This was a great coffee bar and did everything we wanted it to....THEN 1.) the CLEAN light came on after 2 or 3 weeks. We would clean it and clean it but the light wouldn't go out. 2.) it stopped brewing full pots after about 3 months. You have to stand there and keep pushing the button to turn it back on. 3.) It won't even brew one cup without shutting off. I tried to do some research and found hundreds of complaints on their Facebook page of the same issues. I tried multiple suggestions to no avail. For as much as this thing cost, it should definitely have a longer lifespan.

I have had this for about 6 months and I love it. I have had no trouble with the clean indicator light. The coffee tastes way better than my Kureig ever did (which constantly stopped working). Biggest surprise was the ice coffee feature. I figured it was just going to make watered down coffee and I’d never use the function, but the iced coffee is amazing. I use Starbucks grounds and it’s seriously better than going out for coffee. Hope this thing lasts for years, at the price point, but it’s totally worth it.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I LOVE this coffeemaker and would give it 10 stars if I could – with its diverse and user-friendly features, you can create many of the expensive coffee shop drinks at home, so if you’re a “coffeeholic,” this coffeemaker will pay for itself in no time. It was easily set up; a simple washing of the glass carafe and filter holder, plus two cycles of plain water, and it was ready to go. It uses regular #4 paper filters or a permanent screen-type filter (User tip: Even though the manual implies that a permanent filter was included, it was not). The user manual and quick start guide were detailed and easy to follow – recommended review prior to proceeding. Choose the type of container for the desired amount of coffee – whether a regular-sized or large cup or mug, a travel-sized or extra-large tumbler, a half carafe or full carafe, and fill the water reservoir to the indicated line, placing back on the machine (User tip: If reservoir is filled to the “max fill” line, make sure to hold it level, without tilting, when returning it to the machine or it will spill). Place the container under the spout, and make sure the drip stop lever is to the open position (to the right). Use the included double-ended “smart scoop” to measure the desired amount of ground coffee into the filter, swing the filter holder back into place, touch the Power button, rotate the dial until the appropriate container light comes on, touch the button for the strength/richness of the desired brew, and shortly you will have a steaming cup or pot of coffee, customized to your taste! If you’re making a cappucino or latte with the addition of steamed milk, there is a built-in frother that swings out from behind the machine. Simply pour hot or cold milk into a cup or small pitcher, hold under the frother, and press the button. If using the glass carafe, the warmer will come on automatically and will stay heated until the power is turned off. (User tip: The warmer light will stay on for a few minutes, even after the power is turned off, until the warmer cools enough so it is safe to the touch. This was not clearly explained in the manual.) The next morning, I used the “over ice” setting and, with a little milk and vanilla syrup, made delicious iced coffee. (User tip: Freeze leftover coffee in an ice tray or small plastic cup to make coffee ice cubes, which will not dilute your drink.) There is also an automatic cleaning cycle that eliminates the need for periodically running vinegar through the system to eliminate mineral/scale buildup. I think that the only improvement that could be made on this coffeemaker would be a built-in grinder for roasted whole beans. Because the manufacturer recommends that fine (espresso) grind not be used since it would cause the water to overflow, the coffeemaker does just fine with a medium grind, so incorporating a grinder with a single grind-size setting would be simple and an excellent user convenience. Five stars, excellent product, highly recommended!

I've had this coffee maker for about a year now and it works great. It has many different settings and ways you can make coffee. You can make single cups or a whole pot with this coffee maker. I have found that it can be a bit difficult to clean. The filter where you put the ground coffee is also a bit difficult to clean. I had to actually throw mine out and use mini coffee filters from Walmart because my filter kept getting mold in it even after washing and drying it properly.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This thing is the best coffee maker. We need a little more than HALF the grounds to make the SAME strength coffee aa my old coffee maker! The water reservoir system - you fill it , just set the brew size, and away you go. My old system, there was no way to make a single cup, let alone a good one but this does with no problem. The Frother is an outstanding addtion to the machine. My Ninja brews perfect everytime. I can purchase a medium grade of coffee, believe me, The Ninja brews the best tasting coffee thet you can brew at home. It is a well crafted machine. I highly recommend this Ninja System!!!!!!!

We have this coffee maker for about 3 months. We ran a pot of water in the clean mode. We have done this with every coffee maker we've ever purchased. With that being said, it brews just fine for the most part. We have had 3/4 of a pot brew on the full pot cycle. Whatever that's easy to deal with. The major issue we have with this product is the STRONG chemical/plastic smell and taste. It is so bad my husband can't and will not drink anything brewed from this coffee maker. It has literally made him sick! BUYER BEWARE! (We will be writing the company with a complaint.)

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I really enjoy my coffee maker. It makes great coffee and it's really simple to use. I like that I can set the timer and wake up to a pot or a cup of coffee. I also like that I can make different specialty coffee as well. I haven't tried the specialty coffee just yet but I will soon. It's a great coffee maker.

I was excited to try the features on the Ninja coffee bar system. It started out great but soon was very disappointed with the brewing of this system. I have softened well water that is run through two water filters to produce clean water. We used this system for a short period of time before the "clean light" came on. I followed the instructions for cleaning but after cleaning it would not brew properly. Cleaned it again. Not any better. Cleaned it 5 more times before it would properly run thru the clean cycle. Cleaned one more time for good measure and it finally was brewing. Well that was short lived. Had to do the process of cleaning all over again so I decided I would use distilled water once I got the brewer to work again. Well, it seems this brewer will only work for a short amount of time before you have to clean it, and you have to clean it, and clean it, and clean it again and again, you get the picture. My advice is to buy another coffee maker, this one has been nothing but a nightmare.

This machine made some good coffee but didn't last more than 10 months before it broke, its temperamental with coffee not liking some brands and over extracting them to bitterness. The worst is the customer service and the fact that a class action investigation is pending because of all the problems. I got 2 one for my son and one for me. I wish I spent the money on Bonavita, KitchenAid or some other good brand. :(

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I absolutely love the sleek and modern design of my new Ninja Coffee Bar Glass Carafe System CF090. The fact that it’s so easy to operate is a huge plus to me. I have used it to make hot coffee, iced coffee and some of the yummy treats that come with Coffeehouse Style Recipe booklet. I especially like the single cup function because I never want to brew ‘a pot’ after dinner. I am very impressed with the warmer plate which works very well and the frother, which I’ve never had before. The unit makes delicious coffee and I like that I can brew in whichever strength I prefer, selecting the type I like from ‘classic,’ ‘rich’ or ‘over ice.’ This machine is beautifully designed and the touch buttons are intuitive. The water reservoir easy to remove and easy to clean. You can brew directly into your favorite mug or travel cup. I am extremely happy with this unit. If I had to make a suggestion to improve the Ninja Coffee Bar Glass Carafe System CF090, it would be to offer a larger size glass carafe (this one holds just over 10 oz.), an option for more than a 2-hour shutoff and a filter system, which is especially important to me as we live in an area with very hard water. This is an excellent coffee system and I am very happy to recommend it highly!