Ninja has just released an exciting new product: the Ninja Luxe Café!
The Luxe is Ninja’s first dedicated espresso machine, complete with an integrated grinder and portafilter system! This semi-automated espresso machine will perfectly complement Ninja’s already impressive coffee lineup.
I just got the Ninja Luxe Café and here are is initial product overview on Ninja’s latest offering!
- BE YOUR OWN BARISTA: Café-quality espresso shouldn't require a PhD. The Ninja Luxe Cafe Premier is a 3-in-1 machine designed to take the guesswork out of every latte, cappuccino, cold brew, and cup of coffee. Perfect for beginning espresso enthusiasts and anyone looking for a great, dialed-in cup of coffee with practically zero effort.
- 3 MACHINES IN 1: Includes 2 Espresso Styles — double shot or quad shot, 3 Drip Coffee Styles—classic, rich or over ice, and 2 Cold Brew styles— cold pressed espresso or cold brew coffee (drip coffee and cold brew available in 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 oz. sizes)..
- HANDS-FREE FROTHING: Dual Froth System combines a spinning whisk with automatic steamer to produce perfect, silky-smooth microfaom every time. Simply pour the milk, select style, and walk away. 4 preset programs including steamed milk, thin froth, thick froth and cold foam or the option to manually froth..
- COFFEE MAKER WITH GRINDER: A built-in conical burr grinder features 25 settings for precise, versatile grinding based on your specific drink. Brew your classic morning cup of coffee or create a summer afternoon cold brew with the exact grind and dosage you need.
- SMART TECHNOLOGY: This coffee and espresso combo machine features Barista Assist Technology that guides you every step of the way, from automatic precision grinding to weight-based dosing, assisted tamping for the perfectly pressed puck, and active real-time temperature and pressure adjustments based on your selected drink.
Pricing last updated on September 5, 2026 - 15:55 MDT. Pricing and images from Amazon Product Advertising API. Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
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What the Ninja Luxe Café Offers
Great espresso starts with freshly ground beans, not single-serve capsules. Luckily, the Ninja Luxe Café features a bean hopper and integrated grinder, ensuring fresh grounds for every shot and putting it in direct competition with brands like Breville. Additionally, the bean hopper is UV-protected, to help preserve the quality of your fresh whole beans.
But that’s not all! The Ninja Luxe Espresso Bar also boasts an integrated milk frother. You can select from four froth levels and optimize frothing for both dairy and plant-based options, making it perfect for lattes and other milk-based drinks. The Ninja Luxe Café has an integrated whisk in its froth jug and the machine appears to have a temperature sensor that makes contact with the base of the jug, which should ensure consistent and high-quality results.
While it doesn’t have an automatic tamping mechanism, the Ninja Luxe Café includes a dosing filter to prevent overflow and an assisted spring-loaded manual tamper to apply the right amount of pressure for consistent results. These features position Ninja to compete with automatic, semi-automatic, and super-automatic espresso machines.
The machine can also make drip coffee and cold brew coffee by employing the luxe basket, which is much larger than the espresso baskets. When using the luxe basket, the machine automatically detects it and adjusts grind size recommendation and options.
Barista Assist Technology
An exciting feature of the Ninja Luxe Café that I don’t see in other espresso machines is the inclusion of recommended grind size. This innovative system recommends an initial grind size based on the drink type you select and then learns from each grinding and brewing session to adjust its recommendations. This personalized approach, combined with weight-based dosing thanks to a built-in scale, should ensure you get the best possible espresso every time.
Ninja Luxe Café Essential Series vs. Ninja Luxé Premier Series
From a Reddit Post, I was able to discover some descriptions for two versions of the Ninja Luxe Café. The two versions are the Ninja Luxe Café Essential Series and the the Ninja Luxe Café Premier Series.
The Ninja Luxe Café Essential Series is described as a 2-in-1 machine (no guesswork espresso and well-balanced drip coffee), while the Ninja Luxe Café Premier Series is described as a 3-in-1 machine (no guesswork espresso, well balanced drip coffee, and rapid cold brew). So if Cold Brew Coffee is something that interests you, you should go for the Ninja Luxe Café Premier Series.
- BE YOUR OWN BARISTA: Café-quality espresso shouldn't require a PhD. The Ninja Luxe Cafe Premier is a 3-in-1 machine designed to take the guesswork out of every latte, cappuccino, cold brew, and cup of coffee. Perfect for beginning espresso enthusiasts and anyone looking for a great, dialed-in cup of coffee with practically zero effort.
- 3 MACHINES IN 1: Includes 2 Espresso Styles — double shot or quad shot, 3 Drip Coffee Styles—classic, rich or over ice, and 2 Cold Brew styles— cold pressed espresso or cold brew coffee (drip coffee and cold brew available in 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 oz. sizes)..
- HANDS-FREE FROTHING: Dual Froth System combines a spinning whisk with automatic steamer to produce perfect, silky-smooth microfaom every time. Simply pour the milk, select style, and walk away. 4 preset programs including steamed milk, thin froth, thick froth and cold foam or the option to manually froth..
- COFFEE MAKER WITH GRINDER: A built-in conical burr grinder features 25 settings for precise, versatile grinding based on your specific drink. Brew your classic morning cup of coffee or create a summer afternoon cold brew with the exact grind and dosage you need.
- SMART TECHNOLOGY: This coffee and espresso combo machine features Barista Assist Technology that guides you every step of the way, from automatic precision grinding to weight-based dosing, assisted tamping for the perfectly pressed puck, and active real-time temperature and pressure adjustments based on your selected drink.
Pricing last updated on September 5, 2026 - 15:55 MDT. Pricing and images from Amazon Product Advertising API. Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
Ninja Luxe Café: Key Features and Inclusions
Based on my review of the information I found, I know that the Ninja Luxe Café contains the following features.
Key Features:
- Integrated Grinder: Ensures freshly ground beans for every shot.
- Milk Frother (Steam Wand): Four froth styles (steam, thin froth, thick froth, and cold foam) , with options for dairy and plant-based milk.
- Froth Queuing: Queue your froth to start immediately after the brew finishes.
- Barista Assist Technology: Recommends and adjusts grind sizes and pressure based on drink type and past experiences.
Dosing Funnel: Prevents overflow when grinding, easily attaches to the side of the machine.
- Espresso Settings:
- Espresso
- Quad
- Cold-Pressed
- Coffee Settings:
- Classic
- Rich
- Over Ice
- Cold Brew
- Digital Display: Shows current and recommended grind sizes, automatically adjusts recommendations.
- Cup Size Selection: Options for 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, or 18 oz.
- Assisted Manual Tamper: Ensures consistency in each cup.
- Adjustable Brew and Milk Temperature: low, medium, and high
- Adjustable Espresso to Grounds Ratio
- Convenient Storage: Dedicated space for portafilters and accessories.
- Eco Mode
- Adjustable Cup Tray that Accommodates Travel Mugs
- Built-In-Scale for Weight Based Dosing
- Modular Drip Tray with Indicator
- Intelligent Notifications: Alerts for actions like adding beans, installing the portafilter, and descaling.
What’s Included:
- Starter Kit: Includes a hard water test to configure the machine for your water hardness.
- 70 oz. Removable Water Reservoir: Comes with a convenient max fill line.
- Portafilter
- Brew Baskets (Luxe and Double)
- UV-protected Bean Hopper
- Milk Frother
- Dosing Funnel
- Assisted Tamper
- Cleaning Brush and Cleaning Disc
- Milk jug with Integrated Whisk
- 9-Bar Pressure Brewing
- Voltage: 120V, 60Hz
- Power: 1650W
- Dimensions: 13.6 inches long, 13.2 inches deep, and 14.6 inches high
- BE YOUR OWN BARISTA: Café-quality espresso shouldn't require a PhD. The Ninja Luxe Cafe Premier is a 3-in-1 machine designed to take the guesswork out of every latte, cappuccino, cold brew, and cup of coffee. Perfect for beginning espresso enthusiasts and anyone looking for a great, dialed-in cup of coffee with practically zero effort.
- 3 MACHINES IN 1: Includes 2 Espresso Styles — double shot or quad shot, 3 Drip Coffee Styles—classic, rich or over ice, and 2 Cold Brew styles— cold pressed espresso or cold brew coffee (drip coffee and cold brew available in 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 oz. sizes)..
- HANDS-FREE FROTHING: Dual Froth System combines a spinning whisk with automatic steamer to produce perfect, silky-smooth microfaom every time. Simply pour the milk, select style, and walk away. 4 preset programs including steamed milk, thin froth, thick froth and cold foam or the option to manually froth..
- COFFEE MAKER WITH GRINDER: A built-in conical burr grinder features 25 settings for precise, versatile grinding based on your specific drink. Brew your classic morning cup of coffee or create a summer afternoon cold brew with the exact grind and dosage you need.
- SMART TECHNOLOGY: This coffee and espresso combo machine features Barista Assist Technology that guides you every step of the way, from automatic precision grinding to weight-based dosing, assisted tamping for the perfectly pressed puck, and active real-time temperature and pressure adjustments based on your selected drink.
Pricing last updated on September 5, 2026 - 15:55 MDT. Pricing and images from Amazon Product Advertising API. Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
Ninja’s Other Espresso Offerings
If you want to see what else Ninja offers in the coffee space, there are some other coffee and espresso products that might be worth checking out, including the Espresso and Coffee Barista System, which provides the versatility to brew with both your preferred single-serve espresso capsules and coffee grounds.
