Breville Bambino Plus Espresso Machine

The Bambino Plus is Breville's answer for small kitchens. It heats up in just 3 seconds (vs 30+ for most machines), automatically steams milk to your preferred temperature, and delivers the same 15-bar extraction as larger Breville machines. The compact footprint takes up less counter space than a toaster. The auto-purge function cleans the group head between shots. No built-in grinder means you'll need a separate one, but that also means a smaller machine. Food Network's 'Best Overall' pick and Forbes' 'Best Compact.' At $400, it's the premium compact choice.