Welcome to Barista First Espresso Services
(619) 987-5412 | hello@baristafirst.com
At Barista First, we put the barista first! Our mission is to give baristas and coffee professionals the tools they need to brew coffee to its fullest potential. We specialize in the repair and maintenance of espresso machines, grinders, brewers, and more.
Get a Free Consultation
Barista First is happy to offer a free initial consultation to discuss your equipment setup and ways we can work together to elevate your current coffee program. We'll review maintenance strategies to ensure long-term equipment health, perform a free water test to ensure your equipment is protected and even dial-in your coffee to taste the best it can.
Contact Us
(619) 987-5412 | hello@baristafirst.com
Meet your tech
Hello! My name is Taylor Yamanaka and I am the founder of Barista First Espresso Services. I've been in Specialty Coffee for nearly a decade, beginning in Tucson, Arizona. I worked as a barista and baker before I found an abandoned espresso machine in a shed that sparked my journey into the tech world. Learning what I could on my own, I then attended ICBA in Phoenix to complete my certificate in Intensive Technical Machine Maintenance, in addition to several other certificates in espresso and coffee brewing. It's an honor I get to work on machines and I'm so stoked to serve everyone in the San Diego coffee community.
