Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

Oh My Goodness (that needed to be spelled out)! My headline said "Must have but Beware " the issue is once you get this espresso machine and learn how to do it just right you will never be able to drink just coffee again. Plain coffee is just too nasty compared to the wonderful beverage that comes from this espresso machine. Also to go stand in line to get a cappuccino or latte will no longer be something you will be willing to do. So just know if you get this machine you will never be the same. The machine comes with two pressurized filters, a one shot and a two shot. I happen to trip across a UTube that explained with these pressure filters you did not need to tap down the coffee grounds. That's where I was going wrong, I could not get my shot extractions to come out properly. All I did was put the tap onto the coffee in the filter and applied a little pressure with a few spins just to polish the coffee, it worked perfect. From then on my extractions were evenly dispersed. I did want a larger shot (to me the 1 shot and the two shot just did not have enough coffee) it was a little weak when you did a lot of milk. I used the directions in the book to adjust the shots to my specifications and that is one reason I loved this machine, you can make adjustments for what you like. Good luck to my fellow Barristers! ONE YEAR UPDATE: it has had the messups other reviews have mentioned. 1. Portafilter getting stuck - lift up on handle when twisting to the right and it releases to turn left and off. 2. Cleaning head step never did work and 3 weeks ago it would not do extraction - head has screw that allows you to remove head plate and clean, getting perfect extraction again. Ok this machine can be a pain and Houdini would be challenged. When it comes to the lattes they are great. My family wanted me to buy another Bambino right away. Come on Breville stepup to the plate and correct this little bambino, we love it!