Nova Espresso

Walked over from my hotel in downtown. Lots and lots of outdoor seating with big picnic tables for groups or small metal tables for people looking to get some work done.

I got a cold brew and a banana nut muffin. Muffin wasn’t my first choice, but they were sold out of a lot of other parties. Get here early for the good stuff!

Cold brew is solid and dependable. Maybe get a pump of syrup as it is on the stronger side flavor wise. Not bad, just preference.

Music is awesome. Very coffee shop vibes. They have a taco truck outside and it seems like more people are coming for the tacos than the coffee. Not surprising- they look bomb.

All in all, a win and exactly what you want in a coffee shop.

I got a cold brew after a long day and absolutely enjoyed it. Very cute and artsy interior for sure. The baristas were super sweet and easy to talk to. I feel like this would be a great place to just hang with your buddies and chat the day away. The seating outside could also be an option on a chill day. it’s located in downtown but not downtown DOWNTOWN and still, the parking can be a bit tricky. But, street parking is always an option.

Really cute shop and space. Enjoyed hanging out here. Mushroom breakfast taco was very delicious! Decent cup of coffee and very friendly staff. Definitely a good way to start the day in Mobile.

I was in town this morning and decided to stop by. Their coffee was really rich and good and atmosphere is also wonderful. If we had this place by us, it would be our go to cafe. Definitely Thumbs up from me.

My FAVORITE place in mobile to grab a cup of coffee! Forget Starbucks!! The atmosphere is very nice. They have indoor and outdoor seating. Outside you’ll find a taco food truck that has amaaaazzzinnng street tacos. Nova is also very dog friendly so me and Eugene come here often when we have free time. It’s also a nice place to just hangout for a few hours with some friends. Great music, outdoor heaters ( for when it’s cold ), string lights, and a great staff makes this the top coffee shop in mobile in my book.

Roasts their own beans (mainly light roast). VERY GOOD all around! Great offerings in coffee, atmosphere and customer service. If you like real coffee you need to try this shop.

The place is magnificent, the staff lovely, and the coffee is delicious. The only off-kilter thing I notice is the music: it most often is really loud complex dream pop or shoegaze which I adore, but it’s not really a suitable environment for that sound. It’s a breezy, open café space playing like Beach House’s saddest songs really loudly when people are enjoying themselves or working on a lovely spring day. Suddenly we’re thrown into reverb and dissonance that can just cause a confusing tone. It’s a very welcoming, naturalistic space that is an important asset to a revitalizing downtown Mobile area: the “sound of the environment” should complement that welcoming, naturalistic appeal in some way. Of course, all of this should not dissuade you from trying and enjoying Nova. My thoughts are simply professional in scope and extend from a desire to continue seeing the business thrive.

I made a short trip to Mobile and this place was recommended by 3 different locals. Sometimes highly recommended places don’t live up to the hype. That’s definitely not the case here.

Nova espresso may be one of the top 5 coffee shops I’ve ever been to. The vibe is awesome. Great music, super friendly people and a great environment.

The drink was so yummy - the “local buzz” had the perfect balance of rich coffee flavor with some sweetness added in. Super creamy too.

I highly recommend this spot if you are looking for a great coffee and a place to catch up on a little bit of work or connect with a friend.

Best cortado I’ve ever had! A lot of cafes tend to over steam the milk, but they make it perfect. Went there everyday while staying in the area, and had different baristas make a cortado on different days. Each drink was so consistent, you’d think it was made by the same person. 1000/10 would definitely come back next time I’m in the area.

This is no ordinary cup of Joe! A blend available to even satisfy the most discriminating of palates - - whether you seek coffee or tea! Indoor and outdoor seating is available. Locals camp here and you'll see familiar, friendly faces if you frequent this place, too. Point system for rewards. Might plan to wait a bit ... preparation is careful, but somewhat slow. Worth the time and you can enjoy conversation with those around you. No difficulty in finding many students with open Macs sitting and sipping a cup! Family known to sit in the grass with their kids or dogs. Real comfortable vibe!