We stopped by Nova Espresso for a quick coffee break and really enjoyed it. The espresso was smooth, rich, and had a great depth of flavor without being too bitter. We also grabbed a pastry to go with our drinks, and it paired perfectly with the coffee. The atmosphere was cozy and relaxed, making it a nice place to slow down and enjoy a good cup. A great spot for a quality coffee and a quick treat. read more

Cute little place, stopped on a roadtrip. Really enjoyed the matcha tonic. Also loved the taco food truck outside. All super nice people. Clean restroom. read more

Great coffee. The breakfast tacos looked great, I want to try them next time we go here.

This was one of the most unwelcoming businesses I've ever visited. I walked in and not a single employee acknowledged me. Instead, the staff stood around talking to each other while I waited, completely ignored. When I finally got someone's attention, I explained that it was my first time there and asked a few simple questions about the menu. Instead of being helpful, they acted like I was inconveniencing them. Every answer was short, dismissive, and delivered with an obvious attitude. There was absolutely no effort to make a new customer feel welcome. Customer service clearly isn't a priority here. The entire atmosphere felt cold, awkward, and unfriendly--definitely not the kind of place that makes you want to come back. On top of that, parking is extremely limited, making the experience even more frustrating. If you're looking for a coffee shop with friendly service and genuine hospitality, I'd recommend going somewhere else. I won't be returning. read more

Friendly staff and cozy atmosphere. Great selection of drink options and clearly a community minded coffee shop. With Front Yard Taco Truck, pizza nights, burger nights, game nights and many other events. This is the place to go when you want to interact with the community while grabbing a sip. read more

Nova Espresso - Blush Iced Matcha with Oat Milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mobile, Alabama

Super hang for family and friends with matcha, chai, loose leaf, and of course COFFEE! Love the indoor/outdoor vibe with good lookin' chocolate muffins and freshly roasted beans to-go. Cheeky seasonal drinks including an iced PURSE CANDY with house-made miso-honey-caramel syrup sweetening my day and powering my drive. Good drinks and good vibes, would come again! read more

This was a stop on the Boo Brunch tour and we sat outside at a picnic table. The weather was beautiful. It was set under sone beautiful oak trees and shady. The tacos were delicious. The service was fast. read more

Nova Espresso - Beef taco - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mobile, Alabama

I felt this coffee shop was adorable, minimal, and fairly quiet. The outside seating area was shaded and relaxing too. Service was very friendly and fast; thoroughly enjoyed my King Cake Latte. Wouldn't mind returning to try some other options while enjoying a book or chatting with a friend. read more

Nova Espresso - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mobile, Alabama

Really enjoyed my Summer special House latte (floral + bitters + oatmilk). Fast and friendly service. My colleague loved her chai. Pretty packed indoor seating on a hot summer day, many outside tables but there seemed to be a fly problem which drove me inside. The taco truck that parks outside (pay separately) was a nice mid-day one stop shop for a coffee and taco! read more

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I was impressed with their espresso - they roast their own beans btw. I also ordered an iced matcha latte with lavender and vanilla - which was perfectly sweet. Faith whipped it up quickly and it tasted oh so yummy!! read more

Coffee lived up to its reputation! Absolutely delicious and a great atmosphere. We woke early for a road trip and had planned on grabbing breakfast, but their pastry case was empty and the taco truck was not open yet. Just be aware if you are planning on eating that they may not be ready when they first open. Only reason for the 4 stars instead of 5 read more

Awesome dirty chai on ice. Not too sweet and plenty of spice! Great to be right next to the taco truck too. Great and quick service with a smile. read more

How have I been OUT of the loop about this place? First, the atmosphere of this place, homey-chill vibes, both inside and outside are just spacious enough, the workers are very polite, and quick service. I got the "Local Buzz", it's top of my list, 10/10. The flavors are a great combination, if you don't like anything to sweet. Let's just say, I will be spending way less at Starbucks, and more at this place. The prices are great for a drink that good. Definitely give them a shot! read more

Nova Espresso - Local Buzz Espresso - quad shot + oatmilk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mobile, Alabama

Elena (barista) served me. I asked questions about the coffee selection in the espresso and drip. She was prepared with the answers. The atmosphere is great and clean. Coffee tasted great too. Music was my favorite indie chill hip hop. Menu provides a variety of options. Good seating with outlets are provided. A small critique, yet not necessary is that the drip can be a little more diluted. It was a little concentrated and once I topped off my drip with 2-3oz of water, the drip was more appealing. A solid coffee shop and looking forward to coming back. read more

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The staff was so sweet! I have a severe gluten allergy and they looked up everything in their fall latte for me! I will definitely be back not only because the coffee was in my top 5 but because everyone was so nice!! read more

Best espresso within the next 100 miles or so in any direction. And the owner Tim is a very informative and hospitable coffee guy! read more

Nova Espresso - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mobile, Alabama

First of all, shout out to whoever runs their Instagram account. They are on it! Before I visited I reached out through IG to see if they had any decaf options, and they responded so quickly saying they had decaf espresso as well as pour over options. Today, we were downtown and decided to give it a try, and wow! My mom and I decided on iced lattes. Her's was decaf vanilla and mine had honey syrup in it. They were both AMAZING! The perfect blend of milk, espresso and syrup so that nothing was lost, and all the different flavors came through. This DEFINITELY won't be our last visit! read more

Nova Espresso - Iced Latte with whole milk and honey syrup - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mobile, Alabama

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Nova Espresso what else can I say besides AMAZING!!! I'm so happy that the tables are already socially distanced. The staff were all wearing masks. The drinks are goooood! I ordered the espresso and it gave me an instant boost for the rest of my day. I love the atmosphere here and if you're ever downtown Nova is a must try! read more

Nova Espresso - Macchiato espresso - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mobile, Alabama

If it was up to me, I might go to Nova every morning. If someone put a BB gun to my head and told me I had to pledge my coffee allegiance solely to Nova, I wouldn't argue about it. If my wife kicked me out and I had to stay on Nova's couch, I probably wouldn't be mad. Great atmosphere. Awesome coffee. Superb people. read more

Nova Espresso - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mobile, Alabama

Great espresso, reminds me of the better cafes in LA; however when I went back this morning at 7am, nobody showed up to work to open the store, so I couldn't get their cappuccino which was a big bummer before my flight. read more

You know.........I don't even drink coffee. I'm more of a juice guy in the morning. However, I am always open to try new things. When I heard the word Bourbon, I was like let's do it. Lol. After that 1st cup, I was like hum... this is pretty good and let my wife try it. That was the last sip I got from that particular cup of joe. So I had to order another one for myself. By that time I heard that NOVA would sweeten the coffee to my taste buds. SOLD!!!!! I'm now a new fan. Best of luck downtown folks. You guys are a cute couple. read more

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Such a awesome coffee house nestled in downtown Mobile. The maple Bourbon iced coffee as perfect! Thanks for using the environment friendly straws! A + Hibiscus tea perfect! So excited for how popular your business has taken off and look forward to coming back and enjoying more delicious coffee in this beautiful coffee house!! Mobile is lucky to have you! read more

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Amazing local coffee with extremely high quality espresso. The shop has such a sleek and modern aesthetic but is also very homey, need to try the taco truck outside! read more

What a great find! New and clean, bright and light. Just loved our visit there, everything about it!! We were greeted in such a friendly way by owners Tim and Claire. A clearly loving couple committed to marriage, family, great coffee, and their community. They are running a great 3rd wave coffee shop- they know their coffee and made a great espresso and a great bourbon maple latte AND they used my personal preference, oat milk. read more

Nova Espresso - Inside - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mobile, Alabama

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Coffee is very good. The setup is attractive. Service is professional. The chocolate chip scone was disappointing. Must have been sitting a day or 2. White sugar is not out on display but the staff was very attentive and gave me some from a bin at the counter. read more

Nova Espresso - Outdoor seating. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mobile, Alabama

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So Nova Espresso is currently brewing in a "pop-up shop/donations only" capacity while permits are being cleared and their location is being built in Downtown Mobile. I happened upon them last weekend and was thoroughly impressed with their coffee. I found out that they're brewing great beans from Texas, and I can't deny that they're ON POINT! My friend gave them the crown of serving THE best Americano she's ever had. I gave a nod to the killer iced vanilla latte I consumed at the speed of lightning. The staff (the owners) is quite personable to boot! If you spot them around town, give them a try, you won't be disappointed. I can't wait to see their new location as I'm sure it's going to be the bomb! read more

Nova Espresso - Pop up shop! Brewing Soon - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mobile, Alabama

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A hidden (at least from me) gem in downtown Mobile. Great coffee, cool setting, friendly people. It was a bit busier than I expected on a Monday morning, but that just added to the atmosphere. Great place to get some work done if you're not stuck in an office. Besides, the staff is caring and friendly! Quaint and quirky.. Music can be heavy but the outdoor seating area is very nice and the space is lovely. As for the coffee, they have the best in town. Iced lattes and cappuccinos are delicious. read more

Nova Espresso - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mobile, Alabama

We stopped at this local spot on our way from Texas to Florida and wow! So cute and delicious. Service was great and loved the ambiance. I enjoyed the lavender latte and my kids LOVED the blackberry cream soda. We enjoyed our tacos from the food truck too! Thanks! read more

Nova Espresso - Yummy treats - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mobile, Alabama

We were passing through Mobile and looking for a good cup of coffee. Nova showed up as having some good reviews so we thought we would give it a try. This place is kind of tucked away so I had to drive around to find it and then locate a parking space. It is on a corner with its own building and the place was very bright and clean. We had to wear masks to go in and order, but sat outside to drink our coffee. I typically order a black coffee to measure standards and this was pretty good, not the best, but certainly not bad. Staff was friendly, and it was a comfortable place to have a cup of coffee. I would swing by again. read more

Nova Espresso - outdoor patio - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mobile, Alabama

VERY rude workers. we walked in and felt all of them stare at us as we walked up to order our coffee.. i asked the barista (who never welcomed us or even greeted us) what his coffee preference was, and he said "black coffee" with no smile or even making eye contact with me. and my friend was like "um, okay?" so we left. neither one of us will never go back. and we were SO excited because the pictures online are so cute!! the atmosphere looked like it could've been so fun.. but nooo the workers were awful go to Mo' Bay instead!!! better coffee and much better customer service read more

Nice, modern coffee shop in an up-and-coming area of Mobile. They have some creative coffee drinks on the menu, like a tonic mixed with coffee, that were just OK to me. The best thing I tried was a latte, which was good. The space with the covered area out front is five stars and the drinks are four stars. This is a cool spot! read more

Coffee was absolutely amazing! We had the Local Buzz and Vanilla Iced Latte. The service was fast and baristas were very kind. The inside of the building was beautiful! If we weren't vacationing and driving through, we would be back everyday! read more

Third wave done RIGHT. Coffee and community done RIGHT. Tim and his crew have done a fantastic job with Nova - bringing a needed new player in Mobile's coffee scene. Every single drink is made perfect and to order, bean selection is fantastic (Tweed Roasters is one of the US's best, in my opinion), and the overall feel of the shop is one of unhurried friendliness. They're entire team does a great job of creating a welcoming environment. Even from West Mobile - I gladly make the hike to Nova to snag the best cortado in Mobile! read more

Great little spot for coffee. A little off the path of Dauphin St, but an easy walk if you're walking and plenty of street parking if you're driving. Definitely worth a stop and run by nice, friendly locals. A win in my book. read more

Patiently waiting for this store front to open so I can officially call myself a coffee drinker. My normal coffee shop order is a hot tea, or maybe a chai latte, since I find coffee too bitter, and the amount of cream and sugar I need is offensive. When I caught this pop-up at brunch I ordered a mocha from the menu that was being offered on a complimentary/donation basis, and I'm so glad I tried it!! I was blown away that the drink was so smooth, and not bitter at all, without the sugar rush. I look forward to seeing their tea selection, but mostly can't wait to explore the coffee menu and hopefully find more that I can enjoy without having to put it in the dessert category. read more

Nova Espresso - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mobile, Alabama

Such a cool place to go to. I love the playlist they have and the atmosphere, the taco truck is definitely a must! read more

Nova Espresso - Cinnamon latte‍ - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mobile, Alabama

Cute spot for coffee with a great outdoor seating area. Although I'm not from town, seemed a bit off the beaten path. Friendly, accommodating staff. A small shopping area of local goods as well! Couldn't resist getting a candle alongside my cappuccino as a souvenir. read more

Excellent coffee. Got some beans there too. They had a grab and go potato taco. A nice little savory treat that I wasn't expecting and really hit the spot. Friendly staff. Construction makes it a little hard to get to right now. read more

I really enjoy the lavender latte here. Like some others have noted, I was put off by high chairs being stored in public restroom. Really great location. read more

This is the best coffee/espresso in all of Mobile. Quick service. Very clean premises. The best espresso! I look forward to coming here every time I am in town. I highly recommend the vanilla oat milk latte. They make their syrups in house and you can certainly taste the difference! read more