Luxe Café Premier 3-in-1 Espresso Machine, Drip Coffee, & Cold Brew

My wife had always wanted an espresso machine without spending a fortune. The night she ordered this one, she could barely sleep. When it finally arrived, her excitement was through the roof. We've been using it regularly since it was delivered on May 29, and it has exceeded our expectations. The reality is that this is an excellent product at a reasonable price. There isn't a single part that feels cheap or flimsy. The machine feels sturdy, well-built, and refined, and it looks great sitting on our coffee bar. I think the stainless-steel finish is a great neutral color that fits into almost any kitchen. If you're looking for something a little different, Ninja offers other color options on their website. You can certainly spend more on a higher-end model, but for our family, this machine has everything we need. If you're looking for Starbucks-level speed every morning, it's capable of delivering that. However, I'd encourage you to slow down and enjoy the process. There's something incredibly satisfying about crafting your own coffee and producing a drink that feels café quality from the comfort of your home. The instructions and videos are so well done that they leave you feeling confident from day one. After a little practice, you'll feel like you could walk into a coffee shop and tell the barista, "Thanks, but I'll make my own coffee today." To wrap up this admittedly long review—because Ninja deserves it—they absolutely knocked it out of the park. Between the build quality, ease of use, and quality of the drinks it produces, this machine has earned a permanent place in our kitchen. As an Air Force veteran, I appreciate products that do what they promise, and this one delivers. I'm extremely happy with this purchase and would recommend it without hesitation.

This Espresso Maker is so beautifully designed! Our daughter-in-law was a barista for a couple of years and she raves about the quality of the coffee. It looks a little intimidating at first, but the videos and instructions are excellent and within no time it will be second nature to you. The machine is able to sense a lot of what needs to be done and guide you through the process. The only "wish" I would have is that during the cleaning process, you need to vacuum out the burr grinder which is a bit of a hassle. But for this level of quality coffee, it is worth it!

I love this machine! I was expecting to be disappointed as things are not always what they are hyped up to be but it is great. It is easy to use, makes great coffee, espresso and frothed milk as well as easy to clean. Also saving me a small fortune as I no longer go to the fancy coffee place because I now make my own. It fits on my counter and under my cabinets perfect. I will note that mounting the handle can be pretty tight at first but it does loosen with use. The grinder is a great addition and am very happy it is truly an all-in-one machine. I have had mine for two months without any issues.

I’ve owned this machine for about 8 months and I am comparing this to my Breville Barista. It’s a great device, if you’re getting it for the right reason. I have this one in my office at work and it’s a fantastic machine. Fast, easy to use, minimal clean-up, no fuss. It does the thing. Easy to follow steps leading to fast and delicious beverages. If you are looking for something fool-proof with a variety of drink options this is absolutely for you. An average achieving 4th grader can set up and run this machine. You will not go back and you will save sooo much money in the long run getting yourself un-addicted to $7 lattes. If you are looking to tinker, tune, hot-rod or slap on a bunch of aftermarket parts, this isn’t the device for you. Go for a more traditional machine. This machine works best when you run it as is and let it do its thing. It doesn’t even have enough clearance for most puck screens, and I think it throws off its calibration. The wastewater tray is also pretty small. I empty it much more than I do on my Breville. You can make a variety of drinks in this and many are great (cold press works well) but some are more gimmicky. Regular brew coffee doesn’t taste great. Also it’s harder to use this as a dedicated on demand hot water source for tea and such. It doesn’t have a dedicated spigot for hot water. Lastly the water frothing feature is awesome, but for some reason the steam wand (which has restrictive movement and you must use the stock pitcher) the wand always dribbles on me when I’m cleaning it. I think it’s a personal problem.

Do you want a good cup of coffee? This is the machine. First time buying one of these machines. I was a little nervous at first. I bought the stainless steel Ninja Espresso machine. I’ve been using it for two weeks. I absolutely love it. The machine I used before used K cups and and that was getting old fast. With fresh coffee beans the coffee is delicious. The machine fits perfectly on my rolling cart. It takes maybe five minutes from start to finish for my caramel macchiato in the morning. And the temperature is perfect. The thing that I love the most about this machine is it comes with a video on how to help you to use it for the first time. It’s very simple to use. Of course I’m still getting used to it, but it works beautiful so far. It’s a well-made machine. If you’re looking for a good espresso machine for the first time, I recommend Ninja.

I admit that once upon a time, I chased the dragon. I owned progressively more expensive grinders and espresso machines and pour-over machines...at some point, I gave up chasing fantasies and bought the Ninja Luxe Cafe Premier. I don't give five star reviews unless something changes my life. My friends, welcome to a five star review of the Ninja Luxe Cafe Premier. Every day, I awaken at 5am to get ready for my day. One of the very first things I do is make my first double-shot oat milk latte. Not every day, but often, a second cup comes around 9am. If I was paying someone, I'd be broke, and if I was doing what I used to, that would be 30 minutes. Now, it's ensuring there's water in the reservoir, beans in the hopper, and the pitcher filled with oat milk and in place in the foaming station. Then I push one button to get a perfect 18g of beans ground at the optimal setting per the system's brains - I do have to WDT, level, and tamp, as well as putting the portafilter in the unit. Then I push two buttons and walk away. A short three minutes or so later, I return to a perfectly pulled double-shot and perfectly foamed oat milk. All I have to do is assemble. While there have been a few times where I forgot to put the glass under the portafilter, this is otherwise so easy you can do it sleepwalking. So, now I get my one to two cups of coffee a day, at least as good as I'll get at the drive through run by teenagers with FAR too much energy for 5am, and while it wasn't cheap, if I simply add up all the cups I've had since I got it, it's saved me money already. Good coffee requiring barely any brains for well under $600 is a steal. SO much so that many more influential reviewers have indicated it's a shot across the bow of high-priced semi-automatic espresso machines. For 66% of the price of the least expensive alternative semi-automatic machines, the Ninja Luxe Cafe simply smokes the competition. And if you don't believe me, go research it. You'll find even James Hoffman grudgingly admires this machine. Simply put, coffee shop quality espresso drinks, requiring very little effort, making the indulgence less indulgent? Yes, please. I smile every damn day when I get my coffee!

It’s definitely the most expensive coffee maker I ever paid for, but it is well worth it. The coffee taste so much better being fresh ground just before you you brew it. There’s nothing better than warm frost creamer to go in your coffee taste like roasted marshmallows.

This machine does a lot, and somehow doesn’t feel overwhelming. The ability to make espresso, drip coffee, and cold brew all in one setup is a huge win, especially if you don’t want three different machines taking over your counter. The built-in grinder and guided settings make it really easy to get a good cup without having to mess with a bunch of complicated adjustments. Espresso comes out rich and consistent, and the drip coffee is well-balanced. The rapid cold brew is a nice bonus and actually tastes smooth, not watered down. The milk frother works well and is pretty much hands-off, which is great if you’re not trying to play barista at 6am. Cleanup is also easier than expected for a machine with this many features. It’s not perfect, there’s a bit of a learning curve at first, and it takes up some space, but once you get used to it, it’s a solid all-in-one system. Overall, great option if you want café-style drinks at home without overcomplicating your mornings.

Estuve dudando mucho de adquirir esta cafetera porque desde hace años tenía el ojo puesto en un modelo de Breville pero dado que no quería hacer del café un pasatiempo y por el elevado costo del modelo que quería, evité comprarla. Cuando salió este modelo lo pensé mucho porque aunque Ninja hace buenos productos, una cafetera de especialidad ya es otro nivel. Como la vi en oferta (que en realidad no es oferta porque es muy similar al precio de EEUU si consideramos que allá ya venden el modelo 701) decidí animarme bajo la idea de que la Luxe café es más automática que cualquier otra marca y ofrece café de especialidad con pocos pasos y sin una curva de aprendizaje. Para empezar es necesario mencionar que eso no es completamente cierto, si bien da recomendaciones de molido, temperaturas, dosis y tiempos, no menos cierto es que no siempre le atina, además no tiene todos los aditamentos necesarios para confiarle a la máquina todo el proceso, por lo que también tiene una curva de aprendizaje, aunque si es menor que la de otras marcas especializadas. Me gustó que en general tiene buen aspecto y no se siente barata, aunque la diferencia de costos con otras marcas si se nota en los materiales de algunas zonas, pero no es algo que sea tan evidente ni tampoco tan importante. Me encantó que el diseño está pensado de manera inteligente para almacenar los aditamentos en el mismo aparato, por lo que, aunque ocupa mucho espacio en la barra, se ve limpia y tienes todo a la mano. La limpieza es sencilla e intuitiva; además, si utilizan agua de calidad se ahorrarán pasos de limpieza y la frecuencia de la misma. Las preparaciones, una vez que le agarras la onda, son bastante buenas, muy similares a los resultados de una cafetería; hasta el momento he preparado espressos, capuchinos, lattes, cold brew y cold brew latte con muy buenos resultados todos, lo cual es suficiente para mis necesidades. Desde mi perspectiva es una cafetera ideal para quien no quiere hacer del café un pasatiempo pero también es exigente en los resultados y quiere sacarle el máximo provecho a los granos que compra. Si te gustaría hacer del café un pasatiempo, busca en otras marcas porque esta se quedará corta rápido. Lo que no me gustó es que no incluye un filtro para una sola dosis de café, solo incluye para dos y cuatro dosis, así que cada que utilicen el molino, molerá un mínimo de 36g de café los utilices o no, lo cual le quita mucho encanto porque de momento no he encontrado el filtro para una sola dosis (que sí incluye el modelo 701) y cuando mi intención es preparar una sola taza de café, no me gusta guardar café recién molido para el otro día o para después, pero tampoco me gustan los cafés tan cargados. Tampoco me gusta el protector para evitar que el café se riegue por todos lados, es un aditamento de plástico muy corriente que pierde utilidad porque estás más al pendiente de no romperlo que de evitar tirar café recién molido y los remplazos no son tan baratos como uno quisiera. Por último, es importante mencionar que no permite calentar solo agua, por lo que no sirve para bebidas como tés. Para mí no es importante dado que tengo aparatos especializados para esos fines, pero para quien no tenga tanto espacio en la cocina o ganas de tener una tetera, seguramente será algo a considerar. En general me parece una buena compra siempre y cuando esté a un precio similar al de EEUU. En lo personal sugeriría esperar al modelo 701 que seguramente rondará el precio de esta máquina sin ofertas (17).

Love the colour. Machine appears to be well made and works great so far. Definitely happy with the purchase.

Fonctionne bien et facile a utiliser , plusieurs sorte de café rapide a faire pas bruyante lors du moussage du lait. Belle qualité je l adore

Otimo

Hasta ahora ha funcionado muy bien, llevo 3 meses con ella y estoy muy contenta, siendo mi primera cafetera fue una excelente elección para hacerme las cosas fáciles, sin necesidad de saber calibrar o espumar la leche, la compre con promoción en 11 mil pesos. Si tienes el dinero sin duda vale la pena, si no, hay opciones más económicas que con un poco de más talacha te dan resultados muy buenos. Trae accesorios muy buenos y útiles, solo le faltó unas agarraderas para poder moverla con más facilidad porque es grande y pesada y un compartimiento para guardar el portafiltros. Lo único que de verdad me resulta molesto de esta cafetera es que no tenga doble bomba y no te permite espumar al mismo tiempo que dispensa el espresso, sacar un capuchino o latte puede ser un poco más tardado, solo por eso quizá hubiera explorado la oster o la breville , pero no se si hubiera cambiado el espumador automático, es una verdadera maravilla