[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was really excited to us this mostly for cold brew and to replace my kurig for when my in-laws are in town who exclusively use the cups. We are usually espresso drinkers, so this is a pretty good multipurpose tool for other brew types. I ended up brewing the cold brew over ice in the carafe since my normal tumbler is too large. I’d recommend that. And Definitely follow the guidance for scoops, a couple times I messed up the setting and it was too watery. Overall the design is very compact and light for all the options it can do as well.
WAY too many grounds make it past the filter and basket into the carafe. Assembled according to manual. Fit, form and function all look normal. Must be some sort of manufacturing flaw. Just our luck! Our 3rd ninja in about 10 years. 1st with dual brew. Photo below shows top of carafe. Note large amounts of grounds around the screw on lid. I've already washed off the lid before pouring the first cup. Grounds continue to fall. This one is going back. Will start our search for a replacement over.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from sharkninja.comBy SharkNinja, April 16, 2026
Hi there, Thank you for taking the time to leave such detailed feedback. We understand your concern regarding coffee grounds making their way past the filter and basket and into the carafe, especially after assembling the unit exactly as outlined in the manual. Seeing grounds collect around the screw‑on lid, even after cleaning it prior to the first pour, is certainly not the experience expected particularly from a brand you’ve trusted over the years. Your observations, along with the photo provided, are very helpful and will be shared with the relevant teams internally for review. In the meantime, we recommend referencing our self‑help guide linked below, which includes troubleshooting steps related to brewing and filtration: https://support.sharkninja.com/article/Ninja-DualBrew-Coffee-Grounds-Pods-Troubleshooting-Guide
If the issue continues after following those suggestions, the instructions at the end of the guide will help you connect with our support team for further assistance.
Needed something new, had the same single brew kuerrig for years and it was awful to clean so my coffee didnt tast good anymore, this thing was a breathe of fresh air. It's so simple to clean, you can get in every nook, everything is removable, its efficient, its intuitive. Most importantly, it's me proof, which i didn't even know i needed. Long story short I had a baby in August, he's not much of a sleeper, I've been chronically tired and running on fumes since he arrived, so my brain isn't always present first thing when I wake up. It lets me continue a brew after needing a water refill half way through a brew. It beeps at you if you have the stopper closed and try to brew, it won't brew is the lid is cracked a little, it also automatically knows if you are using a Kcup or a filter, it's stopped me from making silly mistakes a handful of times. I also love the additional cup size options because I have a variety of mugs and can more precisely get the right brew amount, no more doing a large and a small and canceling half way through to get a full togo cup 😅 everything is dishwasher safe. The cold brew option works wonderfully and the coffee comes out tasting so good. My only gripe is that the plastic around the top of the carafe arrived broken, and a panel on the back of the machine was popped off but that doesn't effect anything so i didn't worry about it, they replaced the carafe very easily and it arrived within a week or so. I legitimately love this coffee machine and the brew I get from it. Yes it's pricy but I'd buy it again if i needed another.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Ninja Dual Brew Coffee Maker is a high quality, durable coffee maker that can be used for daily brewing. I love the versatility of this coffee maker. Whether you want one cup or one pot this coffee maker is reliable every time. Makes fresh, delicious coffee every single time!
Just got this 2 weeks ago and love it! Makes a nice cup of coffee and is easy to use. Haven't tried making iced yet but am looking forward to doing that in the summer.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am in love with this machine. It's so easy to use. Very user friendly. I love that you can do cold brew, and over ice. It only goes up to 12 oz for single serve cups, but for regular brew it does the full 12 cups. It's amazing.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Excellent coffee maker! I love the versatility!! Once the brewing is completed, there’s no dripping of coffee anywhere!