Best single serve coffee makers
Researched by Deal.ai's shopping agent across stores on November 2, 2026. Prices below are today's.
Top pick: Nespresso VertuoPlus — the easiest all-rounder. It reads each pod's barcode and sets the brew itself, so you get a proper crema-topped cup with one button, and it's compact enough for a small counter. Best if you mostly drink coffee and espresso-style cups and don't mind Nespresso pods.
Who the others suit:
- Keurig K-Express — you want cheap, familiar K-Cups and simple 8/10/12 oz cups.
- Keurig K-Crema — you want espresso-style shots from a Keurig.
- Ninja Pods & Grounds — you want both pods and your own ground coffee, with big travel-mug sizes.
- Maud's Single-Serve Brewer — the simplest, smallest-footprint option for one plain cup.
- Keurig K-Café Smart — you want a built-in milk frother and app control.
The picks
- #2
Keurig K-Express Single-Serve Coffee Maker
- Cup sizes: 8 oz 10 oz and 12 oz
- Water tank capacity: 1.3 qt
- Removable water tank: Yes
