Mr. Espresso, an Oakland-based, family-run company that has been roasting and distributing Italian-style oak wood roasted coffee to Bay Area retailers, cafes and restaurants for 45 years, will open its first cafe, The Caffè by Mr. Espresso, in downtown Oakland, Monday, May 22, 2023. Mr. Espresso was founded in 1978 by Carlo Di Ruocco, a native of Salerno and the original “Mr. Espresso.” The company continues to be a family affair, with Carlo’s wife and the family’s three adult children all actively involved in the day-to-day business operations.