Best Coffee Makers of 2026
We brewed over 500 cups of coffee to test 20 machines for taste, consistency, speed, and ease of use. Whether you prefer drip, pour-over, or espresso, our top picks deliver café-quality results at home.
Breville Barista Pro
Best Coffee Maker 2026Breville Barista Pro delivers café-quality espresso at home with an integrated conical burr grinder and fast heat-up time.
Pros
- Built-in precision conical burr grinder
- 3-second heat-up time
- Excellent espresso extraction
Cons
- Expensive at $849
- Learning curve for beginners
- Large countertop footprint
Technivorm Moccamaster KBGV
Best Coffee Maker 2026The hand-built Moccamaster is one of the few SCA-certified drip brewers, delivering perfectly extracted coffee every time.
Pros
- SCA Gold Cup certified
- Hand-built in Netherlands
- Perfect brewing temperature
Cons
- Expensive for a drip machine
- No programmable timer
- Manual operation only
Ninja DualBrew Pro
Top Coffee Maker PickNinja DualBrew Pro makes both full carafes and single-serve K-Cups, offering maximum flexibility for any household.
Pros
- Brews both carafe and K-Cup pods
- Built-in frother
- Programmable timer
Cons
- Plastic-heavy construction
- Coffee temperature could be hotter
- K-Cup compatibility adds waste
OXO Brew 9-Cup
Top Coffee Maker PickOXO Brew 9-Cup is SCA-certified for optimal extraction at a fraction of the Moccamaster's price, with thoughtful design.
Pros
- SCA Gold Cup certified brewing
- Excellent value vs Moccamaster
- Programmable 24-hour timer
Cons
- Plastic exterior feels less premium
- Only 9-cup capacity
- No single-serve option
Keurig K-Supreme Plus offers the fastest, most convenient single-cup brewing with BrewID technology for optimal extraction.
Pros
- Extremely fast and convenient
- BrewID optimizes each pod
- Brews 4-12 oz sizes
Cons
- Pod costs add up quickly
- Environmental waste from pods
- Coffee quality lower than drip/espresso