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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
(70 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 70 reviews
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92%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
5
Highly recommend
on August 18, 2026
Posted by: AmberS
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Ninja Luxe Cafe Mini offers remarkable capabilities within its compact design. It features an integrated grinder, a precise scale, and a convenient hands-free frother. This appliance simplifies the process of preparing cafe-quality espresso and coffee in the comfort of your home. Additionally, it is designed for effortless cleaning, making it an ideal choice for smaller kitchen spaces.
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Customer Rating
5
All the features of a commercial espresso machine packed into a small footprint
on August 17, 2026
Posted by: AndrewR
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Ninja Luxe Cafe Mini Espresso Machine packs all the features of a commercial espresso machine into a compact, counter top home device. This espresso machine has everything you need to make coffee shop drinks at home. It grinds, presses, and brews your favorite whole bean coffee into delicious espresso in under one minute. My favorite part of this machine is being able to use any coffee, even flavored beans, to customize my drinks based on my preferences, not just the limited coffee available at a coffee shop.
This machine is very user friendly, for anyone, even if you have no coffee shop experience. Instructions are easy to follow and there are QR codes that give video directions for each step. The machine allows you to select the type of drink and recommends the grind coarseness for each. You just press a button and the machine dispenses the correct amount of grounds, tamp it down and press brew.
The steam wand froths the milk with a quick dial switch to turn the espresso into lattes and cappuccinos.
This espresso maker is a stylish statement piece that looks beautiful on my kitchen counter. Its small size makes it fit perfectly in any kitchen. I would recommend the Ninja LuxeCafe Mini Espresso maker to anyone that wants to save money by making high end, great tasting coffee shop drinks at home. I save money and time not having to buy my cappuccinos every day.
This machine is very user friendly, for anyone, even if you have no coffee shop experience. Instructions are easy to follow and there are QR codes that give video directions for each step. The machine allows you to select the type of drink and recommends the grind coarseness for each. You just press a button and the machine dispenses the correct amount of grounds, tamp it down and press brew.
The steam wand froths the milk with a quick dial switch to turn the espresso into lattes and cappuccinos.
This espresso maker is a stylish statement piece that looks beautiful on my kitchen counter. Its small size makes it fit perfectly in any kitchen. I would recommend the Ninja LuxeCafe Mini Espresso maker to anyone that wants to save money by making high end, great tasting coffee shop drinks at home. I save money and time not having to buy my cappuccinos every day.
Written by a customer while visiting sharkninja.com
Customer Rating
5
Love this machine
on August 17, 2026
Posted by: MelanieA
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Love that you have the option to do espresso, regular coffee or iced coffee. The instructions were easy to understand and figure out after a few tries. I still have to practice more with the frothing. I do feel like the handle is sometimes hard to lock in and take off. Clean up is easy. I have been making more iced espresso at home since getting this and it tastes just like what you can get at a coffee store.
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Customer Rating
5
European coffee at home, AMAZING.
on August 16, 2026
Posted by: TiffanyN
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Man...I am officially obsessed with my new Ninja Luxe Mini. ☕️🤎
I previous used an espresso machine where I dropped a pod in and my lattes were made and it was great. This one does take a little more effort, however the difference in the coffee is 100% worth it.
The Luxe Mini grinds fresh beans right before brewing, and holy crap…the flavor is on another level.
The coffee is rich, smooth, fresh, and honestly reminds my husband and I so much of the coffee we've had in Europe. 🇫🇷🇨🇭☕️
That’s probably my favorite thing about this machine... I can use whole beans and get that fresh, coffee-shop quality right at home instead of using pods or pre-ground coffee.
Is it a little more work than my old machine? Yes.
Do I care? Absolutely not.
The fresh-ground beans and the flavor make it so worth it. I genuinely look forward to making my coffee every morning now, and I’m pretty sure my kitchen has officially become my favorite little European café....😂
Hands down 5 stars: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
If you love espresso and want to recreate that amazing coffee-shop experience at home, I highly recommend the Ninja Luxe Mini!
Written by a customer while visiting sharkninja.com
Customer Rating
5
Impressive espresso quality, powerful steam wand, compact footprint, and great value—just expect a little learning curve to master the perfect microfoam.
on August 15, 2026
Posted by: PingT
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is my fourth espresso machine, so I’ve had some experience with different types of machines, including a higher-end Jura. For the price point, I have to say I’m pretty impressed with the Ninja Luxe™ Café Mini.
What impressed me most is the quality of the espresso. It comes out rich and smooth with a beautiful layer of crema on top, which is something I really look for in a good espresso. The steam wand is also surprisingly powerful and gives you plenty of steam to create nicely textured milk.
Since I’m used to my Jura making the milk froth automatically, there is definitely more of a learning curve with the Ninja. Getting that perfect silky microfoam takes some practice and technique, and I’m still working on getting it consistently right. But considering the huge difference in price between the two machines, it really wouldn’t be fair to compare them directly. For its price range, I’m impressed with what the Ninja can produce.
Another big plus is the small footprint. It doesn’t take up much counter space, yet it still has a good-sized water reservoir in the back, so I can make multiple espressos without constantly refilling it. It’s also easy to clean, which makes a big difference for something I use regularly.
Overall, the Ninja Luxe Café Mini offers a great balance of quality, convenience, and value. The espresso quality and powerful steam wand exceeded my expectations, and while mastering the frothing technique takes a little practice, I think that’s part of the fun of a more hands-on espresso machine.
I received this product complimentary from Influenster and Ninja in exchange for my honest review.
Written by a customer while visiting sharkninja.com
Customer Rating
5
A learning curve, but you’ll likely drink more coffee than ever after this purchase!
on August 10, 2026
Posted by: CarolP
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My husband and I were really excited to have the Ninja Luxe Café mini Espresso machine in our house. After having it, my husband has started to have coffee daily! There is a learning curve to adjusting some of the settings, frothing milk, and especially switching bean types, but overall we have really been enjoying it. Everyone who we have brewed a cup with it has been impressed. It is a great small footprint in our kitchen and is easy to clean. We have yet to put our old coffee filter back in place. This is here to stay!
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Customer Rating
5
A Great Machine, in a smaller size ✨
on August 10, 2026
Posted by: KelseyP
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Absolutely LOVING the Ninja Luxe Cafe Mini! The recommended grind size makes it super easy to know what size works best for the beans you have. The built in frother makes making hot drinks a breeze. It also comes with a guide book that makes set up and beyond (including drinks) easy!
Written by a customer while visiting sharkninja.com
Customer Rating
4
Fancy, Compact & Easy to use
on August 10, 2026
Posted by: ElanaM
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This espresso machine may look intimidating at first, but it’s actually really easy to use. It makes great coffee and you’re able to customize a variety of caffeinated beverages. The milk frother is a nice bonus.. but be careful after frothing it will purge itself. I liked how compact this machine is, leaving a lot of counter space!
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