I was super excited to try this coffee maker - who doesn't want freshly ground and then brewed coffee? You can't beat the taste. It is unlike any other and right at the touch of a button - I felt like a true barista. However, that is where it ends. It is loud, which is to be expected when grinding coffee, but it was making random clicking noises after.. even an hour after like it was recalibrating or something. Second, after every few cups, it requires cleaning and not just the simple cleaning. You have to clean out coffee grounds between the pieces that get stuck, some is even under the machine on the counter. I have taken a toothbrush to it so I can really clean the nooks and crannies. That part is a letdown for me - it just requires too much maintenance for me to keep up with it.