I have had this machine for a couple of weeks now and we are enjoying it very much. It makes a nice cup of espresso even though I am still trying to find the right beans to use. I have tried some local fresh roasted beans but they seem a little bitter to me but they make a nice Capaccino. The milk frothing is excellent even using 2% milk. I have used the drip feature and this makes an excellent cup of coffee. I have also tried the latte and this is also very good. I will keep experimenting with the beans I am sure to find the right ones for us.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is absolutely stunning. I love this product from Ninja so much. It can do anything you want basically in the coffee industry. I highly, highly recommend this because it is so great. Thank you for allowing me to try this

I have had this machine about two weeks and bought it as a replacement of my Breville Barista. I’m so pleased with this machine. The weight based dosing is great, it’s easy to use, I love all the options, and I especially love that there’s a place for all the things needed so it’s neat and tidy. I have run into two small issues: the grinder got stuck when I went from a very coarse to a very fine, but it was easily remedied and I still can’t get the cold foam frother to work. I generally drink my coffee black, but made some lattes for guests who raved about them. The steaming function is great, love that it has a built in whisk and a purging feature. Overall I would give this a 4.8. Some minor flaws, but can’t be beat for the price!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am soooo happy!! I just received my Ninja Espresso & Coffee Barista that Influenster sent me to try in exchange for my honest review a couple of days ago. I have only ever owned a basic regular coffee pot, so when I opened the box, I was a little intimated. I cleaned all the parts and read the instructions, then took off to the store to get everything I needed to make the perfect coffee. I literally made the perfect cup of coffee on the 1st try. It is so easy to use and understand. I have never even thought about having frothed cream in my coffee lol but I did it, and it was not only delicious it was so much fun to make! The built-in frother comes off easily for cleaning and works very well. I love this barista so much!

I have been enjoying this product, except for having to warm up the espresso in microwave after pulling each shot, before adding the milk foam. Is it just me or does anyone else have this issue? I will be reaching out to CS to see what they can do to correct.

Wanted to love this machine due to its advertised simplicity and ability to do regular “drip” coffee. But unfortunately this machine was not for me. No matter if I followed the recommendation from the machine or tried changing the grind size or brew temp it always tasted burnt. The burnt taste followed from espresso setting and in the “drip” coffee setting as well. Have tried various beans and cleared the grinder before putting the new beans. Though it is really simple to use personally some tuning is needed to the software to get recommended settings to not have the espresso or coffee tasting burnt. Ended up returning the product though still waiting for the refund.

This machine is excellent for person who wants barista style coffee without having to learn to be a barista. It does everything for you and makes excellent drinks. It takes all the guess work out of it. The only issue I had was the machine was sent to my old address somehow luckily the people whom bought my old house still had my number and gave me a call.

The Ninja Lux Café Machine does a good job overall — it's versatile, the Assist Barista function works well, and it makes solid coffee. But honestly, it's frustrating that such an otherwise good machine has some really wasteful design flaws. First, it goes through way too much water. It feels like every time I use it, a good amount is wasted for no real reason. Second, after every single grind, there are coffee grounds left sitting in the grinder exit. Not only is that wasteful, but if you're switching between different beans or grind sizes, it causes a mix of fine and coarse grounds, which completely ruins the consistency. Honestly, I'm considering return it because of these. t's a shame, because if Ninja fixed the grinder and water use, this would easily be a 5-star product. For now, I'm leaving it at 4 stars, but it's with some real frustration

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Opening this felt like Christmas! 🎁 This coffee/espresso maker is a total game-changer. It’s basically three machines in one, and the espresso it pulls? Top-notch. I've only tried the espresso so far, but it’s already blown my mind. Super easy to use, and it looks sleek on the counter too. The frother is a fun bonus, making my lattes feel like they’re straight from a café. If you’re serious about your coffee (former barista here), this is definitely the machine to get!

I've only had this for a week, and it is simply amazing. This is my first espresso machine and I replaced an older Ninja Coffee Maker with it. I can see this completely replacing my trips to the coffee shop, (unless just to socialize). It's easy to use, solidly built, and the instructions are amazing. You will not regret this purchase...I sure don't.