DeLonghi Nespresso Vertuo Plus Coffee and Espresso Maker by DeLonghi Grey

I’ve used Nespresso machines in hotel rooms and at friends’ places before, but bringing one into my own home hits completely differently. I bought this during a sale after finally having some room in my budget, and honestly, I wish I had done it sooner. The first thing I made was an iced coffee with the light blue iced pod, and I was shocked at how good it was. I’m an iced Americano person to my core, and this pod tasted so smooth, clean, and perfectly balanced. I didn’t expect to be this impressed, but it honestly felt like a little moment of happiness in my day. The machine itself looks sleek and high end, takes up barely any space, and is incredibly easy to use. No mess, no hassle, and no more last minute Starbucks runs or settling for instant coffee. It already makes my mornings feel more put-together and enjoyable. If I could give this 100 stars, I would. This machine genuinely makes me excited to wake up in the morning. Absolutely worth it. Read more

This Nespresso machine has completely leveled up our morning coffee routine—honestly, it’s been life-changing. The espresso that comes out of this machine is rich, smooth, and absolutely delicious, easily café-quality at home. One of my favorite features is the milk frother. It heats and froths the milk at the same time, and if you time it right, it finishes perfectly as the coffee is done brewing. Having warm, perfectly frothed milk ready to pour right into your coffee is such a small thing, but it makes mornings feel effortless and elevated. I also love how customizable the machine is. You can adjust the larger coffee pods to brew as a shorter pour just by holding the button, which was a total game changer for me. I had purchased several coffee pods that I didn’t enjoy as much as the espresso pods, but being able to shorten the pour made them much more enjoyable—and the machine even remembers your preferred size for next time. If you’re on the fence, don’t be. This machine has transformed our coffee experience, saved us trips to coffee shops, and made every morning better. Read more

I've been searching for the 'perfect' coffee-maker for some time now, and I have to say, this Nespresso VertuoPlus comes pretty close. We've been using a Keurig for many years now, and while it's certainly convenient and easy-to-use, lately the quality of the coffee has not been good. I can't seem to find any Keurig pods that make decent coffee any more, and even though my Keurig is only about a year old, I was sick of crappy tasting coffee in the mornings. So I bit the bullet and tried the Nespresso VertuoPlus, and it's SO much better than the Keurig--as others mentioned, it's like getting good coffee from a coffee shop. I can make an Americano that tastes virtually identical to what I get at Starbucks or similar shops, and the machine is very easy to use. Even my husband, who is extremely picky about his coffee, was very impressed by the taste, although he thought just the 7.7 oz. pods alone were a bit on the weak side, so has been using a shot of espresso in them which did the trick. The Pros: Relatively low price for the machine; very easy to set up and use; and great tasting coffee. The Cons: Pods are expensive and not widely available in stores; you can find a couple varieties of Starbucks vertuo pods in local stores, but that's about it. They're mostly available on-line via Nespresso or Amazon, and we're talking an average of about $1 a pod. It's also a bit noisy, which doesn't bother me, but may annoy some people. All in all, I'm very happy with this coffee maker, however I've only had it a couple weeks, so I can't attest to its durability. I'll amend my review if I have any problems with it. UPDATE: I've been using this about 6 months now and it's still working well, with decent coffee quality. However, I have to say the descaling process is nuts. The procedure listed in the manual does not work. Had to go to Nespresso website for accurate instructions. Even with the correct procedure, its a ridiculously cumbersome process. Glad I'll only have to do it once or twice a year! Read more

Love love love this machine!! So easy to use, my coffee is delicious so good & hot! & how cool am I? My daughters will be so impressed! I can’t wait for them to come over for espresso! I’m so happy I treated myself to this machine! You will be too! Be sure to also get the frother! Its great! Read more

Makes a perfect espresso. Got this for my wife to try and save on expensive coffee shop trips. Its extremely easy to use. The machine does all the work. And the espresso is amazing. Its fits nicely on the counter. My wife loves it and so do I. Read more