As far as the quality of the coffee brewed, i like mine strong and i set the flav-o-meter one notch from the top.

As far as the quality of the coffee brewed, i like mine strong and i set the flav-o-meter one notch from the top.  Read Less

Beyond that we have used it for over 3 years and remain exceptionally happy with the purchase!

Beyond that we have used it for over 3 years and remain exceptionally happy with the purchase!  Read Less

You can but not breville's glass one for another model with the traditional warming plate.

You can but not breville's glass one for another model with the traditional warming plate.  Read Less

Well, since i was forced to clean the machine to unclog it, it really gave me a much greater appreciation of the quality, desig...  Read More

Well, since i was forced to clean the machine to unclog it, it really gave me a much greater appreciation of the quality, design, and build of this machine to take the time out of my busy schedule to write this review.  Read Less

I then opened the shoot and cleaned out the whole beans stuck in the hopper.

I then opened the shoot and cleaned out the whole beans stuck in the hopper.  Read Less

I was replacing a capresso w/burr grinder that served well for about 8 years and suddenly died on me.

I was replacing a capresso w/burr grinder that served well for about 8 years and suddenly died on me.  Read Less

It also uses regular beans so no outrageously expensive k-cup shipments.

It also uses regular beans so no outrageously expensive k-cup shipments.  Read Less

I tried many of the others including k-cup makers (tassimo and keurig), capresso, cuisinart, and others.

I tried many of the others including k-cup makers (tassimo and keurig), capresso, cuisinart, and others.  Read Less