Breville The Bambino Coffee Machine Brushed Stainless Steel
BES450BSS
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(CC) Offer starts 15/10/2025. Get 25% off at Beanz.com by making an eligible purchase (paid in full) and registering product online at below link within 30 days of your purchase. Once product has been registered, 25% off full price of Beanz.com purchases will be applied in the cart until discount matches the regular Breville.com/en-au web price of your machine, or until you reach $750 in discounts, whichever is lesser. Once approved, offer is valid for 36 months or until discount savings cap is reached. Offer valid for Australian residents aged 18 or over. Must retain proof of purchase. Offer also includes 2x complimentary bags of coffee beans on top of 25% discount on coffee beans. Not valid with any other offer unless otherwise stated. Excludes commercial sales and existing Fast Track Barista Pack program members. A beanz.com account must be created using the same email used to register purchase. Subscription not required, but if opting in for subscription, subscription can be cancelled at any time. While stocks last. Free shipping at Beanz.com applies on all orders over $49 and subscriptions. This is a supplier promotion, by participating in this promotion you will be opted in to receive communication and marketing material from them. For full details and T&Cs, visit below link.
Product Overview
Key Features
- Thermocoil heating system heats up in 3 seconds
- 1.4 Litre water tank and 1600 Watt power
- Digital temperature control for precise extraction
- Milk frother and commercial style 54mm portafilter
BONUS OFFER
Purchase a selected Breville product to enter to win a Breville Summer Wellness Prize (R)
Plus 100 Breville Summer Packs to be won (R)
(R) Entries close 11:59pm AEDT 31/01/2027. Entrants must purchase (and pay in full) and register an eligible product between 9:00am AEDT 29/10/2026 and 11:59pm AEDT 31/12/2026. Product must be registered at below link. See full list of participating products at below link. Entrants must be Australian residents aged 18 or over. Grand Prize for 1 winner is a trip for 2 adults, return flights from your nearest capital city, 1 night stay at Ardo Townsville, 5 night stay at Orpheus Island Lodge, return helicopter transfers to Orpheus Island Lodge, return Airport transfers, comprehensive travel insurance for 2, 12 month Luxury Escapes Societe Gold Membership and 1x Breville Summer pack. Secondary prizes for 100 winners is a Breville Summer Wellness pack which includes 1 x Breville InFizzTM Fusion (BCA800BSS), 1 x Breville Fresh To GoTM (LPB320BSS), 1 x Breville the Fill n’ PourTM Fridge Water Jug (LWJ100GRY) and 1 x Iced Coffee DuoTM (BES047CLR). By entering, entrants agree that their personal information will be collected, stored and used by the promoter. Winners will be drawn at 01:00pm AEDT 05/02/2027 and will be notified via email and telephone and must respond within 14 days of notification. Must retain proof of purchase. Max 1 entry per eligible purchase. Not valid with any other offer unless otherwise stated. Excludes commercial sales. See full T&Cs at below link. NSW Authority No. TP/05390; ACT Permit No. TP 26/02243; SA Permit No. T26/1707
BONUS OFFER
Bonus Coffee Beans and beanz.com discount when you purchase this Coffee Machine, via redemption (CC)
(CC) Offer starts 15/10/2025. Get 25% off at Beanz.com by making an eligible purchase (paid in full) and registering product online at below link within 30 days of your purchase. Once product has been registered, 25% off full price of Beanz.com purchases will be applied in the cart until discount matches the regular Breville.com/en-au web price of your machine, or until you reach $750 in discounts, whichever is lesser. Once approved, offer is valid for 36 months or until discount savings cap is reached. Offer valid for Australian residents aged 18 or over. Must retain proof of purchase. Offer also includes 2x complimentary bags of coffee beans on top of 25% discount on coffee beans. Not valid with any other offer unless otherwise stated. Excludes commercial sales and existing Fast Track Barista Pack program members. A beanz.com account must be created using the same email used to register purchase. Subscription not required, but if opting in for subscription, subscription can be cancelled at any time. While stocks last. Free shipping at Beanz.com applies on all orders over $49 and subscriptions. This is a supplier promotion, by participating in this promotion you will be opted in to receive communication and marketing material from them. For full details and T&Cs, visit below link.
Key Specifications
- Brand:
- Breville
- Model Number:
- BES450BSS
- Pump Power:
- 15 Bar
- Heat Up Time:
- 3 seconds
- Water Tank Capacity (L):
- 1.4
Coffee & Drinks
- Milk Frother:
- Yes
- Heating System:
- Thermocoil
Power & Charging
- Power (W):
- 1600
General Information
- Type:
- Manual Coffee Machine
- Family:
- the Bambino
- Colour:
- Silver
- Supplier Colour:
- Brushed stainless steel
- Materials:
- Stainless steel
- Additional Features:
- Digital Temperature Control (PID) for precise espresso extraction, Ideal coffee dose delivered by a commercial style 54mm portafilter, Volumetric control, Control panel: 1 Cup, 2 Cup, Hot Water and Steam buttons
- What's In The Box:
- Breville the Bambino, Tamper, Dual Wall 1 & 2 Cup filter baskets, Milk jug, Portafilter, Cleaning tool, Descaling powder
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty:
- 1 Year
Manuals & Downloads
- Breville – BES450BSS – User Manual.pdf
- Download
Coffee & Drinks
- Milk Frother:
- Yes
- Heating System:
- Thermocoil
General Information
- Type:
- Manual Coffee Machine
- Family:
- the Bambino
- Colour:
- Silver
- Supplier Colour:
- Brushed stainless steel
- Materials:
- Stainless steel
- Additional Features:
- Digital Temperature Control (PID) for precise espresso extraction, Ideal coffee dose delivered by a commercial style 54mm portafilter, Volumetric control, Control panel: 1 Cup, 2 Cup, Hot Water and Steam buttons
- What's In The Box:
- Breville the Bambino, Tamper, Dual Wall 1 & 2 Cup filter baskets, Milk jug, Portafilter, Cleaning tool, Descaling powder
Manuals & Downloads
- Breville – BES450BSS – User Manual.pdf
- Download
Product Dimensions
- Product Height (mm):
- 310
- Product Depth (mm):
- 320
- Product Width (mm):
- 195
- Product Weight (kg):
- 4.9
Box Dimensions
- Box Height (mm):
- 445
- Box Width (mm):
- 254
- Box Depth (mm):
- 427
- Box Weight (kg):
- 6
Product Reviews of Breville The Bambino Coffee Machine Brushed Stainless Steel
Overall Rating Snapshot
4.4 out of 5 stars from 156 reviews
86% of users recommend this product
What customers say, summarised by AI
- Compact size is ideal for small kitchens and caravans, fitting tight spaces well.
- Heats up quickly; users report very fast start-up and milk frothing times.
- Easy to use and clean, with simple controls and straightforward maintenance.
- Makes quality espresso with good crema, often matching larger or pricier machines.
- Lightweight build leads to movement when operating the portafilter, concerns over handle durability.
- Steam wand performance is praised but can be inconsistent or lose strength over time.
Pros
Easy (28)
Cleaning (12)
Quality (5)
Value (5)
Cheap (1)
Cons
Noisy (1)
So far so good!
Great little coffee machine. I just wish that group head is stainless steel.
Trish
Confirmed purchase 19 September 2026
Published on 30 October 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
This customer is a verified purchaser who may have received an incentive in return for providing an authentic review.
Sunbeam Barista Max Silver
Easy to use Does the job perfectly Would definitely recommend this product to anyone
Allan Dow & Linda Dow
Confirmed purchase 25 September 2026
Published on 22 October 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
This customer is a verified purchaser who may have received an incentive in return for providing an authentic review.
Bad Buy
Quick heating is good. The worst feature is I have to make three double shot espressos plus one single to get a long black.
Fergus
Confirmed purchase 7 September 2026
Published on 30 September 2026
This customer is a verified purchaser who may have received an incentive in return for providing an authentic review.
Coffeee mschine
Fantastic so good I went and purchased a second one
Tracy Jones
Confirmed purchase 23 June 2026
Published on 17 September 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
This customer is a verified purchaser who may have received an incentive in return for providing an authentic review.
Ease to make a great coffee
This Coffee Machine heats quick to make a delicious smooth coffee
Lyn
Confirmed purchase 30 July 2026
Published on 26 August 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
This customer is a verified purchaser who may have received an incentive in return for providing an authentic review.
Great machine for the size
Fantastic product. Works just as well as the barista express. 3 sec start up and quick milk frothing. Highly recommend
Simon Tasker
Confirmed purchase 27 July 2026
Published on 18 August 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
This customer is a verified purchaser who may have received an incentive in return for providing an authentic review.
Coffee machine
So so good I bought 2 and highly recommend this easy to use mschine
Tracy Jones
Confirmed purchase 23 June 2026
Published on 24 July 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
This customer is a verified purchaser who may have received an incentive in return for providing an authentic review.
Coffee machine
Great product bought 2
Tracy Jones
Confirmed purchase 23 June 2026
Published on 24 July 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
This customer is a verified purchaser who may have received an incentive in return for providing an authentic review.
Rude cashier
Very nearly walked out after experiencing rude cashier. Wish I had of gone somewhere else to purchase. Sales staffer very good. Went to pay and young girl severely lacking in customer service skills
James
Confirmed purchase 22 June 2026
Published on 14 July 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
This customer is a verified purchaser who may have received an incentive in return for providing an authentic review.
Makes an excellent coffee shot and texturised milk
This machine makes a top coffee, making the milk easily depending on preference. I have a flat white so very happy with the lovely creamy results. My main problem is pulling the shot basket in and removing it when the shot is done. It is very very hard to do, especially with arthritis…it is a huge problem and the machine has no heavyness to help me extract the basket. Seriously considering trading in for a heavier machine.
Di
Confirmed purchase 12 June 2026
Published on 8 July 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
This customer is a verified purchaser who may have received an incentive in return for providing an authentic review.
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At a glance
The Breville Bambino is a compact manual espresso machine designed for home users who want faster morning coffees without a bulky setup. Its strengths are the 3 second heat-up time, precise temperature control and milk texturing for flat whites or cappuccinos. It suits singles, couples and small kitchens well, but its single group and smaller format make it less suited to heavy back-to-back entertaining.
What it’s great for
- Everyday Espresso
- Flat Whites and Cappuccinos
- Quick Morning Coffee
- Small-Kitchen Brewing
- Caravan-Friendly Coffee Setup
Where it works best
- Apartment Kitchen
- Small Home Kitchen
- Caravan
- Holiday Home
- Office Kitchenette
Who it’s for
- Coffee Beginner
- Single User
- Couple
- Space-Conscious Household
- Everyday Home Barista
Things to consider
This machine is best for one or two coffees at a time; larger households or users wanting more advanced barista control may prefer a bigger machine with more premium workflow features.
Barista experience suitability
Good for beginner to intermediate home espresso making
Ease of cleaning score
8/10 - compact design and straightforward manual setup make routine wipe-downs and basic maintenance relatively easy.
Beginner friendliness
8/10 - fast heat-up and volumetric controls make it approachable, though manual milk texturing still takes practice.
Counter space suitability
9/10 - very well suited to small kitchens, apartments and caravans thanks to its compact format.
Noise level vs category average
About average for a manual espresso machine
Key benefits
- 3 Second Heat-Up: Gets to brewing temperature in 3 seconds, reducing wait time for busy mornings.
- 54 mm Portafilter: Supports fuller espresso flavour with a coffee dose style closer to café machines.
- Digital Temperature Control (PID): Helps keep water temperature precise for more consistent espresso extraction.
- 15 Bar Pump: Provides the pressure needed to produce espresso with crema and balanced extraction.
- Steam Wand Milk Texturing: Lets you create silky milk for cappuccinos, lattes and flat whites at home.
- Compact Footprint: Fits more easily on crowded benchtops or in smaller kitchen spaces.
- 1.4 L Water Tank: Supports multiple cups before needing a refill.
- Volumetric Shot Control: Simplifies single or double shot selection for easier everyday use.
Q: Is the Breville Bambino suitable for a caravan or small kitchen?
A: Yes. BES450BSS has a compact, lightweight design that suits tight bench spaces, including many caravan setups. It is still a manual espresso machine, so allow room to lock in the portafilter and steam milk beside the machine.
Q: How many coffees can this machine make back to back?
A: BES450BSS is best for one or two coffees back to back rather than a big household round. The single 54mm group and 1.4L tank suit daily use for singles or couples, but larger groups will mean a slower workflow.
Q: Do I need a separate grinder with the Bambino?
A: Yes, if you want to use whole beans. BES450BSS brews espresso and textures milk, but it does not grind coffee, so a separate grinder is needed for fresh beans and better control over extraction.
Q: Can the steam wand make microfoam for flat whites and latte art?
A: Yes. BES450BSS has a steam wand designed to create microfoam milk for flat whites, cappuccinos and basic latte art practice. Milk texture still depends on technique, so expect a learning curve if this is your first manual machine.
Q: Can you change the shot volume on the Breville Bambino?
A: Yes. BES450BSS uses volumetric control, so single and double shot pours are easier to repeat than a fully manual stop-start workflow. Grind size, dose and tamp still matter, because shot volume alone does not guarantee balanced extraction.
