Compact

Compact Coffee Machines

Machines that genuinely fit a small kitchen: 9.5 inches wide or less, and 13 inches deep or less, so they clear a standard cabinet overhang.

5 machines reviewed, best editor score first

Best for Purists

Gaggia

Gaggia Classic Evo Pro

Commercial parts in a domestic box. The machine you keep, not the machine you replace.

Mid-range tier

4.4(3,170)7.7/10

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Best Long-Term Buy

Rancilio

Rancilio Silvia

Commercial brass and steel in a home shell. The machine you rebuild, not replace.

Premium tier

4.2(184)7.7/10

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Best Compact

Breville

Breville Bambino Plus

Café-grade thermals and hands-free microfoam in the footprint of a toaster.

Mid-range tier

4.1(2,408)7.5/10

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De'Longhi

De'Longhi Dedica Arte EC885

Real espresso in a machine that fits where nothing else does — 5.9 inches wide.

Mid-range tier

3.9(2,134)6.2/10

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Best Budget Pick

CASABREWS

CASABREWS 3700 Essential

The budget-band machine that answers the question 'should I just buy the cheap one?'

Budget tier

4.3(3,654)6.0/10

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