Here's Where You Can Buy Nespresso Pods

To serious Nespresso devotees, myself included, a dwindling pod stock is a call to immediate action. Fortunately, the Nespresso faithful know there's a steady pipeline for quick and easy coffee pod replenishment. Newbies to the company's pod/machine/supply pipeline may need a bit of guidance in sourcing options, but Nespresso lovers are a sharing type of coffee clan. So here's some java intel about where to buy those cute little pods, also known as capsules if using the Original versus Vertuo line of Nespresso machines.  

The simplest way to order new Nespresso pods is to hop online and click your way to a shopping basket full of your favorite Nespresso coffee flavors. The Nespresso website is professionally efficient at processing and delivering orders, which typically arrive within three to five business days for shipping within the United States. Even better, you can sign up for the company's subscription service to secure automatic delivery on your chosen dates. 

A second option is to visit a Nespresso boutique for a wide array of coffee, sampling, and hands-on learning. These stores tend to be in larger cities but could be worth a drive for the immersive coffee experience. A third, and more inclusive, way to pick up Nespresso pods is by popping into your local Target store — but be aware that there's a very limited variety via a Starbucks/Nespresso collaboration. These Starbucks-branded pods are also selectively available at other major retailers, through popular membership warehouses, some supermarkets, and by home-delivery app services. Here's what else you should know about these options.

For anytime ordering when the mood strikes, the Nespresso website is ready to go when you are. It's neatly laid out into categories for purchasing pods, machines, and accessories. It also offers loads of information about the overall Nespresso coffee experience, with tutorials, gift ideas, collections, recipes, and detailed information about each pod. That includes new releases, limited-edition and exclusive coffees,  barista creations, single-origin coffees, and even Nespresso martini bundles. 

You can also click on each pod offering to view the coffee's flavor profile, country of origin, and rating for things like bitterness, intensity, acidity, body, and more, depending on the pod. Customers can choose between making a single purchase or subscribing to recurring shipments via the company's AutoReplenish program. Each has slightly different benefits.

For example, free shipping is available for all customers, but the minimum order is lower for subscribers. AutoReplenish orders get no shipping charge when the total hits just $35, but a one-time order must equal $50 to qualify for no-charge shipping. Subscribers also automatically receive a 10% discount when the order totals $75 or more, which is not available with single orders. However, when making a single purchase, you'll often find special limited-time deals such as "buy eight sleeves, get one free," or complementary accessories with various purchases. Regardless of which approach you choose for ordering, a free sample pack of two pods, chosen by Nespresso, is included. 

The latest spread of Nespresso boutiques enhances the customer experience, serving as an in-person way to taste new coffees, ask questions, and request machine demonstrations of both machines and pod-making techniques. Though various versions of Nespresso retail stores have been around for a while, the expansion into custom boutiques puts a focus on full immersion and interactive experiences. Existing and future boutiques, opening across the United States through 2025 and beyond, feature things like coffee bars and lounges, master classes, and demonstrations of the bean-to-cup journey. And of course, you can buy almost any of the same coffee pods and capsules available on the company website. 

The boutique concept is well established in other parts of the world, with a total of 802 boutiques in 516 cities spanning 76 countries. Within the United States, a current Nespresso boutique map shows seven operating locations to date, with many more planned openings. The locations include Dallas, Austin, and Houston, Texas; Bloomington, Indiana; Scottsdale, Arizona; and Skokie and Chicago, Illinois. 

The third way to snag your Nespresso pod supply is through the Starbucks by Nespresso collaboration. These pods work in both the Original and Vertuo Nespresso machines but are filled with Starbucks coffee. They feature some of the most popular Starbucks blends such as Pike Place Roast, Pumpkin Spice, Caffe Verona, and Blonde Espresso Roast. These pods are available from major retailers such as Target and Walmart, as well as supermarkets and warehouses including Safeway, Publix, Costco, and more.