Ninja Pod & Grounds Specialty Single-Serve Coffee Maker
The Ninja PB051ST stands out in a crowded market of single-serve brewers by merging the convenience of pod brewing with the flavor control of ground coffee. It supports seven cup sizes (6 oz to 24 oz), four brewing styles, and even includes a specialty brew mode for lattes, cappuccinos, and more. Ideal for both casual coffee drinkers and home baristas, it brings coffeehouse functionality to your countertop without taking up much space.
Its ability to switch seamlessly between pods and grounds, combined with a stylish design and intuitive operation, makes it a high-value choice for any kitchen — especially for those looking to consolidate coffee tools without sacrificing quality.
🌟 Product Highlights & Features
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Dual Brewing Capability: Compatible with both coffee pods and ground coffee, offering flexibility for various preferences.
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4 Brew Styles: Choose from Classic, Rich, Over Ice, or Specialty for a tailored cup every time.
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Multiple Brew Sizes: From a 6 oz. cup to a 24 oz. travel mug, this machine adjusts to your routine.
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Built-in Fold-Away Milk Frother: Whip hot or cold milk into silky froth — perfect for lattes, macchiatos, and cappuccinos.
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Compact Footprint: Takes up minimal counter space and includes built-in storage for accessories.
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Large Removable Reservoir: The 56 oz. water tank minimizes refilling and detaches easily for cleaning.
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Fast Brew Time: Heats quickly and delivers piping-hot coffee within minutes.
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Auto Shut-Off & Easy Cleanup: Energy-efficient and simple to maintain with removable, washable components.
📊 Technical Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Brand | Ninja |
| Model | PB051ST |
| Color Options | Stone, Glacier Blue, Sage Green, Black |
| Coffee Input Type | Pods and Grounds |
| Coffee Maker Type | Drip Single-Serve |
| Brew Sizes | 6, 8, 10, 12 oz (pods); up to 24 oz (grounds) |
| Brew Styles | Classic, Rich, Over Ice, Specialty |
| Water Reservoir Capacity | 56 fluid ounces |
| Milk Frother | Built-in, fold-away (removable) |
| Special Features | Auto Shut-Off, Lightweight, Reusable Filter |
| Wattage | 1550 watts |
| Voltage | 120V |
| Dimensions | 13.07″ D x 5.51″ W x 13.31″ H |
| Weight | 6.2 lbs (approx.) |
| Operation Mode | Fully Automatic |
| Interface | Button-based controls |
| Included Components | Machine, Milk Frother, Scoop, Pod Adapter, Filter |
| Country of Origin | China |
✅ Final Verdict
The Ninja PB051ST Specialty Coffee Maker earns high marks for versatility, design, and ease of use. Its ability to handle both pods and grounds — paired with a surprisingly powerful frother — makes it a strong contender in the single-serve market. Whether you’re a casual drinker wanting quick convenience or a coffee enthusiast craving café-style drinks at home, this machine delivers outstanding value at under $100.
While some users report minor issues with pod fitting or drip tray design, these are outliers in a generally well-reviewed product. With solid performance, a sleek form factor, and customizable features, the PB051ST is a smart addition to any coffee lover’s kitchen.
⭐ Rating: 4.5/5 – Highly Recommended for those seeking quality, variety, and convenience in one compact brewer.
Susan –
Great Product!
Ninja is my preferred brand when purchasing appliances. The brand has consistently proven reliable. The Ninja Pods & Grounds Specialty continues to fuel my love of Ninja products. It is primarily used as a coffee maker that is easy to use, fits under the cabinet space on the countertop, cleaning is easy, and most importantly, the coffee is delicious! The large water reservoir eliminates the need for daily refills (dependent upon how much beverage one makes in a day),and is easy to refill. Brew time is quick and the coffee is hot and delicious! I have had other brands of k-cup style brewers that did not last and were not build like the Ninja. Lastly, the colors choices available are a plus. The sage green is really pretty and matches my kitchen decor. Imho, this is the brand to purchase.
12 people found this helpful
BentleysmomBentleysmom –
The best brewer!
Why did you pick this product vs others?:I have purchased a lot of coffee makers in my life and this Ninja coffee maker is by far the best I have ever purchased. It does not take up much space on my countertop and it easily slides under the top cabinets. I wanted to stop purchasing expensive coffee, pods, and this coffee maker allows me to use loose coffee for my morning brew. The little basket where you put your coffee is well-made and easy to clean. It holds a good deal of water so you don’t have to refill it often. I love that It has so many options for your cup of coffee – quantity, strength, height of cup adjustment, and it even brews for an iced coffee.It is nice that it came with a special basket to place a pod if you wanted to use one. The frothing arm is great! Now I don’t need another device on my countertop to froth my milk. I love all of my Ninja products and this one certainly does not disappoint. Works well:Works amazingly wellBuild quality:Solid, well builtFunctionality:Many functions
7 people found this helpful
Cris –
The best at home coffee maker (granted is my first) 🙂
Coffee is rich and tea is perfect, yes I tried it with tea bags too. Just not with coffee pods. It passed the leak test, at first it continued to leak after beeping but then on my next brew it kind of calibrated itself and it will not beep done until it stops. The milk frotter works well and the temp of the finish product is perfect. It is pretty quick, pretty easy to use and clean and the perfect size for my tiny kitchen. Will provide pics when I get my mini station for it
Leo sLeo s –
This coffee machine does it ALL easy to use, versatile, and absolutely worth it!
This coffee machine really surprised me in the best way. I didn’t expect it to be this amazing, but it truly is. It makes both drip coffee and pod coffee, and it even has a milk frother! I love that it gives you so many options from a classic brew to a rich, dark café-style cup.It’s incredibly easy to use. I’ve always trusted the Ninja brand, and this one lives up to the name. The parts feel durable and high-quality I can tell it’ll last me for years if I take care of it.What else can I say? I love it. I would recommend this machine over and over again, no hesitation. It adapts to whatever kind of coffee mood you’re in hot coffee, iced coffee, pods, or just your good old-fashioned drip brew in the morning.Even my daughter uses it it’s that intuitive. No need to read a ton of instructions; it just makes sense. I chose the beige color and it’s really beautiful. It brews fast, and the water reservoir in the back holds a good amount, so you’re not refilling it constantly.If you’re thinking about getting it, the answer is YES. I’ve seen other machines at similar prices, but nothing compares to having a reliable, high-quality brand like Ninja in your kitchen. Highly recommend!
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gamblinggirl –
Love this! Coffee/Tea lover’s dream come true!
Love this! I needed to replace my single serve coffee maker. My previous different model, which I had for years, laid down its life for me and went to coffee maker heaven. I tried a different maker and cheaper mode-and big disappointment! I like stronger coffee, and the grounds basket was too small (and messy -trying to even get grounds in it)-coffee tasted like black water. And it only could make a smaller cup, and it was cheap plastic, no off/on, etc.. Who wants to have to keep making more for a large travel mug? It was a big YUK all around.Then -my life changed forever – the NINJA angel descended upon me, and I purchased this – heaven on earth! This can hold 24 oz of water – and you have many options for strength and ounce amount. I like that you can fill it to 24 oz and it is ready to use for smaller cups anytime. You can use both pods and grounds. Directions say not to use filter with ground basket. After a few cups – I did put in a small filter and works great and easy cleanup! It is plastic but feels ore sturdy. It has a large ground basket. It has a handy storage area to put the pod holder or grounds basket when not using. AND it has a frother which works great! I am moving now to Latteville!I haven’t tried it yet with tea pods or tea leaves but that is my next adventure.I paid $99 and so worth it compared to models half the price. I’ve found NINJA to have reliable products so hope this will be also.
19 people found this helpful
CQ –
Better than my Keurig
I had a Keurig for two years. I cleaned every week, and made sure it was clean. After that went out, I purchased this one, I could not be happier. It is wonderful and very inexpensive! The coffee is brewed to how you like it, with the several options it gives you. There is even an option for an espresso. The functionality, is so smooth and easy. There is even a frothing attachment that easily twists off to easily rinse off after use. Included is an empty kcup to use your coffee of choice, if you do not want to purchase kcups already prefilled. I prefer brewing one cup at a time, and with this one, the coffee is brewed to perfection. It is lightweight, fits in a small area, and brews your cup quickly.
8 people found this helpful
Ann –
Just What I Needed!!!
I’ve only been using it for a week but absolutely love it!! I debated on several of the higher end machines but since I’m the only coffee drinker in the house I settled on this one.I used to own a Keurig machine – liked it but it was very cumbersome to use your own ground coffee. Switched a few years ago to a Nespresso – but missed the option of fresh ground coffee.This machine is the best of both worlds!! The grounds filter is easy to access and makes a perfect cup of coffee. I will use this method most but like the option of the pods when in a rush. The variety of the style and size options is wonderful for such a compact machine. And everything stores inside the machine – no countertop clutter!!So glad I didn’t break the bank on the machine with all the bells and whistles. Might be great for the barista type but I love this one is just a push of a button!!
Michelle C.Michelle C. –
You need this in your life!
If you’re looking at this, it’s obvious you are in the market for a single server system. So for this one, all I have to say is wow! Just WOW! I have a lot of Ninja products and I swear by them all, So this review might be a little biased. Recently bought this for work. Expecting convenience of Keurig with Ninja quality. And loved the slim design. This surpassed my expectations. Even using Walmart or Amazon Kcups, this Ninja brews super hot so the coffee is flavorful. Like if I brewed it in my regular coffee pot at home.Now to the iced coffee. So super convenient and because the coffee is strong it doesn’t taste weak or watered down by the ice. This has the frother on the side. Honestly I have not used that yet. But at least it’s there when I need it.Has auto shut-off and will automatically turn on to your last setting as soon as you open it. Honestly, this is well worth the money! I highly recommend. If you’re a Kcup user, this will not disappoint.
TatiTati –
Absolutely nothing to complain about. Love from the first site
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This coffee machine is so well thought out. I love that every single little part of it is integrated within the machine. So smart. It looks amazing. It works great.I’ve made teas, coffees, cappuccinos, I’ve used cups and grounds. I prefer grounds in general.The temperature of the drink is hot. Taste is awesome.There are 4 types of drinks you can brew. You can make classic(1) or rich(2) (the machine will stop a few times for a few moments and start brewing again during the cycle making coffee taste stronger/richer), over the ice(3) or specialty(4), which brews 4 oz and its really strong like expresso. I brew specialty when I’m making cappuccino. It brews very fast too.I love the frother. It works amazing. You don’t get splashes because it has cover over it. I love that its always there and I can pop it out any moment when I need it. It’s very easy to clean too. Quarter of twist detaches the frother and I can wash it quickly and pop it right back in with the same quarter of the twist.I absolutely love the fact that this is not overly complicated machine. It has basic functions that I wanted that all work really well.The machine is narrow and doesn’t take much space on the counter which I really appreciate.It is a little taller than I thought it would be, but I guess my top kitchen cabinets is high enough that I don’t have to move the machine and can open and close the lid with no problems.The heigh of the machine allows to fill the water tank with almost 48 oz of water. Water tank is easily removable.The height of the machine also allows for different types of cups. I can put a pretty tall thermos cup and brew straight into it. The most amount you can brew at once is 24 oz.The machine recognizes which attachment you have inside, for cups or grounds. Attachments are also marked on the outside on their little handles that stick on the outside of the machine when they stored away.It’s so neat and cute. It’s made with love.I’m soooo enjoying it and absolutely loving it. I’m planning to buy it as a gift to my loved ones, that’s how much I love it.The permanent filter is easy to clean. It makes an amazing tea too, not just coffees. Loose leaf or a bag, everything comes out amazing and hot.The lid over the filter has a hole where the water flows through and has multiple holes on the bottom of the lid, just like shower head, which allows hot water to go evenly through the coffee grounds or tea leaves. Love that.I was looking for a single cup machine, so mostly I brew 1 or 2 cups only. I never had a problems with overflowing or getting grounds in the coffee. I think people get those problems because they simply put too much coffee grounds which causes it to overflow and get grounds into coffee.The included permanent filter is not huge, so if you need to brew strong coffee for a large amount of people at once, this is probably not the best choice. But if you brew 1 or 2 cups, this is perfect. Otherwise you could also brew a few times. I don’t see any problem with that because it brews amazingly fast.I do not have any dripping problems either. I brew until the brewing cycle is complete, there is blinking light indicator on top of the lid. When brewing cycle is finished machine makes the light stops blinking and machine makes 3 beeps. Not loud, but I’m able to hear them with working TV, washer and dishwasher. If you remove the cup after those 3 beeps and wipe (i usually just touch it with edge of my cup) the last drop on the spout it doesn’t drip. Ever. But even if it was to drip a couple drops, there is a nice really easy to clean dripping tray, that you can place on 4 different heights or remove completely.I think this machine is worth every penny. I can’t tell you enough how much I love this thing. I’m so glad I chose to buy it. I didn’t even expect it would be so great.Not big or bulky, well thought out, looks very very nice, has all nessesary functions that each works amazing. It doen’t look cheap at all. It’s very pleasing to the eye and stylish.I would highly recommend it to anyone who wants versatility, simplicity and style.I feel like I didn’t say enough, didn’t give it enough credit for what it is lol.Whoever was designing this thing is for sure a big people lover. I wanna give them a hug hahaha.
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Dayana grajales –
Coffee Maker
I recently bought the Ninja coffee maker from Amazon, and I’m genuinely impressed. It’s super easy to use, looks sleek on my kitchen counter, and brews amazing coffee every time. I love the variety of brew options—whether I want a classic cup, a rich brew, or iced coffee, this machine handles it all.The built-in frother is a game-changer too. I’ve been making lattes and cappuccinos at home that taste just as good (if not better) than coffee shop drinks. The coffee comes out hot, fresh, and flavorful, and the machine is surprisingly quiet.If you’re a coffee lover who wants convenience, quality, and a little luxury in your morning routine, the Ninja coffee maker is worth every penny.
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