Ninja 12c/Single-Serve Espresso & Coffee Barista System – CFN601

I really like this coffee pot. The only thing that would make it better is being able to do the single cup as a pod and not grounds, but it's still a great machine.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I got this about a month ago and have used every feature I could. The frother is separate and is a great feature the pods are not easy to find and buy but when you do the espresso is the best. The carafe to hold 10 cups of freshly brewed is very convenient.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This coffee package is INSANE. It is everything you need to make coffee, espresso, iced coffee, pot of coffee, frothed drinks. It's kinda ridiculous. It is relatively compact considering it has some many components but you do need more counter top space than a typical coffee maker. This takes the Nespresso pods - not K-cup pods - so just take note of that (since K-pods are easier to buy). But I prefer Nespresso so no complaints from me.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this Ninja Espresso and coffee batista system and i am absolutely in love with it! It is very easy to use and you can make all.kinds of things with this machine! I would definitely recommend this to all of my friends and family!

This is my third Ninja coffee maker, the last one had a leak with the water reservoir but i blamed myself because I was constantly removing it to fill it with water. So I decided to give a different model a shot learning from my mistake from the last one. This coffee maker also leaks but in a very different way. It will brew a cup of coffee, but continue to drip coffee after the machine beeps alerting that the brew is done. It will continue to drip for anywhere from 1-30+ minutes. Sometimes if I close the drip with the lever it will stop leaking but sometimes it does not. EVERY time I go to make a new cup of coffee the filter basket is still 1/4 of the way full of water. The coffee does taste good, it seems to brew the correct size cups, but the leaking is ridiculous. I could handle a few small drips but this is A LOT of dripping, so much so that if I don't put an empty cup below to catch the extra drips It will overflow from the warmer onto my counter tops.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] So in love with my Ninja Espresso & Coffee Barista System. This machine is a complete package for a coffee lover. It brews coffee grounds in upto 9 sizes from a single cup to travel mug, to a full 12 cup carafe. It brews espresso capsules upto 3 styles - Espresso, Lungo and Over Ice. It comes with a built in, fold away frother to transform any hot or cold milk into silky froth for coffee house style drinks in seconds. Absolutely in love with my new coffee maker !

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received the Ninja Expresso and Coffee Barista System a few days ago and it is awesome. We use it every single day several times per day!!! I always struggle when trying to buy a coffee machine because in my house people like different kind of coffees. This machine solved my dilemma, it can do filter coffee, use Nespresso pods and make foam. So it makes everybody happy. Furthermore it saves a lot of space in your kitchen. I also like the look of the machine, it is sober but classy. The coffee selections and menus are intuitive and well done. It is easy to select the different options. If you are looking for a machine that will meet everybody's expectation and look beautiful, I definitely recommend this machine

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] If you love fancy espresso drinks and the options of iced or hot, this maker is for you. If you like a quick single cup of coffee on the go, maybe not. I love that I can make drinks over ice and not have to worry about the ice melting. I also love the frothed on the side, although you have to heat up your milk before hand in the microwave. Some dislikes I have; you can’t brew normal coffee like a k-cup in a standard size. You have to use the potted coffee with coffee grounds for regular coffee. I also don’t like that there aren’t a lot of coffee options for the espresso option. Other than that, I love that I can make a shot of espresso to add to my coffee and the many different options of espresso size and style to make.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Ninja Espresso & Coffee Barista System is pretty awesome! It is set up So that it is very easy to use. There are so many great features to this. It has a fold -away built-in frother or you can transform hot or cold milk into a silky froth in just seconds. It also has a fold-away single cup platform. It has a smart scoop which accurately measures your coffee for every size. And adjustable cup tray. A removable water 60 oz reservoir that can be filled up at the sink so there's no mess at all. The glass Carafe is a 12 cup. The plate that it sits on is a variable warming one. You can adjust the time up to 4 hours and the temperature from low to medium to keep your coffee at the temperature that you want it at. I absolutely love that feature! The brew basket sits on the top for easy access. You can do your ground coffee in three styles. Classic, rich and over ice and in nine sizes. I love that it's compatible with an espresso original capsules when I want a quick cup. There's just so many great features to this espresso maker. It's very simplified and easy to use. Very well built and very nice looking unit. If it's on my counter very nicely. I would highly recommend this particular unit to anyone who likes espresso and coffee. No more having to go to an expensive coffee shop. You can stay right at home and make your own and be able to enjoy it in comfort.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is my first "fancy" coffee maker. I have had drip coffee makers and two different "pod"-type coffee makers that were just okay. This one does it all! Well, one exception but I'll get to that later. I tend to use this for drip coffee, making two cups at a time and it does a fabulous job. There is a water dispenser in the back that you do not need to fill each time and it will alert you if it needs filling. You can set this to start at a time of your choosing and can keep the coffee hot for several hours which is great. There is also a spoon attached to the side to be able to be able to measure your coffee grounds. The pod side also works very well. It takes Nespresso Original sized pods (you do not need to get that particular brand) and has a holder to catch the empty ones so that you do not need to fetch them out each time. Other reviews I have read said that the pod side comes out not hot but I found mine to be plenty hot during each espresso brew. There is also an attached milk frother to help make drinks like lattes and cappuccinos. The only negative I have found for this coffee system is that this frother does not heat the milk but I knew that going in (and the directions say to microwave your milk for 45-60 seconds). I would imagine that a coffee system that does heat and froth would cost 2-3x the price of this one, so I'll stick to the microwave. All in all, I am very happy with this coffee maker and plan to use it for all my coffee needs going forward.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This coffee system is perfect for my family of coffee and steamed milk drinkers. I liked that I could make a pot of coffee for company or used the capsules when I want a variety. The adjustable cup holder snapped in and out of the machine easily and had many options available for different sized cups. The frother was easy to operate but I wish I could have a button to use it to make it hot or leave it cold besides having to microwave the milk.

I love how you can slit what do you want and it will tell you how many ounces it's going to brew. I especially like that I can make my morning iced coffee and add an espresso shot to my brew.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Ninja Barista System is spot on great, so many choices of types and sizes of coffee, there is something for everyone. The ice coffee is particularly good the coffee doesn't taste watered down. Easy to use and clean, very user friendly. Love the drip stop to prevent coffee dripping from the brew basket when the brewing has finished.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This coffee barista system has completely changed my perspective on making coffee at home. It is wildly fast, easy to use and has every feature I need to make my perfect cup (or pot) coffee. I love that it is easy to clean, has a measuring scoop and frothing attachment built in, and is programmable so I can have hot and fresh coffee waiting for me in the morning. I have doled out probably thousands of dollars over many years buying my favorite lattes and espressos at various coffee shops because they were better than anything I could make at home. Now, I can order my favorite ground coffee and espresso capsules online from the comfort of my couch, and then use this brilliant machine to brew and froth a cup to perfection.

BEST INVENTION EVER. I haven’t spent $$$$ on coffee and drive thrus ever since purchasing this machine.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am so embarrassed to admit I had no idea this type of “mechanism” was available to have right in the comfort of my own kitchen. I literally feel top notch having guests over as I am able to whip them up a pretty fancy drink ( no charge). I did doubt myself getting it set up and ready to go, however once I made a few different drinks and experimented, I was certainly the coolest barista around. My family loves it and it certainly has saved us on our daily morning trips for coffee. Great flavor and it’s hard to “mess it up” once you know how to use it! Love it.

Love our Ninja Coffee espresso machine best investment for our Home everyone loves the espresso we have been using the original line of Nespresso capsules. Im starting to love Espresso coffee now and havent been to a coffee shop or Starbucks runs in the last month since we purchase. I recommend to find youtube videos of how to make coffee taste like starbucks coffe they have helped me and always get great compliments from friends and family when they try the espresso.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] When I say I love this machine. I never knew I would love coffee this much! I’m so hooked. It’s makes some good Frappuccino and cappuccino as well this machine is easy to use and easy to maintain. Easy to clean too.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We are loving our new Ninja Espresso & Coffee Barista System! The fact that we can make a whole pot of coffee, or use single-use pods is fantastic! It has given me a chance to try out new flavors with the pods, without having to make a pot of each flavor. The smell of freshly brewed coffee is what I wake up to since I can program the coffee to brew automatically at any time. It is very well constructed and has easy-to-follow directions. The Ninja Espresso & Coffee Barista System is great and everyone should have one!

I love the ability and flexibility to make various sizes and strength of brewed coffee, and we enjoy having the capsule in the same appliance to save space in limited counter space. I am frustrated by the carafe design. Water gets trapped between the glass and the handle mechanism, and under the chrome strip on the handle. This results in water leaking out onto the heater plate or when pouring coffee. (I wash the carafe by hand.) There is also a 'lip' on the inside of the carafe, which forces one to dry the inside (turned upside down), it will not drain all the water. If ever there was a redesign of the carafe, I would be interested in obtaining one.