Ninja - Ninja® Coffee 12-Cup Programmable Coffee Brewer CE251 - Silver

I am very impressed with the brewing capability of this Ninja Coffee Brewer, and how perfectly it makes great tasting coffee. DESIGN AND CONTROLS: This is my third Ninja kitchen appliance. I absolutely loved the previous two (a blender, and an air fryer), so I was expecting another winner. I am happy to say that I was not disappointed. This coffee brewer could not be easier to use. All the settings are logically labeled and self-explanatory. All it takes is putting coffee in the reusable filter and pushing a few buttons. It is constructed of quality components (that is expected at this price point). I especially like that a washable filter is included. The brewing modes are: Rich, Classic, and Small Batch. The Small Batch setting, which is designed to optimally makes 1 to 4 cups of coffee, is the equivalent to about 1 to 2 large coffee mugs. It can make up to 12 cups of coffee, which is the equivalent of about 6 large mugs. The Delay Brew function can be programmed to have hot coffee waiting for you when you wake up. The components are easy to take out and clean after use. Just rinse, and dry and they are ready for the next day. APPEARANCE: This coffee maker has a premium appearance and will look great in any style kitchen. VERDICT: The Ninja Coffee Maker is the best coffee maker I have ever owned. It looks good, has a nice feature set, and most importantly makes a delicious cup of coffee.

The Ninja comes assembled -- you hyst have to remove some foam/tape, wash it, run a couple of cycles of water through it, and it's done. It comes with a reusable metal filter as well as a measuring spoon that attaches to the unit. Overall it's easy to use and easy to clean. The buttons for brew options, etc. are simple and easy to access. There's a clock display with buttons to set the time, a power button, a "small batch" button for when you're only brewing 4 cups or less, a button for "classic" or "rich" brew, a "stay warm" button to extend hot plate duration, brew, and clean. The water reservoir is detachable, and it has a nice handle built into it which makes it easy to grasp. The Ninja is not exactly compact, but has a clean, pleasing decor that will fit right in on most kitchen counters. I've been a Keurig guy for some time, so while it seemed the Ninja took a long time to brew, it may simply be I'm just used to how quick it is to brew a single cup. When brewing, rather than drip into the 12 cup carafe as most coffee makers do, it drips into a straw and the fresh drip goes to the bottom of the carafe. I'm not sure this actually does anything but found it interesting nonetheless. Easy to use, easy to clean, looks good and makes a great cup of coffee. The final result was a hot, flavorful coffee that was not bitter. I used the "rich" setting and added creamer and cannot complain at all of the result.

Just what you would expect Enough coffee to fill 12 tea cups i coffee taste good and its easy to set up. Automatic set up easy to set up as well

My grandmother loves to drink coffee. She has it several times throughout the day and into the evening. For quite some time, she has been using a single-serve coffee pot and we decided to give her an upgraded system for the holidays this year. Since she drinks coffee multiple times per day, we wanted her to have a full size coffee pot and since we have used other Ninja products, we thought this 12-cup coffee maker would be a good investment for her long-term use. This coffee maker is easy to use. There are easy to read labels on it and it’s fairly self-explanatory. I really like that all the components — including the filter — are washable. There are several brewing modes, which comes in handy since the members of our family all like their coffee just a little different. The small batch setting will work very nicely for my grandma as it will make 1-4 cups of coffee (approximately 1-2 large cups) which is perfect for her uses. This coffee maker has a sleek, attractive design and it’s very sturdy. I love that this is easy to use since my grandma appreciates technology, but doesn’t always understand how it works. I like that this is a high quality coffee maker at an affordable price. I would recommend this to others.

It is a decent coffee machine for big brews for small office or heavy drinker of brewed coffee. It is bulky size plus, does not have “over the ice” for hot summer days which comes in very handy. If you expect dark, rich and concentrated flavor from the “pods”, this machine is not suitable for you. This could be viewed as a little upscale version of Mr. Coffee. In the attachment comparison with same ninja brand but model "Ninja® Coffee Brewer with Auto-iQ (CF021)" Rated based on the availability of basic functionality for coffee brewing at msrp price point.

I love my coffee maker however the carafe cracked in less than 2 months.

I’ve owned the Ninja 12-Cup Coffee Maker for a few weeks now and couldn’t be more pleased. If I have time, I usually make pour over coffee – but when it come to a workday, I just usually don’t have time. This unit has a wonderful and simple design. The removable water take is a breeze to fill and keep clean. The included gold filter is a nice touch. The strength control is nice. Daily use and programming are as simple as could be too! The best part is that it makes some of the best drip coffee I’ve ever had. Use freshly ground quality beans and filtered water – let the Ninja take care of the rest!

We’re very happy with the quality and sturdiness of this coffee maker. I really like lock down cap on the glass carafe. When you’re half asleep one less issue to deal with. The display is bright and a light sound is mad when the coffee is ready. The timer works well. We do clean and hand dry each of the five different parts after each use but this is due to aqua water and trying to keep the water spots off of the maker. I haven’t tried resolving this issue, it might be in the manual, I would like the time period of the coffee staying warm to be longer without having to engage the “stay warm” button. Not a big deal.