KRUPS Dolce Gusto Mini Me Artic KP123B
A practical pod coffee machine (The Dolce Gusto Mini, compact) for fuss-free pod coffee at home.
The Best Small & Compact Pod Coffee Machines (UK 2026)
Pod machines are already compact, but some are tiny - ideal for small kitchens, offices or anywhere worktop space is tight. The Nespresso Essenza Mini and Dolce Gusto Piccolo are among the slimmest.
What to look for
- A slim, small footprint.
- A removable tank that's still easy to fill.
- The system and drinks you want, in a compact body.
- Bear in mind small machines have small tanks.
Our top picks
#1
#2 
Tassimo by Bosch My Way 2
A practical pod coffee machine (Tassimo) for fuss-free pod coffee at home.
#3 
Tassimo by Bosch My Way 2
A practical pod coffee machine (Tassimo) for fuss-free pod coffee at home.
#4 
De'Longhi Mini Me
A practical pod coffee machine (compact) for fuss-free pod coffee at home.
#5 
De'Longhi Piccolo XS
A practical pod coffee machine for fuss-free pod coffee at home.
#6 
Dolce Gusto De'Longhi Piccolo XS
A practical pod coffee machine (The Dolce Gusto De) for fuss-free pod coffee at home.
#7 
Delonghi Dolce Gusto Genio S
A practical pod coffee machine (The Dolce Gusto Genio) for fuss-free pod coffee at home.
#8 
Tassimo Happy
A practical pod coffee machine (The Tassimo Happy TAS1002N, compact) for fuss-free pod coffee at home.
Frequently asked questions
What is the smallest pod coffee machine?
The Nespresso Essenza Mini is one of the most compact Original machines, and the Dolce Gusto Piccolo XS is very slim too. Both trade tank size for a small footprint, ideal for tight worktops.
Bottom line
Our top pick is the KRUPS Dolce Gusto Mini Me Artic KP123B (our score 9.6/10) - A practical pod coffee machine (The Dolce Gusto Mini, compact) for fuss-free pod coffee at home..