“Our new flagship store combines our unique perspectives on coffee and roasting while personifying our Italian background,” – co-owner Luigi Di Ruocco.

The long-awaited opening day arrives!

With the recent opening of our very first brick-and-mortar retail location, The Caffè by Mr. Espresso, we were delighted with this two-part feature in Barista Magazine Online.

Writer Eddie Gomez took a quick look back at our 45-year history, a unique prelude to this milestone. “…The Di Ruoccos’ foundational role in establishing espresso cuisine on the West Coast is legendary,” writes Eddie. (See part one, here.)

Then with his visit to The Caffè’s opening day, Eddie shares the excitement of the new space and its place in the community. “The Caffè is sure to help drive what is already one of the West Coast’s most vibrant coffee scenes, showcasing a marriage of ambiance and craft coffee drinks,” says Eddie. (Part two.)

Warm thanks to Eddie and the Barista Mag Online team!

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, [...]