Emporio Rulli

06/05/2026

Not a lot of people know the story of our coffee…

It was in 1992, when Gary decided it was time for Emporio Rulli to start roasting our own coffee. One day, a customer suggested Gary contact Alfred Peet, founder of Peet’s Coffee. So Gary reached out. Though Alfred had recently retired, he agreed to mentor Gary on roasting and blend development.

At the same time, Gary continued making trips throughout Italy studying traditional espresso blends, roasting styles, and flavor profiles. Those experiences helped shape the traditional blends we continue roasting today.

More than 30 years later, our traditional coffee blends continue to be roasted locally right here in Marin.

Read the full story on our blog. Link in bio.

05/08/2026

Take a peek into our pastry case for Mother’s Day at Rulli’s 🌸

This year’s Mother’s Day specials include:

• Chocolate hearts filled with raspberry Kri Kri
• Chocolate roses filled with raspberry ganache
• Chocolate bars with strawberry crisps

Along with more seasonal specials and Rulli classics to make her day a little sweeter. Stop by the café this weekend and find something special for Mom 💐

04/29/2026

From the Rulli archives — “Chocolate Dipped Gooseberries” (2010)

A Milanese tradition Gary learned over 40 years ago. The seeds were brought back from Italy, and the gooseberries have been growing in his backyard in Marin for over 16 years now.

Slightly tart, with a flavor somewhere between a cherry tomato and a pineapple.

This week, we’re making them again.

$2 each. While they last.

04/03/2026

Easter is just around the corner!

From traditional treats like La Colomba Pasquale and Pastiera to hot cross buns, quiches, and our Easter cakes, everything is made fresh in limited quantities.

We recommend reserving ahead for Sunday pick-up.

Order online or call us in-store 🕊️(415) 924-7478

Buona Pasqua!

Emporio Rulli, the creation of Gary and Jeannie Rulli, is the classic Italian pastry, caffè and wine shop located in historic downtown Larkspur, CA.

03/30/2026

Easter is almost here. Today is the last day to ship La Colomba Pasquale

Place your order before midnight to arrive in time for Easter

Small colombe now available. Both sizes are available in store all week

03/18/2026

Zeppole di San Giuseppe are now being made at Emporio Rulli.

Prepared each year for St. Joseph’s Day, these delicate fried pastries are layered with vanilla sponge, Kirsch, whipped cream, pastry cream, and Amarena cherries.

Available through Sunday, March 22, then gone until next year.

03/01/2026

02/12/2026

Freshly baked Panettone Paradiso is ready to be sliced and shared 🌹

Our signature chocolate Panettone is back for Valentine’s Day. Pick up yours today while they’re still available. It’s our way of celebrating the season of love ❤️

02/07/2026

01/10/2026

The legend of Befanini…

These traditional Italian anise cookies are named after La Befana, the folkloric figure tied to Epiphany and the sharing of sweets. Their story takes a turn along the Tuscan coast, where a 19th-century cargo ship carrying anise is said to have sunk in the Tyrrhenian Sea off Viareggio. What returned to shore found its way into local baking, giving Befanini their unmistakable flavor.

Shaped as stars and finished with colorful nonpareils, they’re our most playful pastry, bringing joy to children at the case and a sense of nostalgia to adults during the quieter winter months.

Learn more about Befanini and Italian baking traditions in our newsletter. ✨