Breville Bambino Plus

What to check

There is no integrated grinder. Include a suitable grinder in the equipment plan if you do not already own one. The Plus milk features do not apply to the basic Bambino.

Who this is for

Good for households that prioritize a compact machine with automatic milk frothing and already have (or plan to get) a separate grinder. If you'd rather learn manual milk steaming, the otherwise-identical Breville Bambino saves you the automatic frother.

What stands out

Its automatic milk frothing and ThermoJet heating are documented features in a compact 54mm-portafilter format, prioritizing a small machine footprint with milk assistance rather than an integrated grinder.

Limitations to know

This is a documentary comparison based on research dated September 13, 2026; these are not ReseñaLo hands-on tests, and no live prices, ratings, or availability are published. It does not include an integrated grinder — include a suitable separate grinder in your equipment and space plan if you don't already have one; a compact machine does not mean the entire coffee station takes no space.

How it compares in our catalog

Breville Bambino is the closest alternative in our catalog — same compact format and ThermoJet heating but with a manual steam wand instead of automatic frothing. Ninja Luxe Café Premier and Breville Barista Express Impress both include an integrated grinder if you'd rather not source one separately.

Our take

A strong pick specifically for a compact setup with automatic milk assistance, provided you plan for a separate grinder. Confirm your worktop space before buying — this comparison does not assign an absolute winner.

Model & variant

Brand: Breville

Model: BES500BSS

Variant / kit: Brushed Stainless Steel / BES500BSS / standard machine

ASIN: B07JVD78TT

Sources & documentation

Identity documentation checked: 2026-09-13

Sources document the model and variant; they do not establish availability or ReseñaLo hands-on test results.