Nespresso Vertuo Pop+ Coffee Maker, 25 fl oz tank

When counter space is limited but you still want more than one kind of coffee, a compact brewer can make the morning routine easier. The Nespresso Vertuo Pop+ by Breville is designed for small spaces, with its water tank positioned on the side.

It makes coffee in 5, 8, and 12 oz sizes, as well as single and double espresso. The listed brewing options include hot coffee and drinks over ice.

A one-touch control and a 30-second heat-up time keep the process straightforward. The trade-off is a capsule-based system, so your drink choices depend on the Nespresso capsules you have on hand.

Size & fit

The removable 25 fl oz water tank sits at the side rather than behind the machine, which can make refilling more accessible when the brewer is tucked into a tight spot. Its compact design is intended for smaller spaces, though no exact exterior dimensions are provided. Measure the counter area and the clearance beside it for the tank, without that measurement, it is hard to know whether the machine will fit your particular setup.

Would a side tank help in your kitchen? It may be useful if the brewer will sit beneath a cabinet or near a wall, since the tank is designed for side access. The adjustable drip tray adds some flexibility for different cup heights, but the available information does not specify which mugs will fit. For a quick morning coffee, you can place a cup, select a capsule, and use the one-touch brewing system rather than measuring grounds or setting up a separate espresso routine.

You’ll appreciate it if you want several coffee and espresso formats from one compact machine. It’s not for you if you prefer ground coffee or want exact machine dimensions before deciding whether it fits.

Pros

• Offers 5, 8, and 12 oz coffee sizes, plus single and double espresso.
• Lists hot and over-ice brewing, giving you options beyond a standard hot cup.
• The 30-second heat-up time and one-touch operation suit a quick, low-fuss routine.
• A removable side-mounted 25 fl oz tank and adjustable drip tray address everyday access and cup placement.
• Nespresso capsules are described as fully recyclable through the company’s free recycling program.

The main compromise is the capsule format: it makes brewing simple, but it does not offer the same choice of ingredients as a machine that uses ground coffee. Capsule recycling also means using the stated program rather than treating the capsules as ordinary household recycling.

Spec sheet

• Name: Nespresso Vertuo Pop+ by Breville
• Type: Coffee and espresso maker
• Color: Coconut White
• Capacity: 25 fl oz water tank
• Coffee formats: 5, 8, and 12 oz, single and double espresso
• Features: One-touch brewing, 30-second heat-up, descaling alert, adjustable drip tray

Is it worth it?

The Vertuo Pop+ makes sense if you want a compact, capsule-based machine that can switch between several coffee sizes and espresso without a complicated setup. A real-use scenario is keeping it on a small kitchen counter and making a quick single espresso before heading out, then using a larger coffee format later. The descaling alert is a practical reminder, while the removable tank makes refilling less awkward than reaching behind a machine.

Choose a ground-coffee brewer instead if control over coffee grounds matters more to you than one-touch convenience. And if your counter space is especially tight, the missing exterior measurements are a meaningful gap: the compact design is promising, but it is not enough to confirm fit. Buy it for the range of capsule drinks and simple workflow, pass if you need exact fit information or do not want to rely on capsules.