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“We’re based on tradition, but at the same time, we’re not stuck in tradition.” — John Di Ruocco, VP of Coffee

The Company That’s Helped Bay Area’s Coffee Culture Thrive for Half a Century

Mr. Espresso recently hosted KGO-TV at their Jack London Square roastery for an inside look at the family-run powerhouse that has fueled Bay Area coffee drinkers for four decades. While the Di Ruocco siblings—Laura, John, and Luigi—have deep roots in the business that their father created, their eyes are firmly on the future.

You don’t survive 40 years in the coffee industry by standing still. As John Di Ruocco puts it, the secret to their longevity is a refusal to be “stuck in tradition,” even while honoring the wood-fired methods that put them on the map.

Watch the complete “Localish” feature segment here (3:57).

The Caffè Is Architizer’s Best Restaurant Design Finalist

We are proud to announce The Caffè by Mr. Espresso has been recognized as a finalist in the annual ArchitizerA+ Awards for Restaurants <1,000 sq. ft. Architizer celebrates the world’s best architecture and design through projects, competitions, awards, and stories, offering inspiration and tools for architects. We are thrilled that the care and intention that went into the design of The Caffè were recognized by Archetizer in this global list [...]

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 [...]

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.

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, [...]