The 10 best bean to cup coffee machines of 2026

The De'Longhi Magnifica S has been one of the best-selling bean to cup machines in the UK for years, with more than 26,000 ratings on Amazon.co.uk. Its appeal is simple: it grinds fresh beans and makes a good espresso or longer coffee at the press of a button, and it keeps doing so for years.

There are no automatic milk drinks. Instead you get a manual steam wand, which takes a little practice but can produce silky microfoam for flat whites and latte art once you get the hang of it. The grinder has 13 settings, you can adjust strength and cup size with dials, and there is a pre-ground coffee chute for decaf. The brew unit is removable for cleaning, and the 1.8 litre water tank is generous. The design looks dated next to newer machines, and the controls are basic. At around £249, though, it is the cheapest way into proper bean to cup coffee, and UK owners rave about its reliability.

Jura is a Swiss specialist in bean to cup machines, and the E8 shows why the brand is popular with coffee lovers. The Pulse Extraction Process pushes water through the coffee in short pulses for espresso and ristretto, which brings out more flavour, and the AromaG3 grinder is fast and consistent. The result is noticeably richer coffee than most cheaper machines.

Milk drinks are made through a fine foam nozzle that draws milk from a container or carton, producing velvety foam for flat whites and cappuccinos. With 17 drinks on the colour display, including flat white and latte macchiato, there is plenty of choice. Cleaning programmes run automatically and the milk system rinses itself after each drink. Running costs are higher, as Jura recommends its own filters and cleaning tablets. At around £999 it is a big investment. UK owners say the quality of both the coffee and the machine is in a different league, and many report trouble-free use for years.

The De'Longhi Rivelia is a newer design with a clever idea: removable bean hoppers. You can lift one out and slot another in, so you can switch between a dark espresso blend and a decaf, or between two speciality coffees, without beans mixing. A spare hopper with an airtight lid is included.

Bean Adapt Technology asks you a few questions about your beans and adjusts the grind and extraction to suit them, which makes it easier to get good results with different coffees. The 3.5 inch colour touchscreen gives access to 16 drinks, and the LatteCrema Hot carafe automatically froths milk. Up to four user profiles remember everyone's favourites. The water tank is relatively small at 1.4 litres, so it needs filling more often in a busy household. At around £649 it costs more than the Magnifica Evo, but UK owners say the flexibility and the stylish design make it worth it, and they like how good the coffee is.

The Philips 5400 Series LatteGo is built around one of the easiest milk systems on the market. LatteGo has just two parts and no tubes: it clicks onto the front, froths milk in a cyclonic chamber and comes apart for rinsing under the tap or in the dishwasher in seconds. For households making several milk drinks a day, that is a big advantage.

Twelve drinks are available on the colour display, including flat white, café au lait and iced coffee, and four user profiles save everyone's preferences. The ceramic grinder has 12 settings and is designed to last for years. With the AquaClean filter fitted, Philips says you can make up to 5,000 cups before needing to descale. The milk foam is a little airier and less dense than on the De'Longhi carafes, which some prefer for cappuccinos. At around £549 it is good value for the features. UK buyers mainly praise how quick and simple it is to clean.

The Philips 3200 Series LatteGo brings the same easy-clean LatteGo milk system to a lower price. You get five one-touch drinks: espresso, coffee, americano, cappuccino and latte macchiato, plus hot water. That covers what most people drink, and you can adjust strength, volume and milk quantity.

The ceramic grinder has 12 settings and makes consistent coffee, though it is fairly loud. The Aroma Extract system controls water temperature and flow for a well-balanced cup. As with the 5400, the AquaClean filter means you can go thousands of cups without descaling, and the brew unit is removable for rinsing. With more than 11,000 ratings on Amazon.co.uk, it is one of the most reviewed machines in its class. It does not have flat white or user profiles, but for a household that sticks to the basics it is excellent value at around £349. UK buyers say it makes great cappuccinos and that the milk system is the easiest they have used.

Melitta is a German coffee brand, and the Latticia OT is one of its most compact bean to cup machines. At around 18 cm wide it fits into kitchens where a Philips or De'Longhi would be too bulky, yet it still offers one-touch milk drinks, including cappuccino and latte macchiato.

Milk is drawn through a tube from the supplied container or straight from a carton, frothed and poured into the cup. The stainless steel conical grinder has three settings, fewer than rivals, but it makes good espresso with medium roast beans. You can choose from six drinks and adjust strength and cup size. The 1.5 litre water tank is smaller than most, and the milk tube needs regular rinsing using the automatic cleaning programme. At around £349 it is fairly priced for a compact machine with one-touch milk. UK buyers like the slim size and say the coffee is better than they expected, especially the espresso.

The Siemens EQ300 is an entry-level bean to cup machine from a well-known German appliance maker. Its sensoFlow heating system brings water to the ideal brewing temperature quickly, so the first coffee of the morning is ready in less than a minute, and the ceramic grinder is quieter than many rivals.

Five drinks are available, including espresso, coffee, cappuccino and latte macchiato, with milk drawn through a tube from a container or carton. The text display is clear and makes it easy to adjust strength and volume. The brew unit is removable for rinsing, and the milk system has an automatic cleaning programme. The drink choice is limited and the grinder only has four settings, so there is less scope for fine tuning with different beans. The water tank holds 1.4 litres. At around £329 it is well priced. UK buyers praise how quiet and quick it is and say the build quality feels solid for the money.

Gaggia is one of Italy's oldest espresso brands, and the Brera is its compact entry into bean to cup coffee. It is designed so that everything is accessed from the front: the water tank, coffee grounds drawer and drip tray all pull out forwards, which makes it ideal under low wall cupboards.

The ceramic grinder has five settings and the Adapting System adjusts extraction to the beans you use. Espresso is excellent for the price, with a rich crema. Milk is frothed with a Pannarello steam wand, which is easier to use than a traditional wand as it draws in air automatically, though it still requires you to froth manually. The stainless steel front panel looks more premium than all-plastic rivals. The water tank is small at 1.2 litres, and there are no one-touch milk drinks. At around £299 it suits people who mainly drink espresso and like a classic Italian machine. UK buyers praise the coffee quality and compact size.

The Beko CaffeExperto CEG5311X is one of the cheapest ways to get freshly ground coffee from beans at home. It is a simple machine with touch buttons for espresso and longer coffee, and it lets you choose the strength and cup size. The stainless steel finish looks smarter than its price suggests.

Milk drinks are made with a manual steam wand, which works well once you have practised a few times. The grinder has four settings and makes decent coffee, though the flavour and crema are not quite as refined as on the De'Longhi Magnifica S at a similar price. The 1.5 litre water tank is easy to remove, and the machine has an automatic rinse and descale reminder. It is a sensible choice if you want to try bean to cup coffee without spending much. Beko has a large UK service network. UK buyers say it is easy to use, makes good coffee and has saved them money compared with pods.