1st In Coffee review
Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026
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Our verdict
1st In Coffee suits buyers who want one US shop covering several machine types without hunting around, and the range runs from $179.95 up to a flagship at $5,499. Spare parts and multi channel support make it a steady pick for home kitchens.
Key facts
- Best for
- One US store for espresso, bean to cup, pod and grinder buyers who also want spare parts.
- Reference models
- JURA GIGA 10, DeLonghi Linea Classic EM450M, Breville Bambino (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Entry price
- $179.95 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Flagship price
- $5,499 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Pump pressure (bar)
- 15 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Built-in grinder
- Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Milk system
- Auto frother (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Boiler type
- Thermoblock (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Pod system
- Nespresso original (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Capacity (l)
- 2.6 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Power (W)
- 1,500 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Warranty
- 2 years (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Spare parts shop
- Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Markets
- US (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Legal entity
- 1st in Coffee, LLC (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Headquarters
- United States (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Founded
- 2002 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Support channels
- Email, Phone, Help-centre (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Machine types
- Espresso, Bean to cup, Pod, Grinder
- Official website
- 1stincoffee.com
Apps and profiles
Pros and cons
Pros
- Entry price of $179.95 keeps the cheapest machine in reach for a first setup, and the cost score is 8.6.
- The range covers espresso, bean to cup and pod, so espresso, bean to cup and pod drinkers can all buy from the same shop.
- A spare parts shop is on the site, which helps owners keep an older machine running rather than replace it.
- Support covers email, phone and help centre, and the flagship machine carries a 2 year warranty.
- Ranked 37 of 65 brands on entry price, which shows the low end is competitive rather than token.
Cons
- The flagship price of $5,499 sits well past the category ceiling of €1,044.80, so the top of the range is costly.
- Machines run on thermoblock heating, and 36.8% of ranked machines use dual boilers, so buyers chasing full temperature control look elsewhere.
- The range is listed for US only, which narrows options for anyone ordering from outside the US.
- Ranked 62 of 63 brands on flagship price, so the premium end is the weaker part of the catalogue.
Who it suits
- US buyers who want espresso, bean to cup and pod machines under one roof, based on espresso, bean to cup and pod and US.
- Homes that plan to service machines long term and value a spare parts shop.
- Shoppers who want phone and email help rather than a self service only route, given support runs on email, phone and help centre.
Who should look elsewhere
- Philips, if bean to cup is your priority, since bean to cup and espresso centres on bean to cup and espresso.
- GASTROBACK, if you want drip alongside espresso, since espresso, drip and grinder includes both.
- Daewoo Electricals, if you want a drip machine in the same basket, since drip, espresso and grinder lists drip, espresso and grinder.
Plans and prices
There is one store rather than a set of subscriptions, and the price you meet first is $179.95 for the DeLonghi Linea Classic. That sits above the category median of €72.99 and above the lower quartile figure of €42.25, so it reads as a mid entry point rather than the cheapest machine on the block. At the top, the JURA GIGA is priced at $5,499. That is far beyond anything else in the ranked coffee machine set, where the highest entry price recorded is €1,044.80, so the flagship is a specialist purchase rather than a typical basket add on. Because these are one off purchases rather than plans, there is nothing that renews. What you judge is the gap between the two ends of the range, and whether the machine you pick sits closer to $179.95 or $5,499. Pod buyers should note the shelf used here is nespresso original, which sets what capsules you will be able to restock later.
How it compares on our data
On entry price this brand ranks 37 among 65 brands, which places it in the middle of the field rather than at the bargain end. The entry figure of $179.95 is above the coffee machine median of €72.99. The flagship picture is weaker. On flagship price the brand ranks 62 of 63 brands, so among brands priced at both ends, this one leans towards the pricier top rather than the cheap entry. That split is worth holding in mind. If your budget is set by the first machine you buy, the entry ranking is the relevant one. If you are planning a $5,499 class purchase, the flagship ranking tells you this is close to the most expensive option available in the group.
Core features
The machine list runs to espresso, bean to cup and pod, so you can move from an espresso setup to pods or a standalone grinder without changing seller. The grinder built in option is a yes on the flagship, which saves hunting for a separate grinder if you want fresh beans ground on the spot. On capacity, the flagship holds 2.6 litres, a figure that suits a household moving through several cups a day rather than a single drink at a time. For milk, the flagship uses an auto frother system, which handles cappuccino without a separate wand to learn. Ownership details matter as much as the drink. The flagship carries a 2 year warranty, and the site runs a spare parts shop, a yes, so a worn group or pump part can be replaced without buying a new machine. Note that 63.2% is the most common boiler type among ranked machines, and this brand matches that pattern with thermoblock heating on the flagship.
The company behind it
1st In Coffee trades as 1st in Coffee, LLC and sits in US as its home country, and the company says it has been trading since 2002, which puts it well past the point where a new shop might fold. It is a retailer first, selling machines from brands such as JURA, DeLonghi and Breville rather than building its own. Support runs on email, phone and help centre. That mix matters practically: a phone line suits a machine that has stopped mid brew, while the help centre covers setup and cleaning questions without a wait. The range is listed for US, so the catalogue and support are aimed at the US market. Buyers elsewhere should assume the product list does not extend to them and check delivery before committing.
How 1st In Coffee compares
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Where 1st In Coffee is available
- Available
- United States
Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Frequently asked questions
What does the cheapest machine at 1st In Coffee cost?+
The entry price is $179.95 for the DeLonghi Linea Classic. That is above the coffee machine median of €72.99, so it reads as a mid range opener rather than the cheapest unit available. The brand ranks 37 of 65 brands on entry price.
How much is the flagship machine?+
The JURA GIGA is priced at $5,499, the top of this brand's range. The category's highest recorded entry price is €1,044.80, so the flagship sits far above the field. On flagship price the brand ranks 62 of 63 brands.
Do I have to pay anything after buying a machine?+
These are one off purchases rather than subscriptions, so nothing recurs after you pay. Judging a machine means comparing $179.95 against $5,499 and deciding which end fits. Ongoing ownership costs come down to spare parts, which the site covers through its spare parts shop.
Which brands and machine types can I buy?+
The catalogue covers espresso, bean to cup and pod, so espresso, bean to cup, pod and grinder options sit together. Reference models listed include the JURA GIGA, the DeLonghi Linea Classic and the Breville Bambino. Pod buyers should check the shelf, which is nespresso original here.
Does the flagship machine have a grinder and milk system?+
Grinder built in is a yes on the flagship, so beans can be ground on the spot. Milk is handled by an auto frother system rather than a separate wand. Water capacity on the flagship is 2.6 litres, and heating runs through thermoblock.
Who is 1st In Coffee and where is it based?+
The company trades as 1st in Coffee, LLC and is headquartered in the United States. It says it has been trading since 2002, and it operates as a retailer for other machine makers. The range is listed for US only.
How do I get help if a machine breaks down?+
Support runs on email, phone and help centre, so you can reach the team by phone, by email or through the help centre. The flagship carries a 2 year warranty. The spare parts shop is a yes, which supports repairs beyond the warranty period.
Is 1st In Coffee available outside the US?+
The range is listed for US, which is the US alone, so this catalogue is built for American buyers. No other market is listed, which makes the product range and support coverage worth checking before ordering from abroad. Buyers elsewhere may be better served by a regional seller.
Sources
- 1stincoffee.com checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Machine types, Pod system, Reference models, Spare parts shop
“Super Automatic Espresso Machines, Semi-Automatic Espresso Machines, Single Serve Espresso Machines, Grinders”
- 1stincoffee.com/about-us checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Founded, Headquarters, Legal entity
“Founded in 2002”
- 1stincoffee.com/customer-service checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Markets, Support channels
“We do not ship internationally”
- 1stincoffee.com/delonghi-em450m.htm checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Entry price, Pump pressure (bar)
- 1stincoffee.com/jura-giga-10.htm checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Boiler type, Capacity (l), Built-in grinder, Milk system, Flagship price, Warranty, Power (W)
“Dual stainless steel thermoblock heating systems - JURA GIGA 10”
Compiled from 5 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.
1st In Coffee
One US store for espresso, bean to cup, pod and grinder buyers who also want spare parts.