About Us

Inspired by life growing up in France, near Italy, the family behind legacy restaurants Bistango and Bayside Restaurant, opened Press & Moka Coffeehouse– their first coffee concept–in June 2022. Bringing a touch of European life to Irvine, Marc and sister Karyn Ghoukassian partnered with Italy’s oldest roastery, Caffè Vergnano, to create a rich menu of everyday café favorites alongside specialty coffee roasts for Press & Moka. Food options include grab-and-go European-style salads, sandwiches, paninis, pastries and other classic café items. The coffeehouse, located adjacent to the Airport Tower building on Von Karman Avenue, across from Bistango Restaurant, features free high speed WiFi, an expansive outdoor seating area, a putting green, along with tables inside, and ample complimentary parking.