Nice when it works. After about 5 months the clean light comes on after every 2-3 pots. And if you don’t clean it the timer is completely useless. It’s getting to the point where I’ve poured as much vinegar through it as coffee. Don’t waste your $$ unless you can afford a new every few months. Expected much more from ninja. Will never recommend or buy their products again!!

My ninja coffee bar has been the single worst purchase I've made in my kitchen. I've had it for over a year and I have never had the thing work properly for more than 3 consecutive days before I have to employ some ridiculous fix (up to and including taking the machine apart). If you search online you'll find that my problems are exceedingly common (brews an ounce or so and shuts itself off). I can't possibly recommend buying this machine unless you are looking to start your day with nothing but aggravation and buyers remorse.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] First, I want to be clear that the only coffee pots that I've ever had have all been simple with maybe the added feature of being able to program a timer. So, after reading my instruction manual I commenced to washing the carafe and other components as instructed, set the time (so simple) added a filter and coffee using the included scoop which I must say is very handy and tucked right onto the side of the machine. I selected the amount of coffee for the machine to make, added the appropriate amount of water to the reservoir pushed the power button, (there are multiple choices for your comfort level, cup, XL cup, 1/2 carafe, full carafe and even a travel mug option) and then chose how I wanted my coffee to taste (I chose classic for starters) First pot was a little strong so I reduced the coffee for the next pot and it was perfect! I had never had frothed milk in coffee before until this machine. My husband ventured for this and made us each a cup of coffee with frothed milk using the built in frother (again, tucked neatly on the side of the machine until ready for use, see picture below) We are still experimenting with Ninja Coffee bar and are finding unending ways to mix and blend coffees plus using the enclosed recipes that came with the machine. This machine is very easy to use, easy to clean, easy to set up and is very attractive on my counter top. The instruction book is easy to follow and the recipes included are very good.

Brand new out of the box, this machine never worked right. I referenced the manual and info online and it pumps way too much water through for every brew setting I pick. I thought maybe I wasn't understanding or doing something wrong until I got a measuring cup and found out the regular/classic cup that's supposed to brew 9.5 ounces was putting out a little over 11 ounces of water. I tested every other brew setting (cup, XL, Travel as classic/rich/over-ice) and each cycle had the same results; way too much water, making each cup weak and nasty. It's not worth this amount of money when it can't even function as it's designed. I really wanted to love this machine and get away from Keurig, but it didn't live up to it's reputation. Sorry Sofia, you can have it back!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We love coffee...and we have tried just about any type of coffee maker. Some were too big, too small, too complex or just did not deliver a hot enough cup. The Ninja Coffee Bar Glass Carafe System is neither too big (see pic comparing size with icoffee, just a bit wider and taller) nor too complex since it has easy to use feature selection knob and buttons with clear labeling. The main features are: - Sizes are preset, just turn knob from single cup to full carafe and several sizes in-between - Holder for grounds is easy to clean and swivels out and locks in place very easily, no fumbling in the basket because of the big handle on side (see pic) - Hot and flavorful coffee - Carafe is easy to pour - Warming plate time is adjustable and it senses when a carafe is placed on it and then comes on automatically, which is pretty neat - Includes milk frother and measuring spoon attached to side - Easy fill and remove water reservoir that is clearly marked - When placed on counter in middle of room, carafe is accessible from both sides - Makes regular coffee or a stronger brew Husband and I like the clean lines of the coffee bar, and it makes a good cup of coffee. So why only four stars? - The touted single cup filter was not included, but I bought it separately on ebay. In the meantime I brewed a large single cup using a regular filter and there was some splashing. - Takes a bit longer to go from cold to hot than our dedicated single cup machine and the fold-out holder for the small single cup has a bit of a flimsy feel to it. - I am getting older and the markings could be a bit bigger for my aging eyes - Longer single cup prepping time: It might not be fair to compare a dedicated single cup machine to the Ninja Coffee Bar, but my one major gripe is that my husband makes his full pot (which he likes) and then I come with my single cup and a different type of coffee and that means taking off the carafe, cleaning out the filter, pouring more water in the reservoir, and resetting the size, and then putting his pot back on after I am done, but maybe I can beat him to the machine in the mornings...

[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!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Took a bit to get it after order but things happen. The system is very easy to set up and operate. I really like that I can brew strait to my xl travel mug and it fills to just the right right portion. Not much of a fancy coffee drinker but will try some after pay day just to see

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am very impressed by the Ninja Coffee Bar. It's so much better than the ones that make you buy the little (and expensive) coffee pods. You use your own coffee and cone filters. The user manual that comes with it gives you step by step instructions for brewing the coffee you want. It has all the bells and whistles that the other brands have and more. It even tells you how to get hotter coffee. Any questions are answered in the manual. In fact, by the time I had washed the components and finished the priming, I was pretty familiar with the system. It also comes with a recipe book filled with recipes and how to's for several different coffee styles. It's easy to understand so you get the speciality coffee you want. A really nice feature is the frother that comes attached. It is easily removed for cleaning and swings out of sight after use. It's almost automatic. You just put your prepared cup under it and push the top. It spins and froths the liquid. It also comes with a 2 ended scoop which attaches to the side of the machine so it doesn't get lost. There is a small scoop on one end and a large scoop on the other. The hardest part of the whole procedure was figuring how much coffee to use! They give you amounts, but it's really up to you how strong you want it. So far, I've made several classics, which is standard coffee and a few lattes. I can't wait to try all the recipes in the book. I love cappuccino and am going to try that next. I think, for the money, you can't beat this coffee bar. I would recommend it in a heartbeat.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I absolutely love this coffee system. It is amazing! At first I thought it was going to be difficult to use, but turns out it's quite simple. It makes single serves or up to a whole pot. What I like most is that I can feel the carafe up with ice, using the Over ice Brew function. It turns out really well. Another function that I favor is the frothing device. It makes my creamer nice and frothy, making it like a Cafe style coffee within seconds! I highly recommend this to anyone looking for these types of functions as well as simple coffee. My family and guests have also enjoyed this very much.

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.