Krups Caffe Duomo 985-42 8 Cup

Pros: Long life if kept clean, makes great quality espresso, fits on the counter top.

Cons: Fragile espresso carafe, must clean the frother frequently to avoid clogging.

The Bottom Line: This machine is perfect to keep on the countertop (not much bigger than a coffee maker alone) and great for the budget.

Review: I received this machine four years ago as a gift from my husband (back then, boyfriend). I told him that all I wanted was an espresso machine that would fit in my small apartment. He didn't think I'd ever use it, boy was he WRONG! I made Lattes ...

Pros: fast easy to clean

Cons: touchy buttons leave unplugged for safety

The Bottom Line: Still love it a year later! Great find.

Review: I purchased this coffee and espresso machine one year ago and after the first week of frustrations I still love it. Since it was new to me, I often tried to froth the milk too soon, or not long enough. But now after 2-3 lattes and cappuccinos a day it ...

Pros: Durable, easy to use

Cons: none

The Bottom Line: If I ever need another, this is the one I will buy.

Review: I bought this Krups Caffe Duomo Expresso Machine and Coffee Maker combination 10 years ago. It was my second Krups coffee and espresso maker. I had one earlier in Europe on 220 volts and needed a 110 volt version for the U.S. I love the one I had so ...

Pros: An easy espresso maker, and a good coffee maker

Cons: Lacking clear cup markings on the carafe and reservoir, no auto-off, no timer

The Bottom Line: For the money, it's a good buy. If you have more $$ to spend, you might look in the next category up for more features.

Review: We requested this machine as a Christmas gift, as a result of seeing the reviews here. So far, we're very pleased. Our goal in getting it was to have a way to make frothy specialty beverages every once and a while, which we have, and it does a great ...

Pros: Compact, attractive design; makes a helluva good cup of coffee

Cons: Lightweight plastic casing feels a little cheap; switches easily flipped on by accident

The Bottom Line: If you're a coffee drinker, you know you've always wanted one of these. Krups makes a fine addition to my countertop arsenal.

Review: I've been wanting one of these for years. And finally, with an extra $100 in my pocket, I said enough's enough... and I got one.

Me and coffee:

I love the stuff. It's a bad habit, I know. But there are so few vices left in...

Pros: Compact, reliable, a great value

Cons: Too easy to turn on accidentally, and too small for large households

The Bottom Line: For the size and price, its the best compact gourmet coffee maker

Review: We're a small family of two who occasionally entertain a few friends at a time -- and our small apartment kitchen has a limited amount of counter space. Most of the gourmet units that allow you to make coffee as well as cappuccino and espresso are simply...

Pros: Good strong espresso multiple cappuccinos at once durable Good frother

Cons: Ugly Broke after 6 years

The Bottom Line: Good cappuccino maker, reasonably durable, easy to use, and fast.

Review: But, this has been a very good espresso maker for us. We had it for 6 years until it broke last weekend. We made cappuccinos in it every day for those six years, and loved them. The cappuccios we make are not weak, in fact despite using starbucks beans, ...

Pros: Makes a real espresso shot. Wicked steamer for cheap.

Cons: Too much plastic and poor measuring marks on the coffee maker side.

The Bottom Line: Great value.

Review: I'm house sitting and the owners of the home have this Krups combo unit. Well, I've used it to make coffee plenty but never made a latte in my life, although I love to drink them. As a coffee maker this Krups is fine, although I do have a couple ...

Pros: Great coffee, cappuccinos and lattes. Lots of great features, especially the steamed milk!

Cons: Cheap plastic casing, watery espresso

Review: I received this as a gift from my parents 3 Christmases ago. It has been excellent for the price. The coffee comes out great, but the lid covering the water reserve has a large clearance requiring that I move the entire machine every time I pour water ...

Pros: lightweight, easy to use, fits anywhere.

Cons: froth attachment harder to clean.

Review: I'm not a big coffee or espresso drinker so I originally bought the Caffe Duomo for my wife as a birthday present. She and I have constantly used this machine now for the past year and we have no complaints at all. We mainly use it for coffee but use ...