The Caffè By Mr. Espresso Announces 2026 Fall Drink Lineup & Culinary Pop-Ups

The Caffè by Mr. Espresso is celebrating the fall and holiday seasons with an expanded menu of rotating chef collaborations, anniversary spice partnerships, and traditional Italian winter heritage drinks. Running from late September through December, each limited-time offering pairs Mr. Espresso’s signature oakwood-roasted espresso with globally inspired, culinary-driven ingredients.

2026 FALL DRINK LINEUP

Fall Features (Sept 28 – Nov 28)

• The Big Apple (Sept 28 – Oct 17): Served hot or cold; a spiced apple latte crafted in collaboration with Chef Nelson German (alaMar, Sobre Mesa).
• The Great Pumpkin (Oct 5 – Oct 31): Mr. Espresso’s elevated PSL featuring real pumpkin puree, condensed milk, cinnamon, and cloves.
• Oaktown Spice 15th Anniversary Special (Oct 8 – Oct 24): A custom menu feature celebrating 15 years of Oakland’s famed spice shop.
• Brundo Spice Feature (Oct 26 – Nov 7): An Ethiopian Berbere spice mocha crafted with Coracao Chocolate, topped with vanilla cold foam and black cardamom.
• White Choke-Late (Nov 2 – Nov 14): A decadent white mocha twist blending roasted sunchokes, white chocolate, cream cheese, and fresh orange zest.
• The Bussdown (Nov 16 – Nov 28): A toasted marshmallow candied yam latte created by Chef Mike Woods of The Bussdown.

SPECIAL POP-UPS & EVENTS

• October: Fall merchandise including beanies and totes
• Oct 3 (10–11 AM): ASTRANDA Pop-Up featuring apple-cinnamon buns, cream cheese frosting, and coffee
• Oct 6-7: Town Biscuits Pop-up featuring sweet potato biscuits and plain biscuits with cinnamon butter
• Oct 12–17: Whisk Creations Apple Pie Cake featuring individually sized apple-cinnamon cakes layered with salted caramel buttercream, apple compote and almond toffee crumb topping
• Oct 29–31: Poesia Cafe Pop-Up featuring two fall pastries and Pumpkin Maritozzi
• Nov 23: Bar Shiru x Mr. Espresso Music & Aperitivo Pop-Up

WHEN:

• Fall Menu: September 28 – November 28, 2026
• Hours: Monday – Saturday (Check local listing for holiday closures)
• (Note: Closed Thanksgiving Day and Friday, Nov 27–28)

Where:
The Caffè by Mr. Espresso
1120 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94607

ABOUT MR. ESPRESSO
Established in 1978 and now celebrating 45 years in business, Mr. Espresso is a specialty coffee roasting company that has stayed true to the Italian coffee culture and roots of founder Carlo Di Ruocco while embracing innovation to inspire the next generation of coffee drinkers. In keeping with the sensibilities of the modern coffee consumer, Mr. Espresso is committed to responsible sourcing, sustainable production, and investment in community. Offering wholesale beans, premium commercial brewing equipment, and service and training support, Mr. Espresso made its mark as one of the first full-service, coffee roasting retailers in the U.S. and has since become a trusted supplier to noteworthy restaurants, cafes, bakeries, and coffee houses around the San Francisco Bay Area and nationally.

Mr. Espresso uses traditional wood-roasting methods over oak wood. This technique results in high moisture content and an increased retention of natural oils, producing a complex and full-bodied coffee with less acidity. Mr. Espresso has received numerous high-scoring reviews and accolades over its long history and is a two-time Good Food Awards winner for its organic single-origin coffees. For more information, visit mrespresso.com or follow @mrespressooakland and @thecaffeoak on Instagram and Facebook.

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