Best Dual Coffee Maker

The best dual coffee makers serve at least two purposes, and if you live in a city, or hey, even in the suburbs, you’ll know that kitchen space is usually pretty coveted — so it better be good at its job! This is especially true if you’re a coffee fanatic like me, where I have cabinets full of gear overflowing and occasionally clocking me in the head!

This is where dual coffee makers, capable of brewing both standard coffee and rich espresso, come into play. These innovative machines offer the perfect blend of convenience, variety, and quality. And this blog post will navigate you through the top choices for the best dual coffee makers on the market. Let’s dive in!

Best Duo Coffee Makers

Ninja DualBrew Pro

The Ninja DualBrew Pro is one of the best coffee pot and k cup combo machines on the market. A dual coffee maker, compatible with K-Cups and ground coffee, offers flexibility for different coffees. It has brew strength adjustment from mild to bold and comes with a permanent filter, a 12-cup glass carafe, a pod adapter, and a smart scoop.

It allows for various brewing options, including Classic, Rich, Over Ice, and Specialty brew styles, making it ideal for creating everything from a basic cup of coffee to more intricate coffeehouse-style drinks like lattes and macchiatos. One of its standout features is the built-in, foldable, and removable milk frother, which is perfect for making creamy, frothy drinks, although it doesn’t heat the milk. It also has a large, removable 60-ounce water reservoir, a keep-warm function, a delay brew option, and an independent tap for tea. While the machine offers all-in-one convenience for both single-serve and full-carafe brewing, it is plus-sized so make sure you’ve got counter space.

Cuisinart SS-16 Dual Coffee Maker

The Cuisinart SS-16 dual coffee maker is a versatile and well-designed coffee maker that caters to a variety of coffee brewing needs. This 2-in-1 machine integrates a 12-cup glass carafe and a single-serve K-Cup brewer, allowing for efficient batch and single-cup brewing. It’s known for its fast brew times, thanks to the Extreme Brew technology, which brews a 12-cup carafe 25% faster than other coffee makers.
The machine offers customizable settings including advanced start, 24-hour brew start, adjustable carafe temperature, bold flavor settings, and temperature control, ensuring that your coffee is brewed to your exact preferences. It’s also compatible with various pods, including Keurig K-Cup, and includes a reusable HomeBarista filter.

Keurig K-Duo Single Serve Dual Coffee Maker

The Keurig K-Duo dual coffee maker is a super machine that uniquely combines the ability to use both K-Cup pods and ground coffee, allowing you to brew a single cup or a carafe of your favorite coffee varieties. This coffee maker features multiple brew sizes, enabling you to make up to 12-cups in the carafe, or the standard 6, 8, 10, or 12 oz. single cup K-Cups.

One of the key features of the Keurig K-Duo is its ‘Strong Brew’ option, which provides a more intense and bolder flavor for your single cup brews by blooming the coffee before it runs. It’ll even let you snag a cup of coffee while it’s brewing, by pausing the coffee making process for 20 seconds!

De’Longhi All-in-One Combination Coffee Maker & Espresso Machine

The De’Longhi dual coffee maker is a little different in that it’s the best coffee and espresso maker combo we’ve found. It excels in both drip coffee brewing and espresso making with a dual heating system, enabling simultaneous brewing of coffee and espresso, and is equipped with a 15-bar pressure pump for authentic espresso extraction. The machine includes a 10-cup glass coffee pot and a customizable milk frother, ideal for creating cappuccinos and lattes. It really does it all (minus the grinding) and the user-friendly design incorporates an intuitive digital touchscreen and a 24-hour programmable timer. Its spill-proof carafe design, large capacity, and eco-friendly permanent filter make it a valuable addition to any coffee lover’s space.

Best Dual Coffee Maker Characteristics

Choosing a good coffee machine involves balancing the technical aspects of brewing coffee and your preferences. The optimal brewing temperature is key, as it should reach 195°F-205°F to extract the best flavors. The machine’s ability to evenly distribute water over the coffee grounds is also crucial, ensuring a well-extracted brew.
The type of coffee machine you select should match your comfort level with coffee-making and the kind of coffee you enjoy. Simpler machines like filter or pod coffee makers are user-friendly but might offer less flexibility in coffee styles. More complex machines, such as espresso or combination machines, provide a wider range of options but require a learning curve.