Barista Express or Bambino Plus?

One question: do you already have a coffee grinder? That is the real split between these two Breville machines.

How to tell

  1. If you do not already have a grinder, you want a machine that includes one.
  2. If you already have a burr grinder you like, you do not need to pay for a second one in the box.

This page only covers the Barista Express (BES870XL) and the Bambino Plus. It is not a coffee catalog.

What to buy

Includes a grinder

No grinder yet: Barista Express

The Breville Barista Express BES870XL is the all-in-one. It has a built-in conical burr grinder, so beans go in and espresso comes out of one machine.

Amazon lists this machine at $699.95. That price can change; check the listing.

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Needs a separate grinder

Already have a grinder: Bambino Plus

The Breville Bambino Plus is the smaller thermocoil machine. It does not include a grinder. Use it if you already grind separately and want a compact espresso maker with automatic milk texturing.

We are not printing an Amazon price for this machine. Check the live listing.

See the Bambino Plus on Amazon (affiliate link)