In the 1950s, the Cora family began importing specialty Italian products through their garage in the Chicago suburbs. What started as a passion for bringing authentic Italian flavors to the Midwest has grown into one of the region's most trusted B2B distributors of cafe products, commercial equipment, and specialty ingredients.
Today, Cora Italian Specialties operates from our facility in Countryside, Illinois — just outside Chicago. We serve hundreds of cafes, restaurants, gelato shops, and specialty food businesses across the Chicagoland area and nationwide.
Premium Ingredients — We carry the brands your customers love: Monin, Ghirardelli, 1883, and dozens more. From syrups and sauces to espresso beans and gelato mixes.
Commercial Equipment — As authorized dealers for Elektra, La Marzocco, La Spaziale, Baratza, Bravo, Bottene, Desco USA, and more, we sell equipment built to last — and we stand behind every machine with our own service department.
Expert Service — Our factory-trained technicians repair and maintain commercial espresso, gelato, and pasta equipment. We service what we sell, and what others sell too.
ILVE Home Appliances — New to our lineup: handcrafted Italian ranges, ovens, refrigerators, and dishwashers for the discerning home kitchen.
9630 Joliet Rd, Countryside, IL 60525
(800) 696-2672 | info@corainc.com
Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM CST
We welcome visitors to our showroom. Call ahead to schedule a visit and see our equipment in person.
