Australian coffee culture is shifting. Baristas are swapping steam for precision brews, and drinkers are trading intensity for nuance. The once-untouchable espresso now finds itself in dialogue with batch brews and cold brews that favour flavour clarity and lower acidity over pure punch. The Ninja Luxe Café Premier Espresso machine embraces this evolution, offering a bridge between worlds — a high-performance system capable of delivering espresso, filter and cold brew with café-grade precision. In a market redefining what “good coffee” means, it’s a timely contender.
With features built to deliver multiple styles — from morning flat whites to over-ice brews — it’s the perfect moment to test whether this new style of coffee machine is truly changing how we drink coffee.
Ninja Luxe Café: Our expert verdict on the new coffee machine
Pros
- User-friendly touchscreen control panel / settings that guides you through the process.
- There’s a place for every accessory on or in the machine.
- The grind auto adapts to your beans and coffee of choice.
- It’s a quieter grinding mechanism than traditional benchtop grinders.
Cons
- May be too automated for coffee aficionados who appreciate a more hands-on approach.
- Each program is sequential so if you misstep it can be tricky to go back one step.
How the Ninja Luxe Café is changing coffee making at home
The Ninja Luxe Cafe is the kind of machine that makes us rethink our morning (and afternoon) rituals. It’s designed with entertainers and social drinkers in mind in that it brings that café buzz home. Think smooth espressos after dinner, silky flat whites with friends, or a crisp over-ice brew on a lazy Sunday. It’s for those who love the theatre of coffee — the aroma, the pour, the pause — and want the quality they’d usually head out for at the press of a button, or two.
Ninja Luxe Café specs and product features (what you need to know)
Colour: Stainless Steel, Midnight Black, Gunmetal or Cyberspace.
Dimensions: 32.9 W x 34 D x 37 H
Weight: 11.6kg
How to use the Ninja Luxe Café
1 Set-up for success
Once you’ve unboxed your Ninja Luxe Café and its starter kit — complete with portafilter, single, double and luxe baskets, plus the assisted spring-loaded tamper — it’s time to get acquainted. Scan the QR code on the machine to access an easy step-by-step video that walks you through calibration and setup. Each stage is clear, concise and worth your time — don’t skip it, it’s invaluable for that first flawless brew.
2 Fill the water jug
The removable water jug, fitted with a replaceable filter, lifts easily from the back of the machine. Fill above the minimum line to ensure a steady pour — no one likes running dry mid-brew.
3 Add your beans
This is where the Ninja Luxe Café shines. Each time you refill the built-in grinder, it auto-calibrates the precise weight of beans for your chosen brew. A clever portafilter funnel keeps things tidy, guiding your tamping with the spring-loaded tamper for a perfectly compacted puck — minus the mess.
4 Choose your brew
Follow the intuitive display to select your brew style, cup size and basket type. The machine automatically determines grind size and coffee weight for each selection. Insert the portafilter with the funnel and press Grind. Once done, remove the funnel, lock the portafilter into place, and press Brew. Sit back and let the Luxe Café do the rest.
5 Froth the milk
Here’s where the magic happens. Choose between hot or cold froth — the Luxe Café even adjusts the texture depending on your milk type (dairy or non-dairy). Fill the jug with your milk of choice, press Froth, and watch as it transforms into silky foam worthy of your favourite café order.
Results from our Ninja Luxe Café test run
From set-up to froth, the Ninja Luxe Café proves itself a smooth operator. Following the simple guide, we pulled an espresso shot that was both intense and refined. The long black was just as effortless, topped with a golden crema any barista worth their beans would admire. Moving through the programs, the cold brew transformed beautifully into an iced latte thanks to the cold-froth function — a summer essential. And while the quick 10-minute filter option may raise an eyebrow among purists, it delivers a surprisingly balanced cup when the craving for something more nuanced strikes.
Have we mentioned the spring-loaded tamper? There’s something deeply satisfying about giving the grinds a few firm presses, guided neatly by the funnel — a small detail that makes the process feel as polished as the pour.
Overall, is the Ninja Luxe Café worth it?
This is an impressive piece of kitchen kit for households that appreciate a cold brew or a zhuzhed-up iced latte made with their milk of choice. For those who prefer a little guidance in their morning ritual, the Luxe Café’s step-by-step system feels reassuringly intuitive — smart, seamless and satisfying.
At $799.99 (usually $999.99), the Ninja Luxe Café Premier Espresso Machine delivers the kind of technology and versatility you’d expect from a far pricier model. It’s an investment that brings café-quality coffee — and a touch of theatre — to your own benchtop.
Where to buy the Ninja Luxe Café
- Ninja Kitchen Australia, $799.99 (usually $999.99)
- Harvey Norman, $799.99
- Myer, $799.99 (usually $999.99)
