Ninja Luxe Café Mini 2-in-1 Espresso Machine & Drip Coffee Maker, Lattes, Cappuccinos, Integrated Coffee Grinder & Milk Frother, ES300SD Stone

Smallest do it all machine; if you can get it for $350 you're solid. Manual frothing is required so if you don't wanna hold the milk cup as you froth milk you'll have to get the mini Plus. My only three complaints is that the dosing funnel doesn't snap on super securely, the grinder leaves leftover grounds on the bottom plate, and the grinder frother is very loud so not ideal with a college roomate sleeping nearby. With proper upkeep, cleanup and a decent bit of counter space you can get all around this, great machine.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am a longtime breville user, but I was shocked by how easy to use this Ninja Luxe Cafe is! I had my doubts since I haven't tried any Ninja coffee products (and I will admit I'm a little snobby about my home coffee prep), but this machine blew me away. This is incredibly easy to use and very user friendly. The machine assists you through each step of the home espresso process. I have to admit that I wouldve had a much easier time learning how to make a good espresso shot if I had used this instead of the Breville. Changing the grind size is as easy as pie, and each shot is extremely consistent, which is something I've had a struggle with with other machines. I highly, highly recommend this machine to both new and experienced espresso enthusiasts. I will be keeping this one and likely will end up using it over my more expensive machines. Great value and tech. It's the perfect size for any kitchen (smaller than my breville barista express) and is a very visually appealing machine.

Zero regrets buying this machine! Love everything about it and how easy it was to get the perfect shot!

So glad I bought this when I did! I'm obsessed. My iced lattes taste even better and it's easy to use!

I am obsessed with my Ninja espresso machine! So easy to set up and it makes great latte's daily!! So glad I purchased!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I absolutely love this espresso maker! Since I've started using this we've saved so much money and time on coffees and we feel like we have our own personal barista in our home! The setup of this machine was very simple and the directions included were very helpful. There is also a QR code to scan that brings you directly to very detailed how to videos and troubleshooting videos. We chose to watch the videos and I'm so glad we did because we felt much more confident using it the first few times until we got the hang of things. I love that this has a coffee bean hopper to store and dispense, it really helps keep everything fresh and tasty. This hopper combined with the technology will adjust your coffee grind according to age, type of bean, and what type of drink you are making. It's really nice how fast this grinds the beans and auto loads the coffee grinds into the portafilter. Once it's done grinding you remove it from the hopper and use the part included to press down and make your coffee puck. After this is done you load the portafilter in and start your brew. There are so many different types of strengths and sizes of lattes you can make. You can also choose whether you are going to brew hot or over ice. This machine is quick and your espresso is done in less than a minute. The first few times we used this machine it was a little hard to turn the portafilter into the lock position. Since I have grip and dexterity issues my husband had to load it in for me. After the first few uses it started to loosen up and now with daily use I have no problem loading it in. I also love that you can steam your milk/alternative creamer with this machine as well. It really makes a nice and frothy texture. I used an oat milk barista blend and it came out as frothy as normal milk would. Overall this machine this machine is so worth the investment. It is easy to clean and maintain.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love the cafe crema for my daily morning coffee and also the espresso is wonderful. I really love the froth and that the machine cleans itself after this does making coffee super fun and you have so much variety!

This model of the Ninja Luxe Café Mini Espresso Machine does not have the over ice option. This is very confusing since they have a similar models with the same name that has this function.

I really wanted to like the Ninja Mini, but unfortunately, my experience with this machine has been disappointing. Consistency: I found the results to be inconsistent from one coffee to another, even when I tried to keep everything the same. I expected a more reliable and consistent cup. Extraction: The extraction has also been frustrating for me. I often struggled to get the results I was looking for, and the coffee didn't always taste as balanced as I expected. Froth: The frothing was another area where I wasn't completely satisfied. I had a hard time getting the texture and consistency of the milk that I wanted. Pressure: I also didn't feel that the pressure was producing the consistent results I expected. Sometimes the extraction seemed fine, while other times it felt like something was off. Grind: The grind settings were also not as easy to dial in as I expected. Finding the right grind for a consistent shot took more trial and error than I would have liked. Overall, while the Ninja Mini has some nice features and looks great, I personally found the experience more frustrating than enjoyable. I really wanted to love this machine, but unfortunately, after giving it a fair chance, I regret buying it. If I could make the decision again, I would choose a different coffee machine. * “Not the Coffee Experience I Expected” * “Unfortunately, Not What I Was Hoping For” * “Inconsistent Results and a Frustrating Experience” * “I Wanted to Love This Machine, But…” * “Not Satisfied with the Ninja Mini”

Difficult...too big for my small counter