the best quality/compactness ratio in the Breville range. It shares the extraction technology of the Bambino Plus in a smaller format and lower entry price, without automatic frothing.
Included in the Box
- 54 mm portafilter with single and dual wall filters
- Removable magnetic tamper
- Steam wand
