Ninja Luxe Café Premier ES601
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A guided machine that makes espresso, drip coffee and cold brew. It suggests the grind, weighs the dose and froths milk for you, which makes it one of the easiest ways to start. In return you give up control over the shot.
Who it's for
Good fit if
you want lattes and good coffee with little learning, and like having drip coffee and cold brew in the same machine.
Skip it if
you want to learn espresso as a craft, need a single-shot option, or want hot water for tea from the machine.
Specs
| Price | $599.99 at Ninja US |
|---|---|
| Type | Semi-automatic with built-in grinder, guided ("Barista Assist") |
| Drinks | Espresso, drip coffee (6–18 oz), cold brew |
| Grinder | Stainless steel conical burrs, 25 settings |
| Dosing | Built-in scale doses by weight; assisted tamper included |
| Milk | Automatic frothing (hot and cold foam); manual mode available |
| Water tank | 70 oz |
| Size (W × D × H) | 12.5 × 12.5 × 14.75 in (Ninja support FAQ) |
| Power | 1650 W |
| Warranty | 1 year |
From Ninja US's product page and official documents, checked Nov 1, 2026. List prices change often.
What reviewers agree on
Each point is made by at least two of the independent reviews linked after it. We don't own or test the products we cover; see how we choose.
- It is very beginner-friendly. It recommends a grind setting, weighs the dose and adjusts the brew for you. (Tom's Guide, TechRadar, Coffee Kev)
- Automatic frothing works well with dairy and plant milks, and you can still steam manually. (Tom's Guide, TechRadar, Coffee Kev)
- It covers a wide drink menu: espresso, drip-style coffee and cold brew. (Tom's Guide, TechRadar, Coffee Kev)
- It trades control for convenience and is not a substitute for a traditional espresso machine if you want to refine your shots. (Tom's Guide, Coffee Kev)
Worth knowing
- The US ES601 has no single-shot option. (Tom's Guide, Coffee Kev) Coffee Kev notes that Ninja's Luxe Café Pro (ES701) adds a single basket and a hot water button. (Coffee Kev)
Raised by one reviewer: switching between espresso and drip beans means emptying the hopper and clearing the grinder (Tom's Guide); shots often ran long and auto milk temperature ranged from about 117°F to 147°F in testing (Coffee Kev); the footprint is large and there is no hot water line (TechRadar).
How it compares
- vs. Barista Express ($699.95): more control and a skill you can build, but a manual steam wand and no guidance. Pick the Ninja for convenience, the Breville to learn. Full comparison.
- vs. Luxe Café Pro (ES701) ($749.99): adds a hot water spout, a built-in tamping lever, a fifth froth setting and an XL jug. Full comparison.
- vs. De'Longhi Magnifica Evo ($749.95): fully push-button with no portafilter at all. The Ninja still has you lock in a portafilter and tamp, with help.