Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about booking La Vita Espresso for your next event.
Last updated: November 29, 2025
About La Vita Espresso
At La Vita Espresso, we don’t just serve coffee—we set the gold standard. As the original coffee shop catering company in the Twin Cities, we’ve spent 30 years redefining what exceptional service looks like. While others may cut corners, we’ve built our reputation on professionalism, quality, and innovation.
✓ Fully Licensed & Insured
Your peace of mind matters. We take compliance seriously, so you can trust us to deliver worry-free service.
✓ Commercial-Grade Equipment
We use top-tier equipment built to handle large events with ease—not subpar home kitchen machines.
✓ Full Café Experience
We bring the entire coffee shop vibe to your event. Handcrafted beverages, customizable offerings, every detail designed to wow.
✓ Leaders, Not Followers
As the original coffee shop catering company in the area, we’ve seen many try to imitate us—but true excellence can’t be copied.
Trust the best. Trust the original. Trust La Vita Espresso.
◆ Service Questions
Do you have a food truck or coffee truck based in Minneapolis?
+No, we do not operate a coffee truck or food truck. Instead, all of our services are provided on mobile coffee catering carts that we can set up anywhere!
Why stand outside in a cold parking lot in January, waiting for a cup of coffee, when we can set up our coffee service right inside your warm, heated office? Whether you’re in Minneapolis, St. Paul, or anywhere in the Twin Cities, our portable coffee carts bring the café experience to you—no truck required!
Will you come to my event and sell coffee, smoothies, or gelato individually on a cash-sale basis?
+No, we do not offer individual cash-sale services. La Vita Espresso is licensed as a catering company, and we are not legally permitted to conduct individual cash sales.
Instead, all of our services are provided at a flat group rate, ensuring an “open bar” experience for you and your guests. The cost is covered by the event host, not the attendees—your guests will never need to reach for their wallets.
Will you set up your services in my backyard, side yard, front yard, or inside my house?
+For residential events, we can only set up in your garage or driveway—no exceptions. Unfortunately, we are unable to set up in backyards, side yards, front yards, or inside your house.
However, if your event is in a party room at a condo or apartment building with ramp access or elevators (no steps or stairs), we can cater your event there without any issues. Our services are fully portable and designed to fit a variety of event spaces.
◆ Product Questions
Are your products gluten free?
+Gluten-free items:
May contain gluten (please ask):
Are your products allergy free?
+While we pride ourselves on keeping our service areas very clean and do what we can to prevent cross-contamination, guests with food and/or beverage allergies should be aware of the following:
Important: Our products are made on equipment that may have trace elements of nuts, egg, dairy, wheat, soy, almond, sesame, and other allergy-inducing items. If you or your guests have severe allergies, please discuss this with us before booking.