5.0 out of 5 stars HUGE improvement over my old Lattissima Pro

J.G. · February 26, 2024

For ten years I'd been making my lattes in a Lattissima Pro, thinking I was at the pinnacle of Nespresso technology. Turns out, I was wrong.The Creatista Plus also takes Nespresso pods, and also operates at 19 bars or pressure, and that's where the similarities end. It's just better in every other way. It's quieter. It's faster, heating up in seconds rather than minutes. It's better-looking. It makes better foam. There's many more options for drinks. The milk is hotter and foams better. It's easier to clean. It holds more water. Touches large and small make the new machine an actual pleasure to use.You're ale to customize how much coffee is brewed, the temperature of the milk, and how much foam is in the milk. When you set these, they'll save for the next use. You can't save different combinations of the same drink like you can with the Pro, but saving the last settings is enough for me. With those settings in place, making my latte takes two button presses and about three minutes. It even automatically purges the steam wand, and all the cleaning I have to do is wipe down the outside of the wand.Compared to the Pro, you don't get a full touchscreen, the ability to save custom drinks, or to make hot water for tea. The big advantage of the Pro is lost in the US, where our 120V electricity means the espresso brewing and milk frothing happen one after the other instead of at the same time. Are the other three differences worth the $200 price increase? They weren't to me. Even the Plus isn't cheap,If you've made your peace with the price of the Plus and you're waffling, this is your sign to buy it. The difference it will make to your morning coffee routine, and the enjoyment you get from your coffee, is hard to overstate. *This* has to be the pinnacle of Nespresso technology.

5.0 out of 5 stars Not Bad - One of my Favs

J.B. · July 23, 2019

So I have owned a lot of machines from a Nuova Simonelli Aurelia (world barista championship machine) which required a 20amp circuit installed at my house to a lot of the lower end machines like the Brevilles and Delonghi (not a fan of Delonghi). You never buy a pod machine to save money - you buy it to save time. I think they figured if you bought Nespresso brand coffee pods you're essentially paying around $50 or so dollars a pound which is crazy expensive. Yet when you compare the convenience of a good latte that costs you near a dollar with a $5-7 with tip coffee at starbucks, you're doing ok.So what do I think of this machine? I actually really like it. I can make a latte in the time it takes my other machine to warm up. This machine takes 3 seconds to go and my other machine - I need to grind, tamp and then it still takes my other machine roughly 30 seconds to heat up. It could probably make a few cups before my professional machine even warms up. I love doing things myself and enjoy the art of the grind, the tamp, adjusting for weather and knowing my skills but honestly sometimes I just want a quick, consistently good latte or flat white. The machine definitely delivers there. I love how hot it makes the shot, I love how adjustable everything is, and I love that I can make a coffee two minutes before a meeting. (I can't even get my other machines warmed up) I bought one for my work and brought it home and my wife loved it so much she asked me to leave it. I ordered another for my Dad because he loved mine so much I had to get him one. The settings that work for me are flat white - milk level 2, latte milk level 5, and cappuccino milk level 8. They closer to the real deal with those settings. Please don't judge my poor latte art - I was just trying a few with the machine and thought I would post them to show how close to the real thing you can come with this machine on the first go... I'm sure if I gave it a few tries - I could probably get them a bit more symmetrical. The point is - you can still have fun with it.So maybe you're wondering - does it match a full professional machine? First off - of course not - I can do a better shot, have more options, and can do a lot more with latte art and milk texture on a real machine. I can get a lot better and more authentic crema on a professional machine. On a professional machine I can choose exotic beans and experience crazy weird taste and half the fun of coffee is making it. (nespresso has quite a variety though which is worth trying - including some good third parties like Pete's, ect) That being said - It's not supposed to compete with a professional machine. It's a home machine under $500. We're talking a HUGE price difference to a professional machine which can range in the 10-15k range for a good one like the Aurelia. (And you still need to buy your Mazzer grinder for 1-2k!) it's a lot of work and expensive to own a professional machine. I also find I can waste more on a coffee machine - you need to drink enough to get through a bag of beans before they get past the first month of roast.So if you want a good machine, that makes decent espresso, and can do it consistently well, and extremely fast. I think this is an excellent addition to any home.

5.0 out of 5 stars Love this machine!

J.S. · July 17, 2025

This machine is absolutely fantastic! It makes excellent coffee, and the milk frother is top-notch—perfect for creamy lattes and cappuccinos. The whole process is incredibly quick and low-maintenance, which makes it ideal for busy mornings. If you’re looking for a machine that delivers cafe-quality drinks at home with minimal effort, this is it. Highly recommend

1.0 out of 5 stars Little crema, weak tasting expresso. Returned.

M. · June 1, 2024

I have had to return 2 of these poorly performing machines within a month, thank you to Bolo for standing behind your products! They quickly replaced the first machine at no extra charge even though the price had gone up $200 in only 10 days since I bought it. They issued a return for the 2nd machine today. I hesitated to write this review but since I relied on the 80% 5-star reviews here when I chose this machine, I felt I needed to report my experience with it.The good: milk frothing is wonderful and the Creatista is beautiful. The bad: both Creatistas produced very little crema and weak, flat flavor from Nespresso capsules (tested many varieties). I have an 11 year old Citiz with Milk and a 2 yr old Breville Pixie. Both produce wonderful rich espresso. I compared the Creatista Plus espressos with those from my cheaper machines and there is a huge quality and taste difference. The replacement Creatista also came with a defective drip tray that didn’t fit the machine. I’m so disappointed because the milk frothing steam feature is great, but doesn’t make up for weak coffee from expensive capsules.

Excelente producto

R.V. · November 24, 2023

The media could not be loaded. Definitivamente es un producto excelente. Más de especialidad, sería algo que considerar por eso la diferencia de precio, pero si eres amante del café y buscas más opciones de preparaciones para tu café diario está perfecto. Y claro jugar con hacer latte art

Best Breville and Nespresso collaboration

E.S. · February 4, 2024

Gorgeous looking machine, very easy to use with multi functions for different types of coffee drinks and a built in milk frother and fast. Has had lots of compliments

Creators plus

J.B. · December 26, 2024

So happy with my creatista plus, I have waiting to purchase but they were out of stock everywhere and on line. When I saw it on sale had to have it and glad I did. So easy to operate, hardest part is deciding which coffee I want that morning!

easy 15 minute cleaning

W. · March 8, 2018

This machine is worth every penny. Milk froth, can control temperature and froth level, comparable to barista. Expresso is hot, I do not use a capsule and prime, warming my cup, then make expresso. Nespresso capsule samples come with the machine, which range from intense to mild.Much more convenient, can have expresso, latte, cappuccino or macchiato any time I want. A lot cheaper than going to the other place (Also have decaf variety, so can have one at night). No tasting 'the capsule' only expresso. Will tell you when to descale, easy 15 minute cleaning. Have owned another expresso machine and just love the convenience of the Creatista Plus. Within a couple of minutes you are having your drink.

Great machine ... makes excellent froth!

S.C. · December 31, 2024

Worth adding to your kitchen ! Makes good coffee and better frother!