Top 5 Best Coffee Makers 2025

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I’ve tested dozens of coffee makers to find the top options for drip drinkers, espresso lovers, and pod coffee connoisseurs

Before you continue, you should be aware that there is no simple solution. There isn’t a single greatest coffee maker available. To help every customer choose the ideal coffee maker for them, I’ve put together the next best thing: an editor-vetted list of tried-and-true models.

If I didn’t have the best coffee machine in my home, what kind of coffee expert would I be? The Fellow Aiden Precision Coffee Maker is my top choice since it looks fantastic, makes using it as easy as possible, and produces some of the best coffee you’ve ever tasted. It should be obvious to you that this is the coffee maker I have in my kitchen when I’m fortunate enough to choose from the selection.

I’ve got two excellent suggestions for anyone who like espresso-based drinks. The Nespresso Vertuo Lattissima is a multipurpose and user-friendly single-serve coffee maker that I would recommend if you’re seeking for one. As an alternative, upgrade your coffee game with a real espresso maker, like the De’Longhi La Specialista Touch, one of the most intriguing new coffee offerings that, based on our tests, lives up to the promise.

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1. Fellow Aiden

My kitchen’s pride and joy is the Fellow Aiden. Without it, I genuinely don’t know what I would do. Before I tried the Aiden, which lets me put my recipe in the basket before bed, select the brewing time I want, and wake up to a flawlessly prepared cup of black coffee, I thought pre-programmed brewing was a gimmick. By demonstrating how delicious drip coffee can be when treated with the same consideration as espresso, this machine helped me switch from an espresso connoisseur to a drip coffee lover.

Depending on how your beans are roasted, Aiden will advise you exactly how much ground to add to achieve the brew size you want. Do you love coffee? To make sure you’re drinking your coffee the way the roaster intended, you can download custom brewing cycles for your machine and recipes for Fellow Drop beans. Although I appreciate that pairing this machine with an app is an option, it’s wonderful that it’s not a must for the brewing experience. Using only manual controls, I had a terrific time testing and tasting everything even though I started before the app was fully working.

With just the manual settings, you can still select from a vast array of profiles and settings, ranging from cold brew and single cups to 12-cup carafes, which is impressive given how tiny the control screen is. Keep in mind that this machine does not heat the carafe, which Fellow claims results in a diminished flavor profile. However, as the carafe only keeps the coffee hot for roughly four hours, this could be a pain if all you want is a steaming hot cup.

If I had to choose one, the drawback would be that, in comparison to my Fellow Ode grinder, which is so strong that I doubt I could break it even if I tried, the construction feels a touch shaky in certain areas.

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2. Braun MultiServe Plus

Although Braun’s MultiServe Plus Coffee Maker isn’t brand-new or as prestigious as models like Fellow and Moccamaster, it dependably produces excellent coffee. Even better, it accomplishes it on a shoestring.

The Specialty Coffee Association has approved this coffee machine as satisfying their exacting standards for high-quality brews, and it is therefore SCA-certified. You may prepare anything from a 5-ounce cup of coffee to a 10-cup carafe. Additionally, there are four pre-programmed brewing cycles: Over Ice, Cold Brew, Bold, and Gold.

The 5-cup option was perfect for making a big mug for her and her husband every morning, according to reviewer Camryn. However, she would have preferred a setting that falls between half and full carafe so that they would have enough coffee for two cups each without having a lot of leftovers.

Camryn, however, found it difficult to criticize this machine’s flavor. Rich, juicy flavors abound in the brews, and there isn’t any lingering bitterness that is frequently present in subpar drip coffee makers. She was pleasantly delighted that the coffee with the over ice option didn’t taste watered down, unlike many over ice coffees.

The Braun does sit very broad on a kitchen counter, so you might want a smaller choice. However, at less than $150, it’s by far the most affordable choice in this guide.

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3. Breville Bambino Plus

Even after seven years on the market, the Breville Bambino Plus remains one of the most well-liked espresso makers ever made. The machines are the identical, however if you’re based in Europe like me, you’ll recognize this brand as Sage.

If you’re looking for an entry-level espresso maker with significant power, this is the one for you. It features revolutionary automated steaming technology that is still at the top of the line almost ten years later.

We used this device to make some amazing shots of espresso. I’m referring to luscious toffee-colored crema threads and a flavorful, vivid extraction. Note that there isn’t a built-in grinder in this machine.

For the perfect espresso, you’ll want to use one of the best coffee grinders (you can get a decent one for about $100, and our reviews walk you through all the alternatives). However, you can still get a lively brew with pre-ground coffee if you use a double-walled portafilter.

Regarding the automatic milk steamer, it can produce a very fine, hands-free microfoam that is worthy of a latte art. Additionally, it purges automatically after each use, keeping the steam wand clear of clogs and operating smoothly (as long as you descale on a regular basis).

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4. Technivorm Moccamaster KBGV Select

With good cause, the Technivorm Moccamaster KBGV Select has been included in this buying guide for more than three years. Although this model was initially introduced in 2019, it is handcrafted in the Netherlands by Moccamaster, a renowned European coffee manufacturer that has earned a reputation for dependability and high-quality workmanship.

This machine is extremely low-tech in comparison to the Fellow Aiden. All you have to do is fill the tank with water and the filter with ground, then turn it on. But the Specialty Coffee Association has given it particular attention for its simplicity. The ideal strategy for novices or people with limited time is to eliminate as many variables as possible while making consistent coffee.

In less than a minute, the KBGV Select can reach industry-standard temperatures of 196°F to 205°F and, more importantly, maintain those temperatures for the duration of the brewing process. Without the kind of flooding or dry dripping that would result in a muddy or watery cup of coffee, the gentle showerhead-style water dispenser will uniformly agitate coffee grinds to create a balanced extraction. Additionally, this machine comes with a heated carafe base, unlike the Aiden. Fellow would tell you (rightly) that this results in a degraded coffee flavor, but for many consumers, the advantage of a consistently hot cup of coffee may well offset this concern.

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5. Nespresso Vertuo Lattissima

Look no further than the Nespresso Vertuo Lattissima if you’re looking for a single-serve coffee machine that can do it all. This machine’s simplicity is its beauty, with a separate milk dispenser that enables milk-only drinks and two lengths of milk add-ins to any coffee quantity you choose.

If you prefer an espresso or long black coffee to start the day, you can easily store the milk dispenser in the refrigerator when not in use. This will allow you to enjoy the benefits of Nespresso’s six-size Vertuo system.

We liked that the milk dispenser could be rinsed off after each use and that the cup holder could be adjusted to fit any size of beverage. We did wish there were more milk froth levels because the Nespresso does not let you to change the froth level if you want a softer latte-style steamed milk or a more solid layer for an espresso.

As a member of the Vertuo range, this machine will automatically brew the ideal drink length for each drink, and you may take advantage of a constantly changing selection of capsules to provide variation to your routine. The cold-brew capsule we tried was remarkably realistic.

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