Bodum Bistro Electric Milk Frother Black: Stainless Steel Coffee Frother & Milk Steamer, 500W, Hand Wash
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3.3 out of 5 stars with 727 reviews
design: 3.56 out of 5
ease of use: 3.98 out of 5
easy to clean: 3.51 out of 5
quality: 2.68 out of 5
value: 2.82 out of 5
39% would recommend
348 recommendations
3 out of 5 stars
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28 March, 2026Verified purchase
Cold liquid to hot froth only
does not make cold froth, does not froth liquid that is already hot -- must be cold liquid to hot froth also milk burns to the bottom
1 out of 5 stars
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11 March, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
Only heats milk to 70 degrees and still manages to burn to the bottom.
1 reply from Bodum team - 19 days ago
We’re sorry to hear that you’re not completely satisfied with your BISTRO Electric Milk Frother. The BISTRO is designed to heat milk to 158ºF, the ideal temperature for hot drinks. If your frother is underperforming, we recommend first ensuring that the frother is not overfilled, noting that there are two different MAX fill lines. Overfilling can impact the frother’s performance, resulting in the milk on top not getting heated enough, while the milk on the bottom scalds. If the issue persists, please feel free to reach out directly to our customer service team at support@bodum.com. Thank you for your review!
5 out of 5 stars
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23 February, 2026Verified purchase
Best coffee purchase ever
I have always loved cappuccinos, and have been repeatedly let down by coffee shops, and finally decided I was going to start trying to make my own. However, I do not drink regular milk and oat milk is notorious for not frothing well. I am being so sincere when I say I’ve just made myself the best cappuccino I have ever had and this milk frother did so much better than I thought. I was so amazed at how much foam was actually made from the oat milk. I am so happy that I found this! It will be wonderful for my early morning workday coffees.
1 out of 5 stars
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21 February, 2026
Broke after 5 uses
Used it 5 times and broke.
1 reply from Bodum team - 1 month ago
We’re sorry to hear that your BISTRO Electric Milk Frother broke. We would like to know more about your experience so we can better understand what exactly might have caused the frother to fail; please feel free to reach out directly to our customer service team at support@bodum.com with additional details. Thank you for your review!
1 out of 5 stars
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18 February, 2026
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milk comes out good. warm and fluffy but the one part of brother is keep burning and impossible to clean it well
1 reply from Bodum team - 1 month ago
We’re sorry to hear that you’re having difficulty cleaning your BISTRO Electric Milk Frother. We recommend making sure that the frother is turned off immediately after each use, to prevent the automatic re-heating feature from activating and burning any leftover froth onto the inside of the carafe. After the device is turned off, we suggest immediately rinsing out the frother with warm water as well. If you would like to share any details about your experience directly with our customer service team, please feel free to reach out at support@bodum.com. Thank you for your review!
1 out of 5 stars
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15 February, 2026Verified purchase
Had high expextations
The base is uneven because the cable and slot don’t align. We tried to move the cable to align with the slot so it sits flush when you use it, to no avail. Exchanged it for a new one, same flaw. You shouldn’t need to be wrestling with this from day one.
1 reply from Bodum team - 1 month ago
We’re sorry to hear about your frustrations with your BISTRO Electric Milk Frother. This frother’s base is designed so that the cord can be wrapped internally to adjust the length of the cord and save space, as well as to align the cord with the slot; we would like to know more about the units you received so we can better understand how this design might be falling short. Please feel free to reach out directly to our customer service team at support@bodum.com with additional details. Thank you for your review!
1 out of 5 stars
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31 January, 2026Verified purchase
Worst milk Frother I ever purchased. Do not waste your money
very cheaply made
1 reply from Bodum team - 2 months ago
We’re sorry to hear that you’re disappointed with your BISTRO Electric Milk Frother. We would like to know about your experience so we can better understand how the frother didn’t meet your expectations; please feel free to reach out directly to our customer service team at support@bodum.com with additional details. Thank you for your review!
5 out of 5 stars
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31 December, 2025Verified purchase
(no review title)
My husband absolutely loves this! It creates frothy creamer so quickly. Fantastic product!
5 out of 5 stars
27 December, 2025Verified purchase
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Works great
1 out of 5 stars
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22 December, 2025Verified purchase
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any amount of liquid in this frother would make it overflow. i tried three times and each time within a few seconds i had liquid going over the sides of the frother even though i followed the min max lines. for a product that takes time to emphasize how bad it is to even leave it plugged in, they didnt design a safe product.
1 reply from Bodum team - 3 months ago
We’re sorry to hear that you’re having issues with your BISTRO Electric Milk Frother. Please note that this frother has two different MAX fill lines: the lower line is for frothing, and the higher line is for heating milk only. Filling to the higher, heating-only line while the whisk is attached can increase the chance of spilling. If you would like to share more details about your experience, please feel free to reach out directly to our customer service team at support@bodum.com. Thank you for your review!
1 out of 5 stars
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10 December, 2025
Used milk frother 👿
I bought a brand new milk frother Bodum but it's a used one. I want to replace it by a real new one !!!! I didn't try it😾. It was disgusting, I can't believe it was happening!!!
1 reply from Bodum team - 4 months ago
We’re sorry to hear that you had such a negative experience. We recommend reaching out directly to Target Customer Service for further assistance. We hope you receive a brand new SCHIUMA Milk Frother soon so you can enjoy silky, luscious froth on your coffee. If you would like to share more about your experience with us, please feel free to contact support@bodum.com. Thank you for bringing this to our attention!
1 out of 5 stars
13 November, 2025Verified purchase
Worst Ever
do not buy this is a piece of garbage! After having it only two months, it proceeded to malfunction and explode hot boiling milk all over my kitchen. I tried to fix it and use it again, but it just kept happening.
1 reply from Bodum team - 5 months ago
We’re sorry to hear that you’re having trouble with your BISTRO Electric Milk Frother. The motor is designed to operate at a single speed, so if it appears to be cycling faster than normal, we strongly recommend discontinuing use. If the motor seems to be functioning as expected, please ensure the device is not overfilled past the MAX fill line, as overfilling is the most common cause of spillage. We’d love to learn more about how the device malfunctioned so we can better understand what might be going wrong; please feel free to reach out directly to our customer service team at support@bodum.com with more details about your experience. Thank you for bringing this to our attention!
1 out of 5 stars
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19 October, 2025
Would not recommend
Stopped working after 2 years.
1 reply from Bodum team - 5 months ago
We’re sorry to hear that your BISTRO Electric Milk Frother stopped working. We’d like to know more about how the device failed so we can better understand what went wrong. Please feel free to reach out directly to our customer service team at support@bodum.com with more details. Thank you for your review!
5 out of 5 stars
14 October, 2025
Perfect frother at this pricepoint
I’ve had this Bodum milk frother for a few years and it works like a charm. For those who find that they don’t get the froth they are expecting— it all depends on the milk you use. Not all milks will froth the same. I don’t drink dairy and have used this to froth literally every type of alternative milk. Barista blends typically work the best, but they have added ingredients to create the perfect latte foam. If you don’t want milks with added ingredients, I have found that Trader Joe’s organic soy milk foams beautifully, and it’s literally just soybeans and water (and a good source of protein.) Generally, almond milk doesn’t froth as well as oat or soy. For the price, this frother cannot be beat.
3 out of 5 stars
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23 September, 2025Verified purchase
Eh
After the first couple of uses, it didn’t seem to froth as well. Also, it really needs to have a spout for less messy pouring.
1 reply from Bodum team - 6 months ago
Thank you for your feedback! We appreciate your thoughts on the design of the BISTRO Electric Milk Frother. For optimal performance, we recommend cleaning the whisk attachment thoroughly after each use, as any buildup can reduce the frothing effect. If you would like to share more details about your experience or provide further feedback on the BISTRO, please feel free to reach out directly to support@bodum.com. Thank you for your review!
5 out of 5 stars
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21 September, 2025
Had it for 7 years and still works perfecrly.
I don’t get why people are leaving negative reviews. It’s simple. Use it, wash it well by hand immediately after using it and let it thoroughly dry before putting the lid back on. It actually creates super fluffy froth, not bubbles like a reviewer said. Use the right milks, and you’ll get the most perfect froth. I’ve had this milk frothed for 7 years and still works perfectly. I was looking for a small gift for someone and am planning on purchasing this frother for her.
1 out of 5 stars
11 September, 2025Verified purchase
Please don't waste your money
This is my first review on a Target product. I felt compelled to share my experience to save someone from wasting their money. This is my third time buying this milk frother, and every single one has stopped working within two months or less. I purchased this frother on June 21, and it completely stopped working by August 28.
1 reply from Bodum team - 7 months ago
We’re sorry to hear that you’ve had a disappointing experience with your BISTRO Electric Milk Frother. We’d like to understand more about how the frother has repeatedly failed so we can better investigate the issue. Please feel free to reach out directly to our customer service team at support@bodum.com with more details. Thank you for bringing this to our attention!
1 out of 5 stars
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3 September, 2025Verified purchase
I got bubbles and no froth!
I got bubbles and no froth!
1 reply from Bodum team - 7 months ago
We’re sorry to hear that you’re not completely satisfied with your BISTRO Electric Milk Frother, and we’d like to know more about your experience so we can better understand how it didn’t meet expectations. Please feel free to reach out directly to our customer service team at support@bodum.com with more details. Note that this frother works by whisking air into the milk, creating small bubbles that make it frothy and creamy - unlike steamed milk, which is glossier and less airy - so bubbles in frothed milk are normal. If your milk isn’t reaching the texture you prefer, we recommend experimenting with different volumes and types of milk until you find your ideal consistency. Thank you for your review!
2 out of 5 stars
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27 July, 2025
Unfortunately, not worth it
I loved that it was easy to clean and user friendly but within five to six uses it started skipping on the base and would make a horrible grinding noise. You had to take it off and set it back down a few times for it to actually start spinning. About three months in, it officially would no longer connect to the base and spin so I gave up and threw it away.
1 reply from Bodum team - 8 months ago
We’re sorry to hear that your experience with the BISTRO Electric Milk Frother was less than ideal. We appreciate the details you provided about how the frother broke down, and if you’d like to share them directly with our customer service team so we can better investigate the issue, please feel free to reach out at support@bodum.com. Thank you for your review!
1 out of 5 stars
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11 July, 2025Verified purchase
Bodum
This thing shocks me and causes my breaker to switch. Does not work reliably. Warranty is too difficult to figure out.
1 reply from Bodum team - 9 months ago
We’re sorry to hear that you’re having trouble with your BISTRO Electric Milk Frother. We strongly advise against using any electrical appliance that causes shocks or electrical issues, as this may indicate a defective unit. We recommend reaching out to Target Customer Service for assistance with a replacement, and we’d also appreciate it if you could share more details with our team so we can better investigate what went wrong. Please feel free to contact us directly at support@bodum.com. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.