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Customer Reviews for Ninja 12-Cups Coffee & Espresso Machine Combination, Black (CFN601)

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Most helpful positive review
Posted Oct 19, 2025
Best barista machine on the market
Just absolutely love my new machine!! It’s so easy to use and is an absolute awesome cup of coffee or specialty brew ❤️
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Most helpful critical review
Posted Nov 16, 2025
1 Star - waste of pods
1 star
I’ve owned this machine for less than a year and on my second unit. Ninja cannot get the nespresso pod dispenser to work properly without wasting endless pods that are never brewed.
When Ninja was contacted for the second time their only solution was a downgrade to a machine worth half of its price!
When I asked for a credit to put towards a better coffee machine...
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TaniaS
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Shark Ninja
Posted Nov 16, 2025
1 Star - waste of pods
1 star
I’ve owned this machine for less than a year and on my second unit. Ninja cannot get the nespresso pod dispenser to work properly without wasting endless pods that are never brewed.
When Ninja was contacted for the second time their only solution was a downgrade to a machine worth half of its price!
When I asked for a credit to put towards a better coffee machine...
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Craig
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Posted Nov 13, 2025
Only lasted a year. Cleaned it regularly. Worked great when I had it. To high in price for a short life. If it lasted three years or more I would have bought another one.
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Response from Staples :
Hello, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. This shouldn’t have happened, and we get how it’s affected you. Rest assured, your comments will be reviewed by the relevant teams as we plan future updates. Kind regards, Ninja Kitchen
November 13, 2025
Mamaboo
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Posted Nov 11, 2025
Keeps breaking
The pod side is great when it works. Keeps breaking. Got a replacement about 6 months ago. Now that is broken and the warranty is up. Will not be purchasing ninja products anymore
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Response from Staples :
Hello, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We’re deeply unhappy to hear about the trouble our Ninja may have caused. We'll make sure your feedback reaches the appropriate teams for consideration in future product planning. We appreciate you contacting us via phone to have this issue resolved. We hope that you can give us another try in the future. Kind regards, Ninja Kitchen
November 11, 2025
Coffeedrinker
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Posted Nov 1, 2025
Not worth the high cost
After a little over a year, the performance of this machine declined rapidly. The brew temp for coffee and espresso is nowhere near hot enough. I have tried everything. I’ve tried preheating the machine. I’ve tried running a brew with no coffee first to warm up the machine. Still not hot enough. Very disappointing considering the cost of this machine.
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Response from Staples :
Hello, Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. Something doesn’t seem quite right about how your product is performing; we’d like to make sure it’s working as it should. Please give our team a call at 1-800-365-0135 so we can help with this. Kind regards, Ninja Kitchen
November 4, 2025
Pw77
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Posted Oct 24, 2025
Easy to use while mostly asleep. 99% ideal.
This is a great product, and a good value at this price. The espresso size choices are very close to perfect for the amount of coffee in a Nespresso original pod. The brew-through side is adequate, producing a brew quality equal to the quality of the coffee choice.
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MR12345
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Posted Oct 21, 2025
Poor quality
I received as a wedding gift and a year later the buttons are unresponsive and it randomly beeps. I tried troubleshooting and was told I am outside my warranty by a couple months and so they said there’s nothing they can do. I loved it while it worked but don’t waste your money because you’ll need a new one every year.
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Response from Staples :
Hi there, Thank you for sharing your experience, and congratulations on your wedding! We’re truly sorry to hear that your Barista System started having issues just outside the warranty period. We understand how disappointing it is when a product you’ve loved stops working properly, and we appreciate you taking the time to troubleshoot. While warranty limitations can be frustrating, your feedback is incredibly valuable to us. We’re constantly working to improve our products and support, and we’d love the chance to explore any possible options to help. Please reach out to our Customer Care team with your details, and we’ll do our best to assist you. Warm regards, Ninja Kitchen US
October 21, 2025
agn1
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Posted Oct 20, 2025
Would not buy
Received this machine for a housewarming gift and a year later there is power loss. Went through all the troubleshooting and support for them to say this is a known issue with this machine and we haven't found a solution. However, since its outside of the warranty timeframe, they can only offer me a 20% discount on the same machine. to have the same issues a year later...
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Response from Staples :
Hi there, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re truly sorry to hear about the power loss issue with your Espresso & Coffee Barista System, especially after receiving it as a thoughtful housewarming gift. While our team offered a discount as a courtesy, we recognize that this may not feel like a fair resolution given your disappointment. Your feedback is incredibly important to us, and we’ve shared it with our product team to help improve future designs and support. If you’d be open to discussing this further, please reach out to us at 1-800-365-0135 so we can explore any additional options. Thank you again for your honesty and for giving us the opportunity to improve. Warm regards, Ninja Kitchen US
October 27, 2025
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Shark Ninja
Posted Oct 19, 2025
Best barista machine on the market
Just absolutely love my new machine!! It’s so easy to use and is an absolute awesome cup of coffee or specialty brew ❤️
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Coverby
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Posted Oct 17, 2025
Not “Smart” at all, wasted, costly and huge
I have had it for like 8-9 months and it’s crap. It leaks/drips. It starts without the coffee pot(Society had “smart” tech for this, it was the spring knob on the top of the pot). The frothed doesn’t offer a heating element. It doesn’t come with or have reusable pods even though when I called the company they acted all cryptic and said “there are reusable pods for the ...
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Response from Staples :
Hi there, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with the Espresso & Coffee Barista System. We’re truly sorry to hear that the product hasn’t met your expectations. Your feedback is incredibly valuable, and we understand your frustration regarding the leaking, the pot detection issue, and the frother lacking a heating element. We also hear your concerns about sustainability and the difficulty in locating reusable pods. We agree that reducing disposable waste is essential, and we’re actively working on improving transparency and accessibility around compatible accessories. If you’re still interested, our customer support team would be happy to assist you directly in locating the correct reusable pod options. We strive to deliver smart, reliable, and eco-conscious solutions, and your insights help us move closer to that goal. If you’d be open to it, we’d love the opportunity to make this right—please reach out to our support team at 1-800-365-0135. Thank you again for your honest review. Warm regards, Ninja Kitchen US
October 17, 2025
AndyVR
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Posted Oct 14, 2025
Espresso feature not working properly
After a few months of using it, it stopped puncturing the pods/capsules. I’ve wasted enough money trying different brands, thinking that would be the problem.
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Response from Staples :
Hi Andy, Thank you for sharing your experience with our Espresso & Coffee Barista System. We’re truly disappointed to hear that your machine has stopped puncturing pods, this isn’t the experience we want for our customers. We understand how frustrating it must be, especially after trying different brands. Please reach out to our Customer Support team at 1-800-365-0135 so we can help troubleshoot the issue or explore warranty options. We’re here to make it right and get you back to enjoying your coffee moments. Thank you again for your feedback, it helps us improve. Kindly, Ninja Kitchen US
October 14, 2025
SRabbit
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Posted Oct 4, 2025
It's worth it if you pay for espresso
I have had this machine for one year. I've lost maybe 5 pods due to some mishap or other w/ the water flowing throught the pods. But that was almost all upon my initial use. Since then, it has proven invaluable and kept me out of starbucks for shots to the tune of hundreds of dollars.
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Diabetic
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Posted Oct 2, 2025
Espresso system doesn’t work - many reviews agree
Have been using for three months and the espresso pods work at a rate of about one in five or six.
The system seems incapable of puncturing pods. I’ve seen dozens of other reviews on this site and others that say the same thing and haven’t seen any response from ninja to indicate they’ve done something about it or made up for the money lost by customers.
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Response from Staples :
Hi there, We’re really disappointed to hear about your experience and appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. That’s definitely not the performance we aim for, and we understand how frustrating it must be to have pods fail consistently. We’d love the chance to make this right. Please reach out to our Customer Service team by phone at 1-800-365-0135 so we can look into your specific case and explore options to help. Your satisfaction matters to us, and we’re committed to improving both our products and your experience. Kindly, Ninja Kitchen US
October 3, 2025
Dani
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Posted Sep 22, 2025
DON’T BUY
Loved this until the one year mark when it started breaking. The espresso side doesn’t brew espresso at all anymore. It just pours out hot dirty water. I wish I saw the reviews before I bought this because I would not buy this again. So disappointing.
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Hi Dani, Thank you for you taking the time to leave a review. We’re truly sorry to hear that your experience with your Ninja Espresso & Coffee Barista System has not met your expectations, especially after a year of use. To help resolve the issue, we recommend following the troubleshooting steps in our official guide here: https://support.ninjakitchen.com/hc/en-us/articles/10139270995228-CFN600-Series-Ninja-Espresso-Coffee-Barista-System-Troubleshooting-Guide If the problem continues after completing the steps, the guide will direct you to our Customer Care team, who will be happy to assist you further. Kind regards, Ninja Kitchen
September 22, 2025
cmingacci419
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Posted Sep 21, 2025
Great Coffee Maker
I've always ground my coffee before each brew but the flavor from this coffee maker just tastes so much better than my other one. Also, the built in frother is a great feature & I use it all the time.
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Mica
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Posted Sep 15, 2025
Love it, but wish it kept smaller brews warm
I absolutely love all Ninja products — everything I own from the brand works perfectly for me. The coffee maker is no exception: it’s modern, practical, and offers a convenient 2-in-1 function. The only downside is that the coffee only stays warm when I brew at least 28 oz. I’m not sure if it’s a limitation of the machine or if I just haven’t figured out the programming...
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Don’t Buy!!
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Posted Sep 12, 2025
Don’t waste your money
The espresso part broke after 6 months! I wasted so much money on pods! I thought it was the pods or maybe the machine needed cleaning unfortunately that didn’t correct the problem. The issue is the pod no longer get punctured and just hot water comes out !
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Response from Staples :
Hello, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. This isn’t our usual standard and we apologize for how frustrating this must be. Your review will be shared with the relevant teams for consideration on future products. We can see why you’d be upset, and we'd like to help. Please reach out to our team by phone at 1-855-520-7816. We appreciate your patience and look forward to helping you! Our team is available: 📞 Monday–Friday: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. ET 📞 Saturday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. ET Kind regards, Ninja Kitchen
September 17, 2025
hpuvjq
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Posted Sep 10, 2025
I will never purchase Ninja Products again
I bought this machine at the beginning of the year and everything seemed to be going fine, Until it started shorting out resetting the time, and not brewing full pots. When I called the tech line, there was anything they could do to help me get it up and running again. Not only will it take 5-10 days to get the replacement which is covered under my warranty but that I w...
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Response from Staples :
Hi hpuvjq, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're truly sorry to hear about the issues you've experienced with your machine and the inconvenience caused during the warranty process. We understand how frustrating this must be, especially given the investment you've made. Please note that our limited warranty does not include shipping costs. Only our VIP Warranty covers shipping charges. We appreciate your feedback and will be sure to share it with our team. Kind regards, Ninja Kitchen US
September 13, 2025
Samantha
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sharkninja.com
Posted Sep 9, 2025
Great for a little while.
Let me preface this with I own at least 7 ninja/shark products and love this company. This is the only product we have ever had an issue with. We loved this machine for the first year. It worked flawlessly and all of the features were spectacular! Then that year mark hit and it started having a harder time. The lever action on the pod side was very hit or miss. Sometime...
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Response from Staples :
Hi Samantha, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and for your continued support. We truly appreciate it. This isn’t the experience we want our customers to have, and we’re eager to help here. While our warranty policy limits certain options after the one-year mark, we understand your concern about being offered a discount on the same model. Your feedback is incredibly valuable, and we will be sure to pass it along to our product team for review.
September 11, 2025
Mattp
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Posted Sep 8, 2025
For this Price - find something better.
We have had this for less than 2 years. The espresso maker only produces watery espresso now. We have a ton of water leaks, constant maintenance and no warranty after 1 year. It’s leaking water into the scrap espresso container. It’s just been issue after issue with this unit, for an overpriced coffee machine.
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Response from Staples :
Hi Mattp, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are very sorry to hear about the ongoing issues with your Espresso Barista System. That is certainly not the experience we want for our customers, especially with a premium product. For help with water leaks, espresso quality and other concerns, please visit our troubleshooting guide here: https://support.ninjakitchen.com/hc/en-us/articles/10139270995228-CFN600-Series-Ninja-Espresso-Coffee-Barista-System-Troubleshooting-Guide. If the guide does not resolve the issue, it will direct you to our customer service team who are ready to assist further. We appreciate your feedback and hope we can help make this right.
September 11, 2025
tomsisson1984
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sharkninja.com
Posted Sep 1, 2025
Best coffee ever..
I have been using my new Ninja espresso and coffee maker for about three days and I have no choice but to give it a five star rating.
My last coffee maker was a simple Ninja coffee maker that only made coffee in classic and rich mode. With the new one I get rich mode plus the mocha blender for an even better coffee experience!
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