Saeco Odea Giro Plus Espresso Machine with OptiDose II

Makes excellent lattes. Simple to use, love the automatic functions.

The warning light is a bit excessive, very tempermental and must watch carefully the waste water and coffee grounds bins, empty them constantly. Getting used to managing it but still annoying, the warning light will go on with extremely little water in the waste bin.

Removed the pannarello from the wand and just use the bare wand. the pannarello is too clumsy to use.

(Posted on 3/15/13)

Over the years I have purchased several espresso machines. The machines have ranged from the inexpensive department store model to the high end models offered for sale by a large well-known Northwest coffee roaster. NONE of those machines compare to this one as it relates to quality of coffee and ease of use. Additionally, the folks from SCG shipped the machine to me free and it arrived well packed in just two days! I haven't stopped telling people about my nifty new machine or the fantastic service from Seattle Coffee Gear.

(Posted on 3/1/13)

My brother has this machine in an old model. Every time I went there, I enjoyed the coffee. I want the machine so bad, but after I read so many reviews from Amazon.com, I was so afraid of a lemon product. Finally I decided to take a chance to buy one. I had this machine for three months now. I am waiting this long just want to make sure it can last at least three months.

I received the first machine in a week after I ordered, and it was dead. I was very disappointed. After calling the SCG Company, they sent a replacement in a week. The second machine works just like they promised and it makes great coffee. I leave the ‘dial button’ in the middle and use ‘two bean’ button. It makes great 'every day' coffee. I cannot wait to the morning to make myself a fresh coffee. The second machine works nicely so far. I hope it can last for years to come. I love the coffee it makes, and I love to make cappuccino in front of my guests. SGC has the cheapest price for this model 'Saeco Odea Giro plus Opti II' on the market.

The machine makes good coffee, and if you are a coffee lover, it is worth to buy it.

(Posted on 1/2/13)

My wife and I decided on this machine after the great reviews from SCG. The videos are fun to watch. I bought it for x-mas gift to my wife and I and we used it all day for our family dinner and evening party x-mas day. We used up two bags of beans through it the first day !! Everyone loved our cooffee service. The opti -dose adjustable coffee strength is really a must have feature. We also purschased the milk to perfection frothing pitcher. It works super for any beginner and creates great froth, just be patient with it.
The machine is very easy to operate, just read the instructions... step by step.... and you will be happy. We love our new machine. Our son bought one exactly like it the very next day after x-mas from SCG. You will not be disappointed ;-)
My only wish would have been for a little more stainless or brushed metals verse the all plastic housing.

(Posted on 12/30/12)

This is my first high dollar coffee maker and I absolutely LOVE it!! It's an early Christmas gift. I like the espresso shots and my husband likes the regular cup of coffee with cream. I was amazed at the tastes I can now taste. Just ordered some pumpkin spice syrup to make lattes. It is well worth the money! And speaking of money, Seattle Coffee Gear has the best price around. I shopped all over the internet, and they were at least $100 cheaper. I love their videos and all the info they have on their machines. I was a little worried about cleaning it, but it much easier than expected. Considering buying one for my 82 yr old father-in-law. Very impressed with my machine, and with SCG!!

(Posted on 12/3/12)

We've had Saeco Odea Plus only for a few weeks and it's been doing all we needed without a problem so far. I love cappuccionos from Saeco, it's easy, no mess. We love the Optidose setting, the automation, easy maintanance. Once we learn all different types of coffee drinks, it'll be even better. We have ordered a better quality coffee from Seattle Coffee Gear so it should make a difference as well. I am taking off one star for quality because it is almost all plastic.

(Posted on 11/30/12)

I have purchased three of these machines. I have had one for two years now. I love it. I know there are better machines, but they are also three time the price. I bought one for my son and we had to sent it back twice. SCG made it right the first time. The next time we dealt with Seaco and they sent us a new machine with many appoligies. The new one is fabulous. I just purchased another one for my new son-in-law as a Christmas gift. He won't drink any other coffee now that he has had coffee made in these machines. It is really worth it if you are a coffee lover. Easy to use. I use french roast beans. Love that you can set the amount of beans you want ground. From a regular but spectacular morning cup to espresso shots to cappucino. It is great.

(Posted on 11/21/12)

It took me a while to work up the courage to spend $500 on a coffee machine. However, after finding the good prices on SeattleCoffeeGear.com I made the leap. I've had the machine for a little over a month now, and I'm loving it. The shipping was super fast, the item was well packaged, and it arrived as described.

With 2 kids, a dog, and full time jobs, this coffee machine has made it a breeze for my wife and I to get an excellent cup of coffee during our hectic mornings.

I love the lazy susan design, as it makes accessing the water and dredge trays super easy.

The item is well designed and easy to use. After selecting the strength of espresso with the 3 levels of coffee grinds, and choosing the amount of water with a dial, you just press the coffee button once or twice for one or two shots of espresso, and voila.

Nothing really negative to say about it so far; however, I only gave 4 starts for quality due to it being mainly built out of plastic. However, so far the plastic seems durable, and probably keeps the cost of the machine reasonable.

I would recommend this product, and SeattleCoffeeGear.com!

(Posted on 11/2/12)

Purchased this machine few weeks ago. So easy to use and makes excellent cappuccino. Don't have to deal with any mess and clean up is very easy. I'm not getting consistent foam with the milk frother but it could be the way I'm doing it.

(Posted on 10/24/12)

After many months of research, we purchased this machine a month ago. It is the best!! So easy to use and makes excellent espresso. It is perfect for us because we are too busy with our children to spend time preparing and cleaning a semi automatic machine and separate grinder. With everything built in there is no mess and clean up is a snap. There is a lot of talk about the milk frother and I think it does best with small amounts of milk at a time. When we do it this way we get great foam every time.

(Posted on 9/9/12)

We have not had this machine very long, so I can't talk about reliability but the machine itself is phenomenal. We had a Vienna Plus before and there is NO comparison. The Giro with the rapid steam allows you to froth milk and go right into brewing without having to get the temperature down first. The adjustments for the optiDose are easy to do and work great. It just gets a much better cappuccino out of the same beans than the Vienna Plus.
Love it. Hope it will prove to be reliable.

(Posted on 7/13/12)

Luv the machine

Pros:
Easy To Use

Cons:

(Posted on 4/9/12)

It works great and it is very easy to use. You push some buttons and coffee is ready. I find it real nice for when I have people over. I can make a bunch of coffees and still be part of the conversation.

Pros:
Quick Brewing, Easy To Clean, Easy To Use

Cons:

(Posted on 1/29/12)

With Gails videos its fool proof to not have a great coffee in the morning.The service staff are very helpful and friendly.Even my 13 year old can make a decent espresso.

Pros:
Easy To Use, Quick Brewing, Large Water Container, Great Taste, Very helpful folksGreat, Easy To Clean

Cons:
None works great

(Posted on 2/15/11)

We have had the Saeco Giro for about three weeks now. We enjoy the taste much better now and whether you want a full cup or just an ounce, you have it! Seattle Coffee Gear was very helpful in deciding which coffee maker to purchase, which we did!

Pros:
Great Taste, Easy To Clean, Quick Brewing, Easy To Use

Cons:
Small Water Container

(Posted on 12/22/10)

Good design and looks nice in kitchen.

Pros:
Quick Brewing, Easy To Clean, Great Taste, Easy To Use

Cons:
Small Water Container

(Posted on 12/9/10)

Simple to use, especially like the warnings for low water level and time to clean.

Neutral - top warmer not really pratical

Cons - could use a little more steam pressure for frothing milk

Pros:
Easy To Use, Great Taste, Easy To Clean, Quick Brewing

Cons:
Small Water Container

(Posted on 12/3/10)

I recommend[...]

Pros:
Easy To Use

Cons:

(Posted on 11/24/10)

In one day I have pulled all different sorts of shots on the Odea Giro...short intense espressos with great cream....longer fuller cups a la Americano. In no time I was able to set up and begin using this wonderful and attractive machine. It takes a short introduction to "kicking the tires" of the form, function, and parts on this lovely machine both with the manual and test drive...but from there I can see we are both going to be very happy. Note: I am primarily an espresso drinker, not capuccino or latte. I have no doubt it will make lovely froth for milk. The cup warmer surface and feature could be improved (seems to take a while to heat up cups - maybe that's why it's "passive") but this is a small quibble. Great control and intuitive interface. A lot of features at a great price and in a very attractive package - R2D2!

Pros:
Design, Easy To Use, Easy To Clean, Great Taste

Cons:

(Posted on 11/7/10)

This was a gift for friends whose old Odea just broke down. I got them the refurbished, and at a recent visit, they proudly displayed their new, and much better machine. Even though i've only owned Juras myself, I have always been impressed with the great coffee quality, and the easiest milk froth maker ever. It was a great gift, for a very low cost, and looks/works like brand new.

Pros:
Easy To Use, Best milk froth ever, Quick Brewing, Great Taste

Cons:
No preground coffee

(Posted on 11/1/10)

Because I deal with physics/chemistry/mathematics around the world, hours awake not desired. This updated version is the best for the $$$. There were concerns that needed to be addressed, and they did, Saeco does want to be in the mix with other name brands. It has been very dependable and all previous reviews last year as of today do not apply to this model.

Pros:
Commercial Grade

Cons:
Small Water Container

(Posted on 10/13/10)

I owned a Saeoc Vienna Digital for a few good years until it became unrepairable lately. Was a bit sceptic when I purchasedthe Giro Odea.
I am very happy now. Simple machine, great form factor, and my esspressos are better than ever.

Pros:
Form factor, Easy To Use, Great Taste

Cons:

(Posted on 9/19/10)

I've wanted a superautomatic for some time and when our manual espresso machine started having issues...I had my chance. My wife and I only use it for a double in the morning to start our day and it has been great. Great coffee...great crema...easy. Thanks Saeco (and Seattle Coffee Gear) for a wonderful product

Pros:
Quick Brewing, Easy To Use, Easy To Clean, Great Taste

Cons:

(Posted on 9/16/10)

I bought this unit to satisfy my coffee cravings. I'm impressed with the quality I received for the money. My only critiques are ones that knew going into to the purchase that face a lot of super automatics; that is, the taste won't be world class (but certainly fine for my tastes) and weak milk frothing capacity (it can't warm up 20 oz of cold milk to 150 degrees without overheating). Overall, I couldn't be more pleased with my purchase. I think I'll probably shop here the next time I need a coffee toy fix.

As a side note, I bought it for my office and everybody loves it. It's a nice (and cheap) way to boast moral and productivity.

Pros:
Quick Brewing, Easy To Use, Easy To Clean, Great Taste

Cons:
It can be slightly buggy

(Posted on 9/2/10)

There are two coffee drinkers in this house and we both love it. It is easy to use and the coffee is fresh, hot and has a great taste. Also like the ability to choose the size and strength of the coffee you are wanting at that time. Would definatly recommend it to a freind. also would recommend Seattle Coffee Gear as well.

Pros:
Easy To Clean, Quick Brewing, Easy To Use, Great Taste

Cons:
Small Water Container

(Posted on 7/6/10)