Best small espresso machine
Measure the width you have, then remember the grinder: most small machines don't have one, and a grinder needs about 5 more inches beside it.
Narrowest first
| Machine | Width | Price | Grinder | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Longhi Dedica Duo | 5.9 in | $249.95 | Not needed to start | Check price |
| Breville Bambino | About 6.3 in | $299.95 | Needed | Check today's price at Breville |
| Breville Bambino Plus | About 7.5 in | $499.95 | Needed | Check today's price at Breville |
| Gaggia Classic Pro E24 | 8 in | $549 | Needed | Check today's price at Gaggia |
| Ninja Luxe Café Mini Plus | About 10 in* | $499.99 | Built in | Check price |
Widths from each brand's US product page; Bambino widths as measured by reviewers. *Ninja lists 10.08 × 12.17 × 13.43 in (L × W × H); reviewers' size comparisons suggest the 10 in side is the width. Prices checked Nov 3, 2026.
Which one
- Smallest and cheapest: Dedica Duo. Its pressurized baskets work with pre-ground coffee, so you can skip the grinder at first. (TechRadar, Tom's Guide)
- Real espresso in the least space: Bambino plus a grinder.
- Lattes without learning to steam: Bambino Plus; it froths milk for you.
- A machine to keep for years: Gaggia Classic Pro, repairable and 58 mm, but 14.2 in tall.
- One box, grinder included: Ninja Luxe Café Mini Plus. Wider than the others, but nothing else goes beside it.
The grinder takes space too
A Baratza Encore ESP ($199.95) is about 5.1 in wide. Next to a Bambino, the pair takes about 11.5 in of counter. See best espresso grinder.
Want push-button instead? The narrowest super-automatic we cover is about 9.5 in wide; see best super-automatic.