- Type
- All-in-one espresso, drip and cold brew
- Grinder
- Integrated conical burr, 25 settings
- Dosing
- Built-in scale
Ninja
Ninja Luxe Café Premier review
Updated 2026-06-13
Ninja's 3-in-1 machine (ES601) makes espresso, drip and cold brew from one body, with a built-in conical burr grinder, a built-in dosing scale and a hands-free automatic milk frother.
Our opinion
7.8/10
Surprisingly serious
We went in expecting a gimmick and came out impressed. A built-in scale and real 9 bar non-pressurised baskets at this price are not normal, and the hands-free frother genuinely works. The trade is a quirky group head and a lot of electronics to look after. If you want one machine that does espresso, drip and cold brew without a second thought, this is a clever buy.
- In the cup 7.5
- Value 8.0
- Ease of use 8.5
- Build & longevity 6.5
- Versatility 9.0
- Type
- All-in-one espresso, drip and cold brew
- Grinder
- Integrated conical burr, 25 settings
- Dosing
- Built-in scale
- Brew pressure
- 9 bar, non-pressurised baskets
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What works
- +Grinder, scale and frother built in, so it is a true one-box setup
- +Non-pressurised baskets and 9 bar brewing are closer to enthusiast gear than the price suggests
- +Does drip and cold brew as well as espresso
The catch
- –The deeply recessed group head and unusual portafilter limit accessory swaps
- –More automation means more parts to clean and, eventually, to fail
What owners say
Recurring themes from public owner discussion (video reviews, r/espresso threads, owner forum discussion), paraphrased. Checked 2026-06-13.
Comes up as praise
- +The built-in scale and guided dosing take the guesswork out of a first machine
- +Automatic frother makes consistent microfoam with no skill
- +One footprint replaces an espresso machine, a drip maker and a cold brewer
Comes up as gripes
- –The proprietary group head and baskets make aftermarket accessories hard to find
- –It is large on the counter for what is still a single-boiler-class machine
Full specifications
| Type | All-in-one espresso, drip and cold brew |
|---|---|
| Grinder | Integrated conical burr, 25 settings |
| Dosing | Built-in scale |
| Brew pressure | 9 bar, non-pressurised baskets |
| Baskets | Standard up to 18 g, deep Luxe up to 45 g |
| Milk frothing | Hands-free automatic frother |
Who it's for
The Ninja Luxe Café Premier suits one-machine households, beginners, milk-drinks, versatility.
About Ninja
Ninja is a kitchen-appliance brand from SharkNinja, a US company known for feature-packed, value-priced machines. Its Luxe Café line brought built-in grinders and automatic milk frothing to the mid-price espresso market.
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