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The best coffee and espresso machines of 2026
Kitchen

The Top 4 Coffee & Espresso Machines of 2026, Ranked

We pulled hundreds of shots across pod, semi-automatic, and bean-to-cup machines. These are the four espresso makers worth your money in 2026 — ranked by who they are best for.

Priya Sharma 2 min
Top espresso machines for a new house
Kitchen

Top 3 Espresso Machines for a New House (2026)

Setting up a new home coffee station? These are the three espresso machines worth building your morning around — one to grow into, one to splurge on, and one to start with.

Priya Sharma 2 min
Breville Barista Express Espresso Machine
Kitchen

Breville Barista Express Espresso Machine: Our Top Kitchen Pick (2026 Review)

The all-in-one espresso machine we recommend more than any other. Rated 4.5★ by 27,473 reviewers.

Priya Sharma 2 min
CASABREWS CM5418 20-bar espresso machine
Kitchen

CASABREWS CM5418 Review (2026): The $140 Espresso Machine That Embarrassed Our $700 One

We did not expect a sub-$150 espresso machine to pull a drinkable shot. The CASABREWS CM5418 changed our minds. Rated 4.4★ by 7,737 buyers.

Priya Sharma 2 min
COSORI Pro LE 5-Quart Air Fryer
Kitchen

COSORI Pro LE 5-Quart Air Fryer Review (2026): Best Value in Kitchen

The 5-quart air fryer we recommend most often for small kitchens. Rated 4.8★ by 19,884 reviewers.

Priya Sharma 2 min
Philips 5500 Series fully automatic espresso machine
Kitchen

Philips 5500 Series Review (2026): The Bean-to-Cup Machine for People Who Hate Mornings

A fully automatic espresso machine that grinds, brews, and froths at one touch. Does the Philips 5500 earn its $760 price? Rated 4.2★ by 1,900 owners.

Priya Sharma 2 min
Caraway 7-Piece Non-Stick Cookware Set
Kitchen

Caraway 7-Piece Non-Stick Cookware Set: Editor’s Choice Kitchen (2026 Review)

A top-rated cookware set readers reach for nightly. Rated 4.6★ by 6,583 reviewers.

Priya Sharma 2 min
Nespresso Vertuo Next coffee and espresso machine
Kitchen

Nespresso Vertuo Next Review (2026): The No-Cleanup Machine for Tiny Kitchens & Dorms

Pod coffee gets a bad rap from purists — but for small spaces, the Vertuo Next is hard to beat. Five cup sizes, 30-second heat-up, the smallest footprint here.

Priya Sharma 2 min
Best coffee and espresso machines for small kitchens
Kitchen

The Best Coffee & Espresso Machines for Small Kitchens (2026)

From one-touch pods to bean-to-cup automatics, here are the espresso machines worth their counter space in a small kitchen — tested, rated, and matched to how you actually drink coffee.

Priya Sharma 2 min