Celebrate International Coffee Day with Our Favorite Producers

Here at Eataly, we can't get enough caffè. From how to buy coffee to how to brew the perfect espresso, we love diving into making sure you have the best morning (or afternoon!) possible. This year, we're celebrating International Coffee Day in style. We've rounded up our favorite coffee producers so you can learn more about the coffee we love. On October 1st, be sure to stop by our stores or order your favorite coffee online to celebrate with us.

In 1933, Francesco Illy founded illycaffè in Trieste, kickstarting a legacy of coffee innovation. Just two years later, he invented the illetta espresso machine, which is considered to be the blueprint for modern espresso machines. In the 1940s, Francesco continued innovating by creating a pressurized coffee packaging method to preserve the freshness, aromas, and flavors of their delicious coffee while it travelled around the world. His son, Ernesto, continued the legacy by using his doctorate in chemistry to understand the chemical nature of coffee and spearheading illy's expansion into consumers' homes. Today, illy is still family-owned and renowned around the world for the high-quality, smooth, and balanced taste of its pure Arabica, selected from only 1% of the finest Arabica beans.

Boasting over 125 years of history, Lavazza was founded by the tenacious and intuitive Luigi Lavazza. In 1895, he acquired a small grocery store in the heart of old Torino and discovered a flair for coffee. Over generations, he and his family mastered the art and science of coffee. From farm to cup, every step in the coffee-making process is carefully taken. When the beans finally reach the fine Lavazza facilities, they are paired by professional coffee tasters to create delicious blends; roasted to perfection; and ground to be fine, medium, or coarse. Be sure to stop by select restaurants to enjoy a free espresso while dining with our "Espresso on Us" promotion.

Founded in 1882, Caffè Vergnano is a proud Italian brand and one of Italy’s oldest coffee roasting companies. Lovingly nurtured by the Vergnano family for nearly 140 years, the brand champions authentic Italian espresso, bringing the finest Italian flavor and aroma to every cup. Today, like in the past, the superior quality of Caffè Vergnano blends comes from the meticulous selection of the best coffee producers across the world and the slow and traditional roasting to enhance every element of the coffee. Caffè Vergnano blends can be found in over 90 countries in the best hotels, cafés, and bars, and over 190 Caffè Vergnano 1882 stores.

Caffè Borbone was born in Napoli as "L'Aromatika srl" in 1997, an area steeped in a profound coffee culture and a cherished daily ritual that unites people, infusing every espresso cup with magic. The founder, Massimo Renda, had extensive experience gained in the small family roastery and immediately understood the business potential of the distributors of automatic coffee machines. With the purchase of the first machines to roast and produce pods, and the creation of a structured sales team, Caffè Borbone was born. Dedicated to making single portions accessible to all, Caffè Borbone soon became a reality in Italian homes and shops.