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Keurig K-Mini Coffee Maker — one cup before class, in under 5 inches of desk
Keurig K-Mini Single-Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker (Black)
Reviewed by the WhyToBuyThis team · Updated September 2026 · How we choose
Perfect for
- Small dorm rooms
- Early classes
- Auto shut-off
- Travel-mug friendly
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Price: $71.00
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Why this gift works
The Keurig K-Mini Coffee Maker is a single-serve brewer less than 5 inches wide that brews one 6 to 12 oz cup from a K-Cup pod, using only the water poured into its one-cup reservoir. The cord wraps into built-in storage, the drip tray comes out to fit travel mugs up to 7 inches tall, and it turns off 90 seconds after the last brew, per retailer listings. This is the Black color.
A dorm room has no counter space and little time before an 8 a.m. class. This fits on a desk or shelf and makes one fresh cup without a trip to the dining hall.
Who is this gift for?
Great for
- A freshman's first dorm
- Early-morning classes
- Late study nights
Think twice if
- Their dorm bans coffee makers
- They drink several cups at once
The catch
The one-cup reservoir has to be filled for every brew, pods are an ongoing cost, and some residence halls restrict coffee makers - check the housing list first.
Skip if their hall bans coffee makers, or they do not drink coffee.
Key specs
| Brew sizes | 6-12 oz |
|---|---|
| Width | Under 5 in |
| Reservoir | Single cup, not removable |
| Auto-off | 90 seconds after last brew |
| Mug fit | Travel mugs up to 7 in tall |
| Color | Black |
Worth knowing before you buy
- Keurig's reusable My K-Cup filter works with ground coffee and cuts pod costs.
- The reservoir is not removable.
Why we like it
- Tiny footprint
- Auto shut-off
- Fits a travel mug
- Cord tucks away
What to look for in a dorm coffee maker
- Size. A narrow brewer fits a desk or shelf.
- Safety. Auto shut-off is often required in residence halls.
- Running cost. Pods cost more per cup; a reusable filter helps.
Questions people ask
6 to 12 oz.
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