I'm loving my lattes!
935505
This is my first espresso machine and my first time ever making an espresso. I've never been much of a coffee drinker but now I've become obsessed with lattes and trying new coffees. I absolutely love this machine. Prior to receiving it I watched a lot of "how to" videos and done research. My experience has been quite easy. However, I've not made the step up to grinding my own coffee and using my bottomless portafilter yet. That's going to be a whole new experience itself. But I have no worries. The Capresso EC Pro is a very good machine. I have really enjoyed it. It's going to be up to me to get the right grind and tamp down pat to be able to pull a good shot like a barista. Lol. But if you don't want to get that in depth with it you don't have to. You can still get great coffee drinks with the pressurized filter. Just have fun and enjoy coffee!! I absolutely recommend the Capresso EC Pro.
925565
Insanely happy with this machine! Upon receiving I was a tad overwhelmed with the instruction manual and the thought of how often it needed to be cleaned/maintained but honestly it's been a breeze! The coffee that is made with this machine is superb compared to local cafes and I love the many options available; strength, brew time, size, etc. I've only used whole beans, so I can't speak to how well it is with pre-ground coffee, but I can't imagine it's much different! So happy with this!
1323253
For a decade I've been a Starbucks junkie.  A few years ago my wife bought me an inexpensive espresso machine hoping it would get me to spend less at Starbucks.  The espresso was mediocre and the milk terrible--the machine quickly went into the back of the cabinet.  This time I decided to get something of quality and haven't been sorry at all.  While I still have a lot to learn, I haven't had any interest in stopping at Starbucks since my Breville 920 showed up.  I'm still experimenting but everything has tasted great.  I got a Breville Smartgrinder along with it and the combination is great together.  Both were easy to setup and easy to learn the basics of.  It may be a couple of years before I know how to get the best out of them, but in the meantime it is fun experimenting and everything I've created so far has been better than anything I get at Starbucks.
1058987
I am really enjoying my new machine.  The coffee is delicious, the creme is copious,  and the brew is just the right temperature.
The machine is well built.  I thought the milk frother would be tedious, but much to my surprise  it is a pleasure to use and clean.
HIghly recommend.
4934159
April 12, 2012

I am very happy that I decided to purchase these.  The shipping was super fast.  It said estimated shipping was going to be about 1.5 weeks but it took only four days!  The packaging was great and the products are pretty large; I live alone and I know they'll last me for quite some time.

I have been on a low-card no sugar diet for about a month now with great results.  I'm allowed water, coffee (with minimal amounts of extras) and unsweetened tea (it's tolerable but it's much better with sugar).  However, the only thing I've really been missing is my McDonald's Vanilla Iced Coffee (Bummer).  I have been trying to find a way to recreate my own this past month but those non-dairy creamers have about 10 grams of carbs per 4 tsp - not happening!  I am not a huge fan these days of artificial sweetners but I was looking for something with low sugars/zero sugars and low carbohydrates.  I'm not using it in excess, only about one cup of coffee per day so I decided to give them a try.

I only opened one so far as I just got them in the mail today.  I'm trying to be patient and only open one at a time so they keep well.  I am hoping to use the raspberry for my iced tea and the others for coffee.  At the moment I'm only making hot coffee but I should be getting a Ninja food processor/blender in a couple of days and I'm hoping to blend up some amazing creations.

It states to use about 1 oz per serving but I opened the Classic Caramel (I have read that many hate this one) but it's tolerable, it's probably not going to be my favorite but I like it enough to drink it, I only used 4 tsp of syrup in a travel mug.  It's not overly sweet as the originals may be but it's not bad and it's a great substitution!

I'll update my feedback once I've opened a few more which should be a while. I'm also hoping I like all of them enough to make a repurchase in several months when these are gone.  I went to the Torani website and found tons of recipes so I'm hoping I can make something delicious!  I'm glad I didn't place myself on the auto ship because I don't think that I'll go through them fast enough but I will definitely be considering a repurchase!

Does anyone know the nutritional info on the full-sugar ones?  I'd be interested to know!
1970400
I'm so excited about this! I wanted a milk frother just to have a little fun with my morning coffee, but I loved that the extra tools are there too. My first "project" was to make a small amount of whipped cream using the whisk.  Awesome! I didn't have to drag out my bulky mixer and deal with that cleanup. I poured the whipping cream into a really small (1/2 cup maybe) Tupperware container. I didn't chill anything and literally within a minute or two I had perfect whipped cream. Love this!!
2120365
I love this machine. Up until now I have used pot-based and reservoir-based machines at home. The intentional flexibility of brewing a single cup or a pot is great and the add-on for frothing milk means I treat myself to lattes as well.
3137192
We can make vanilla lattes in our home now.  Tastes great.  Our order also came with a pump so no mess!
4011266
I'm very happy with this machine. I already have a La Pavoni and enjoy the theater of pulling espresso shots, except when I really need coffee and I can't muster the coordination. In the past, I've resisted any kind of machine that requires pods, capsules...anything where there's a question of freshness. I was shocked at the flavor of the drinks this machine produces.

It's a small machine, as others have mentioned, but feels substantial. It doesn't have that hollow feel many other machines have. It's easy to operate under my upper cabinets. I don't like kitchen clutter, but I can tuck this away and run it in-place. It heats quickly; I can have my shot pulled within two minutes total. And because I drink lattes, I can fill the water tank and have it last for days.

I was excited to read what other reviewers wrote about changing the temperature and volume of the beverage dispensed. I'll be experimenting with that in the morning. I'm already looking forward to my morning latte.

I have tried several different drinks: premium and Italian espresso, decaf espresso, house and french roast, chai and tropical tea. My favorites are the straight-up espressos. I also purchased some of the CBTL sugar free vanilla powder. I'm a nonfat latte gal, and don't generally like sweet drinks but I can use the powder to add just a touch of sweetness and extra flavor, when I am in the mood. The drinks produced by this machine are as good as any coffee-house drinks I have had (and this is Seattle!). And there's a nice head of crema on the shots; better than I have been able to produce with any other machine.

Some small challenges though:
-the space for cups is small. It's not just the height as someone else mentioned but the base of the spot where you rest the cup. I can fit a nice cafe au lait cup in there but not a standard mug, so it's not as convenient when I am making tea or regular brewed coffee.
-The controls are very simple, but that means that you have to know the difference between a light being on, off or blinking. It's not a big deal, you just have to keep the quick reference nearby until you get used to it. Not particularly intuitive in that regard. But otherwise, very easy to make your first cup.
-The level markings inside the frother are estimates and there is some fine-tuning you'll want to do based on your choice of liquid. My foam runneth over. And the cord-seating under the base of the frother is a bit wonky. The cord won't stay rolled into the base. But now I am nit-picking.

I am really happy with the coffee maker, frother and the pods. I didn't expect this to displace my (also new) brew coffee maker but it essentially has. It's awesome if you have multiple people who each want something different. Love it!

UPDATE: instructions for raising drink temperature are here: [...]

They worked for me.
801402
This frother takes my coffee to the next level. I never thought $6 could bring me so much joy. It's the perfect amount of power. I just heat up my milk for 30 seconds, froth it, and pour it into my coffee and it's like I have a latte!
4308160
My daughter loved this, making vanilla lattes frequently!  I put a little hazelnut in my coffee in the morning - yum!  I've recently converted from soda to seltzer water to be a bit healthier - every now and then I sneak a few squirts of raspberry into my water - delicious!

Great value!  I will be ordering again!
387366
I received these pods along w/a&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/De-Longhi-EC155-15-BAR-Pump-Espresso-and-Cappuccino-Maker/dp/B000F49XXG/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">De'Longhi EC155 15 BAR Pump Espresso and Cappuccino Maker</a>&nbsp;for my birthday back in Nov & I love it. I was a SB junkie but now MY lattes are the best thanks to these pods. I can also usually get 1 1/2 to 2 pulls from one pod, mix a little milk w/hazelnut creamer, warm it up, and now my lattes are my fav! Ha! I did not get online to order more pods early enough & had to buy some from SB. I noticed the difference instantly. Baronet Espresso Dark pods are not only yummy but you get a much better pull from each pod. I still buy my occasional SB when I'm on the road or out and about but as I have perfected my own lattes with my Delonghi machine and Baronet pods, I feel like I'm now the best latte maker on the planet! haha. I've tried a few brands of other pods and this one beats them all by far. Hope y'all enjoy them as much as I. If you're new to making your own lattes, caps, whatnot, just a little practice and YOURS will become your new fav in no time. :-)
And on a side note...My regular coffee maker happened to die on my birthday before I received my espresso maker as a gift. I am so addicted to my own lattes now, that I have no desire to even go back to regular coffee! :-p And I even got my hubbs loving making his own & he was always one that had to add 8 lbs of sugar and creamer just to a cup of coffee...lol.
4688813
So I just got this today and although I've only had one cup from it, I'm in love! Love the milk frother, the setup, and the easy accessories to make a perfect cup. I haven't tried the grinder yet. This is my third espresso machine in 6 years... the other two lasted 3 years each
2959989
Wow!  The frother I've been looking for!  Really hot milk.  The dial on the front allows a temperature setting.  I use this soley for latte's and like the milk HOT.  This makes the most creamy froth ever.  Combined with the Nespresso Inissia, I've quit using my espresso machine.  In the mornings, I can make an awesome double latte in less than 5 minutes.  I start the frother, then turn on the Nespresso.  By the time the espresso ready, the milk is done.  Total cycle time is about 3 minutes for 8 oz of coffee.  Lookout Starbucks.  This is AWESOME!
4668809
This little thing is great!  It's much more convenient and easy to use then a latte machine.  The lattes come out great.  I used to buy my coffee every morning from starbucks and when I don't have time to use this I'm actually disappointed when I have to get starbucks instead.  If your only making one latte, it only takes about 2 minutes for the milk to heat up and not much longer for the coffee.  I would say you have a great latte in about 5 minutes.
4324952
I've been using the DeLonghi EC155 for about a week now and can't wait to get up in the mornings to fix a latte. In fact, I've been making TOO many of them because they're so tasty. This machine works better than the lello machine I had which was priced a bit higher. I am very happy with the quality of the espresso which I believe is because the pump supplies a good amount of pressure. (More pressure than I got from the Lello.) The price was excellent, only $79 from Amazon and a mail-in rebate for $20 which makes the grand total only $59. -I see they have gone up $10 in the meantime!

The cons are only slight. One is, like in other reviews, the steam wand is a bit too short, but not too bad. The steam wand also puts out quite a bit of water with the steam, but also not too bad, and I really like the way it froths up. Another negative point, but not a deal breaker is that it takes a while for the ready light to come on and it goes out after only a moments use. The espressos may come out not hot enough but since I only make lattes and get the froth really hot, I have a great latte.

Hopefully the DeLonghi EC155 will last longer than the Lello. I'll post an amended review if anything new happens. Happy espressoing. Bill Baty
3024894
Granted, I just received this machine yesterday and have already made five double cappuccinos for myself and family. With a little bit of  Torani Vanilla syrup it tastes very similar to the new vanilla cappuccinos from McD's, which are my new favorite. The unit is a little loud and you have to make sure it's heating up before you expect it to start your drink, but other than that I really like it. I can see it saving me a lot of money and hassle of getting my cappuccino and latte fix at drive-thru.