Is the Bambino Plus good for beginners?

Yes. The automatic steam wand and simple controls remove most of the guesswork. Use the pressurized basket with pre-ground coffee at first, then move to the non-pressurized basket with a burr grinder.

How does it compare with the regular Bambino?

The Plus adds automatic milk frothing with temperature and texture settings. The base Bambino has a manual steam wand and costs less, so choose it only if you want to steam milk yourself.

Does it come with a grinder?

No. It is an espresso machine only, so you need a separate burr grinder for fresh beans. Pre-ground coffee works with the pressurized basket.

Can it make back-to-back milk drinks?

It can, but the single boiler means you brew, then steam, one drink at a time. For a small household that is fine; for a crowd, a dual-boiler machine is faster.

The machine, a 54mm portafilter, single and double pressurized and non-pressurized baskets, a tamper, a milk jug and a cleaning tool. A water filter is not included.