5 best single-serve coffee machines for brewing the perfect individual cup

Sboly Single Serve Coffee Maker Brewer for K-Cup Pod & Ground Coffee

The top thing to look for in pod brewers is quickness, and this one certainly delivers. Your coffee is ready to go in three minutes and, as it claims, the brew is hot enough that you can add cream without sacrificing steaminess.

Reviews claim the Sboly also takes up very little space, making it great for tiny kitchens, but this means you’ll have to refill the water tank each time–some prefer that to stagnant water, others may balk at the extra few seconds of work. You can also use pods or grounds to brew, adding versatility and eco-friendly options to how you use this machine.

Ninja Hot and Cold Brew System

Multiple options and brew sizes make this pick our most versatile and ready for any tea or coffee-drinking situation, and it has Smart Recognition technology to help you determine which of those settings is appropriate for what you’re putting into it. Modes include classic, rich, over ice, cold brew, and “specialty,” so you’ll have every best possible option at your fingertips at all times.

A recent user sums up their experience in a glowing review that claims, “I love this machine! It makes a cup of coffee for 4 different sizes, a half pot, a full pot in hot or cold... AND tea! I mean what more could you ask for… Makes a great cup of coffee and you don’t need find coffee in a pod.” They also note that while they haven’t used it yet, the unit also comes with a frother so cappuccino lovers--great news for cappuccino lovers.

Nespresso by De'Longhi Vertuo Next & Aeroccino Milk Frother Coffee Maker

For true coffee connoisseurs with sophisticated aesthetic taste, the De'Longhi Vertuo is the top-of-the-line investment we found to create your perfect cup every time and look good doing so.

An Aeroccino milk frother, five size options, and centrifusion technology that spins the capsule up to 7,000 rotations a minute will make you feel like a pro in your own home, all with minimal effort.

Keurig K-Mini Plus® Single Serve Coffee Maker

Keurig is the brand that made single serve coffee makers a household item, and this mini version is one of our favorites for it’s tiny countertop footprint, strong brewing abilities, and lovely array of color options available (we’re partial to the red you see here).

“It brews the perfect cup of coffee and I've received multiple compliments about the sleek and compact design,” one happy customer writes of their Keurig before adding, “Overall, this coffee maker is perfect for working from home!”

Salton Space Saving 1 Cup Coffee Maker, FC1205, Black

You won’t find a more affordable unit than this Salton one cup maker available at Walmart. Reviewers call it “perfect for someone who wants a single cup a day” and “a lifesaver when you do not want to make a full pot,” noting that it makes each cup piping hot.