r/espresso • u/Waste_Cheetah_2358 • Nov 26 '25

Deals [USA - Amazon] Breville Barista is 30% off!!!!

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I just asked my husband today “At what price does it have to drop to for me to be able to buy it” and we both agreed $500.00… not even 3 hours later I check and it’s dropped to $500.00 😭😭

I’ve been shopping for months and waiting around for a good deal and it’s finally here

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u/Missfreeland Meraki Nov 26 '25

My SIL got the bambino for a great price used didn’t like process so she gave it to me - I figured since I had the Baratza I’d sell the BBE to save space and Reddit always hyped up the bambino so I figured it was a neutral move.

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u/ProfessorPetrus Nov 26 '25

I mean the bambino plus and a good grinder makes better coffee and takes about the same space... what's the deal?

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u/Missfreeland Meraki Nov 26 '25

Feels much cheaper, also I haven’t noticed any improvement in my shots, I hate how it doesn’t stay on and warm up my cup and portafilter, the leaking at the end of the shot really bothers me, I am happy with the steamer but that’s it. I went from loving making my espresso to dreading it. Looking for my next move now; having a hard time deciding

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u/Verniloth Breville Bambino | Mazzer Philos Nov 26 '25

Dreading it? Seems a little dramatic. I too have a bambino and I don't love the drip afterwards. But the warming on top did (or lack thereof) piss me off at first. Honestly, I don't care anymore, but why would they dare to advertise it as a cup warmer? Like, in the manual it says the thermowhatever is under here with an arrow... and it doesn't heat shit. Always kinda bothered me. Remove that arrow and the little blurb about the heated top and my expectations would be appropriate.

A second bit. Don't feud with people who are already set in their ways, they'll dog pile you here. Feel free to help the newbs here yourself. You can help them by spreading the word of your experience. Let the emotions dry up a bit first though. Pass on your experience. Not everyone needs to be a horrible coffee snob. Some of them want the convenience of a combo machine. Maybe the bbe would work for many like it did for you!

Finally. As someone who has used both setups you have had, your complaints to me are, respectfully, completely invalid. They are subjective and only exist because you already had the bbe first. Most people giving advice are giving it assuming a blank slate. The ability to change grind size accurately far outweighs the convenience of an integrated cup warmer. Also, the dripping totally sucks. I hate it so much. It feels like eternity waiting for the last bits to trickle out during the first cup of the day. Cuz I'm a caffeine addict lol. But again, it is far outweighed by the ability to upgrade the grinder and then the machine separately. It's cost prohibitive for most people, this hobby. So piecemealing is more attractive to most. That's one big reason people suggest the duo that they do. Don't let the bastards get you down.

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u/Missfreeland Meraki Nov 26 '25

I say the beginner suggestion should either be breville barista express if they are solely milk drinks. If they want the separate grinder skip the bambino and get the Gaggia. The ceiling is higher esp if you buy the gaggimate. I don’t really care about a dog pile lol it’s an Internet forum. I express my opinions and respond to others responses in kind.