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Likes the lattes from their Bambino Plus but is upgrading for temperature and pressure control, a steam temperature probe and a heated group; its pluses are 3-second warm-up and small size.
“with the Bambino whatever they have it set at it what you get.”
Their Sage Bambino Plus worked flawlessly with daily use for over six years, starts almost instantly and has a good, if not café-strength, steam wand.
“mine worked flawlessly with daily use for over 6 years”
Enjoying their new Bambino Plus so far.
“Got myself a bambino plus! Enjoying it so far, next thing I’ll need is a decent grinder.”
Their Bambino Plus has been a tank for over seven years, though the steam purge sequence has now changed.
“This machine has been a tank for more than 7 years but I’m worried the board may be going.”
Sticks with their Bambino Plus: a pricier machine could do more but not necessarily better with a good grinder and puck prep.
“Breville bambino plus. While I know I could do MORE with a more expensive machine, I’m not convinced I could do BETTER.”
Loves how their Bambino Plus is ready instantly.
“I have the Bambino Plus and I am excited each time I turn it on just because I know it will be instant.”
Their Bambino Plus, paired with a Eureka Mignon Zero 55s grinder, impresses them more every day.
“My Bambino Plus paired with Eureka mignion zero 55s impresses me more every day”
On their Bambino Plus (they confirm the model further down the thread) they pre-infuse for 15–20 seconds until the whole basket drips and haven't had a bad shot since.
“I started pre infusing until the entire bottom is dripping (15-20 seconds), never had a badly pulled shot since.”
Owns a Bambino Plus and loves it paired with their 64 mm grinder.
“I do love the grinder though and have no complaints. Also own a Breville Bambino plus and I love the combo.”
Owns a Bambino Plus alongside a Flair 58 Plus 2; agrees it is good value but wouldn't buy it again, finding the build quality annoying (getting the portafilter in and out tips the machine).
“I agree with the general consensus that the Bambino is a compelling "good for the money" value product, but I wouldn't buy it again.”
Runs a Bambino Plus with an Encore ESP and calls it a great combo; bought the Plus second hand.
“I run a bambino plus and encore esp. great combo.”
Upgrading from their Bambino Plus because it is inconsistent shot to shot, lacks flow control, steaming throws it off and the hot water is only about 80°C.
“My reasons being it’s too inconsistent shot by shot, no flow control, no dual boiler so if you steam something it throws it off”
Owned a Bambino Plus for many years and was very satisfied; their replacement unit has flow problems they may take to warranty.
“I previously owned a B+ for many years and was very satisfied with its performance.”