What is the best single-serve coffee maker?

Best overall: the Keurig K-Elite. It’s the safest single-serve pick for most people because it is easy to use, widely compatible with K-Cup pods, offers multiple cup sizes, and includes useful extras like iced coffee and strong-brew settings.

If coffee quality matters more than pod convenience, choose the Nespresso VertuoPlus. If you want the smallest, cheapest practical K-Cup machine, choose the Keurig K-Mini. If you want one machine for both pods and ground coffee, consider the Ninja Pods & Grounds Specialty Single-Serve Coffee Maker.