Breville Bambino

A great, beginner-friendly home espresso maker with an undeniably attractive price point.

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$299.95 from Walmart

$299.95 from Best Buy

Pros and Cons

Pros

Great performance for the price
3-second start up time
Slim design

Cons

Steam wand not great
Many parts are plastic

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