Ninja Drip Coffee Maker With K Cup Combo, DualBrew Pro Specialty Coffee Machine, Hot and Iced Coffee Maker Compatible with K-Cup Pods, 12 Cup Single Serve Coffee Maker with Paper Filter, CFP101
$0.00 – $238.99
$0.00 – $238.99
| Style |
With Frother & Paper Filter ,With Frother & Permanent Filter ,With Paper Filter ,With Paper Filter (Newer Version) |
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| Brand | Ninja |
| Color | Black |
| Product Dimensions | 11.03"D x 9.94"W x 15.22"H |
| Special Feature | Auto Shut-Off, Timer, Cup Warmer, Dishwasher Safe, Permanent Filter |
| Coffee Maker Type | Drip Coffee Machine |
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98Dawg (verified owner) –
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Coffee Maker Ever!
We had one of these at work and I purchased one for home, as well. Going back 30 years I’ve had Mr. Coffee, Bunns, and Keurigs; nothing beats the Ninja. It brews 55 ounces very fast, close to Bunn speed. It makes great brewed coffee extremely well with several choices for the pot size which is very handy. It makes a k-cup cup very fast, as well. It has a handy spot to store the scoop and the parts; it’s so easy to use and you can schedule the brewing which is great – waking up to fresh coffee. It’s the most versatile and convenient coffee maker ever and I’m using less k-cups which was my goal, with my family still able to make k-cup tea and hot chocolate from time to time. Easy to clean and I’ve tried my luck at cold brews, including a white mocha, which the kids said was delicious. A great value, well made, and very fast with each brew. Very highly recommended!
DN (verified owner) –
5.0 out of 5 stars It’s worth it
I have a love/hate relationship with Ninja products – I really love them. But I strongly dislike the warranty. And I hate the lifespan. Once they are done – they’re done. I have had a couple of Ninja blenders that surpass the crushing and blending power of my 30 year old beehive Oster – but their life expectancy is about five years.
This was a very strong consideration in purchasing a $200 coffee maker. I am not a coffee connoisseur – I typically drink one cup daily – very strong with cream only. But it has to be a perfect cup. I want to enjoy every single sip.
I found a Ninja coffee system, brand new, at a thrift store locally for $15. The coffee was amazing. Perfect every single time. When my son moved to his own place, I gifted it to him and started researching one for me. Since I am the only coffee drinker in the house now (no, I’m not crying because he’s gone, don’t be silly) I considered a Keurig. But I honestly do not like the quality of the coffee from those machines – have tried several but it is not at all to my liking. However, the amount of wasted coffee I was dealing with really started bothering me and decided I needed an option for one cup.
This machine is really perfect. The one cup option that I thought I settled for because it is a K cup option turned out to produce an amazing cup of coffee. I THINK it is because the Ninja makes three holes into the K cup rather than the standard one hole other machines use? It may also be the water temperature gets super hot. I do not know, but I really appreciate the depth of flavor from the K cup option on this machine.
Another nice option that I never thought I’d want is the frother. It seems silly to me, but one comment in the Ninja manual stated that a cold cup with cream steals the heat from the coffee and changes the flavor – so I toyed around with the frother, using the microwave for 30 seconds and then blending the coffee and cream – its fantastic.
This week I had a fever and opted for tea over coffee – I remembered the hot water option on this machine – it gave me two options – hot water and boil – I selected boil and my tea was steeping in no time at the perfect temperature. I absolutely appreciate that the water runs through a separate dispenser so my tea did not have any coffee residue or discoloration or flavor. I plan now to retire my stand alone boiler.
The reservoir on the Ninja is adequate for my one cup daily – it is very easy to remove and fill or even fill while in place – I prefer the side option, but like that it can be attached to the back to save space. I don’t think that would make much difference because this machine is very big – it does not fit under my standard cabinets.
I bought this as a birthday gift for myself and if that last son hadn’t left at the same time, I likely wouldn’t have spent that much money on myself – but I was pitiful. I am extremely happy I did because the cost is worth it. I am very hopeful this machine will last past my 5 year expectation.
Since I do not purchase coffee daily, I cannot state that I have saved money – I mean, I have because I’m not making half pots just for myself and wasting most of that – but if I were a coffee shop customer, I would absolutely think I’d save money with the frother thing and the quality of the coffee – It is really a great machine and I very highly recommend you purchase it. I was debating between the Keurig Duo Pro and this machine and given the quality of the K cup coffee from this, I haven’t once looked back – there is no way in my mind the Keurig would produce the same quality cup from the K cups.
Enjoy
W. Mitchell (verified owner) –
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Coffee Brewer
I’ve been using Keurigs for many years but when I ran across the CFP301 on sale, I was intrigued enough to give it a try. I really liked how you could set so many brew sizes and the ability to brew 1/4 carafe if I wanted a few cups without having to make two individual cups. I actually planned to use it mostly with reusable pods, like I’ve always done with my Keurigs, so I ordered a set that would work with this machine (most will not). The pods I bought look to be good quality, but I’ve never used them. I’ve been using pods for so long it never clicked that with a machine like this, using reusable pods makes no sense whatsoever. Just use a regular filter, add your coffee and set the brew size to the size cup you want. But there’s more. Much more. With a Keurig or other pod-style machine, you are limited by the size of the pod. They can work a little magic by slow-walking the brew for a travel mug, but it was always weaker than a standard cup and there was little you could do to remedy it except for maybe brewing two pods into one cup. With the Ninja, I can simply adjust the amount of coffee and select the desired brew size. Done. Delicious.
This machine, like all of the Ninja products I own, is well engineered. The moveable tank is a fantastic idea and is easy to use. The flip-down cup holder? Awesome! The foldable frother? Very cool, and the way you can just pop it off over the cup to take it to the sink is slick. Even the “smart” scoop is a very nice touch. Everything is so easy to use and convenient. The carafe is well designed and easy to clean. The insert for the carafe ensures the hottest coffee is circulated from the bottom up. Nice! I’ve had no issues with the temperature of my coffee. It has been nice and hot every time and the hot plate under the carafe makes sure it stays that way. When using a thermal travel mug, I’ll either let it cool for a few minutes or plop a small piece of ice into it. It’s hot.
For filters, I am using Melitta #4 and folding the seams as recommended by Ninja. These are affordable, especially if you buy them in multi-packs. The result is delicious, ground-free coffee. I’ve read several reviews complaining about grounds in their coffee, but they don’t mention their particular setup. Are they using a permanent filter? Pods? I don’t know, but I’m not getting any and I’m not sure how I could using the paper filters.
As for any negatives, which I feel compelled to include in any review, the only things I can think of are insignificant. The build quality is great, but it is a lot of plastic. For the price-point, it’s definitely as good as I think one could reasonably expect. As long as it holds up to plenty of use, it looks good, works very well and I’m happy with it. I do wish there was a little capacitor to power the clock temporarily during brief power outages or if you unplug it for a few minutes. This is a tiny complaint, but I already have two other clocks on other appliances in my kitchen and it’s a minor nuisance having to reset all these clocks every time the power blips.
I haven’t had the machine long enough to do a long-term review but if anything changes, I will update my review. So far, I am very happy with my purchase and highly recommend it.
Edit (11/2023): I’ve been using this coffee maker for five months now, and I would now be lost without it. I absolutely love the versatility. My most recent development was to dig out my old 34 oz. French press, which fits nicely under the filter basket. For the best, boldest coffee, I measure the proper amount of coffee into the press and add 24 oz. of hot water from the Ninja for my normal 2 12 oz. cups. Easiest way ever to use the press. If I need a whole pot or just quick cup, I just brew like normal. If someone has a favorite K-cup, the insert works as expected. Selecting the brew size for coffee or water has been consistent and accurate. I really, really love this coffee maker.
A. Weltha (verified owner) –
5.0 out of 5 stars It may not last forever, but I’ll love it while it does
the size selector dial is nice and seems to measure fairly accurately.
Being able to get measured, almost instant, non-coffee-flavored hot water is also a nice benefit.
You can use paper filters, permanent, or k-cups, it has more attachments than my vacuum cleaner to allow it to work with all options. They are well-designed and sturdy, but where the hell do you KEEP them when not in use?? There is a little bit of a learning curve to figure out which one you need and how to get it in/out when doing a changeover.
It also remembers your last-used setting for each attachment so you don’t have to push a bunch of buttons to reconfigure things every time you switch.
timer function is handy, and a little easier to figure out than my previous Ninja’s.
The only real drawback is that it’s plastic so probably won’t last forever. I bought this one when switches on my last Ninja started to fail.
My last Ninja lasted about three years. We’ll see how long this one goes.
MelRoCe (verified owner) –
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect replacement
I bought this as a replacement to my previous Ninja coffeemaker that I had for about 6 years. This version has all the feature we liked about our old one: can brew single cups of various sizes, and even different levels of the pot, and a detachable water reservoir that can be cleaned easily. Either cup or carafe brewing can use regular grounds with a filter, so there is no need to purchase K-Cups to enjoy single cup convenience. But there is a K-Cup attachment that can be popped in for anyone who prefers that option.
This model also has a hot water only option that dispenses separate from the coffee drip, which is great for tea, cocoa or oatmeal that doesn’t taste like coffee. I love the built in frother, since I was always forgetting to charge my handheld one. I like that it detaches easily for cleaning and folds away when not in use.
The only 2 things I’ve had to get used to are the fact that the water reservoir is taller and slimmer than my old model and it’s a little hard to fill from my fridge dispenser space. And the carafe spout is shaped a little wide so you have to be sure to pour higher and slower if your mug is narrow, otherwise it pours over the sides.
We are really happy with this coffeemaker.
Elizabeth A. (verified owner) –
4.0 out of 5 stars Good product, some reservations
First, I should note that I just got this machine and have only used it 3 times so far, twice to make a half-carafe of water to use for tea, and once to make a cup of coffee using a k-pod. I am also fairly new at drinking coffee and tea, so please bear both those things in mind when reading my comments. My first concern was that there was NO instruction manual included. I don’t know whether that was an oversight – certainly the machine is involved enough that I felt a manual was essential. Thankfully my husband was able to find the manual online and print it out. But there wasn’t even anything included to tell us to look online for the manual. Second concern is the sizes – the sizes are WEIRD and make no sense – they say 1/4 carafe is 28 ounces, 1/2 carafe is 37 ounces, 3/4 carafe is 46 ounces, and full carafe is 55 ounces. As a math major, this particularly bothers me, but honestly this makes no sense: if full carafe is 55 ounces, 1/2 carafe should be 27-1/2 ounces, NOT 37 ounces. I do NOT understand these. I used 1/2 carafe to make hot water to fill two large tea mugs (about 16 ounces each), and that worked well. Cup sizes are 8, 10, 12, 14, and 18 ounces – 16 ounces is what we usually want for tea, so it’s disappointing that one was not an option, but I can live with doing 14 ounces, OR using the 1/2 carafe when both my husband and I are doing tea. So those are the two issues I have found so far – missing instruction manual and strange sizes. But on the good news side, it seems easy to operate (even for someone like me who isn’t super talented at using fancy equipment), and it’s certainly quick and easy to boil water for tea (we had been boiling water in a pot on the stove, which also isn’t hard, but this is easier and don’t have to watch to see when it boils).
Wyatt (verified owner) –
5.0 out of 5 stars Almost perfect
I bought this to replace a 10+ year old Keurig that finally gave out, and so far this has been not just a worthy replacement, but a pretty nice upgrade as well.
The build quality feels solid, and it’s much easier to clean than my old Keurig. In the Keurig, loose grounds and water would sometimes spill out into the area around the top of the k-cup holder, which could be difficult to clean. In the Ninja, that whole area where grounds used to accumulate pops out easily and can be cleaned in either the sink or the dishwasher, though I haven’t even seen any loose grounds there yet.
Despite having a lot of options, this thing is also pretty easy to figure out, and has a nice little beep to let you know when your coffee’s ready. The drip stopper switch is also really satisfyingly clunky, which I know a lot of people won’t care about, but I appreciate.
The coffee quality is great, provided you’re using good quality beans or k-cups. I’ve tried some single-serve coffee makers that don’t seem to ever make good coffee, regardless of what you put in them, so I’m glad this one isn’t like that.
My only complaints are that it doesn’t have a low-water warning, it just stops mid-brew and beeps several times if it runs out, and it makes a high-pitched whine when it’s brewing, almost like a dog whistle. Most people I don’t think would even notice that, but I hace more sensitive hearing than most people, so it kinda bothers me, but not enough to ruin it by any means.
Overall, I’d highly recommend it
Customer Review (verified owner) –
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Drip Coffee Maker
We have been through many coffee makers over the years, trying to find one that makes a good hot cup of coffee. My wife and I only have 1 cup each a day so we never make a pot unless company is over, so the Ninja is perfect for us with the ability to choose your OZ size. The fold down tray to brew directly into the mug is a fantastic feature. The engineers have thought of everything on this unit. Even the water container can be moved from the back to the side to give you more options depending on your counter location. The milk frother is a nice touch as well and easily folds out for use and is easily cleaned. You can really easily switch between the drip filter and the K-cup insert, which is also amazing. It has a super cool feature to shut off the drop so after you brew your mug or pot, you can slide it to block the drop so no extra drops fall down onto the coffee maker. I am so happy we decided to go with the Ninja as it truly is worth every penny. I know this sounds like an infomercial, but that’s how excited I really am about this, and we have been using it for months now with absolutely no issues!
A. Keating (verified owner) –
5.0 out of 5 stars My FAVORITE coffee maker!!
Dec 2023 update. I have this same model at work for the coffee kcup drinkers. I accidentally ordered a box of green tea kcups instead of pods. One day, I wasn’t feeling well and broke out a tea kcup to throw in the machine. I didn’t rinse off the pieces first. To my happiness, my tea didn’t taste at all like coffee. Didn’t have grounds in it either. So, there’s that!
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This is my 2nd ninja coffee maker. As long as they keep innovating their products, I will be a dedicated fan. I had my first Ninja for 3 years before it started to leak. I had taken for granted how easy the Ninja made my morning routine, so I bought a different brand as a replacement that looked “fine”. It was fine, but was more involved than I wanted it to be. And I missed my Ninja.
Also, when I found out that Ninja has a separate line for hot/boiling water, I became obsessed with getting my hands on it.
PROS:
Convenient water reservoir – 60 oz – that can be moved to the back from the side, if that suits your set up. Easy reservoir to remove, fill, and return to the base. Or, fill with a pitcher.
Delay start – I mean, who doesn’t like to have their coffee waiting for them.
SEPARATE HOT/BOILING WATER DISPENSER for tea, hot chocolate, instant oatmeal, instant soups, etc. This is an amazing option to have available!! No tea drinker likes using the coffee maker for their tea. This is a total game changer.
Coffee pod adapter – if you like to use pods, you have that option. And it is easy to use and easy to clean. [I bought this same machine for my office lunchroom. It meets everybody’s needs. The tea drinker gets his tea, everybody gets to choose their favorite coffee pod, and everyone gets to choose the strength of coffee they want. We stored the carafe, as we aren’t likely to use it much there.]
Cone shaped permanent filter, with option to add a paper filter (size 2 fits perfectly; size 4 fits, but needs to be squished down) if you prefer. Loose grounds really make the best coffee.
Wide range of coffee sizes to choose from (unless you use pods, and then you are limited, probably bc it doesn’t make sense to make 20 oz of coffee with a pod)
Open/close manual feature. If you are waiting for the pot to fill and need to sneak a cup, I really like that there is a slide knob to manually move from right to left, AND it shows you on the display panel if it is open or closed.
Built in coffee scoop. I can never find mine for some reason. The fact that this one has a storage spot on the machine makes my mornings super easy.
Frother. It doesn’t heat your milk, but it is fun to use. It is attached to the machine, and pulls in and out for easy use. It lies flush when stored. The frother part is easy to remove for easy cleaning. A really fun bonus. Sometimes I froth my creamer before adding it, cold even, and it’s just a little different treat.
The control panel is intuitive and easy to use to select your favorite options. It didn’t take a lot of thought to make an assortment of coffee styles. I love that.
Cleaning feature for descaling. Personally, I prefer having this option than not. You can use vinegar or coffee descaler.
Cup platform. Also attached to the machine, and flips up and out of the way when not in use. Perfection.
Smart hot plate. The user manual says this isn’t available on all models, but it is included on mine. (Possibly not on the models with thermal carafe?) This it’s my second newest favorite feature. Small size cups of coffee do not turn on the hot plate, but half carafe or larger does (you also have the option of manually turning the hot plate on to keep a cup of coffee warm). So, I can use any travel mug with this machine and make almost limitless sizes that I want.
The machine tells you how many ounces and the quick start guide tells you how many of their scoops to use, from individual cups all the way to a full carafe. *****There is little-to-no thinking involved******. Which leads to my next favorite feature.
The footprint is fairly small, given all the features. The Ninja machine at work is set up for daily pod use. My machine at home is set up for grounds in a filter. Changing back and forth isn’t that hard, but being able to use the machine the way I want to without changing it, is absolute perfection. Granted, I am the only person at my home using this machine, but adding the pod adapter isn’t hard at all.
The Ninja pod adapter is the only thing you have to change to use a pod. The top cover slides back, and you drop in the adapter and slide it forward to lock it in. To go back to filter, you push the adapter backward to unlock the adapter, pop it out, put the permanent filter back in, and slide the cover forward. That’s it.
Cons
I had a little struggle at set up with both office and home machines understanding how the cover and adapter worked together and getting them to operate smoothly. This was totally fixable by a thorough reading of the instructions, but once I got it, I got it, and I feel silly that it took me a minute. Maybe bc the feature is totally different than any other coffee maker.
The user manual says that reusable pod filters are not compatible. However, it is easy to use the permanent filter, even for small cups of coffee, that this shouldn’t be a deal breaker.
SUMMARY
The build is solid, intuitive, and multifunctional with very little thought required. Easily adaptable and useful for multiple types of hot beverage drinkers. I am so happy with my Ninja coffee maker. It just makes my mornings go smoother on my way out the door, or enjoying a specialty coffee on the weekends. You really can’t go wrong here. Highly recommend 👌!!
MWG (verified owner) –
5.0 out of 5 stars The coffee maker I’ve been looking for
I have been searching for a coffee maker that would allow me to brew various amounts of coffee, up to 12 cups, as well as provide the ability to handle single cup and specialty brews. I purchased a Breville Precision Brewer and after trying a myriad of combinations of options, would always find dry coffee grounds around the outside of the brew basket and an obvious weak cup of coffee. The Ninja has impressed me with the ability to make a great cappuccino as well as a great full carafe when desired. Simple to use and provides a combination of features to allow me to customize as desired. And it also boasts a fold out frother, what a nice feature. My stand alone frother has now been relegated to the back of the cabinet. Also, being able to have the water tank sit on the side or the back of the machine is also a really nice option. At almost half the price of the Breville this machine delivers!
Amazlon Customer (verified owner) –
5.0 out of 5 stars Versatile Coffee Maker
We tried every aspect of the Ninja DualBrew Pro except espresso. My husband drinks coffee; I drink tea. Thumbs up on the Keurig pod coffee. The machine brewed HOT coffee with outstanding flavor. The boiling water feature for my tea boiled at least 2 ounces away in steam. I’m at 5500 feet altitude and had already performed the calibration process. The tea was so flavorful; much better than my normal BUT it was lukewarm even after heating the froth. LOVE the froth attachment. My husband’s coffee, brewed with the silver permanent coffee filter, was lukewarm. I tasted it, it was brewed on Rich and it was very tasty. I will try the heated coffee cup option but I’ve never had to do this previously with our little thermal carafe coffeemaker. I had it on delay but it never started at the designated time. I am finding the stopper for the coffee pot is difficult to seat on the pot. I’m not sure you could ever make espresso because the water does not get hot enough. So we’ve got pros and cons. It’s a beautifully designed machine that is so versatile but we like HOT coffee and tea. UPDATE: Changed to 5 stars. We generally brew coffee and tea one cup at a time. So the lukewarm issue pertains to carafe made coffee. When brewed with ceramic mugs, the coffee and tea is HOT. I think the “heated mug” option discussed in the instructions would resolve the lukewarm coffee/tea brewed in the carafe. Also, I resolved the Delay problem. It has to be done every night. I just assumed if it was set up and in Delay, it would work like my other coffee maker. You have to actually turn it on. After using the Ninja for a while, we both really love it. It makes outstanding coffee and tea and it’s sort of fun to use. Update #2. After 1 month use, First, the coffeemaker would not “read” the pod adapter so could no longer brew pod coffee. Then while on the phone with Shark/Ninja customer service, the coffee feature went out. So now, I can only boil water. The customer service was excellent. I should have a new coffeemaker in 3-5 days, no shipping fees because it broke within 90 days. This reminds me of the Cuisinart toaster/airfryer/oven I got which did not work but the second one broke too. After spending so much time on the phone, I just gave it away. We’ll see if this coffeemaker makes it to the 1-year warranty without breaking. Still love it though. Update 2: received a new coffeemaker unit without any of the accessories within 3 days. The pod unit works perfectly. All the issues mentioned about lukewarm coffee does not seem to be a problem anymore probably due to single use in a ceramic mug. I really love this coffeemaker!