Buying guide
Best Espresso Machines for Small Kitchens
The De'Longhi Dedica is the best espresso machine for small kitchens at about 6 inches wide. The Jura ENA 8 is the compact pick for one-touch milk drinks.
De'Longhi Dedica
About 6 inches wide and 12 inches tall, so it fits beside a sink or under almost any cabinet.
Breville Bambino Plus
7.7 inches wide with an automatic steam wand and a 1.9 L tank, for daily lattes on a short counter.
Jura ENA 8
One-touch milk drinks from a body about 10.7 inches wide and 12.7 inches tall.
La Pavoni Europiccola
About 11 by 7 inches on the counter per the US manual, but the raised lever needs open space above it.
For the smallest space, buy the De’Longhi Dedica. It is about 6 inches wide and 12 inches tall, and it fits under nearly any upper cabinet. If you drink lattes every day, buy the Breville Bambino Plus, which is still under 8 inches wide. If you want one-touch milk drinks, buy the Jura ENA 8, the most compact superautomatic here.
How we chose
We did not use these machines ourselves. We compared the dimensions in manufacturer specifications, manuals and retailer listings, plus long-term owner reports. Where retailers and makers disagreed, we used the maker’s figure. Every pick is sold new in the US in 2026.
Measure these four things first
Width is rarely the real limit. Measure these before you buy:
- Height under the cabinet. Most US kitchens leave about 18 inches between the counter and the upper cabinets. Subtract the machine’s height. You need room above it to open a bean lid or lift out a tank.
- Depth. Measure from the backsplash to the counter edge. Add a few inches behind the machine for the cord and air, and a little in front for the drip tray.
- Tank access. A rear tank means you pull the machine forward to refill it. A tank you can reach from the front or top lets the machine stay in place.
- Side space. Superautomatics with milk need room beside them for a milk container or carafe.
Leave room above the machine to open the bean lid, and a gap behind it for the cord and air. For Jura models, the guide to the best Jura for a small kitchen has a fit checker.
De’Longhi Dedica: narrowest
De’Longhi lists the Dedica EC685 at 149 by 330 by 303 mm, about 5.9 inches wide, 13 inches deep and 11.9 inches tall. It has a 1.1 L tank, a 15-bar pump, a Thermoblock heater and a manual steam wand.
Why it fits: it is the narrowest machine here by almost 2 inches, and it leaves about 6 inches of headroom under a standard cabinet.
The real weakness: steam power is modest, and the 1.1 L tank needs frequent refills. You still need a grinder for the best results. Read our Dedica review for the full list.
Price band: an estimated $200 to $330. We found no current US listing for the EC685.
De'Longhi Dedica: about 6 inches wide, for the tightest counters.
Check price →Breville Bambino Plus: best small machine for milk
Retailers list the Bambino Plus (BES500) at 7.7 inches wide, 12.6 inches deep and 11.8 inches tall. It has a 1.9 L tank, a 54 mm portafilter, a ThermoJet heater that reaches brewing temperature in about 3 seconds and an automatic steam wand.
Why it fits: it is shallower than the Dedica and only 1.8 inches wider. The 1.9 L tank holds almost twice the Dedica’s water, so you refill less often.
The real weakness: there is no grinder, so you need counter space for one beside it. Our Bambino Plus review covers grinder pairings.
Price band: about $400 to $500.
Jura ENA 8: best compact superautomatic
Jura lists the ENA 8 at about 10.7 inches wide, 17.5 inches deep and 12.7 inches tall. It has the Professional Aroma Grinder, 15 one-touch specialties and an HP1 milk system with a CX1 spout. The tank holds 1.1 L and the bean hopper 125 g.
Why it fits: it replaces both an espresso machine and a grinder, so the total footprint is smaller than any semi-automatic plus grinder. At 12.7 inches tall, it leaves about 5 inches under a standard cabinet for the bean lid.
The real weakness: at 17.5 inches deep it is the deepest pick here, so it needs a full-depth counter. The small hopper and tank mean frequent refills. Read our ENA 8 review.
Price band: about $1,800 to $2,000.
Jura ENA 8: one-touch milk drinks in Jura's compact body.
Check price →La Pavoni Europiccola: smallest footprint for a lever
The US manual lists the Europiccola at 11 by 7 by 12 inches. It has no water tank. You fill its 0.8 L boiler through a cap on top, after the machine cools and releases pressure.
Why it fits: the counter footprint is small, and there is no pump, no tank and no plastic housing.
The real weakness: you raise the lever well above the body for every shot, so a standard 18-inch cabinet gap is usually too tight. Measure with the lever up, or keep it on open counter. You also need a grinder. Read our Europiccola review.
Price band: about $850 to $900 for the black-base EPBB-8.
Comparison table
| Machine | Width | Depth | Height | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| De’Longhi Dedica | 5.9 in | 13 in | 11.9 in | 1.1 L tank |
| Breville Bambino Plus | 7.7 in | 12.6 in | 11.8 in | 1.9 L tank |
| Jura ENA 8 | 10.7 in | 17.5 in | 12.7 in | 1.1 L tank |
| La Pavoni Europiccola | 11 in | 7 in | 12 in, plus the raised lever | 0.8 L boiler, filled at the top cap |
Tips for a tight counter
- Use an appliance slider. A slider lets you pull a rear-tank machine forward to refill, then push it back.
- Count the grinder. A semi-automatic plus a grinder can take more width than one superautomatic. If width is your limit, compare the total.
- Check cup height too. A short machine often has a short spout, so measure your tallest cup.
If you are still deciding on the machine type, take the espresso machine finder quiz first.
Espresso Machines for Small Kitchens: reviews and guides
Breville Bambino Plus Review (BES500)The Bambino Plus BES500 heats in about 3 seconds and steams milk on its own. It suits small kitchens and beginners who will add a burr grinder.De'Longhi Dedica EC685 ReviewThe Dedica EC685 is a 6-inch-wide espresso machine with pressurized baskets that forgive pre-ground coffee. It suits beginners with small kitchens and small budgets.Jura ENA 8 ReviewThe Jura ENA 8 makes 15 one-touch drinks, including flat white, in a body 12.7 in tall. It suits one or two milk drinkers with limited space.La Pavoni Europiccola Review (Millennium, EPBB-8)The Europiccola is La Pavoni's smallest direct lever: a 0.8 L boiler, no pump and no gauge. It suits patient espresso drinkers who make one or two shots at a time.