Arc Raiders Espresso Quest Guide

Everyone could use a morale boost now and then—especially when you’re stuck living underground after suffering massive losses to a relentless machine army. In the Espresso quest in Arc Raiders, you’re sent back to the surface to track down an espresso machine hidden inside a cafe in Buried City. If you’re unsure where to look for this much-needed caffeine hit, Gamer Choice has all the details you need.

To finish the quest, you’ll have to extract from Buried City and safely return to Speranza with the espresso machine still in your inventory. Because of this, bringing an augment with at least one safe pocket is strongly recommended so you don’t lose the item if things go sideways. Equipping a solid weapon and a shield for extra protection is also a smart move.

Once you’re geared up and ready to go, follow the steps below to secure the espresso machine.

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Where to find the Espresso Machine in Arc Raiders

The espresso machine can be found inside a cafe located in Plaza Rosa, which sits in the southern section of the Buried City map. This part of the map is frequently packed with ARC enemies, making it a risky area to move through—especially if other raiders are nearby completing their own quests or looting points of interest. Take your time while approaching and try to stay quiet to avoid drawing unnecessary attention.

The cafe itself is easy to recognize once you’re close. Look for a red-colored building with a clearly visible “cafe” sign positioned just above the entrance.

Go inside the building and check behind the counter, where you’ll find the espresso machine sitting in plain view. Pick it up to add it to your inventory. While you’re there, you can loot the rest of the cafe if you want, but don’t linger too long—this area can get dangerous fast.

After securing the espresso machine, the final step is extracting safely to complete the quest. Fortunately, the Souther Station extraction point is located directly outside the cafe. Simply exit the building, drop down—or take the zipline—into the broken section of the ground, activate the extraction button, wait for the train to arrive, and escape Buried City alive. You’ve earned that cup of coffee.

If you need help with any other objectives, be sure to check out Gamer Choice’s complete Arc Raiders quest list for more guides.