Arc Raiders’ Espresso quest is straightforward in theory: locate the espresso machine and collect the parts to hand to Apollo and move on to the next objective. In practice, the task is not about looting a standard item; the espresso machine itself cannot be picked up. Parts only become interactable while the quest is active, which gates the objective behind quest state and map flow.
Most players will start in Buried City, the smallest map, where the quest points to Plaza Rosa and the Cafe Da Rosa sign near a train station entrance. It is a hotspot because Bastion and Bombardier often patrol Main Street nearby. If you prefer to roam elsewhere, both Dam Battlegrounds and Blue Gate also host espresso machines that yield the parts when the quest is active.
Inside Buried City, the cafe scene centers on Plaza Rosa’s Cafe Da Rosa. The espresso machine sits on the counter inside; interacting with it will yield the espresso machine parts. Collect them and stash them in the Safe Pocket to keep the parts separate during extraction. Once the parts are secured, head to extract as quickly and safely as possible. If Buried City isn’t convenient, you can target other machines: Testing Annex on Dam Battlegrounds has a couple in the entrance area or upstairs in the canteen, and Village on Blue Gate places one in the easternmost house by the front door.
While the locations vary, the objective stays the same: obtain the parts while the quest is active and return them to Apollo to complete the task. No matter where you source the parts, delivering them completes the Espresso quest and rewards a coffee pot along with three adrenaline shots, while unlocking the next objective in the questline.
If you’re seeking more help with Arc Raiders quests, there are guides detailing where to use a patrol car key and how to tackle other objectives such as Paving The Way, A Toxic Trail, and The Clean Dream. These context guides complement the Espresso walkthrough by mapping out common route options and the practical constraints players encounter across maps.
In sum, the Espresso quest highlights Arc Raiders’ design: simple collection tasks are scaffolded by map-specific access and active-quest gating, rewarding quick completion with a tangible loot payoff and progression to the next objective. Players who prioritize Buried City’s Cafe Da Rosa or efficiently pivot to Testing Annex or Blue Gate can complete the quest with minimal detours while maintaining a steady extraction path.