Breville Bambino Stainless Steel ThermoJet Espresso Maker with Steam

Could not get to work as easily as other machines

I can have any type of coffee I want is the best I ever have

overall great appliance that has made espress drink making easy.

I loved this machine SO much, but only 3 months in, the problems started. After 4 months, despite following all the tips in the manual, reddit, & YouTube, I'm stuck with an inoperable machine. At THIS rate, Starbucks is cheaper. :(

Takes a bit of hand and arm power to use in the beginning. Especially because the machine itself is so tiny in comparison to our previous manual breville. Attaching and removing the porta filter for the first couple of weeks was a workout! It has eased up a bit and probably shouldn’t be too surprising. Separating the puck from the porta filter does require using the “razor” tool - bracing it in the little hole on the edge for leverage. Once I figured that out, it all works well. The extraction brewing works well, the water reservoir is sufficient and well designed. All in all, after getting used to it, it’s a keeper! Let’s hope it lasts as long as our previous espresso machines.

A piece of plastic. Stay away. Tips over when you try to pry the portafilter from the machine. And when you try to re-attach it. I tried to return it and Breville wouldn't accept it back as I'd used it once, and wouldn't let me upgrade it either. So they also know it's subpar. Don't waste your money.

Froths like a dream tho watch the online video first

Great product

Bad quality pieces. I bought this product a month ago, and one of the pieces (photo attached) already broke. Disappointed for the price point of this product. I expected more.

At first I couldn’t get the frother to foam. Tried multiple types of milk and minimal foam but then I took the pin provided under the water container and cleaned the frother. Amazing how much better it works. Makes me think either it gets clogged during manufacturing or the machine was used. Either way I’m very happy with it now.