7 Editor-Approved Coffee Makers For Every Style of Brew

Whether it’s drip or pod or hydraulic pump, there are dozens of ways to make your morning buzz. Here are the best coffee makers our editors have tested and approved for every method.

Breville Bambino, $450

Breville Bambino's sleek, single-serve espresso machine is ideal for beginner baristas and seasoned shot pullers alike. It’s easy to set up, easy to clean and heats up fast, allowing you to make several coffees in a row. The size is right, too: Its narrow width is countertop-friendly. You will, however, have to grind your own beans.
—Chantal Braganza 

Delonghi Magnifica Evo, $999

I love lattes but dislike the extra work that comes with pulling shots and frothing milk. The Delonghi Magnifica automatic espresso machine saves time with seven one-touch recipes and presets for perfectly delicate foam (heads-up, you’ll need to work to keep the nozzle clean). It’s pricey, but worth it if you make a couple of coffees a day—and it makes a perfect cup every time. —Sun Ngo

Nespresso Vertuo Pop, $169

I’ll never grind beans, but I still prefer something a little fancier than instant coffee. The Nespresso Vertuo Pop machine offers the perfect compromise: a user-friendly capsule machine that makes a great shot in 30 seconds. Plus, it comes in a ton of gorgeous colours. —Erica Lenti 

Technivorm Moccamaster, $475

My interest in the Technivorm Moccamaster percolated coffee machine is mainly aesthetic—I have never been more attracted to a drip coffee machine. I haven’t nailed the right beans-to-water ratio yet, but I’ll keep trying. Have I mentioned that it’s stunning, and that it comes with a five-year warranty? —Maureen Halushak

Wacaco Nanopresso, $99

The popular (and Chatelaine-approved) AeroPress makes coffee by syringe; the Nanopresso coffee press makes it with a hydraulic pump. While they’re both ultra-portable options that make excellent espresso, I love the latter’s closed-system design; it means the machine requires less finessing and is way easier to clean. Bonus: It doesn’t require paper filters. —Chantal Braganza 

ESPRO French Press, $150

I got this sturdy, stylish French press in a fit of baby-induced sleep deprivation in 2012 and have been using it ever since. The coffee is smooth, flavourful and, thanks to the press’ micro-mesh filters, completely grit-free. You can also use it for loose-leaf tea or to make a killer cold brew. That’s a great cost-per-use ratio. —Gillian Grace

Breville Barista Express Impress

I usually favour labour-intensive DIY coffee, but this semi-auto machine has won me over with the perfect mix of assisted and manual controls for grinding, tamping espresso and pulling perfect Italian-style shots. It also helps that it’s beautiful and compact. —Colleen Nicholson