La Prima Espresso

In 1988 La Prima Espresso was founded by owner, Sam Patti. His original business plan was to sell and service commercial espresso machines from the first store located at the corner of Penn Ave. and 21st Street in the Strip District. The showroom soon evolved into an Italian style espresso bar when the locals began to enjoy the ambiance and good tasting coffee available. They enjoyed it then and still do now. Our mission at La Prima is to roast and serve the finest coffees available. To sell and service the best espresso machines in the world. To be a valuable member of the local community through our employment practices and of the world community through our green coffee selection.