Espresso & Coffee Gear
Machines and grinders chosen around your counter, cabinets, water and morning routine.

The best espresso machine on paper is useless if it won't fit under your cabinets or can't keep up with two drinks before work. Each guide here starts from one kitchen limit or routine and narrows the field to machines that fit it.
Guides
Espresso Machines That Fit Under Low Upper Cabinets and Still Refill Easily4 picks · Counter-to-cabinet clearance, including headroom to refill
Two Lattes Before Work, One Made With Oat Milk: Machines That Keep Mornings Moving3 picks · Two-person household making two milk drinks on weekday mornings, one with plant milk