Alison Barretta

Alison Barretta

Expert mattress tester

Based in Philadelphia, writer and editor Alison Barretta has been sharing buying advice and retail news for over 15 years. Since 2020 she's been helping Tom's Guide expand its robust library of sleep content by researching the latest trends, speaking with renowned experts, and going behind the scenes at Saatva, Casper, Sleep Number, Tempur-Pedic, and 3Z Brands. Alison has reviewed everything from budget mattresses to immersive luxury smart beds that automatically adjust to your every move. When she isn't reviewing mattresses or searching for great deals to save you money, Alison can be found practicing yoga and martial arts, experimenting with recipes, getting too invested in the Philadelphia Flyers, and snoozing with her cat / assistant mattress tester Alex.

Latest articles by Alison Barretta

Helix Midnight mattress

Helix Memorial Day Sale cuts up to $350 off its award-winning mattresses

By Alison Barretta published

The Helix Memorial Day Sale features some of the strongest discounts we've seen from this top-rated mattress brand.

Mattresses
A man in a white long sleeve t-shirt places his hand on a mattress

I test mattresses for work and these are my Presidents’ Day mattress sales tips

By Alison Barretta published

If you're shopping for a comfy new mattress in this year's Presidents' Day sales, here's what to look out for.

Mattresses
Breville Precision Brewer featured

Breville Precision Brewer review

By Alison Barretta published

The Breville Precision Brewer is a lot to handle, but it's your key to producing the perfect cup of coffee.

Kitchen & Dining
Braun KF6050WH Brew Sense

Braun Brew Sense KF6050WH drip coffee maker review

By Alison Barretta published

We put the Braun Brew Sense KF6050WH through its paces to see if it's the best coffee maker around.

Coffee Makers
Technivorm Moccamaster KBGV Select

Technivorm Moccamaster KBGV Select review

By Alison Barretta published

The Technivorm Moccamaster KBGV Select is made for brew enthusiasts — and it certainly delivers.

Kitchen & Dining
Ninja Specialty coffee maker review

Ninja Specialty Coffee Maker review

By Alison Barretta published

The versatile Ninja Specialty Coffee Maker can make your morning cup of coffee plus fancy cafe-style drinks.

Coffee Makers
Ninja Hot and Cold Brewed System review

Ninja Hot and Cold Brewed System review

By Alison Barretta published

With multiple brew settings and a built-in frother, the Ninja Hot and Cold Brewed System is great for at-home baristas who have the space to accommodate it.

Kitchen & Dining
Casper cooling collection snow nova hybrid mattress

New Casper Cooling Collection revamps the popular Wave Hybrid and Nova Hybrid mattresses

By Alison Barretta published

The Casper Cooling Collection includes two new hybrid mattresses plus a line of lightweight bedding.

Mattresses
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