We understand better than most just how big home espresso machines can be. Just because you don’t have a ton of counter space, however, that doesn’t mean you can’t be an aspiring home barista.
We’ve put together a list of our favorite space-saving espresso machines that won’t ask you to sacrifice on quality or features just to make sure you’ve got room for your grinder.
All the machines in our list pull excellent shots of espresso, and many are equipped with features you expect in professional-grade (and enormous) prosumer machines, including PID controllers for temperature stability and shot timers.
Entry-Level Small Espresso Machines
Despite its petite size, the Bambino comes out of the box with everything you need to brew espresso that will impress, including a milk frothing pitcher, double-walled filter baskets, and a tamper.Breville Bambino Plus
At under 6” wide and a mere foot high, the Dedica from DeLonghi is the smallest machine on our list. Despite that, it’s a quality espresso maker capable of producing single-or double shots, milk drinks, and even Americanos. DeLonghi Dedica
Single-Boiler Small Espresso Machines
Gaggia’s Classic Evo Pro is a legendary espresso machine for a reason. Though it clocks in at a mere 8” wide and just over a foot tall, this is perhaps the best-value espresso machine in its price range. It’s made from commercial-grade components, extracts at 9 bar pressure, and is compatible with all sorts of exciting upgrades, including wood portafilter handles and steam knobs.Gaggia Classic Evo Pro
Barely bigger than the EVO Pro, Profitec’s GO offers some serious feature upgrades. The PID temperature controller brings a level of precision to pulling a shot typically reserved for machines twice the price, and the brew pressure gauge allows you to monitor and evaluate your extractions.Profitec GO
If you’re an espresso purist and don’t appreciate mixing milk with your daily doses, the Puristika is about as perfect as machines get. It’s an espresso-focused single-boiler with an E61 group head and PID control for extraordinarily precise temperature settings. At a mere 7.7” wide (not including the separate water reservoir), it’s the smallest prosumer-grade machine we’ve ever seen.ECM Puristika
Heat-Exchanger Small Espresso Machines
A quality heat-exchanger espresso machine under 10” wide? Absolutely. ECM’s Mechanika VI Slim offers the versatility of a heat exchanger and the quality of their legendary brand in a frame that won’t take up your entire counter top.ECM Mechanika VI Slim
As heat exchangers go, this is about as petite as it gets. At just 9” wide and 14” tall, the Mara X from Lelit is sure to fit wherever you need it to. It also comes stacked with PID temperature controls, an E61 brew group, and is overall extremely user-friendly.Lelit Mara X
Dual-Boiler Small Espresso Machines
Profitec’s Pro 300 isn’t just small in stature—it’s small in price too. At under $1,800 and just a hair over 10” wide, this PID-controlled dual-boiler is sure to fit on your counter and in your budget.Profitec Pro 300
Lelit’s Elizabeth is a dual-boiler espresso machine that puts ease of use at the top of the priority list. It’s got 3 buttons and one knob that allow you to brew espresso and produce steam and hot water. Pre-program brew times on the intuitive PID display and you’ll be sipping delicious shots in no time.Lelit Elizabeth
Super-Automatic Small Espresso Machines
In an impressively small frame (just 10” wide by 12.4” tall) the Gaggia Brera produces top-notch espresso at the touch of a button and makes frothing milk easy with its pannarello-style steam wand. It’s hard to imagine better value at this size (or price point)!Gaggia Brera
The JURA ENA 8 is slightly larger than the Gaggia Brera (it’s 10.7” wide by 12.7” tall), but if you care about getting quality espresso without doing any work whatsoever, it’s worth every inch of extra counter space. JURA’s patented Pulse Extraction Process ensures perfect extractions every time.JURA ENA 8
