Breville Bambino Plus Espresso Machine

Breville Bambino Plus BES500 is a small espresso machine with automatic milk. The Breville Bambino Plus BES500 pairs a compact 54 mm espresso platform with automatic milk texturing. It reaches extraction temperature in about three seconds, uses an 18 g dose, and lets you select among three milk temperatures and three texture levels—or steam manually when you want direct control.

Breville Bambino Plus review: the quick verdict

Choose the Bambino Plus when you want a compact machine and repeatable cappuccinos or lattes but prefer a separate grinder. Its automatic wand is the meaningful upgrade over the standard Bambino.

Key features and how they affect the cup

Automatic or manual milk

Set the pitcher on the temperature sensor and choose one of three temperatures and three foam levels, or texture milk manually.

Three-second ThermoJet readiness

Fast start-up suits short daily sessions and reduces the friction of making a single drink.

54 mm stainless-steel portafilter

The 18 g platform includes both single-wall and dual-wall baskets for freshly ground or more forgiving preparation.

Pre-infusion and 9-bar extraction

Controlled wetting precedes full-pressure extraction for a balanced shot when the grind and puck are prepared correctly.

Compact volumetric workflow

One- and two-cup buttons keep operation straightforward without a large control panel.

Breville Bambino Plus specifications

Specifications apply to the U.S. BES500 configuration. Manufacturer specifications can change; verify voltage and included accessories before use.

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Dialing in and daily workflow

1. Use fresh coffee and begin near the machine’s recommended dose.
2. Distribute the grounds evenly and keep the portafilter rim clean before locking in.
3. Watch flow and shot time, but make the final decision by taste. Grind finer for a very fast, thin shot and coarser for a choked or overly slow shot.
4. Texture milk immediately after extraction when making a milk drink, then purge and wipe the wand.
5. Change only one grind, dose, yield, or temperature variable at a time so the result is understandable.

What is included

• 54 mm tamper
• Razor precision dosing tool
• 16 oz / 480 ml stainless-steel milk jug
• 1- and 2-cup single-wall and dual-wall baskets
• Cleaning tool and cleaning disc

Cleaning and ownership

Use the correct pitcher position so the temperature sensor can read accurately. Purge and wipe the wand after every milk cycle. Follow cleaning and descaling prompts, use water within Breville’s recommendations, and keep the separate grinder dry and clean.

Espresso Outlet is an authorized Breville distributor serving U.S. customers. For pre-purchase fit questions, order support, or help identifying the correct accessory size, contact Espresso Outlet. Manufacturer warranty terms apply to the specific model and should be confirmed in the included documentation.

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