Our Allstars Have Spoken—These Are the Best Keurig Coffee Makers

Our Top Pick

Keurig K-Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker

$190 $119 at Amazon $190 at Target $119 at Walmart

I could go on and on about the K-Elite Single-Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker, but I’ll let Allstar Lisa Altmiller rave about it. “We’ve had a couple of Keurigs but this model is by far my favorite,” says Lisa. “It’s been reliable, doesn’t drip all over the place, and is fast to heat up. It could be a little quieter, but I’d rather have slightly noisy than slightly messy!”

The sleek K-Elite offers many options for your household. First, there’s a wide variety of cup sizes: 4, 6, 8, 10, or 12 ounces. Once you choose your cup size, you can choose how strong the coffee is brewed as well as the temperature. You’re not limited to just hot coffee—you can also brew iced beverages, and we love the extra hot-water button, which is useful for making morning oatmeal. 

The K-Elite’s large water reservoir holds 75 ounces, or about 8 cups, and is easy to fill, but you can’t see it from the front of the machine and there isn’t an “add water” alert. The drip tray, drip tray lid, and pod holder are all removable and can be rinsed in warm, soapy water. The K-Elite does alert you when it’s time to descale the machine, which makes deep cleaning a breeze. 

The Details: 75-ounce water reservoir; 4, 6, 8, 10, or 12-ounce cup size; 9.9 x 13.1 x 12.7 inches 

Best Budget

Keurig K-Mini Coffee Maker

$100 $49 at Amazon $90 $60 at Target $89 $61 at Walmart

I love how easy it is to use the K-Mini. Just fill your cup with water, add it to the machine, pop in a pod, and press start. That ease is why Allstar Kristen Flowers recommends it! “I love it,” she says. “Fast coffee, much cheaper than Starbucks every morning!”

Fast is an understatement. The K-Mini brews up to 12 ounces within three minutes. And while Kristen wishes it was even more compact, you can’t beat the K-Mini’s 5-inch width (and yes, it will fit your 7-inch-tall travel mug). Its small size makes it a go-to choice for taking on trips, sitting on your desk, or stored in a cabinet if you don’t need it every day. This machine has an auto-off after 90 seconds, so there’s no worrying about whether the coffee pot is off when you leave the house. 

This is also compatible with the K-Cup Universal Reusable Coffee Filter so you can use your own grounds if you prefer. One thing to keep in mind is that, despite its small size, it’s not the quietest machine and seems especially noisy at the end of the brewing cycle. There’s also the K-Mini Plus, which includes storage for nine pods, a removable water reservoir, and a brew strength option. Either model has a removable drip tray and should be descaled every three to six months.

The Details: 12-ounce water reservoir; 6 to 12-ounce cup size; 4.5 x 11.3 x 12.1 inches

Best for Families

Keurig K155 OfficePro Premier Brewing System

$295 at Amazon $20 at Walmart View on Keurig.com

While it’s technically for commercial use, Allstar Crista Black recommends the Keurig K155 as an excellent choice for a family, as well as for all of us working from home. “I prefer the commercial ones for home use, they last longer,” says Crista. We also like that the large 90-ounce removable reservoir can make up to 18 cups of coffee. 

Everyone can brew their perfect cup via the touch screen display, which shows a picture along with the number of ounces, helping you pick the right size every time. Though you have options on sizing and temperature, there isn’t an option to pick the strength of the coffee. After the initial warm-up period, each cup takes about a minute to brew, but we think the real charm comes in the fact that it is ready within 15 seconds to brew another cup. The K-Cup holder and the funnel are dishwasher-safe, but the water reservoir should be hand-washed. The machine should be descaled every three to six months, which you’ll need to keep track of on your own. 

The Details: 90-ounce water reservoir; 4, 6, 8, and 10-ounce cup size; 10.38 x 14 x 13.8 inches

Best for Lattes

Keurig Single-Serve K-Cup Coffee Maker

$188 at Amazon $225 at Walmart $200 at Wayfair

Allstar Jane Willcox fuels her love of coffeehouse coffee with the Keurig K-Cafe. One of the highlights for Jane is the 2-ounce shot for lattes and cappuccinos (in addition to your regular cup sizes). While you’re not able to adjust the temperature of the coffee, you can adjust the brew strength. 

The K-Cafe stands out because it can brew the coffee at the same time that it froths milk. “The frother is AMAZING!” says Jane. “I use it for everything from whipped cream to a nice froth for coffee. I’m my own barista!” The milk frother works at the touch of a button and has two fill lines for either a cappuccino or a latte. The frother can heat milk for hot drinks, or you can select the “cold” button to keep the milk cold before adding it to an iced drink. It beeps twice when done, eliminating guesswork, and creates a thick foam each and every time. 

This frother is also dishwasher safe, while other Keurig frothers are not. It also boasts a large removable water reservoir, as well as a removable drip tray, and Jane attests that everything is easy to clean.

The Details: 60-ounce water reservoir; 6, 8, 10, and 12-ounce cup size plus a 2-ounce shot option; 15.25 x 11.75 x 12.5 inches

Most Customizable

Keurig K-Supreme Plus

$220 $208 at Amazon $219 $187 at Walmart $220 at Wayfair

Customization is king in the Keurig K-Supreme Plus, and that’s why Allstar Sarah Stone strongly recommends it. It offers three temperature and brew strength options, plus the ability to save up to three different settings so you don’t have to push the same three buttons every morning. The MultiStream Technology brews a full-flavored cup regardless of the brew strength chosen.

For warmer months, there is an “over ice” setting, an option that Sarah loves. The stainless steel exterior, stamped metal logo, and metal handle elevate the appearance of the machine. Lights on the top of the machine alert you when more water is needed in the 78-ounce reservoir, as well as when it’s time to descale. 

This boasts one of the wider ranges of cup sizes: 4 to 12 ounces. With a 12-ounce option as well as an over-ice option, we wish it could accommodate taller cups without removing the drip tray. Though similar to the K-Supreme, the Plus version has more customizable features, if you’re trying to decide between the two.

The Details: 78-ounce water reservoir; 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12-ounce cup size; 8.3 x 13.3 x 12.2 inches

Best Basic

Keurig K-Select Coffee Maker

$150 $120 at Amazon $140 $94 at Walmart $120 at Wayfair

The K-Select is a well-loved Keurig among our Allstars, with both Jennifer Aleman and Lisa Lynn Backus having one in their kitchens. It has all the features you need at the touch of a button so even the most exhausted among us can use the machine without missing a beat.

Even though it’s on the basic side, this does have a strong brew option, a helpful feature that slows down the brewing time to extract a more robust flavor from the pod. It’s also still versatile enough that Jennifer uses it for other hot drinks, and likes that she doesn’t have to brew a whole pot of coffee just to make a dessert or marinade.

Another great feature is the power-saving auto-off feature, which turns the machine off two hours after the last brew. Regular descaling is recommended for optimal performance, though the K-Select does not alert you when the machine needs descaled. The Keurig K-Classic, which Allstars Kelsey Riley and Brenda Venable recommend, has similar features and is another great option for a basic Keurig.

The Details: 52-ounce water reservoir; 6, 8, 10, and 12-ounce cup size; 9.2 x 11.6 x 12.5 inches

Best with Carafes

Keurig K-Duo Plus Coffee Maker

$230 $150 at Amazon $230 $199 at Walmart $200 at Wayfair

The K-Duo Plus allows you to make a full carafe of coffee or brew a single K-cup while keeping the same user-friendly design. It comes with a stainless-steel thermal carafe that holds up to 12 cups (60 ounces) of coffee and will keep the coffee hot without needing to use a warming plate (and risk burning the coffee).

Unlike most Keurigs, you will need ground coffee, not K-cups, when using the carafe, and it does have a pause-and-pour feature when you remove the carafe mid-brew. Both the single-cup and carafe methods offer four size options, so you’ll always brew the right amount. The K-Duo Plus is also programmable, has a clock, and a strong brew setting. If you won’t be using the carafe very often, it can be stored in a cupboard, but we do wish there was a spot to put the carafe when not in use.

The Details: 60-ounce water reservoir; 6, 8, 10 and 12-ounce cup sizes and 6, 8, 10 and 12-cup carafe; 8.2 x 11.7 x 14.19 inches