The best espresso machine for a small kitchen is the De’Longhi Dedica Duo : De’Longhi lists it at 13 x 5.9 x 12 inches and calls it an “ultra-slim profile perfect for any space, big or small.” If you want a 54 mm portafilter and a faster start in a similarly small machine, choose the Breville Bambino . If you want beans-to-cup with no separate grinder, the De’Longhi Magnifica Start and Philips 2200 are the slimmest automatic options here, each with a smallest listed dimension under 10 inches.

Every dimension below comes from the maker’s own page, checked November 7, 2026. We have not used these machines. Small counters also need room for a grinder unless you buy an automatic machine, so measure for both. For pod machines rather than espresso machines, see our space-saving pod machine picks .

Quick comparison by size

Machine Maker’s listed size Type Milk Usual Amazon price band
De’Longhi Dedica Duo 13 x 5.9 x 12 in. Manual espresso, needs a grinder Manual steam wand $200-250
Breville Bambino 11.9 x 6.1 x 13.5 in. (W x D x H, as Breville lists it) Manual espresso, needs a grinder Manual steam wand $250-300
Breville Bambino Plus 11.9 x 7.4 x 14.3 in. (W x D x H, as Breville lists it) Manual espresso, needs a grinder Automatic or manual steam wand $450-500
De’Longhi Magnifica Start (search) 9.4 x 17.3 x 14.2 in. Bean-to-cup, built-in grinder Automatic LatteCrema Hot Varies by seller
Philips 2200 LatteGo (search) 246 x 371 x 433 mm (about 9.7 x 14.6 x 17 in.) Bean-to-cup, built-in grinder LatteGo milk system Varies by seller

Breville labels its figures width x depth x height, so on Breville’s own numbers the Bambino and Bambino Plus are 11.9 inches wide and shallow front to back; De’Longhi does not label the order of its figures. Before buying for a tight gap, check the orientation in the manual or measure a display model, and leave space in front to lock in the portafilter and pull out the water tank.

How to size a small-kitchen espresso machine

  1. Width is the hard limit; height is the hidden one. Measure under your upper cabinets as well as the gap on the counter. Machines with a top-fill tank or bean hopper need lid clearance too.
  2. Count the grinder. The Dedica Duo and both Bambinos need ground coffee. Our espresso grinder guide and small-kitchen grinder picks cover compact grinders. An automatic machine saves that second footprint.
  3. Check where the water goes in. Philips lists front access for the 2200’s water tank and waste container, which helps under cabinets.

1. De’Longhi Dedica Duo: narrowest overall

De’Longhi’s Dedica Duo page lists dimensions of 13 x 5.9 x 12 inches, a 15-bar pump, two single-wall filters (1 and 2 cups), a hot water function and recipes for espresso, double espresso and cold brew. De’Longhi describes “an ultra-slim profile perfect for any space, big or small.”

It is the machine to buy when every inch of counter matters. It uses a manual steam wand, so milk drinks take practice, and it needs a grinder or pre-ground coffee. The linked listing is the stainless steel finish; De’Longhi also sells pistachio, rosé and vanilla versions. Our Dedica EC685 review covers the earlier Dedica.

2. Breville Bambino: best for milk drinks in a narrow space

Breville’s Bambino page lists dimensions of 11.9 x 6.1 x 13.5 inches, a 54 mm portafilter for an 18 g dose, single-wall and dual-wall baskets, and “Low pressure pre-infusion followed by 9 bar extraction.” Breville says its ThermoJet system means “the machine is ready to start in 3 seconds.”

Breville’s listed depth of 6.1 inches makes it one of the shallowest machines here, which suits a narrow counter strip. Choose it if you want to learn milk texturing by hand. Our Bambino vs Barista Express comparison shows how it fits Breville’s range.

3. Breville Bambino Plus: automatic milk, still small

The Bambino Plus is listed at 11.9 x 7.4 x 14.3 inches, 1.3 inches deeper and 0.8 inches taller than the Bambino. Breville describes “a powerful hands-free automatic steam wand that makes microfoam milk for you” with 3 milk temperatures and 3 texture levels, and you can still steam by hand.

It costs a lot more than the Bambino. That premium buys automatic milk, which suits a household where several people make lattes and nobody wants to learn the steam wand.

4. De’Longhi Magnifica Start: slim bean-to-cup

De’Longhi’s Magnifica Start page lists dimensions of 9.4 x 17.3 x 14.2 inches, a conical burr grinder with 13 settings, and one-touch espresso, coffee, cappuccino and latte macchiato with LatteCrema Hot milk frothing. Its spec list shows no hot water function.

Its smallest listed dimension, 9.4 inches, is the smallest of the automatic machines on this page, and it removes the need for a separate grinder. It is deep, though, so check the 17.3 inch figure against your counter. We could not confirm an exact Amazon listing for the ECAM22080B, so the link is a search.

5. Philips 2200 LatteGo: front-access automatic

Philips’ 2200 LatteGo page and specification data list product dimensions of 246 x 371 x 433 mm, 12 grinder settings, espresso, coffee, cappuccino and hot water, the LatteGo milk system, and front access for both the water tank and the waste container. Philips also lists an adjustable spout height of 85-145 mm.

Front access is the small-kitchen advantage: the machine can sit under cabinets without being pulled forward to refill. The listings we found were not sold by Amazon or Philips, so the link is a search. Our Philips 2200 review has more on it.

How we chose

We started from espresso machines that makers market as compact or slim and kept those whose own pages publish dimensions, then ordered them from the smallest listed dimension up. Exact Amazon links are used only where we confirmed the model and that Amazon or the brand sells it new; the others are searches. Price bands are what Amazon listings showed on November 7, 2026, and they change.

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