I love coffee and I also love having options. There are times where I’ve been gifted some coffee and all I want to do is brew a nice cup of that specialty blend but I can’t because I only have a keurig. It’s part of the reason why I stepped away from keurig, because I wanted that option still available. What I love about this machine is that it lets me do both - coffee grounds OR k-cups. It also takes up a lot less space on the counter than some other coffee machines we’ve had. Biggest surprise was the frother on the side - perfect addition and it’s easy to use and clean. Having a cappuccino or latte is now a super easy option for us. Definitely recommend!