Customer Ratings & Reviews

This is my third Ninja coffee machine and I have LOVED all of them! They do trend to be a bit more complicated with each one, I always follow the instructions the first time I make something so I made the coffee with the measurements with the lowest amount of grounds and HOLY COW...I had hair growing out of the bottom of my feet!!! I highly recommend NOT following those guidelines (1 reason why only 4 stars). I made a regular pot and it is the same amount of grounds as my previous pot. The 'rich' cycle simply made it a bit stronger. The single cup is great however I used the travel measurement of water and 1 level Tbsp of grounds and I ended up with about 12 oz of coffee- not filling my cup but a good tasting cup of coffee. The frother on these machines is GREAT!!! I heat my milk in the microwave, add some flavor syrup and froth away! I am not a fan of foam and with this make perfect light and airy flavored milk to add giving the barista taste without the cost. The other reason for the only 4 star- I know what will break on this machine first- the pressure seal on the grounds lid. Yes, I may be blaming the past on this new machine but it is obviously a weak spot with these coffee makers and I saw nothing saying this has been addressed. I am not impressed with the pod coffee. Honestly the capsules are just too expensive! I was able to find a clearance pack and made one and it is strong but the frothed milk helped. Yes, I would recommend this because it can make so many different types that it can please just about anyone.

The Ninja Espresso & Coffee Barista System is a welcomed addition to my kitchen. I previously had a k-cup coffee machine, and had been considering going back to a paper filter to lessen my waste on the environment. This machine fits the bill. It takes a number 4 paper filter, which is perfect for a single serve portion of coffee. And if you need an extra kick, it does have a built in espresso maker via a pod. It also has a built in milk/cream frother which can also be easily cleaned after use. Another option I really enjoy is the timer/delay option. You can setup the coffee maker the night before to run a single cup, or up to a full carafe of coffee in the morning. I like waking up to the smell of fresh coffee. Also, the way this machine is setup, it's very easy to clean for the next use. Likes: 1.) Ability to make a single cup easily without the use of a k-cup. 2.) Easy to clean 3.) Comes with everything you need to start making coffee, minus the coffee Dislikes: 1.) #4 filters cost twice as much as standard coffee filters.

I love this machine. A couple reasons on why I give it a 4-star rating though. First, the frother works pretty well. It gets the job done. However, it does not heat up the milk like a traditional steam wand on an espresso machine does. If you want your milk to be warm, you will need to microwave it first. Second is that it uses capsules. Not sure if over time these would become obsolete. But even if not, I feel it limits what you can do overall. For instance, you can only do 1 shot of espresso at a time. On this same line, it also does not come with a shot glass for the espresso. And it did not come with a starter pack of espresso capsules. The cord, I wish they would have made it a bit longer. I like to set up my coffee station on a cart and the plug is farther away so had to use an extension cord. Lastly the coffee side, you will have to by filters. I was hoping it would have been like previous Ninja models and have a washable filter. It would have been nice to maybe see an option to do either or. But outside of those things, I do love this machine and some of the reasons that I am loving it. My main use so far has been making espresso drinks. Mainly an iced mocha. I put a capsule in, select espresso, and while it makes, I'll put some chocolate in a cup, add a little milk, mix that, then put ice in and by then the espresso is done and I pour that over the ice. Then if I am wanting a double shot, I will then start another espresso shot, mix the first shot with the milk, and then pour the second shot and mix that in. I then will pour a little french vanilla in and more ice and milk if needed. What I am loving is that this machine takes maybe 20 seconds, if that, to finish a shot. Within a few seconds after pressing start, the machine is already pouring the espresso shot in the cup. The espresso shot itself has a nice crema on top about a 1/8-1/4 inch. And the espresso itself does not taste burnt. You also get a few nice options to choose as well if you do not want espresso. If espresso is not strong enough for you, you can select ristretto which is a little less, but more concentrated or if it is too strong or you just want a little more, you can select lungo which is a bit more (a little more than a double shot) but not as concentrated. The regular coffee side also gives you a few options of different drink sizes. ranging from 8oz up to 55oz. The water tank is just the right size for me. It fits great under my kitchen faucet to easily fill it up. Has a nice little fold out cup holder piece so if you are using a smaller cup, it will raise it up closer to where the coffee pours out from. The Espresso side also has a piece that you can adjust for different cup sizes as well. Another nice future on the espresso capsules is that when you make a coffee, the capsules will go into a trash can built in that you can pull out and dump when it gets full. It has a drip stop, so if you want to get coffee in the middle of it brewing, you can or if you accidentally selected the wrong size, you could close and place another cup under. You can also select it to brew at a certain time. I prefer to just brew manually when I want coffee just in case power goes out etc. But you do have that option. The frother, like I said works pretty well other than it does not heat up the milk. It is also easy to clean which is something I like. Easy to take apart and wash in the sink. Overall, if you do not mind having to purchase espresso capsules, Then I recommend this machine. This is handy as it saves you time from having to measure out coffee and tamper down the coffee and with the frother, you don't have to wait for pressure to build up. Very easy to clean as well.

As per usual in my opinion, Ninja has delivered yet another incredibly thought-out appliance that is sure to thrill its customers with its quality and versatility. I am extremely pleased with the ability of this machine to handle both Nespresso pods and to serve as a traditional coffee brewer in a relatively compact form. I am using this model to replace my previous Ninja CP307 that my wife and I have loved and used for YEARS. This model has more versatility that we are seeking with its Nespresso pod handling. Given that I have experience with a different/older model than this machine, I will give my thoughts on some areas of refinement that I would like to see that knock it down to 4 stars: Areas needed for refinement: -I dislike the tall coffee ground/filter tower and how access to insertion of the coffee filter is straight up and down and doesn’t pivot out like the CP307 that I am replacing with this newer machine. With our cabinets above the counter, it makes it to where we have to pull the machine out from underneath the cabinet if we want to remove the coffee grounds basket. -The built-in coffee ground scoop seems to be of lower quality than the CP307 model. It is flimsier and not as robust of a measuring scoop in its feel. -I am unhappy that a reusable coffee filter basket is not included. One was included with the CP307, it seems lame that one is not present here at this price! -I wish that the water tank had a hinged lid and not a fully removable one. The hinged lid made filling the tank with water easy when you would remove it and take it to the sink, but now it is just an extra piece I have to hold or put down separately. I also understand how its position is necessary for the build of the machine, but it’s also a bit of a bummer that the tank is on the back of the machine instead of the side where it would be less awkward to remove it and put it back. -I dislike the manual close and open lever for the drip stop. The CP307 had an automated one controlled with a button that was a simple push on and push off, and it would reset at the end of the brew cycle. With this one, if you close it at the end of a brew cycle, it will not flip back in place automatically and if you forget to put it back it will not allow you to brew your coffee. This means you could have it setup on a delay brew mode, and wake up to find out the cycle did not get started because the drip stop was closed. This is very annoying at this price level. -Between the Nespresso and the ground coffee drip portion, this machine just seems to be a tad messy in its drips-post brew cycle on both of the portions of the machine. When I flip the lever up on the Nespresso, drips come out. When I open the lid on the coffee ground basket, the evaporated water collects and drips down and out of the drip spout if the drip stop is in the open position. Overall, it just feels like I am wiping and cleaning up more often with this machine than with the previous CP307 I owned. In spite of these critiques, I do not want to dissuade someone from buying this as I think it is awesome in all its purposes. I am just determined to give feedback that might assist Ninja in adjusting these products for the convenience of future buyers! Thanks for reading this review and I hope it helps you make a well-informed purchasing decision!

I love Ninja Coffee makers. I took one to use at work and everyone else came by to use it, a couple even bought one for home use. So when the newest model came out I was excited to get to test it out! One thing that interested me was the included Nesspresso pod compatibility. I'm not a fan of waste so I bought some stainless steel refillable pods. They work perfectly in this machine. First cup I went with Espresso size. I use Honduras SO beans from Aldi's - I can't stand charcoal flavored beans nor overly acidic. I didn't realize how puny that serving was so I went a frothed some milk and took the shot. Good coffee flavor without the bitterness, it's what I like about espresso and mocha pots. So I prepped another pod and set it to the next setting (forgot the name) and it was about 4oz I'd guess. A little more to chug down with milk and bit more watered down than the first, but still tasty. Next was a coffee cup. I bought a metal mesh filter - again, don't like waste - and set to make another big ol' cup. I use classic because bold usually means more bitter and charcoal. The coffee came out smooth as butter and tasted like coffee without the burnt taste. This was as close to cold brew I've gotten with a drip coffee maker - even better than the cold brew function on my other Ninja, but that's only because it's faster, lol. So it's 8:40PM and I'm wired. I really should have thought this out before testing a coffee maker at night, especially since I have insomnia. But that delicious coffee made it so worth it. I'm testing the delay brew for morning. It doesn't seem to have a program function, so delay is the closest you get with it. I can't wait to get hyper in the morning!

I love Ninja products but this was a disaster. I wanted an all in one machine. However it made poor drip coffee and poor espresso. Kick in the fact that it leaked was the final straw. Returned to store

It is a very good approach for universal coffee machine. I like how it can handles several machines in one. The possibility to make one cup or 10 cups jut with the same machine. good to be use in an office or separate study room and not limited to be in a kitchen thanks to used pods compartment. Coffee is coming very well done using this Ninja Espresso and Coffee machine. I'll get the reusable filter for the coffee. I like to support the nature and limit the waste. The attached frother is a good idea (if needed) I am old school. Not very used to it. I am sure some other people will find it very convenient and a good addition to their coffee machine. The made coffee will not stay hot for long time in the caraf. I think it is something to do with making a more efficient appliances. the bottom heater is not very powerful but works fine for at least 3 hours after the coffee is done. This complain came from another person (other than me) that likes her coffee very very hot. I honestly like my coffee on the warm side if not iced... Overl all, using and cleaning the machine is just at what is expected. It is a good replacement for at least 2 coffee machines by one only. I'd recommend it for any coffee drinker if you are looking to limit the count of your home appliances and to have a good taste of coffee every morning or whenever you are seeking a good cup of java.

Because I have been impressed with everything Ninja that I own I expected no less for this. This is no different thankfully. While I enjoy my other brand machine and will continue to use it in my office, this one better fits my household overall needs. I wanted something that could let me make a full pot of coffee when several people wanted a cup versus having to take turns making a single cup with my other machine as well as giving me an at-home barista kind of feel. This definitely does that and to my joy, it not only uses pods but can use K-Cups also. And of course, you can use ground coffee as well. The frother is a nice addition although it's an afterthought for me and likely won't be something I use often (but I know it will get a lot of use by others in my house). Coffee tastes as expected and more importantly, you don't have a lot of grounds making it into your cup or the pot (something I have experienced with similar systems). The coffee stays hot for long periods without the flavor being compromised. And when trying out the different options I found that iced coffees and cappuccinos were amazing so ultimately, this will help cut down on pricey coffee shop runs when you can make what you want at home. This is definitely a nice addition to my kitchen and will get a lot of use by everyone!

This works perfectly! My husband got it for me since I broke the carafe of my older Ninja Coffee Bar and I wanted go upgrade. It is simple to use on the espresso side and holds the used cartridges. It makes brewed coffee quickly and keeps it warm if desired. There are many different brewing sizes, from a small cup to the whole caraffe. The only downfall is that the brew section opens from the top, and my old one slid out the front. It is too tall to open under my cabinet, so when using the brewing option I have to pull the unit out further on the counter.

Ninja has always been one to try new things and offer an interesting variety of kitchen products, and their latest machine is no different. The Ninja Espresso and Coffee Barista System features a "do it all" mentality, with the ability to brew both coffee grounds and espresso pods. In typical Ninja fashion, though, the options don't stop there: you can select from a whopping 9 coffee ground brew sizes and 3 espresso pod sizes, brew "classic" or "rich" coffee grounds, or set either side of the machine to brew directly over ice. There's even a built-in milk frother! Unboxing was a straightforward affair, with the machine tightly-packed to avoid any shipping damage, although the box contains lots of plastic and styrofoam. The Barista has a reassuring heft to it, belying the complex machinery that certainly must reside within. It's not a small machine by any means, but I was surprised how well it fit on my counter, even underneath my standard-height cabinets. It's quite a bit deeper than my previous coffee maker, but not all that much wider. I only have to slide it out partway to open the lid on the coffee basket, something I had to do with my previous brewer as well. The machine remains firmly planted and takes a bit of effort to move, but this means you're in no danger of bumping it around or nocking anything over. All the various included accessories fit right into the Barista for use and storage, with only a special cover plate for cleaning the espresso-pod-side of the machine needing to be stored elsewhere. Everything feels very sturdy; I appreciate the thickness of all the plastic pieces and the finishing of everything. Nothing seems cheap or likely to break, and the glass carafe has a large, sturdy handle to aid you in using and cleaning it without breaking the glass. Although the Barista is largely black plastic, it's generally well-grained, and Ninja has included enough stainless steel accenting to make the machine feel about as premium as its price would suggest. I'm a big fan of the way the control panel is implemented. When off, you see a dim clock in the middle, and not much else. As soon as you press the power button the display springs to life, with all the various options dimly illuminated. Pressing either the "grounds" or "espresso" button then brightly illuminates only the options for that brew method, helping to keep things straightforward. Most functions are controlled with the central rotating knob, which is easy to understand and a joy to use. After filling the large (removable!) water reservoir and running an empty cycle through both sides I set out to experiment with all the various options Ninja offers with the Barista. Brewing coffee grounds is as simple, if not simpler, than a stand-alone brewer: simply load the basket and filter, using Ninja's included coffee scoop with helpful measuring options, select your brew strength with the grounds button and rotate the middle control knob to your preferred size. The display indicates your brew size with an icon and a fluid ounces readout, which is a great touch, especially for selecting the right size cup or mug if you're brewing directly into one. There's a helpful flip-down mug platform to reduce splashing into smaller vessels. The carafe warming plate can be turned on or off and the temperature and duration of warming can be adjusted as well. For the sake of comparison I brewed a few carafes of coffee using the same grounds (a "medium-dark" roast) and roughly the same capacity as my previous, well-reviewed brewer. Ninja's "classic" brew setting produced a smooth, slightly bland cup, while the "rich" brew setting made a stronger, more flavorful coffee. Neither cup tasted exactly the same as my previous brewer, of course, but I found the "rich" setting to make a satisfactory brew with noticeably more flavor than the "classic" setting, with a strength that can handle my usual amount of creamer. Again, your mileage may vary, and it's worth trying different grounds and different settings to find the right balance. Both brews came out nice and hot and stayed hot for awhile on the warming plate -- almost too hot, so I might try adjusting the temperature setting of the plate. But I'd rather it be too hot than too cold. I'm happy to say the carafe pours quickly but smoothly, and the brew basket is totally drip-free. This is due to Ninja's lever-based brew basket opening, which requires you to flip a level to either open or close the drip valve. This allows you to pause brewing early for a quick cup of coffee, but it also allows you to shut the drip valve off when brewing is complete, preventing drips from hitting the warming plate and making a mess. While it's not automatic I much prefer the ability to open and close the valve myself, and the Barista is smart enough to stop brewing and ask you to open the drip valve if you forget, preventing the machine from overflowing. I'll admit that until I set up the Ninja I'd never had a espresso pod-based drink, but I've long been curious. Having used the popular coffee pods for many years at work I've been accustomed to a weak, watery brew, so I was a bit apprehensive about the abilities of the Ninja's espresso brewing. I'm happy to say my fears were not confirmed! If you've used any type of pod-based system, you'll find the Ninja very straightforward. Simply load the pod into the machine (it goes in sideways and only fits one way, which is good), press the lever down and make your size selection. Like the coffee grounds side of the Barista, the espresso side lets you select three different standard sizes in addition to the over-ice setting. Unlike coffee pods, however, espresso pods produce far less liquid volume, as they're designed to truly make a shot-sized brew. This will take some getting used to if you're expecting it to fill your entire mug like a coffee pod would. Also unlike coffee pods the Barista will drop the used espresso pods into a built in holder when you lift the lever after it's finished brewing -- a nifty convenience that lets you easily store up to 20 pods until you're ready to dispose of them. Most pods are aluminum, meaning they're very recyclable, either by emptying them yourself or through a recycling program. Definitely look into pod recycling to avoid the amount of waste you'll otherwise produce. I tested the Barista's espresso brewing with a classic espresso roast pod, since I'm pretty familiar with their coffee flavor. The Ninja quickly produced a smooth, delicious espresso shot, with crema on top and everything. The roast was delightfully dark and flavorful, totally unlike a coffee pod, although it's truly a shot, not a cup, in size. Trust me when I say you'll find the flavor an absolute revelation if you're used to coffee pods. The attraction here is the ability to make coffeehouse-type drinks, too, with the Ninja's built in frother, which is easy to use and effective. You'll definitely want to heat your milk up first, though, as cold milk quickly cools the espresso-sized brew and leaves you with a lukewarm drink. Overall I really like the Ninja Espresso & Coffee Barista System. It offers tons of options in a well-made and relatively compact footprint, backed by Ninja's excellent warranty and customer service. Coffee grounds and espresso are both brewed quickly and easily, with espresso pods producing a wonderfully-tasty brew. Grounds flavor is actually noticeably different with the Barista's strength settings, which I appreciate, and the "rich" setting makes a strong enough brew to handle cream, milk and/or sweetener. My only major quibble is on the espresso side, where the adjustable cup tray is positively tiny: none of my large-ish coffee mugs will balance securely on it, and I've taken to removing it entirely when brewing. It's definitely sized to fit traditional espresso mugs, which are much smaller, so keep this in mind when you're brewing. That being said, the Barista is absolutely worth a look if you want a ton of features and flexibility in one good-looking countertop machine.

Great product. Rich coffee, easy to use and overall great quality. Would recommend to others.

I have a number of Ninja products and generally really like my Ninja products. I think it seems well made just like my other Ninja products. In this case, I thought it was supposed to be an espresso machine and coffee maker. It really is more of a coffee maker than an espresso machine. Yes, it does make espresso coffee, but you can only make espresso using the Nespresso style pods. This machine can make coffee from the coffee maker side in many different sizes, which is great, but you can do that by pre measuring the coffee and grounds in many different coffee makers. This one will just allow you to select the size of coffee cup/carafe that you want, and it will brew it. There are even two different power buttons. You can push the one on the right for Nespresso pod coffee or the one on the left for ground coffee. This machine does not make espresso starting with whole beans or even with ground coffee. You can only made espresso using the pods. Also, there are only 3 drink sizes possible with the Nespresso pods. You can make ristretto 25 mL, espresso 40 mL or lungo 110 mL or brew over ice 30 mL. There are larger Nespresso pods, but only the original capsules fit in this machine. There is also a mechanical frother. If you want warm froth they recommend heating the milk in the microwave before frothing it. The mechanical frother works very well. All in all it is a nice machine, but if you are interested in a real espresso machine, this isn't it. It really is a fancy coffee maker that can make espresso with pods.

Bought this for my girlfriend as a gift, she has been looking to explore coffee-making. For the price, this machine is awesome! Has everything we need. The machine looks really nice in our kitchen and we have had no issues with it so far. If you are looking for a coffee machine that does a little more than the average brewer, I highly recommend this one!

Loving this all in one machine. Perfect for a quick cup of coffee using the Nespresso pods or for a large pot for a family gathering. Frother works quick and super easy to clean, Only slight draw back is probably the overall size of the machine, but for what you get its well worth in my opinion.

Bought this for my fiancé because she is a coffee fanatic and it works really good she says and she loves it! The only problem she has had it that sometimes the nespresso pods will get stuck and she will have to push them out with her finger.

For the price point this is a great coffee machine. Just MAKE SURE you buy the correct nespresso pods for it. There are two different shapes. But i love how fast this will brew a whole pot of coffee, and how quickly itll make an espresso too. It’s a nice coffee pot. Weve only had it for about a week now, but i think its been great!

We’ve had it for a couple months and it’s been great so far. The only complain has been when doing a full pot of coffee we’ve had grounds overflow into the carafe. The espresso has been great

Ninja makes great products, this is another one with one exception, it won't get the milk but it will froth it. As a coffee maker, it does a great job, great brew, easy to use and clean. As a cold brew machine, same. I like the functionality of the machine, where you add the grounds and the ear of use. I have not measured the brew time for a pot, but it seems to be a little quicker than what I am used to. As a espresso machine, you are better off looking elsewhere unless Nespresso is your cup of tea..LOL. At first read I missed this only worked with Nespresso pods, it won't work with K cups, too bad, that would have made it a winner. That said I purchased said pods and went to work. I'm slightly impressed, mostly because it is easy and there are a ton of selections with the pods. The build seems quality, although there is a lot of plastic, no surprise there. The frother inpaticular is worrisome but we will see how it holds up. The garage appears to be good, unlike some other brands, it doesn't seem flimsy. All and all for a coffee maker, I would recommended.

This coffee maker effortlessly produces impeccably smooth and velvety coffee, while its iced coffee preparation maintains a refreshing chill without any dilution. Impressive brew time. The reliable functionality of the pods has met my expectations, although my personal usage of them has been infrequent. Furthermore, the pour spout design ensures a seamless pouring experience, eliminating any concerns of liquid leakage. In addition, the frother, which I utilize on a daily basis, has consistently performed flawlessly, eliminating the need for yet another kitchen gadget. Without hesitation, I wholeheartedly recommend this product, bestowing it with a perfect rating of 10 out of 10.

Awesome product!! Everything about it!! Love being able to make a cup or a pot of coffee..and the espresso addition is definitely a plus for me!!