Can a Keurig Make Espresso? Models Compared

The Keurig K-Cafe Single-Serve K-Cup Coffee Maker is the closest thing in this lineup to a Keurig espresso coffee maker. Press the SHOT button and it brews a concentrated shot of coffee from any K-Cup pod, which becomes the base for hot or iced lattes and cappuccinos. It comes with a dishwasher-safe milk frother that works with fresh milk, including skim, soy and almond, and has a COLD setting for iced drinks.

For regular coffee, it brews 6, 8, 10 or 12 oz cups, and a STRONG brew option makes coffee bolder. The 60 oz removable reservoir brews 6 cups before refilling. Smart Start heats and brews in one step, and the brewer turns off automatically 2 hours after the last brew. The listing notes a 30 inch cord, no display screen and no clock. It is rated at 1500 watts.

This is the one to buy if lattes and cappuccinos are the main goal. It is a lovely gift for someone who spends a lot at coffee shops. It gives way to the K-Express or K-Classic if the person only drinks plain coffee.

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Keurig K-Café Barista Bar Single Serve Coffee Maker, with 3 Brew Sizes, Hot and Cold Brew Capabilities, 2oz Coffee Shot Button, Black (Renewed)

8.0/10Our score, based on listed specifications and buyer feedback

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Keurig K-Café Barista Bar Single Serve

Best for: Iced latte fans buying renewed

Pros

• 2oz coffee shot button
• Brew over ice
• Works with ground coffee filter

Cons

• Renewed, not new
• Frother not mentioned in listing

The Keurig K-Café Barista Bar Single Serve coffee maker in this listing is sold as Amazon Renewed, which means it is a refurbished unit, not brand new. It brews a concentrated 2oz coffee shot from any K-Cup pod for lattes, cappuccinos and specialty drinks, and it can brew hot or over ice. The brew-over-ice feature starts hotter to extract flavor, then cools down so less ice melts.

It brews 8, 10 and 12 oz cups, has a 42oz removable reservoir for up to 4 cups, and turns off 5 minutes after the last brew. It also works with the My K-Cup universal reusable filter (sold separately) for your own ground coffee. One important gap: although the title says “Barista Bar,” this listing does not mention a milk frother anywhere, so check the renewed item’s contents before counting on one. If iced drinks are the priority, our Keurig cold brew guide is worth a look too.

Choose this if you mostly make iced coffee and shot-based drinks and are comfortable buying renewed. For a new machine with a confirmed frother, the K-Cafe above is the safer pick.

The Keurig K-Express Single Serve K-Cup Pod coffee maker is the brand’s welcoming entry point, according to its description. It brews 8, 10 or 12 oz cups and has a STRONG button for a bolder, more intense taste. The 42oz removable reservoir brews up to 4 cups before refilling.

The drip tray removes to fit travel mugs up to 7.4 inches tall, and the brewer turns off 5 minutes after the last brew. It works with the My K-Cup reusable filter (sold separately) for your own grounds. It has no shot button and no frother, so it will not make latte-style drinks on its own.

This suits a first apartment or a coffee drinker who wants strong black coffee without fuss. It gives way to the K-Supreme for a bigger reservoir and back-to-back brewing.

The Keurig K-Supreme Single Serve K-Cup Pod coffee maker is the first Keurig series with MultiStream Technology, which the description says more evenly saturates the grounds in each pod to extract more flavor and aroma compared with the K-Classic. You can brew a stronger cup or brew hot over ice for iced coffee.

It brews 6, 8, 10 or 12 oz cups and has a 66 oz dual-position reservoir, meaning you can attach it on the side or the back depending on your counter space. Back-to-back brewing lets you make a second cup right away, and it fits travel mugs up to 7 inches tall. The listing states it does not froth milk and has no clock.

This is for households with two or more coffee drinkers who want bold flavor. If you want espresso-style drinks too, pair it with our broader Keurig coffee and espresso machine guide, or choose the K-Cafe instead.

The Keurig K-Classic Single Serve K-Cup Pod coffee maker, also known as the K55, is described as the classic Keurig and a long-running favorite. It brews 6, 8 or 10 oz cups, and the listing recommends the 6oz size for the strongest brew. The 48 oz reservoir brews 6+ cups before refilling.

It has simple button controls, a programmable auto-off after two hours idle, and it includes 4 K-Cup pods plus a water filter handle and 2 water filters. It has no strong button, shot or frother.

This is the dependable choice for someone who wants plain coffee and no learning curve. It gives way to the K-Supreme or K-Express if 12 oz cups matter.

High score Our score: 9.8/10

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Keurig K-Mini Mate Single Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker, Brews Up to 12 oz Cup, Compact Portable Coffee Machine for Small Spaces, Great for Dorms & Offices, Black

9.8/10Our score, based on listed specifications and buyer feedback

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Keurig K-Mini Mate Single Serve K-Cup

Best for: Dorms, offices and tiny kitchens

Pros

• Only 4 in wide
• Brews up to 12 oz
• Fits 7.25 in cups

Cons

• One-cup reservoir
• No shot, strong or frother

The Keurig K-Mini Mate Single Serve K-Cup coffee maker is just 4 inches wide, which the description calls the smallest Keurig brewer ever. It has a one-cup reservoir, so you add fresh water for each cup, up to 12 oz.

It fits to-go cups up to 7.25 inches tall, comes in several colors, and weighs 3.9 pounds. There is no shot button, strong setting or frother. The cup is not included.

This is perfect for dorm rooms, offices and tiny kitchens, and it is a popular back-to-school gift. It gives way to any of the reservoir models for households that brew several cups each morning.