This Is The Best Coffee & Espresso Machine Combo For Under $35

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We know that a coffee maker is essential for many people, and an espresso machine is a must for anyone who wants to whip up specialty drinks at home. If you love both—or perhaps live in a divided household—it's worth investing in a combo coffee and espresso maker. Yes, these devices tend to be pricey, but with all the money you'll save on routine coffee shop runs, they're bound to eventually pay for themselves.

Nicole Papantoniou, the Director of the Good Housekeeping Institute’s Kitchen Appliances & Culinary Innovation Lab, likes these multi-purpose machines because of “their versatility.” (From her years of testing these makers and other kitchen tools and gadgets, she's a pro on all things coffee machines.) These devices can do everything from brew drip coffee to pull espresso shots or even help you perfect cappuccinos and lattes thanks to an included milk frother.

To help make your mornings even more brew-tiful, shop the 11 best coffee and espresso machines, below.

How we picked these products

To find the best coffee maker and espresso machine combos, we asked Delish's Assistant Food Editor Taylor Ann Spencer and Partners Coffee's Director of Coffee Cary Wong for their insight. We also turned to our friends at the Good Housekeeping Institute. Papantoniou and her team of on-staff experts—which includes all types: engineers! data analysts! registered dietitians!—rigorously put everyday products to the test (and then more and more tests) in their New York City-based labs to determine which ones you can trust.

Their kitchen techs conducted rigorous tests on a variety of coffee machines that they identified as the most popular based on their availability, brand reputation, and reviews. Then, they evaluated each model’s user-friendliness, cleanability, performance, consistency of temperature and volume, noise while in operation, taste, and even splatter and drip tests. Based on their findings, we’ve identified the models that we think will keep you happy (and caffeinated) for a lungo time. These are the 11 best coffee and espresso makers you can buy in 2024.

De'Longhi All-in-One Coffee & Espresso Maker

Do you tend to change your coffee order with your mood? Regardless of your coffee preferences, you’re bound to satisfy your caffeine cravings with the De'Longhi All-in-One Coffee & Espresso Maker, which offers a drip coffee function, espresso pod compatibility, and built-in milk frother for cappuccinos or lattes.

The Good Housekeeping Institute calls this machine "as sleek as it can get," and they’re not just talking about the classic design—it features two water reservoirs to seamlessly brew drip coffee and espresso (though it didn’t brew as hot a cup as other options during testing). The espresso side of this machine also has a coffee shop-style portafilter, which is a spoon-like tool that holds the coffee grounds. The Good Housekeeping Institute team says this one can be used with "pre-ground beans or ESE coffee pods." The only downside is that testers say it’s recommended to run a hot water cycle through the espresso side before pulling a shot. However, if you put the mug “underneath the portafilter while you do so, the warm water will preheat your mug,” they add.

Furthermore, the De'Longhi All-in-One comes fully equipped with one- and two-cup espresso filters, so you can make up to two cups of espresso at a time. This maker isn’t dishwasher-safe, but it’s still relatively easy to hand-wash thanks to its detachable flip-top lid and wide opening.

• Machine type: Drip coffee maker and semi-automatic espresso machine

• Coffee type: Pre-ground (espresso maker is compatible with ESE pods)

• Dimensions: 11.0 x 14.5 x 12.8 inches

• Water tank capacity: 32 ounces

• Milk frother: Built-in steam wand

• Grinder: No

• Weight: 15 pounds

• Warranty: 1 year

• Power: 1500 watts
  

Oracle Touch Espresso Machine

Wong calls the Breville Oracle Touch "an excellent" machine for home coffee enthusiasts. "While it falls on the pricier side, its comprehensive features and top-notch internals ensure that you can brew coffee at home that rivals the quality of your favorite coffee shop," he says.

One of this machine’s standouts is its dual boiler system. “This design permits simultaneous espresso brewing and milk steaming—a capability that helps with efficiency and ensures temperature stability for optimal flavor extraction,” Wong says. He also loves that the machine is auto-volumetric and uses digital temperature control technology to offer a precise water temperature like "commercial espresso machines but in the comfort of your home." Another commercial feature, its over pressure valve is designed to restrict the maximum water pressure throughout extraction to help avoid bitter flavor in coffee shots.

While this maker can't make drip coffee like some other models, Wong says the Breville Oracle Touch can "grind fresh coffee beans directly into the portafilter and effortlessly froth milk to their desired texture and temperature." Plus, he says it nails "the art of espresso with an integrated grinder and automatic steam wand." The former is made to automatically grind, dose, and tamp between 18 to 22 grams of coffee. Powered by the machine's steam boiler, the steam wand cleans itself after creating micro-foam for your coffee!

• Machine type: Automatic

• Coffee type: Whole beans

• Dimensions: 14.5 x 14.7 x 17.6 inches

• Water tank capacity: 84 ounces

• Milk frother: Not included

• Grinder: Yes

• Weight: 37.3 pounds

• Warranty: 1 year

• Power: 1650 watts

Moka Espress

When it comes to saving a buck and simplifying your coffee routine, this Bialetti Moka Pot is a win-win. The affordable coffee and espresso maker is about $40, and the Good Housekeeping Institute says that it will allow you to make “some of the most flavorful and “strong coffee” right on your stovetop. One enthusiastic staffer adds that it makes “the tastiest coffee” and even helps her save $3,500 a year on coffee shop runs.

Overall, the Good Housekeeping Institute finds this maker easy to use. Fill the base with water, insert the funnel, and scoop in coffee grounds. When water and steam heat up, pressure pushes water to the top of the maker and over coffee to prepare it in mere minutes. Testers say this coffee machine makes a “strong coffee similar to espresso,” so if you’re more of a classic coffee drinker, they say you can make it “Americano-style” by pouring in hot water.

Another perk is that the Moka Pot is relatively compact, available in 1- to 12-cup capacities. The space-saving maker is hand-wash only, without any soap, but the Good Housekeeping Institute says it takes just minutes to rinse out and only requires a deeper clean “every so often.”

• Machine type: Manual

• Coffee type: Pre-ground

• Dimensions: 4.25 (diameter) x 8.5 inches

• Water tank capacity: 1-, 3-, 6-, 9- and 12-cup capacities

• Milk frother: Not included

• Grinder: No

• Weight: 24.7 pounds

• Warranty: 2 years

• Power: N/A

Espresso and Coffee Machine

With Spinn's smart coffee and espresso machine, you can control brewing with the intuitive control panel or with your smartphone. The Spinn app has pre-set functions and gives you the option to customize your brewing parameters if you so desire. Even better, the app allows you to save your preference, such as the size and strength of your drink, for future use. The machine can create espresso-based drinks like Americanos, lungos, and doppios. And while you do have to buy a milk frother separately, there are options to concoct milk-based espresso drinks, like lattes and cappuccinos.

What's more, the Spinn can make drip coffee, cold brew and nitro-like cold brew. The Good Housekeeping Institute’s testers “were impressed with the creamy texture of the nitro-style coffee” and the “flavor of all the coffee options.” In fact, the Spinn even earned The Good Housekeeping Institute's Kitchen Gear and Coffee Award last year for the best custom coffee!

Testers also praised this machine for its ease of use. Good Housekeeping Institute pros say it has a large and easy-to-fill hopper for whole beans and a detachable reservoir for simple water refills. Plus, this machine is truly so sleek.

• Machine type: Semi-automatic

• Coffee type: Whole beans

• Dimensions: 13.2 x 8.6 x 14.1 inches

• Water tank capacity: 40 ounces

• Milk frother: Not included

• Grinder: Yes

• Weight: 24.5 pounds

• Warranty: 1 year
  

• Power: N/A

Nespresso VertuoPlus Deluxe Coffee & Espresso Machine by De'Longhi

Just because you may be brewing on a budget doesn’t mean you aren’t entitled to strong, silky-smooth coffee. For a budget-conscious pick, consider the intuitive and functional Nespresso VertuoPlus Deluxe, which can produce a frothy crema and up to 14 ounces of everything from single or double espresso to lungo with just the touch of a button. (In fact, one of the Good Housekeeping Institute's testers didn’t even need to add milk, although that’s how she normally drinks her coffee.) This machine uses barcode technology to spot the type of coffee capsule and it then adjusts to the right settings, like pressure and brew time.

Though it may be a tad loud, it makes up for any shortcomings with its consistent temperature and volume, 19-bar pressure system, and a sleek, modern design (which is made from 54 percent recycled plastic and includes a removable 60-ounce tank). The VertuoPlus Deluxe only takes Nespresso’s VertuoLine premium pods, but with nearly 30 flavor options to choose from, you’re sure to find something you like. Once you’re done making your drink, the machine automatically shuts off after nine minutes of inactivity for energy saving. We like that you can mail any used pods back to Nespresso to be recycled, too.

• Machine type: Pod machine

• Coffee type: Pre-ground (espresso maker is compatible with ESE pods)

• Dimensions: 5.6 x 16.9 x 12.8 inches

• Water tank capacity: 60 ounces

• Milk frother: Not included

• Grinder: No

• Weight: 10.3 pounds

• Warranty: 1 year

• Power: 1350 watts

De'Longhi Dinamica Plus Fully Automatic Espresso Machine

They should’ve named the De’Longhi Dinamica Plus “I Can’t Believe It’s Not Starbucks,” because you’ll be shocked at the coffee quality this super-automatic machine produces. You’ll have to put in a little bit of effort to get it up and running, but it’s all smooth sailing from there: From grinding beans with the built-in conical burr grinder's 13 settings to tamping and brewing, this maker does it all, and the Good Housekeeping Institute found it produced a “smoother… rounder” and “nicely hot” cup compared to other models (though they thought the crema was a little thin).

In addition to offering 19 bars of pressure and an intuitive touchscreen control panel, you can choose from 16 drink options like lattes, espressos, and cappuccinos and three frothing settings with enough time to choose your preference before the magical brewing experience begins. Plus, the smart system is designed to remember your drink preferences and display them first on the machine—talk about a personalized in-home barista!

Maintenance is also a breeze: The Dinamica Plus rinses when turned off, the detachable milk hopper is simple to clean and fill, and this machine even reminds you to clean the thermal milk jug (and offers a pre-programmed cleaning setting to do so). The milk frother and drip tray are also dishwasher safe for easier cleanup.

• Machine type: Automatic

• Coffee type: Whole or pre-ground

• Dimensions: 16.9 x 9.3 x 13.7 inches

• Water tank capacity: 60 ounces

• Milk frother: Built-in container

• Grinder: Yes

• Weight: 23.3 pounds

• Warranty: 2 years

• Power: 1250 watts

Mr. Coffee All-in-One Occasions Specialty Pods Coffee Maker

On the hunt for a coffee and espresso maker that can do it all? Consider your search over, because the Mr. Coffee All-in-One is here to brew all kinds of coffee with four size settings. Use the 15-bar pressure system to produce a single or double shot of espresso (which the Good Housekeeping Institute’s panel described as “smoothish”), brew drip coffee in the 10-cup thermal carafe, or make lattes and cappuccinos with the built-in milk frother. You can also pop your favorite K-cup into the single-serve attachment, but just know that the test panel said it “takes a little under two minutes to brew because it doesn’t produce a steady stream of coffee.” No matter what attachment you’re using, the machine’s auto brew technology can automatically detect it to provide the correct brew size options.

There’s more to the Mr. Coffee All-in-One than just multiple brewing options, though—it’s also a breeze to clean and refill (thanks to the 55-ounce detachable water tank) and the sound indicator lets you know when it’s done brewing. This machine even has the capacity to stow away the included tamper, espresso maker, and single serve attachments in its storage tray. However, its parts aren’t dishwasher safe, so it may take longer to clean.

• Machine type: Pod machine

• Coffee type: K-cups

• Dimensions: 18.6 x 16.6 x 11.2 inches

• Water tank capacity: 55 ounces

• Milk frother: Built-in

• Grinder: No

• Weight: 15 pounds

• Warranty: 1 year

• Power: 1500 watts

Philips 3200 Series Fully Automatic Espresso Machine with LatteGo

You don’t have to be a skilled barista to make a scrumptious cup of coffee. If the thought of using a coffee machine makes you a little uneasy, consider a user-friendly model like the Philips 3200 Series Fully Automatic Espresso Machine. With just the touch of a few buttons, you have full control over every beverage you brew, from strength and size to even amount of milk added to your drink.

The Good Housekeeping Institute notes the “straightforward” touchscreen will allow you to choose your drink without scrolling through a bunch of options. You can also get a fresh brew from whole beans. This feature-packed maker is also a breeze to store and clean thanks to its removable water reservoir and milk frother attachment, which forgoes a straw. Instead of the typical frothing wand in the machine, there is a frothing chamber which “mixes air and milk at high speed and adds it directly into the drink,” the pros say.

No matter which of the five drink options you choose, you’re sure to be just as impressed as the Good Housekeeping Institute's kitchen tech experts, who praised the Philips 3200 Series for producing a "flavorful but light-bodied" brew for everyone out there who doesn’t like really strong java.

• Machine type: Automatic

• Coffee type: Whole beans
  

• Dimensions: 9.7 x 14.6 x 17 inches

• Water tank capacity: 60 ounces

• Milk frother: Built-in chamber

• Grinder: Yes

• Weight: 17.6 pounds

• Warranty: 2 years

• Power: 1500 watts

AeroPress Original Coffee and Espresso Maker

Most coffee and espresso makers don’t travel well, but that’s not an issue for the AeroPress, thanks to its compact size and shatterproof design. Espresso enthusiasts applaud it for being easy to pack and store, with all pieces easily fitting into a single gallon-size plastic bag.

Simply place this brewer filter-side down over your mug, fill it with hot water (and your favorite ground coffee beans, of course), and then push the removable plunger down through the plastic tube to fill your cup with eight ounces of coffee. The whole process takes just about two minutes and allows for fast aeration and optimal flavor extraction.

Though the AeroPress requires brand-specific paper filters, they give you 350 when you buy one, and you’ll save more money in the long run by not having to purchase pricier single-use pods. The manufacturer shares that paper or metal micro-filters can also give you the opportunity to use finer coffee grounds for a quicker brew time. Plus, you can skip the grit since which is harder to do with a French press mesh filter. Cleanup is also trouble-free, as the brand recommends a simple rinse for everyday use.

• Machine type: Manual
  

• Coffee type: Ground coffee

• Dimensions: 4.75 x 4.75 x 11.75 inches

• Water tank capacity: 10 ounces

• Milk frother: Not included

• Grinder: No

• Weight: 10.56 ounces

• Warranty: 1 year

• Power: 50 watts

Ninja Specialty Coffee Maker With Glass Carafe

Boasting plenty of brewing options—including classic, rich, and even iced coffee—and a wide array of size settings, the possibilities are truly endless with the Ninja Specialty Coffee Maker With Glass Carafe. Perfect for those who prefer an espresso-based drink (as opposed to straight-up espresso), this machine even offers a specialty brew function to make concentrates for lattes, cappuccinos, and macchiatos. You can also brew everything from a single cup to a half or full carafe using coffee grounds.

The Ninja Specialty may not make the most robust coffee compared to our other recommendations, but we still like its speed and thoughtful details, including a fold-away frother that can create hot or cold-frothed milk, a two-hour keep-warm feature, an intuitive control panel, and a “drip stop” feature so you can pour yourself a cup mid-brew.

It also includes a removable water tank with side handles for an easier grip and a measuring spoon that attaches to the side of the machine so you don’t have to worry about losing it. Bear in mind, however, that the glass carafe is not dishwasher-safe and has a small opening, which the Good Housekeeping Institute noted "may be hard for larger hands to get in and clean."

• Machine type: Automatic

• Coffee type: Ground coffee

• Dimensions: 11.99 x 8.75 x 15.04 inches

• Water tank capacity: 50 ounces

• Milk frother: Built-in chamber

• Grinder: No

• Weight: 9.24 pounds

• Warranty: 1 year

• Power: 1550 watts

Keurig K-Café Coffee, Latte, and Cappuccino Maker

Everyone loves the convenience of a pod coffee maker, but when you throw in the ability to make hot or iced espresso-based drinks in four different sizes, don’t be surprised if all your neighbors suddenly start “popping by” for random visits. The Good Housekeeping Institute’s testers found the Keurig K-Café was simple to use and consistent in brew time, preheat time, temperature, and volume. It comes with a removable 60-ounce water reservoir that makes for easier refills and can allow you to brew up to six cups of coffee at a time. Plus, the brewer automatically turns off after two hours after the last brew to help boost energy savings.

However, despite brewing scrumptious lattes and cappuccinos and boasting convenient features like a “strong” brewing function and a built-in milk frother (it’s dishwasher safe, too!), the panel found the espresso was “bland,” weak, and “burnt in one test” (though it “seemed to get hotter as more cycles were brewed”). Sure, the K-Café leaves a bit of splatter on the counter and doesn’t automatically deposit used K-cups into a collection container—so you’ll have to dispose of them yourself—but we think these clean-up issues are minor when you consider its overall user-friendliness.

• Machine type: Pod machine

• Coffee type: K-cups

• Dimensions: 15.30 x 11.70 x 12.50 inches

• Water tank capacity: 60 ounces

• Milk frother: Built-in

• Grinder: No

• Weight: 11.7 pounds

• Warranty: 1 year

• Power: 1500 watts

What Is A Coffee And Espresso Machine?

While coffee and espresso combo machines can vary, Papantoniou says they all typically make drip coffee and espresso with built-in technology to do both. For instance, some include features like built-in burr coffee grinders, which create coffee grounds for drinks like drip coffee, or milk frothers to aerate milk for beverages like lattes and cappuccinos.

Overall, Papantoniou notes that these machines function by using lower or higher amounts of pressure to make coffee or espresso.

Is An Espresso Maker Worth It?

Espresso requires a different brewing process than other types of coffee beverages, so espresso makers typically can only make espresso. Though the level of effort you’ll need to exert depends on whether the machine is automatic, semi-automatic, or super-automatic (and don’t even get us started on manual), the gist is that these models use some serious pressure—usually about 15 bars—to force hot water through your coffee grounds…which requires a bit more finesse than your average drip or single-serve options. (For reference, drip coffee makers work by heating up water then coating it over coarsely—versus finely—ground coffee.) And if you didn’t know, a single shot of espresso has less caffeine than a standard cup of coffee. The former usually has between 29 to 100 milligrams of caffeine, whereas a serving of drip coffee usually has between 80 and 200.

If that has you questioning if an espresso maker is worth it, since they can get pretty pricey, or if you prefer to keep your options open, a combination coffee and espresso maker is a good compromise. Furthermore, if you prefer espresso-based drinks like lattes and cappuccinos while other members of your household just want a simple cup of joe, these multifaceted machines can make a bunch of your favorite brews right in the comfort of your own home.

What To Look For When Shopping For The Best Coffee And Espresso Machines

Brewing Options: Variety is the spice of life, so if you like to change up your coffee order depending on your mood (or depending on how much sleep you got last night), you could benefit from a coffee machine that offers plenty of flavorful brews. Many combination makers offer everything from classic espresso and drip coffee to even more modern features like iced coffee and pod compatibility. Though the price of these models tend to increase with the more you add on, many offer precise customizations that can elevate your experience, including adjustable strength, temperature, and cup size options.

Quantity: Speaking of cup sizes, not only do different machines have the capacity to make just the right amount of coffee for a tiny espresso cup or your favorite travel mug, but some have even more to offer. Many combination coffee and espresso makers have the capacity to make multiple cups of coffee at a time, with some options even being able to fill an entire carafe. However, this may be too much if you live in a smaller household or don’t have a lot of space in your kitchen. Luckily, there are also more compact options available that can make a few cups at a time instead. You can even opt for a single-serve model if you just want to drink one cup at a time and aren’t as concerned about authenticity and depth of flavor... or the monetary and environmental cost of constantly having to replenish your supply of coffee pods. Overall, be sure to take your lifestyle into account when making your decision, as well as how long you’re willing to wait before you get that morning cup of joe—after all, it takes a lot less time to produce one cup of coffee than it does 10 or more!

Features: For starters, you’ll want to decide exactly how much energy and cash you’re willing to spend. For beginners or busy bees who don’t want to do much more than grind and tamp your beans before pushing the brew button, an automatic maker is a solid choice. However, if you truly don’t want to lift a finger and money is no object, a super-automatic machine has all the functionality of an automatic maker and then some—including a wider range of programmable settings and the ability to measure, grind, and tamp your beans. Finally, semi-automatic options require a bit more of a learning curve, but they’re generally a good happy medium in terms of effort and price. (Plus, they offer the most consistency out of the three.) If you want to make espresso-based drinks efficiently, you might want to opt for a model that comes with a built-in milk frother or steam wand, but you can save both time and money if you pick up a separate tool and steam and froth your milk yourself.

Similarly, some machines come equipped with self-insulating thermal carafes that can conveniently keep your brew warmer and fresher for longer. However, if you live in a larger household where a refillable carafe would be ideal, but aren’t as concerned about temperature retention, you can find a happy medium with a model that has a glass carafe. At the end of the day, it all comes down to how much convenience you’re looking for, and then seeing which coffee and espresso maker offers the most for your budget.

What’s The Difference Between A Milk Frother And Steam Wand?

“A steam wand is typically built into or attached to an espresso machine, while a milk frother is a separate small device that operates independently,” says Spencer. While she notes that milk frothers may or may not be able to actually heat the milk, they are great for aerating the milk to get more froth. Plus, steam wands will always heat the milk, “but they may not generate the same amount of froth as a frother,” she adds.

Steamed milk and frothed milk are also different: “Steamed milk is composed of milk with smaller air bubbles whipped into it, while frothed milk has bigger air bubbles whipped into it,” says Spencer. “Frothed milk can read as ‘dryer’ because the ratio of air to milk is higher, while steamed milk reads as wetter.”

What Is The Best Water For Coffee?

Soft, filtered tap water is the best water for brewing coffee, as purified or distilled options have minerals like calcium and magnesium removed. Spencer says the best water for brewing coffee should have these total dissolved solids (TDS) ranging between 50 and 175 parts per million. “Most tap water has a TDS that is much higher than 150 but will reach an acceptable TDS if it is filtered,” she notes. “Distilled, purified, or reverse osmosis water, on the hand, has had the vast majority of its minerals removed, so much so that its TDS is too low.”

What Is Coffee Concentrate?

Consider coffee concentrate like a highly concentrated cold brew. "It comes from steeping coarsely ground coffee beans in cold water and then straining out the coffee grounds to yield liquid that's very strongly flavored," says Spencer. "It can be added to milk or water to create hot or cold drinks, and it's great for using in cocktails or cooking as well."

Is Iced Coffee Better With Espresso?

Iced coffee is usually made by brewing hot coffee and pouring it over ice but you can try it with espresso, too. "When it comes to espresso, combining it with ice and a splash of water results in what we know as an iced Americano," says Wong. If you want a milk-based option, he says an iced espresso also goes well with milk. Just note that the flavors may be a little bit bolder and slightly more acidic.

What Coffee Beans Do You Use For A Coffee And Espresso Machine?

Papantoniou recommends using dark roast coffee beans, which usually boast bolder flavors. Since some people like drip coffee light, medium, or dark but espresso is best brewed with a dark roast. According to her, a dark roast helps create a balanced and “good-tasting” coffee and espresso across the board.

How To Clean A Coffee And Espresso Machine

Wipe down the carafe, cup holder, and base of the coffee and espresso machine with a damp cloth daily, Papantoniou recommends. Then rinse the machine thoroughly.

Espresso machines purge, meaning "they send some water through the steam wand or even the espresso head," explains Papantoniou. Since this solution gets on the machine's bottom tray, she suggests wiping down that area with a damp cloth every few uses.

As with any type of coffee maker, Papantoniou recommends descaling your machine about every few months to “break down mineral buildup.” While you want to read the manufacturer's specific instructions for descaling your machine, the process typically includes adding equal parts water and vinegar to the coffee machine's empty water reservoir and running a brew cycle. You'll then want to repeat the process with water only a few more times.

Meet The Experts

Taylor Ann Spencer is the assistant food editor at Delish.

Cary Wong is the director of coffee at Partners Coffee.

Nicole Papantoniou is the director of the Good Housekeeping Institute’s Kitchen Appliances & Culinary Innovation Lab.

Why Trust Delish

Kaitlin Mahar is an experienced California-based freelance writer covering the food, shopping, and lifestyle beats.

Nashia Baker is a commerce editor at Hearst covering the latest and greatest products across the home and lifestyle categories. Throughout her career, she has interviewed chefs and food experts to learn about top trends in the culinary world. For this story, she interviewed a Delish staffer, Partner Coffee's director of coffee, and GHI experts to find the best coffee and espresso combo machines and learn what to look for when shopping.

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