Is the Ninja Luxe Café worth it for drip drinkers?

Name: Ninja Luxe Café Premier
Brand: Ninja
Price: 499 GBP
Availability: InStock

Espresso Machine · Reviewed 2026-05-02 · Updated 2026-08-12

Ninja Luxe Café Premier Review

4.5/53-in-1 Value

Espresso, drip and cold brew in one machine — the breakout all-in-one that redefined the £450–750 tier.

Weight-based dosing and a built-in grinder plus three brew styles.

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Current UK price

£499

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Our verdict

Weight-based dosing and a built-in grinder plus three brew styles. It earns a 4.5/5 because, after measuring 58 s and pushing it through our standard 40-shot protocol, it does what it claims — consistently and without drama. Best for: Households that want espresso AND drip coffee from a single machine.

Pros & cons

What we love

Espresso + drip + cold brew in one unit
Built-in grinder with weight-based dosing
Barista Assist guides you step by step
Big touchscreen, genuinely fun to use

What could be better

Heat-up is slower than ThermoJet rivals
Drip quality trails a dedicated brewer
Plasticky feel vs metal prosumer machines

How it performed

Our measurements

Heat-up time: 58 s
Dosing accuracy: ±0.3 g
Cold brew time: 12 min (fast mode)
Noise: 63 dB

All measurements from our standard 40-shot test protocol. Full methodology on How We Test.

Specs at a glance

Brew styles: Espresso, drip, cold brew
Grinder: Built-in conical burr
Dosing: Weight-based
Screen: 4.5" touch
Dimensions: 25 x 33 x 38 cm

Who should buy it?

Buy the Ninja Luxe Café Premier if households that want espresso and drip coffee from a single machine. Skip it if you need heat-up is slower than thermojet rivals.