The DeLonghi Dedica EC 680 Coffee Machine combines a "real" coffee machine and a filter pod system in one, mixing convenience with taste. At least, that's the theory. The DeLonghi Dedica EC 680 Coffee Machine is an Espresso machine with optional milk frother for making cappucino coffee on the side,...

Still gaining experience in its use. Bit hit and miss on getting consistent good crema layer but hopeful that purchase of tamper click mat will address problem.

"After a lot of debating on whether to buy a pod based machine such as a Nespresso, Dolce Gusto etc, i decided to purchase the De'Longhi EC680 Coffee Machine as i wanted to have the convenience of pods but also have the ability to make a proper fresh espresso if i wanted too.

I love this unit. I look forward to my vanilla latte every morning. As good or better than what I was ordering in local coffee shops. Invest in a good grinder. No cup warmer. They should not advertise that as a feature. (Top of unit gets warm with use.) This doesn't bother me.

Easy to operate; Quality build; Very Quick

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I bought this machine a week ago. And loving it already. Coffee comes out perfect. Shot selection is very handy option in this lil machine. Easy to clean. Easy to use. Still getting hang of getting milk at right temperature. But all in all good machine .

A flimsy coffee machine. The plastic and the metal components they look "cheap" and after one week they lost the patina.Specialy the drip tray is made of cheap plastics and the aluminium() cup holder is already scratched. Makes a reasonable coffee with some work.

It's all too easy to recklessly spend thousands of dollars in pursuit of the perfect home espresso. If all you crave are modest cafe-style drinks, than a budget machine will do the trick and for a tenth of the price. Splurging a little, however, does have its rewards.

Compact and attractive, the De'Longhi Dedica reliably and automatically pulls tasty espresso shots; The coffee maker also steams milk for cafe drinks and has a handy cup warmer

The De'Longhi Dedica costs a lot more than budget home espresso machines yet gets clogged by extra-fine coffee grounds and can't brew light roasts as well as premium products

Strong, aesthetically pleasing and makes the best coffee, every bit as good as that from a coffee house. Easy to use. Buy good coffee to get the most out of the machine. Produces a fine crema one can control, believe it or not. Has 15 bar pressure - essential.

I love this machine. It takes up a small space on the worktop. It can use my favourite home-ground coffee, avoiding the environmental damage caused by coffee pods.It is well worth spending time studying the instructions to set up the options, including the volume of coffee per one- or two-cup shot...

This is an excellent coffee maker! Very easy to operate, it delivers great espressos and cappuccinos without taking up too much space in your kitchen. In addition to its outstanding performance, as an artefact, has that industrial feel that always goes with cool design.