The 11 Best Single-Serve Coffee Makers for 2020

Did you know the average American spends roughly $3,000 a year on coffee? Instead of dropping your hard-earned cash on overpriced lattes or lukewarm cappuccinos, consider investing your money into a single-serve coffee maker of your own.

Gone are the days of having to set the coffee timer and wait for the slow drip of your favorite beans to brew. With single-serve coffee makers, you’re able to get the perfect cup in a matter of minutes (or sometimes even seconds).

With tons of programmable options, flavor settings and more, you can find your groove without having to accumulate hours waiting in line at your local cafe. Simply drop your K-cup or pod into your coffee maker, choose your preferred darkness settings and enjoy a quick cup. No mess, no fuss, no problem. Check out the 11 best single-serve coffee makers below. And while you’re at it, you may want to glance through our list of the best (and most fun) coffee mugs. Even the best coffee can taste better with the right presentation.

1. Keurig K-Elite

BEST OVERALL

Making delicious coffee is easy with the Keurig K-Elite. The touchscreen display makes navigating through your options shockingly simple. You can control the strength as well as how much coffee you want. If you want your coffee ready right when you wake up, you can program your fresh brew for the morning. The tank holds up to about seven cups of coffee before it needs to be refilled. It’s an easy way to start your day off right.

2. Black + Decker DCM18S

BUDGET PICK

If you like things easy — like, real easy — then the Black + Decker coffee maker is right up your alley. Load it up with coffee grounds and press the button to brew. That’s it, that’s the whole operation. It comes with a 15-ounce travel mug so you can literally grab and go. If you don’t have time to fiddle with things, consider this affordable Black + Decker coffee maker.

3. Ninja Hot and Cold Brewed System

GREAT FEATURES

The Ninja Hot and Cold Brewed system is essentially a personal barista, but at the size of a toaster. You choose how much coffee you want, the brew type (rich, over-ice, etc.), and whether or not you want frothed milk. Yes, it has a milk frother built-in. Not in the mood for coffee? This puppy makes tea as well. It’s literally as easy as pressing a button.

4. AeroPress Coffee and Espresso Maker

BEST FRENCH-PRESS STYLE

Any coffee-snob will tell you it’s difficult to beat a French pressed cup of joe. Fill the AeroPress with hot water — unfortunately, you have to boil water separately — and press the coffee down through the plunger. You’re left with delicious French-press style coffee. And this thing is so compact and lightweight, you can bring this contraption with you anywhere you go. Say goodbye to burnt coffee on your next camping trip.

5. Keurig K-Café Coffee Maker

COFFEE PLUS FROTHER

When you can’t live without cappuccinos or lattes, the Keurig K-Café Coffee Maker is here to save the day. The frother only takes about two minutes to work its magic, and it makes both hot and cold milk. If there is still some milk left, slap the included lid on it and store it in the fridge for next time. The frother is dishwasher safe, so cleaning it is just as easy as making those delicious coffee drinks.

6. Sboly K-cup and Ground Coffee Maker

AMAZON CHOICE

With over 2,000 ratings and an 86% approval rating on Amazon, the Sboly K-cup and Ground Coffee Maker puts plenty of smiles on early bird’s faces. You aren’t confined to K-cups or ground coffee, which is convenient when you’re either craving ground coffee, or find yourself with only enough time for a K-cup. An auto-cleaning system makes keeping your machine clean and your coffee fresh as simple as pressing a button. No wonder it’s a popular Amazon pick.

7. Cuisinart SS-10P1

GOOD FOR HEAVY COFFEE DRINKERS

The Cuisinart comes with a large 72-ounce water reservoir that cranks out cup after cup when you need a pick-me-up. There are five different coffee size selections, and it’s compatible with virtually all K-cups. When coffee doesn’t sound delicious (which is hard to believe), you can pour hot water to make tea or hot cocoa instead. It’s a bit big for a single cup maker, but that just means more coffee, right?

8. Keurig K-Classic Coffee Maker K-Cup Pod

ALSO GREAT

This undisputed king of single-serve coffee makers, the K-Classic, is a classic for a reason. Able to brew coffee, tea, hot cocoa and even certain iced beverages, this bad boy guarantees a fresh cup in under a minute flat. With a removable water reservoir that’s able to hold up to 48 ounces, a handy side indicator light and a removable drip tray for easy cleaning, it’s easily the most well-rounded single-serve coffee maker on the market. But hey, don’t take our word for it — just check out the 9,000+ glowing reviews.

 

9. Keurig K-Mini Plus Single-Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker

BEST FOR SMALL SPACES

This pint-sized coffee maker is a great choice for small spaces. Measuring less than five inches wide, you can fit it almost anywhere. It’s able to hold up to nine K-Cup pods and is incredibly easy to use. Just add fresh water, pop the pod in a voila! The removable bottom reservoir is really the only thing that needs cleaning, and it’s extremely easy to access. What more could you ask for in a pint-sized coffee maker?

10. Hamilton Beach The Scoop Single Serve Coffee Maker

MOST VERSATILE OPTION

This Hamilton Beach model is one of the few single-serve coffee makers that uses a mesh scoop filter so you can fill it with whatever grounds you have on hand. Simply scoop your java, drop it in the hatch, choose your boldness level and enjoy a hearty brew. In addition to being extra versatile, this coffee maker is also extra durable. If you have little ones running about, or a rogue pet who loves to run amok in the kitchen, this is one coffee maker you won’t have to worry about breaking thanks to its rugged construction.

11. Nespresso Vertuo Evoluo Coffee and Espresso Machine

LUXURY PICK

Not only does this Nespresso Vertuo make a stunning centerpiece, but it’s also an incredibly robust and sophisticated espresso maker. With five cup sizes to choose from, the Vertuo serves up aromatic fresh ground coffee in a matter of seconds. Nespresso’s patented Centrifusion technology sets the coffee maker apart by giving it a leg up in the brewing process. Able to produce faster, fuller and even richer espresso than other machines, each purchase comes with a complementary set of 12 different 12 Nespresso Vertuo packs.

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