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Ninja - Luxe Caf Mini Espresso Machine & Drip Coffee Maker with Built-in Grinder & Manual Steam Wand - Black
Average customer rating
4.8
(30 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 30 reviews
5 Stars
27
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Star
1
100%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Ninja - Luxe Caf Mini Espresso Machine & Drip Coffee Maker with Built-in Grinder & Manual Steam Wand - Black
Customer Rating
1
What is your problem. Why don’t you get a real one
on June 20, 2026
Posted by: Peter Nutt
Gender:Male
The coffee was brunt tasting and under achieved. .
Response from sharkninja.comBy SharkNinja, June 22, 2026
Hi Peter,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and share your experience.
We understand how disappointing it can be when your coffee doesn’t taste as expected, especially when it comes across as burnt or under-extracted. That’s not the experience we want for you, and your feedback is important in helping us improve. Please know that your insights will be shared with our internal teams.
In the meantime, we recommend exploring our troubleshooting guide, which may help address what you’re experiencing:
https://support.sharkninja.com/article/ES300-Series-Ninja-Luxe-Caf%C3%A9-Mini-Espresso-Machine---Troubleshooting-Guide
If the issue continues after trying these steps, you’ll find instructions at the end of the guide on how to connect with our support team for further assistance.
Kind regards,
Ninja Kitchen
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and share your experience.
We understand how disappointing it can be when your coffee doesn’t taste as expected, especially when it comes across as burnt or under-extracted. That’s not the experience we want for you, and your feedback is important in helping us improve. Please know that your insights will be shared with our internal teams.
In the meantime, we recommend exploring our troubleshooting guide, which may help address what you’re experiencing:
https://support.sharkninja.com/article/ES300-Series-Ninja-Luxe-Caf%C3%A9-Mini-Espresso-Machine---Troubleshooting-Guide
If the issue continues after trying these steps, you’ll find instructions at the end of the guide on how to connect with our support team for further assistance.
Kind regards,
Ninja Kitchen
Written by a customer while visiting sharkninja.com
Customer Rating
4
Ninja has mastered espresso
on June 17, 2026
Posted by: DominicA
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This espresso machine by Ninja sets the bar high when it comes to espresso. You get the power of a strong espresso or coffee to either hot or cold temperature. It does have a loud noise so if people are sleep around you it may wake them. Maintenance looks pretty simple because all the parts needed to be cleaned are highly accessible and it’s very durable. Only knock on it is that you can’t use the k-cup pods.
Written by a customer while visiting sharkninja.com
Customer Rating
4
Perfect Size
on June 12, 2026
Posted by: MaryM
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’ve been using the Ninja Luxe Café Mini Espresso Machine and have really enjoyed it. The built-in grinder, scale, and Barista Assist make it simple to pull a great shot of espresso without having to figure out every detail yourself. The coffee tastes excellent, and the compact design saves a lot of counter space.
The reason I’m giving it 4 stars instead of 5 is that there’s a small learning curve at first. While I appreciate that the machine feels sturdy and well-made, it’s not the easiest to move around. Refilling the water tank, adding beans, and sliding it back into place can be a bit awkward.
I also wish it came with a recipe book. Having some inspiration for iced coffees, lattes, and other specialty drinks would make it even more fun to use.
Overall, I’m very happy with this machine and would recommend it to anyone who wants a compact espresso maker that can handle a variety of drinks.
Written by a customer while visiting sharkninja.com
Customer Rating
5
So fun to use when you get the hang of it!
on June 8, 2026
Posted by: ChristineL
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is such a fun coffee machine! Using it makes you feel fancy and it feels like you’re your own barista! It’s a little overwhelming at first, but the video tutorial makes set up and everything easy. It’s small and lightweight and would fit into any size kitchen. It does make a lot of noise but I’m sure we’ll get use to it. It makes a tasty cup of coffee!
Written by a customer while visiting sharkninja.com
Customer Rating
5
MUST HAVE if you love espresso like I do!
on June 8, 2026
Posted by: BrittanyD
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I LOVE this Ninja Luxe Café Mini Espresso Machine! It is so simple to use, easy to clean, and very nice. The flavor from the espresso is so smooth, this is so much better than instant espresso which used to be my go-to, but not anymore! I no longer have to go out and buy an iced shaken espresso, I can simply make it at home and save money! You can make different sizes, hot or over ice espresso, and the machine even grinds your beans for you. Worth the price and then some!
Written by a customer while visiting sharkninja.com
Customer Rating
5
Your countertop barista
on June 8, 2026
Posted by: DannilleeM
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Well like all other espresso makers why can't they make a silent mode? Lol no sleeping in for anyone once the coffee starts to get made! Pretty straightforward on the operation of this machine and DO read the directions it will help with why and what with the numbers you see on the left side of the machine. Makes great espresso which is my choice as I have to have my vanilla latte in the morning to start my day off right. I do like very much that I can make that milk as hot as I like too! (Oh and don't grab that frother except from the handle... My bad! OUCH!) In the box it includes all that you need including cleaning supplies which is nice and water test strips which measure your water hardness which I found interesting and you can dial that in also on the machine. (That's unique!)
Easy clean up and make sure you have a damp cloth for that frother to immediately clean it so that the milk comes right off you don't wanna have to scrub that thing. The drip pan pulls all the way out with a pour spout on one end and the grates come off to clean that excess coffee/espresso grindings from underneath.
All in all it's an easy going machine if you want to be an at home barista for yourself or family.
Easy clean up and make sure you have a damp cloth for that frother to immediately clean it so that the milk comes right off you don't wanna have to scrub that thing. The drip pan pulls all the way out with a pour spout on one end and the grates come off to clean that excess coffee/espresso grindings from underneath.
All in all it's an easy going machine if you want to be an at home barista for yourself or family.
Written by a customer while visiting sharkninja.com
Customer Rating
5
Love it! Easy to use & makes great coffee!
on June 7, 2026
Posted by: KyshaF
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is my first espresso machine, I wanted something on the smaller size but still have all the features I’d enjoy using and it’s perfect! Coming from someone who is used to using pods and not knowing much about espresso machines, this was so easy to set up and use! I was able to brew my first espresso and drip coffee just how I like it on the first use. I love that everything can store on top of the machine when I’m not using it. I’ve already made several lattes and cups of coffee, I find that all the grind settings and barista assist has helped to make our coffee perfect each time! The whole bean to cup is so nice, I love that it has a scale to get the right amount of coffee grounds for each cup so the coffee is fresh every time. It’s not super loud, but does make noise as expected. The manual steam wand is also easy to use and heats up quickly. It’s been easy to clean, which is something I want. I really love this machine and foresee myself making lots of coffees in the future!
Written by a customer while visiting sharkninja.com
Customer Rating
5
Great brews and nice size machine
on June 7, 2026
Posted by: JDB247
from Westford, MA
Gender:Male
This machine helps you make an excellent espresso drink. I have been using a breville bambino and I make a much better drink with the ninja lux cafe mini. The grind iq dials in the grind quickly leading to a great brew. The size is nice, doesn’t take up too much room on the counter.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting sharkninja.com