OUR STORY

Mati Coffee’s story begins at a small bar in Prato, Italy. It’s here, in his family’s bar, where Luca Mati developed his passion for coffee.

In 1996 Luca Mati, an Italian native came to Chicago to share his passion for the coffee industry. In 1998 Mati Coffee opened where he introduced a world of espresso and all things coffee to North America. He quickly became an expert at repairing and servicing virtually all brands of espresso machines and started selling some of the best espresso around. But selling coffee was not enough - he took his passion for coffee and infused it with the desire to provide high quality service and coffee for customers from all walks of life.Since its establishment Mati Coffee has served over 500,000 satisfied customers.“It’s all about the quality”.

Where It Began

Italian culture revolves around ‘il bar’. It’s a place where locals read the newspaper, watch sports, play cards, chat with friends, and, of course, grab a coffee. The bar was open from 6 AM to 12 AM, 6 days a week. The only time the bar closed was for one week in August.

It was hard work, but for the Mati’s, it was a labor of love.

1992

 Luca worked for Esse Caffe in Florence, Italy

1996

Luca moved to Chicago, Illinois to share his passion for coffee.

1998

Luca started Mati Coffee in the garage of his house in Lincolnwood, Illinois. 

He established himself as the foremost expert at repairing and servicing virtually all brands of espresso machines and started selling some of the best espresso in the Chicagoland area. 

But selling coffee was not enough - he took his passion for coffee and infused it with the desire to provide high quality service and coffee for customers all over the U.S.

1999

Mati Coffee opened their doors at its current location, 681 Chase Ave in Elk Grove Village, Illinois!