- Compact Case: At a petite 12 x 7, the Bambino is one of the smallest espresso machines on the market.
- Smart Milk: Equipped with the same auto-frothing and temp-sensing steam wand as theBarista Touch,milk texturing is as easy as a single touch.
- Instant On Thermocoil: The Bambino is ready to brew in seconds after startupjust the thing for quick shots on-demand.
- Pressurized Baskets: The Bambino comes supplied with single and double pressurized basketsopening up pre-ground brewing if you dont own an espresso grinder.
- Removable Water Tank: The large 2-liter reservoir offers more than enough capacity for days of espresso.
- Extended Cup Height: The redesigned, low-profile portafilter makes room for travel mugs and cups up to 5 inches tall.
- Pros
- Walk Up Coffeeshop: Theres nothing quite like getting a no-fuss latte in under a minute. In your PJs.
- Milk Texture: The automatic steam wand manages really good microfoam or dry cappuccino foam all on its own.
- Slim Spro: The Bambinos small footprint fitsanywhereits an excellent choice for kitchens with limited space.
- Cons
- Pressurized Baskets Only: The Bambino only comes supplied with pressurized basketsgreat for beginners, but limited for more advanced home baristas.
- No Hot Water: The Bambino does not have a hot water spout for tea or Americanos.
Tips and Tricks
- Make sure your frothing pitcher makes good contact with the temperature sensor for accurate steaming
- Cant find the steam wand tip cleaning tool? Check underneath the water tank!
Specifications
- Skill Level
Beginner
- Model Number
BES500
- Manufacturer
Breville
- Width
7.7 inches
- Depth
12.6 inches
- Height
11.8 inches
- Product Weight (lbs.)
12.0000
- Watts
1560W
- Volts
120V
- Programmability
Temperature, Shot Time, Milk Foam
- Case Material
Stainless Steel/Plastic
- Boiler Material
Stainless Steel-lined Aluminum
- Cup Clearance
5 inches
- Reservoir Size
64 oz
- Solenoid Valve
Yes
- Cup Tray
Yes
- Portafilter Size
54mm
- Available Portafilters
Pressurized
- Warm Up: Brew Time
16 seconds
- Boiler Design
Thermocoil
- Pod Friendly
No
- Water Sources
Reservoir/Internal Tank
- Auto Shut Off
Yes
- Auto On
No
- Pre-Infusion/Aroma
Yes
- Material
Stainless Steel and Plastic