Be your own barista with the Nescafe Dolce Gusto Circolo by DeLonghi with powerful 15 Bar pressure. You and your guests can enjoy a variety of delicious beverages with ease. This multi-beverage single serve system can produce gourmet-quality coffees, lattes, cappuccinos, iced drinks and more. Perfect for parties, entertaining and family functions, with hot and cold beverage preparation you will always have the ideal drink to quench their thirst. Simply choose a beverage capsule, slide it in and the machine does the rest. The convenient flow-stop feature enables automated beverage preparation, it's never been easier. With Thermoblock heating there is no waiting for fast and hot beverages, and the height adjustable drip tray accommodates cups of all sizes. It's also energy-saving, with the stand-by mode it automatically switches off after 20-minute of inactivity. Other highlights include a large 32-ounce removable water tank, removable drip tray for quick cleaning and includes a 12-count variety pack so you can start enjoying your machine the minute you get it home. Enjoy coffee, iced tea and more for years to come with the Nescafe Dolce Gusto Circolo by DeLonghi.
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Customers like the coffee maker for its appearance and quality. They say it looks great and adds a touch of class to their kitchen. Customers also appreciate the speed. However, some customers have issues with the auto shut off. They disagree on performance, ease of use, and value.
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33 customers mention25 positive8 negative
Customers like the beverage options of the coffee maker. They say it makes wonderful coffee, amazing European coffee, and tasty drinks. They are happy with the brewing method and variety of beverage options.
"...The water container is in the back and serves several cups of coffee. It almost holds a 1/2 gal. of water...." Read more
"...It's a 50/50. Great machine. Good flavors. But since variety is small, and can't find you might not want. Or it might just be enough for you to buy!" Read more
"...We enjoyed the convenience and variety of beverage options. Their Tassimo was automatic too; push the botton and walk away...." Read more
"This is an incredible product. All of the coffee has a distinct flavor...." Read more
17 customers mention17 positive0 negative
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the coffee maker. They mention that it looks great, futuristic, and adds a touch of class to their kitchen. Some say that the rounded shape fits nicely.
"...the price.. It had been returned gently used... It is the perfect match for my kitchen.. The rounded shape fits nicely in smaller places...." Read more
"The one star is just because the machine looks cool...." Read more
"...I love the design. . It is very modern looking. It does not take up much room...." Read more
"...The product certainly looked impressive and should have suited me but it was not to be...." Read more
10 customers mention10 positive0 negative
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the coffee maker. They mention it's a really nice machine, does what it is for to do, and the quality coffee combine to make this gift the hit of the season. Some say the Americano capsule quality is okay. Overall, most are happy with the product's quality and performance.
"This is an incredible product. All of the coffee has a distinct flavor...." Read more
"...Just the way I like it.The Americano capsule quality is okay...the coffee turned sour as it cools on my first 2 cups...." Read more
"...I really think the machine is very well made and could be good but having to order the products and it not being very palitable, honestly I wish I..." Read more
"...Drinks are cafe quality. Don't purchase this if you want a cup of coffee, etc. while others are sleeping, wont happen. It is surprisingly loud." Read more
6 customers mention6 positive0 negative
Customers are satisfied with the speed of the coffee maker. They mention that it is fast, making hot drinks and cappuccinos quickly.
"...The temp is consistent, and the machine is fast. My only disappointment is it isn't more automatic...." Read more
"...I picked Circolo. It is amazing. Hot drinks are made so much faster than in the Melody machine...." Read more
"It's a good option, easy to use and fast...." Read more
"...machines, but the Gusto makes better coffee, is better looking, and it is faster too! Though I really wish they had a refill insert for it." Read more
23 customers mention7 positive16 negative
Customers are mixed about the performance of the coffee maker. Some mention it's an excellent machine, while others say it didn't even work at all. The pump didn' t work, and the machine stopped to work.
"...however, are another matter. The Coffee'Americano' is simply terrible. TheCapacino is good. I am going to try..." Read more
"...and could be good but having to order the products and it not being very palitable, honestly I wish I had bought a K-cup machine." Read more
"...It's a 50/50. Great machine. Good flavors. But since variety is small, and can't find you might not want. Or it might just be enough for you to buy!" Read more
"...I'm kicking myself for spending hard earned money on a ridiculous piece of garbage. The Kuerig's are just as bad, too...." Read more
19 customers mention13 positive6 negative
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the coffee maker. Some mention that it works great with no problems and is easy to use, while others say that the pods are hard to find and expensive.
"...We enjoyed the convenience and variety of beverage options. Their Tassimo was automatic too; push the botton and walk away...." Read more
"...It also comes with a chart of instructions for making drinks. To make cappuccino for example, use __ oz of cream, then __ oz of coffee...." Read more
"...My only cons are that you can not find these pods anywhere!! They use to have in my local grocery store, but now you can only buy on amazon...." Read more
"...Operation is easy, my eleven year old is successful on 1st attempt...." Read more
10 customers mention4 positive6 negative
Customers are mixed about the value of the coffee maker. Some mention it looks great and is very good value for the price, while others say that the pods are hard to find and expensive.
"...That'll suck the fun right out of an instant cappuccino. Circolo is too expensive for what you get which is more flash than substance...." Read more
"...available as the "k cups".. So far I have found the best prices and best selection available is on the manufacturers website." Read more
"...I just wish there were more variety and not so expensive...." Read more
"...I want good espresso but in an easy way. And at an affordable price. So this machine just seemed perfect for me. It is $149 or amazon.com...." Read more
7 customers mention0 positive7 negative
Customers are dissatisfied with the auto shut off of the coffee maker. They mention that it doesn't automatically shut off, and they have to stop the coffee manually so it doesn’t overflow.
"...There's no automatic shut off valve like some of the other one cup coffee makers but if you think about most of your coffee houses prepare it the..." Read more
"...a regulated dispenser for the water...in other words, you have to manually shut it off or your beverage will overflow...." Read more
"...(this one does not automatically shut off)...." Read more
"it is very good, but you can't make it auto stop, you have to be near and stop it manually and you have to becareful of adding more water...." Read more
I bought this model because of the price.. It had been returned gently used... It is the perfect match for my kitchen.. The rounded shape fits nicely in smaller places.The water container is in the back and serves several cups of coffee. It almost holds a 1/2 gal. of water. The most difficult part of this machine is guessing the correct amount of fluid to run through the coffee pod. Using smaller cups and reading the directions on each box ( each flavor brews differently) finally helped me find the right strength. I only wish these coffee pods were as easily available as the "k cups".. So far I have found the best prices and best selection available is on the manufacturers website.
The one star is just because the machine looks cool. Call me spoiled, but I don't like that to fill up the machine with water you have to pull it away from its nook on the countertop, which drives me crazy. Then for some of the drinks that come with 2 pods (coffee and milk) the instructions call for a specific amount of water, but no way to measure- so I used a measuring cup to do that, then poured into a mug. I also was disappointed with the fact that you must stay by the machine and manually switch it off when your drink is done, as opposed to the machine knowing when to stop brewing. I bought this machine for my mom for Christmas, and she was so unimpressed initially that she told me to take it home and see if I liked it, and I gave her my Kuerig instead, which she loves. I bought myself another Keurig and I'm returning this sharp looking failure.
Now I have had it for a few months. The machine itself seems fine.
The coffees, however, are another matter. The Coffee 'Americano' is simply terrible. The Capacino is good. I am going to try the 'Lungo' now.
The coffees are very expensive without shipping. Since Amazon does carry the entire collection in the Prime when shipping is added the cost borders on the prohibitive.
You must use their coffee pods, unlike some other brands and if there is a refillable pod for this machine I have been unable to find one.
My dad has just bought me an espresso maker.I chose the single serve De'Longhi Nescafe Dolce Gusto Circolo. I got it to be my espresso maker. ( It can make coffee, and iced tea or iced coffee just like the Keurig). But unlike the keurig, it can't brew frothed milk. And it doesn't have 15 bars of pressure like the Circolo does. Which gives you amazing coffee drinks, and excellent crema for your espresso. I love the design. . It is very modern looking. It does not take up much room. It has a light in the machine so you can see your coffee brew straight into the cup. A removable drip tray to put small or large drinks in the machine which makes it easy access. A hidden water tank right in the bank of the machine to make it more sleek looking. It is easily removed with the pop of the handle. There is a lever on top that makes for customizing the strength of your coffee or milk ( which also the keurig does not have) which makes for a positive when brewing a shot of espresso or a lungo. ( double shot of espresso). Now some people might think I am crazy another single serve ??? But for me, as I've stated. I am not a barista. I do not work for Starbucks. So to buy a whole big fancy machine for thousands of dollars, try to get the right grams of espresso, tamp it, brew it, not get it too bitter or too light. Froth the milk myself bla bla bla. It's just not happening. I want good espresso but in an easy way. And at an affordable price. So this machine just seemed perfect for me. It is $149 or amazon.com.
My only cons are that you can not find these pods anywhere!! They use to have in my local grocery store, but now you can only buy on amazon. While I love amazon and their prices I like the convenience to be able to purchase anywhere. This is why I only give it 3/5 stars. If not I would have given 4. And the variety is very slim. I wish they had more flavors as I do enjoy the ones I have tried. It's a 50/50. Great machine. Good flavors. But since variety is small, and can't find you might not want. Or it might just be enough for you to buy!
We bought this model DeLonghi single-serve coffeemaker (DeLonghi Nescafe Dolce Gusto Circolo Coffeemaker, Black) based solely on it's Consumer Reports review. We've only had it a couple of weeks, but so far we are quite happy with it. We fix coffee the old-fashioned way when we get up in the morning, but almost never had an afternoon cup of coffee because we never wanted more than a single cup.
Our experience so far is the coffee is very good. The temp is consistent, and the machine is fast. My only disappointment is it isn't more automatic. It dispenses the water for as long or short of a time as you want. I assume CR must have looked at this flexibility as a benefit. The good news is you get the feel for how strong or weak to make your coffee fairly quickly, the down side is you can't leave it unattended.
We have friends with a Tassimo style single-server coffeemaker, and we recently spent a weekend with them. This was our first hands-on experience with a single-serve coffeemaker. We enjoyed the convenience and variety of beverage options. Their Tassimo was automatic too; push the botton and walk away. That was a nice feature, but we decided to go with the CR recommendation. None of the Tassimo compatible coffeemakers were recommended, and that is why we subscribe to the CR reviews.
This is an incredible product. All of the coffee has a distinct flavor. My coffeemaker happens to be a rich red color which accentuates my kitchen decorum. I love it! The only thing that is a bit of a hinderance is the fact that you have to do your own measuring of the coffee. There's no automatic shut off valve like some of the other one cup coffee makers but if you think about most of your coffee houses prepare it the same way.
