5% of 66 verified Breville Bambino Plusowners don't recommend it, and 1 describe specific problems — based on real owner comments from Reddit, enthusiast forums, and YouTube.
For balance: 83% recommend it. This page collects the complaints so you know what you're signing up for — read the full owner report for both sides. How we score
“It was a nightmare to keep clean”— @catbert88 on YouTube
“this machines main problem is very low temp , even dark roast the water temp can't extract well”— @AnskarKong on YouTube
“Please stay away. Worst machine ever. When new it's great but not for long.”— @innovocontracting7757 on YouTube
“I never had a drinkable brew”— @Joyce-x5d on YouTube
“I just got this machine and It’s missing the steam tip cleaning tool”— @COCINADEIGNACIO on YouTube
“Mine continues to look a little too watery”— @curiousgeorge4739 on YouTube
“I cannot get a good crema out of it no matter how much I try”— @willowra4365 on YouTube
“The Bambino Plus looks and feels like a big toy and is overpriced. Mines self-destructed within a couple of years.”— @JackinTime on YouTube
“is really struggling with locking the portafilter... have to muster lots of force to get it in and hold the machine”— @iPink822 on YouTube
“My wife can barely put the portafilter on! She needs a bear grip and then has to hold the machine with half her body weight to get it off.”— @JosephBettencourt on YouTube
“Machine is good when it works, but their customer service is horrible when you have a problem. Never buying another Breville product again.”— @rogerstorz2091 on YouTube
“you missed one of the most frustrating cons, in the newer versions of Bambino plus once it triggers the back flush auto cleaning there is no way you can use the machine with out actually running a cleaning cycle”— @Fazzm3 on YouTube
Not complaints — practical notes from owners that didn't affect the score.
“I bought a second-hand Bambino Plus, removed the insert and it was absolutely filthy underneath (a bit of ground coffee and a film of dried coffee oils) - it's just impossible to clean this area.”— sebldn on r/Coffee
“I’ve had my Bambino Plus for about month and my experience aligns with your measurements. The machine performs so much better with dark roasts.”— PhDeezNuts69 on r/espresso