Starbucks by Nespresso Vertuo Pike Place Roast (7.77 oz coffee)

Starbucks' house drip in a Vertuo pod: balanced and cocoa-toned, with 12.5 g of Arabica per capsule, at a premium price.

6.8

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Roast: Medium
Format: Nespresso Vertuo
Caffeine: Regular
Price per serving: $1.62 / cup

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Last reviewed October 17, 2026 by the Coffee Reviews editors · How we score

Starbucks' house drip in a Vertuo pod: balanced and cocoa-toned, with 12.5 g of Arabica per capsule, at a premium price.

This Vertuo capsule brews a 7.77 fl oz mug of Starbucks Pike Place Roast, the medium-roast Latin American Arabica blend, on Nespresso Vertuo machines. Each sleeve of 10 holds 125 g of coffee, and Nespresso lists cocoa and toasted-nut notes at intensity 7. Tasting Table found it the most balanced of the Starbucks Vertuo pods; it is one of the pricier coffee-size capsules.

Best for

Starbucks fans with a Vertuo machine
Everyday medium-roast mugs
Lattes and milk drinks at home

What we like

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
Capsules can be recycled through Nespresso

Watch-outs

Expensive per cup
Vertuo machines only
Origins disclosed only as Latin America

Flavor profile

What it tastes like.

In the roaster’s words

“Well-rounded with subtle notes of cocoa and toasted nuts balancing the smooth mouthfeel.”

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How it scored

The breakdown.

6.8Fair

Cup score out of 10, weighted across five factors.

Flavor & cup quality30%7.4
Balanced, cocoa-and-nut medium roast; Tasting Table called it the most well-balanced Starbucks pod on the Vertuo machine.
Quality & freshness20%7.8
12.5 g of 100% Arabica per capsule, packaged in a protective atmosphere.
Value20%5.7
$1.62 per cup, roughly double a Starbucks Pike Place K-Cup and pricier than Nespresso's own Melozio.
Sourcing & transparency15%5.4
Only 'Arabica from Latin America' is disclosed, with no named countries or certifications.
Community love15%7.3
Creators who drink Starbucks at home rate it highly; it is less discussed than Nespresso's own Vertuo blends.

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“finding it the most well-balanced of the options made using the Nespresso machine”

Hayley Hamilton CogillTasting Table · 2023-03

Details

The particulars.

Species: Arabica
Format: Nespresso Vertuo
Caffeine: Regular
Ingredients: 100% Arabica roast and ground coffee
Best brewed as: Pod machine, Lattes & milk drinks
Typical price: $16.20 for 10 capsules (1 sleeve) (checked October 2026)
Servings: $1.62 per capsule (12.5 g of coffee) for one 7.77 fl oz cup

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FAQ

Good questions.

Does this work in an Original Nespresso machine?

No. This capsule is made for Vertuo machines and brews a 7.77 fl oz coffee. Starbucks sells separate capsules for the Original line.

How much coffee is in each capsule?

Nespresso lists a net weight of 4.40 oz (125 g) per 10 capsules, about 12.5 g each.

Is it the same coffee as Starbucks Pike Place Roast?

It is the Pike Place Roast blend of 100% Arabica from Latin America, sold as a Starbucks by Nespresso Vertuo capsule. Nespresso lists cocoa and toasted-nut notes at intensity 7.

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Starbucks by Nespresso Vertuo Pike Place Roast (7.77 oz coffee)

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