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Mr. Espresso Opens The Caffè in Downtown Oakland | Barista Magazine
With the recent opening of The Caffè by Mr. Espresso, we were delighted with a two-part feature in Barista Magazine Online. First, a quick look back at our 45-year history: "The Di Ruoccos’ foundational role in establishing espresso cuisine..."
‘We’re optimistic’: Half-century-old Oakland coffee roasters finally open a cafe | SFGate
We are extremely grateful for all the press around the opening of The Caffè by Mr. Espresso. As well as reporting on The Caffè itself, SFGATE Senior Reporter Madeline Wells did a little dive into the Mr. Espresso story, including...
Kick the time change | KTVU Mornings on 2
Click play, above, to see Sal Castaneda get a "wakeup call" from latte art champ Mehdi Chung. You can find Mehdi at The Caffè by Mr. Espresso, soon to open in Downtown Oakland, The time change was a little easier at KTVU2! Thanks to the KTVU Mornings on [...]
You’ll never wait in line at this new Oakland coffee shop | Nosh Oaklandside/Berkeleyside
“We know the industry well and have a unique vision and approach to specialty coffee,” he said, reminding Nosh that Mr. Espresso has been in action longer than most of the region’s biggest coffee destinations. “This is a continuation of the traditions of Italian-style espresso that we inherited when we started the [...]
A Perfect Neapolitan Coffee in San Francisco? Yes, Thanks to Mr. Espresso | L’Italo Americano
"Carlo Di Ruocco, originally from Salerno, saw his dream of roasting and selling Italian-style coffee come true in America, in San Francisco, where he founded Mr. Espresso almost 45 years ago. Today like yesterday, Mr. Espresso is proud of being a family-run business, guided by principles such as quality and sustainability." - [...]
Organic Neapolitan Makes Best Espresso Beans List | Saveur
"...made in the Italian tradition — bittersweet, chocolaty — and is also certified both organic and fair trade, making it a good choice for espresso drinkers who appreciate the official designation. " "The Organic Neapolitan Blend is one of Mr. Espresso’s staples, offering both value and quality." - Kim Westerman, Saveur [...]
The Caffè by Mr. Espresso • Coming SPRING 2023!
We are very proud to announce the Spring 2023 opening of The Caffè by Mr. Espresso. The Caffè will be located just blocks from our roastery, in the heart of Downtown Oakland at 1120 Broadway in The Key at 12th.
Our Organic Ethiopia Shantawene is a winner!
Mr. Espresso's Organic Ethiopia Shantawene, Natural Process is a 2022 Good Food Awards Winner. "Winners are the exceptional food crafters who top the charts in a Blind Tasting and meet the environmental and social responsibility standards of the Good Food Awards." Order award winning Ethiopia now! We are thrilled by [...]
La Marzocco is Now at Mr. Espresso
La Marzocco key advantages: Trusted brand in the specialty coffee world, a pioneer in innovation in their field. Insulated boilers, increase energy efficiency by 20 percent. Dual boilers, deliver maximum performance quickly and efficiently. Temperature control features make for more sustainable, efficient machines while elevating quality. Multiple color options available to make your [...]
Two Mr. Espresso Coffees Named Good Food Awards Finalists
We are proud to announce that two Mr. Espresso coffees were named Good Food Awards Finalists 2022 by the Good Food Foundation. Our Organic/Fair Trade Certified Guatemala CODECH - Women’s Lot (medium-light roast) and Organic Ethiopia Shantawene Natural (light roast) are among the 25 coffee division finalists from across the country.
Mr. Espresso named Roaster of the Year Finalist
“Mr. Espresso has a mission is to keep Italy’s espresso tradition relevant within America’s evolving coffee culture, and to improve upon it through a focus on quality, sustainability, traceability and relationships.”– from Daily Coffee News, October 11, 2021 We are proud & honored to be a finalist for Roast Magazine's Macro Roaster of the [...]
When Tea Isn’t Strong Enough, Steep Something Else | Sunset Magazine
“Sometimes it’s too much to even wait for a Nespresso machine or pop-up pour-over set to finish doing its thing. When you have a day like that (or if every day is like that), you will be pleased to find that there is a coffee version of tea bags that simply involves dropping the bag [...]
Slayer Machines – now at Mr. Espresso!
Slayer key advantages: Easily removed body panels to simplify maintenance. Thoughtful craftsmanship with ergonomic features built for both — ease of operation and uncompromising, precision control. Patented technologies for espresso preparation and milk steaming. capacity. Remarkable brewing capabilities coupled with high volume capacity. Brings value to a cafe through enhanced guest experience, barista pride [...]
Mr. Espresso Single Serve is “Steeped in Sustainability” | Packaging World
Order now! Our thanks to Packaging World for the recent feature on Mr. Espresso’s Steeped Coffee. Adding a single-serve coffee to our product line has been long in coming. But we refused to compromise our values with existing options.“K-Cup and Nespresso capsule products are very easy and very convenient, but as far as sustainability [...]
Meeting the Real Mr. Espresso | NBC California Live
"My father was an Italian immigrant and could not find good espresso here in the United States. So he decided that he wanted to do something about it." Luigi Di Ruocco, Mr. Espresso co-owner & Vice President Emmy Award Winner Ross Thomas & Team Give a Behind-the-Scenes Look There's [...]
Coffee Can Spell Higher Profits for Restaurants | BarandRestaurant.com
Luigi Di Ruocco Shares Pro Tips with Bar & Restaurant. Coffee can be the last thought in restaurant menu development. We see this as a lost opportunity. So when industry authority Bar & Restaurant put together their feature "Profiting from Coffee at Restaurants: Experts Offer Tips", Mr. Espresso VP of Sales Luigi Di [...]
Our Oakland Community – Roots Run Deep
Inspired by the foodservice community’s powerful response to food insecurity in the wake of COVID-19, we created the In Our Hearts Fund. With In Our Hearts, your home coffee purchase will help offer moments of comfort to others in need. Like sharing a cup with a friend. As a nation, we have also been called [...]
Luigi Di Ruocco on “Making Better Espresso at Home” | CoffeeCon March 6th
The CoffeeCon's one-day event will be hosted by two coffee legends: renowned inventor Alan Adler, creator of the world-famous AeroPress coffeemaker, along with friend of Mr. Espresso and tasting superstar Professor Kenneth Davids, founder of CoffeeReview,com. CoffeeCon Online L!VE is happening, March 6th, 2021! In case you haven't heard yet, CoffeeCon Online L!VE is happening [...]
Mercury News | Longtime Oakland coffee roaster, holding steady
Photo: Karl Mondon/Bay Area News Group During these tough times, we appreciate this gracious feature by Joseph Geha of The Mercury News! The pandemic has pushed us to lean heavily on our Italian and family values to get us through. One is hospitality so we were delighted to have Joseph [...]
Mr. Espresso Steeped and the Instant Coffee Buzz | SF Chronicle feature
Photo: Janelle Bitker of The SF Chronicle Oakland roaster Mr. Espresso rolled out Steeped coffee bags in November. Vice President Luigi Di Ruocco said he was drawn to the entirely compostable packaging and lower price point than some of the specialty instant coffee brands. They can cost as much as $3 or $4 per [...]
KRON4 Returns to Check In with Mr. Espresso
Thank you Noelle Bellow and KRON for helping us spread the word about No Kid Hungry and Food 4 FarmersBack in May, KRON4 put the spotlight on our In Our Hearts Fund as part of their KRON4 Heroes series. KRON reporter Noelle Bellow recently caught up with Luigi Di Ruocco, Mr. Espresso VP [...]
Sprudge: We Interview Mr. Espresso Himself, Carlo Di Ruocco
Our warm thanks to the Sprudge team for this feature on our founder, 2015 recipient of the SCAA Alfred Peet Passionate Cup. Originally published by Sprudge on April 24, 2015. Reporter: Sara Billups. More than three decades ago, Carlo Di Ruocco, an Italian expat who’d recently moved to Oakland with his wife and young kids, quit [...]
Mr. Espresso Partners with Food 4 Farmers to Support Maya Ixil Farmers
On Giving Tuesday, we were humbled to match your donations to the Maya Ixil Hurricane Relief Fund with the good folks at Food 4 Farmers. We were very grateful for your generous response and are excited to now announce, we will continue to match your donations! Back in November, an estimated 13,000 Guatemalan families [...]
Faema’s Reimagined President Espresso Machine
Faema's President 2020 Over the last 60 years, Faema has established a track record, that is second to none, in creating cutting-edge espresso machine design and innovation in technology. The Italian manufacturer developed the revolutionary E61 group-head and heat-exchange system, which provided a template for espresso machine [...]