Luxe Café 3-in-1 Espresso, Drip Coffee and Cold Brew Machine | Integrated Coffee Grinder, Milk Frother, Assisted Tamper & Built-In Espresso Accessory Storage | Stainless Steel | ES601

As my title says, it took me 3 tries to become adept at making the perfect latte, and the first didn’t count as you’re supposed to dispose of that one anyway. I’ll be honest, I was worried about becoming an amateur barista thinking the instructions for setup and brewing might go over my head. On the contrary, between the setup instruction manual and the step by step instructions through the BILT app (just scan the QR code and it’ll walk you through this part), it was quite easy to get going. In less than an hour, I had the machine setup and had brewed myself a perfect store quality caramel latte. The stainless steel design looks great and the unit itself appears to be quite durable. A sturdy design with enough weight behind it to keep it easily in place. I’m impressed with the various functions and choices available. It came with a basic recipe book that included various types of recipes, including cold brews. This lovely machine also makes an amazing cup of hot cocoa, for which I used a thick froth setting for the milk (Lactaid works just as well as regular milk, as I’ve become lactose intolerant over the last decade). I haven’t yet purchased a separate knock box for the coffee grounds, so until I do, I have an empty coffee can I keep under my sink for proper disposal. The coffee grounds come out with just a light tap. Overall, I’m very happy with this purchase. I’ve always been a fan of Ninja products, and this machine is no exception. The Ninja Luxe Café 3-in-1 machine makes it easy to become an amateur barista in no time. As someone who spends roughly $65-$85 a month on retail coffee shops, this machine will pay for itself quickly.

This us tge vest machine I have purchased. It makes a perfect espresso, or cup of coffee. Its so easy to use and everything is explained on screen. You know what to do. Tells you when to clean and when to descale and is way easier to do than any other machine I have had. Taste is great. You can tell its pulling a perfect espresso every time. Can't say enough about this machine!

I haven’t had a great cup of coffee in years. This machine is pretty amazing for home use . The ground coffee is key and there are so many choices. It’s expensive but so worth it. I love coffee again😊

I absolutely LOVE my Ninja Luxe Coffee Maker. I’ve had quite a few coffee machines over the years, and this one is hands-down my favorite. It makes rich, smooth, coffeehouse-quality coffee right at home. The variety of brew options is amazing — whether I want a classic cup, a stronger brew, or something more specialty-style, it delivers every time. The flavor is bold without being bitter, and the temperature is perfect. I also love how sleek and modern it looks on my counter — it feels high-end without the crazy price tag. It’s easy to use, easy to clean, and consistent every single morning (which matters when you’re not fully awake yet 😅). If you’re on the fence — get it. It’s worth it. Best coffee investment I’ve made in a long time! ☕️💛 as you can see. I added a little glass coffee pot that did not come with it and it’s perfect!

This is a great machine. We've been searching a few years, found this machine that's not $600 or more and I love it. It was a gift for a special day from my husband. If you are looking to buy a great espresso, cold brew, and regular coffee drip too!, for a gift this is it. It grinds, tells you what the recommendations are, programs itself to know what you like, and cleans itself. It comes with the utensils and booklet & easy to do recipes. It does not come w/ the old grinds box but they have that too. Oh & comes with a topper. If you take care of this machine and do what it says, you will have this a long time. The company stands behind this product which is a plus. I still have my Keurig for the need to get ready in a hurry mornings but love the Ninja for that espresso. I give this machine 5 stars for price, what it can do and quality.

I’ve got a bad habit of overpurchasing kitchen appliances. Even great ones like the Instant Pot don’t get as much use as the allocated space should require. Enter my coffee dilemma. Tend to have coffee every day. Have stuck to single cups for the past couple decades, started with Keurig machines using metal refillable cups, alongside Nespresso original line with third party capsules. Gave away the Keurig in favor of a simple #2 “over cup” drip coffeemaker from OXO which was nice and tiny and simple. Kept the Nespresso but used rarely since it always fell short of coffee store coffee and I always buy too many capsules. Did appreciate the ability to choose exactly the coffee and caffeine level as well as quick brew and cleanup. Now to this Luxe. Priced used mint at a price that, alongside all the people raving crazy about it, decided to give it a chance to disappoint me. Fortunately or unfortunately, turns out this Ninja Luxe is actually very impressive, fun to use, and makes a pretty good latte (and probably other things if I were more motivated). So I ended up keeping it. The coffee hopper and grinder is great. Pretty easy to follow, somehow they magically tell you how much to set the grind for and it seems to work right. If I were to design the perfect machine I’d have two hoppers- one for regular and one for decaf, but that’s just me. I can grind decaf beans elsewhere and somehow finagle them into the dual holder and it seems to work well. But the Luxe weighs the coffee and manually filling it doesn’t do that. It’s a little hard to mount the coffee onto the machine, find myself having to try a few times to find the hole. Sometimes it’s pretty tight screwing it on, and other times it’s natural and easy. Usually a near perfect 2 ounces come out, but sometimes it’s only a little over one- same beans and same grind as before. That’s kind of odd, but I just pull a second shot of water through the grind. I love the frother on this thing. Really well designed, put the milk in, lift the wand and place it down, then put the wand back in. Push a button and it makes beautiful froth. Though it could have a little more foam to it, drinks tend to be light on foam even on high setting. Water bin is large enough for pulling many cups. I’ve tried making brew with the included quad cup and it’s far too strong, guess this thing is all about Americanos if you want a straight cup of coffee. But The storage, function, design of this is really a work of art. On the side is the funnel and tamper, easily accessible and stored away. I bought a third party silicone cover for the top of this for around $15 bucks, it covers everything neatly except leaves the coffee bin alone. This allows storage and even tamping to take place on top, in a small kitchen that’s handy. All-in-all, super happy with lattes and mochas every day, and this is fun to use. Not as fast as the Nespresso but close enough and the cleaning is not very involved. Main pain is cleaning the wand right, I just use a wet sponge then purge it into water in the jug. I do notice that the water tray fills up more often than expected, and pulling it out then dumping into the sink is precarious, always spill water and usually also drop the part beneath the espresso spout area. I’m selling off or donating my Nespresso machines, and I keep the OXO single cup in the cabinet for guests or my own occasional drip coffee urges. Nice thing is I can just turn on the Ninja to grind beans for the drip. Don’t think I’d have paid retail on this, but for the price I paid on a mint used one, around $300, this is a luxury that feels decadent to have available for a coffee drinker and sometimes host. Hopefully all the computer and mechanical ballet going on with this machine holds up several years, it’s something I never thought I’d spring for but happy I did.

This machine has completely upgraded my coffee routine. The Ninja Luxe Café 3-in-1 makes espresso, drip coffee, and cold brew all in one, which is incredibly convenient. The integrated grinder is a huge bonus—freshly ground beans make a noticeable difference in flavor, and everything feels easy and well thought out. It heats quickly, the controls are user-friendly, and the coffee comes out smooth and consistent every time. Whether I want a quick cup in the morning, an espresso pick-me-up, or cold brew for later, this machine does it all without taking up extra counter space. If you’re someone who loves variety or wants café-quality drinks at home without multiple machines, this is a great investment. Highly recommend for busy mornings and coffee lovers alike.

Purchased Jan 28, 2026, and overall this is actually a pretty solid espresso machine with some features I really like. But it also has one behavior that made me question my life choices the first few days. Let’s start with the good stuff. What I Like The built-in grinder works well and the grind adjustment is very easy to change. The machine even recommends a grind setting for espresso, which is nice for people who don’t want to play coffee scientist right away. Another thing I like is the storage design. A lot of the accessories actually have their own place on the machine, so parts like the tamper and tools don’t end up wandering around the kitchen drawer. The frother works well, and I’ve had no problem getting good foam for milk drinks. And most importantly… It makes a good espresso. Shots come out consistent, and once you dial in the grind it performs pretty nicely. Now… the thing that drives me slightly insane The waste water reservoir fills up very quickly. I’m not exaggerating when I say that after about three espresso shots, the orange light pops on telling me the drip tray / waste reservoir is full. Which means the workflow becomes something like this: 1. Make espresso 2. Make another espresso 3. Make a third espresso 4. Machine says “stop everything and empty me” So now you stop making coffee, remove the tray, dump the water, put it back, and continue. And yes… if you ignore it, it will overflow the next time. Why This Happens (Apparently) After reading about it, this seems to be normal behavior for machines like this, not necessarily a defect. From what I understand, the machine sends water to the drip tray for several reasons: • Pressure relief from the brew system after a shot • Thermal stability to maintain correct brewing temperature • Internal rinsing cycles that keep coffee oils from building up • Pump pressure management during extraction So some of the water you see isn’t “wasted” exactly. It’s the machine protecting itself and keeping the brew system clean. Still… when you start with 16 oz in the tank and see 4–5 oz end up in the waste tray, it feels like the espresso machine has a very generous interpretation of the word “efficiency.” Things People Suggest to Reduce It Some suggestions I found (and experimented with): • Adjusting the grind slightly coarser than the recommended setting • Making sure the portafilter isn’t overpacked • Running shots back-to-back instead of letting the machine idle between them • Making sure the drip tray is fully seated and sensors are clean The one that made the most sense to me was going one grind setting coarser, since extremely fine grinds increase pressure and can cause the machine to release more water through the relief system. It helped a little… but the tray still fills up pretty fast. My Comparison I’ve owned cheaper espresso machines that honestly didn’t do this as aggressively. So when it started happening my first thought was: “Is this normal? Is it defective? Is it kind of defective?” From what I can tell, it seems to be how the machine is designed, even if it’s a little annoying in daily use. Final Thoughts Overall: • Good grinder • Smart design with built-in storage • Good espresso quality • Easy to adjust grind settings • Solid frother But also: • You will be emptying the drip tray often I also use good filtered water to reduce scaling, so watching several ounces of it head straight to the waste reservoir feels a little painful. At one point I briefly considered recycling the water… but let’s be honest, that’s where we draw the line. If you’re okay with occasionally pausing your coffee session to dump the machine’s hydration program, this is still a good espresso setup. Just know that this machine apparently believes every espresso deserves a water ceremony afterward