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 Dolce Gusto Machines in the UK (2026)
NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto machines make a wide variety of drinks - espresso, lungo, lattes, cappuccinos, hot chocolate and more - from their own pods, often using a milk pod for creamy drinks. Machines are made by Krups and De'Longhi.
The Dolce Gusto range
Models like the Mini Me, Piccolo XS and Genio S range from simple manual machines to ones with automatic shot-stopping. Dolce Gusto's strength is variety: with both coffee and milk pods, you can make a big range of drinks without a separate frother. Pods are widely available in supermarkets.
Our top picks
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De'Longhi Mini Me
A practical pod coffee machine (compact) for fuss-free pod coffee at home.
#3 
De'Longhi Piccolo XS
A practical pod coffee machine for fuss-free pod coffee at home.
#4 
Dolce Gusto De'Longhi Piccolo XS
A practical pod coffee machine (The Dolce Gusto De) for fuss-free pod coffee at home.
#5 
Delonghi Dolce Gusto Genio S
A practical pod coffee machine (The Dolce Gusto Genio) for fuss-free pod coffee at home.
#6 
DeLonghi Dolce Gusto Mini Me
A practical pod coffee machine (The Dolce Gusto Mini Me EDG305, compact) for fuss-free pod coffee at home.
#7 
NESCAFE Dolce Gusto Genio S
A practical pod coffee machine (The Dolce Gusto Genio) for fuss-free pod coffee at home.
#8 
Tassimo Style
A practical pod coffee machine (Tassimo) for fuss-free pod coffee at home.
#9 
Krups Nescafe Dolce Gusto Mini Me KP1208
A practical pod coffee machine (The Dolce Gusto Mini Me KP1208, compact) for fuss-free pod coffee at home.
#10 
NESCAFE Dolce Gusto Genio S Touch
A practical pod coffee machine (The Dolce Gusto Genio) for fuss-free pod coffee at home.
Frequently asked questions
Which Dolce Gusto machine is best?
The Genio S models offer automatic, programmable shots; the Piccolo XS and Mini Me are simpler and more compact. All use the same Dolce Gusto pods, so choose by features (auto vs manual), size and budget.
Can Dolce Gusto make lattes?
Yes - Dolce Gusto makes milk drinks using a separate milk pod alongside the coffee pod, so you don't need a frother. It's one of the system's big appeals for cappuccino and latte fans.
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..