Green Mountain Coffee RoastersBreakfast Blend K-Cup Pods (24 ct)6.8
StarbucksStarbucks by Nespresso Vertuo Pike Place Roast (7.77 oz coffee)6.8vsGreen Mountain Coffee Roasters Breakfast Blend K-Cup Pods (24 ct) and Starbucks Starbucks by Nespresso Vertuo Pike Place Roast (7.77 oz coffee) tie on our overall score — the choice comes down to what you value most.
Flavor
How they taste.
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Breakfast Blend K-Cup Pods (24 ct)
Starbucks Starbucks by Nespresso Vertuo Pike Place Roast (7.77 oz coffee)
Side by side
Every detail, compared.
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- Toast
- Cocoa Powder
- Cocoa Powder
- Toffee
- Walnut
- • Keurig owners who want a mild morning cup
- • Offices and guest rooms
- • Drinkers sensitive to bitterness
- • Starbucks fans with a Vertuo machine
- • Everyday medium-roast mugs
- • Lattes and milk drinks at home
- Smooth light roast with very little bitterness
- Widely available in 10 to 96 counts
- Certified Orthodox Union Kosher
- Familiar Starbucks Pike Place taste on a Vertuo machine
- Generous 12.5 g of coffee per capsule
- Balanced, cocoa-toned cup that takes milk well
- Thin for drinkers who like bold coffee
- No origin details
- Expensive per cup
- Vertuo machines only
FAQ
Quick answers.
Which is better, Breakfast Blend K-Cup Pods (24 ct) or Starbucks by Nespresso Vertuo Pike Place Roast (7.77 oz coffee)?
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Breakfast Blend K-Cup Pods (24 ct) and Starbucks Starbucks by Nespresso Vertuo Pike Place Roast (7.77 oz coffee) tie on our overall score — the choice comes down to what you value most.
Which costs less per cup?
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Breakfast Blend K-Cup Pods (24 ct) works out to about $0.70 / cup and Starbucks Starbucks by Nespresso Vertuo Pike Place Roast (7.77 oz coffee) to about $1.62 / cup, based on typical retail prices when we last checked.
How do you score them?
Both are scored on the same five-factor rubric — weighted for flavor or performance, quality, value, sourcing or build, and community sentiment — using public specs, verified creator reviews and community consensus.