Our Story
Proud to be a female owned and family operated local business.
Founded in 2010, Cleveland Espresso is Cleveland’s original espresso bar provider, offering a full coffeehouse experience on location. Founder Lisa Timko launched her company as a home party plan business model. Her team provided a unique experience that allowed guests to sample high-quality coffeehouse beverages and learn how to make them at home. It was an instant success!
Shortly after launching in 2010, Lisa began to receive requests for events — school functions, corporate meetings, weddings. And then the Rock Hall Induction VIP! It was then Lisa realized the real niche market was in coffee catering.
In 2016, the company rebranded under the name Cleveland Espresso. This change emphasized our passion for everything Cleveland – its local organizations, interesting people, history, and pride in being a city that is on the move!
In 2019, we launched our sister company, The Coffee Catering Company, to serve clients outside of the Greater Cleveland market. The Coffee Catering Company is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, and serves other major Ohio cities as well as areas outside of Ohio including Washington, DC.
Unfortunately, we don’t have a local coffee shop which means you will be left craving our iced almond hazelnut latte until our next event. Sorry, not sorry. 😉
Meet the Team
Lisa
Owner
Coffee snob. Loves authentic Italian food, s’mores, and her labradoodle. Also a real estate agent with Keller Williams.
David
Operations Manager
Your drink will be beautiful because he’s a perfectionist. David runs onsite operations. When’s he’s not slinging cappuccinos, he’s in his studio making music.
Emily
Client Services Coordinator
Emily is the face of our company. She takes bookings and handles all the admin. Served time in the USAF. When she’s not responding to inquiries, she’s out flying.
Ethan
Barista
Ethan has a passion for understanding measurements and proper coffee etiquette. He’s been with us since the beginning.
Kaitlin
Barista
Kaitlin has been with us for years. When she’s not busy making beverages, her two young kiddos keep her on her toes! Originally from Arizona, she has become a true Clevelander!
Lindsey
Barista
Lindsey is a hardworking barista and always on her game at every event! She lives in Lakewood with her partner.