There’s a new coffee shop on the block.
Coffee shops and cafe spots are naturally a common habitat of most college students. A late-night study aid and an early-morning eye opener, caffeine runs through the core of all students alike.
Nova Espresso is a new coffee shop in Mobile, AL. Their menu ranges from local snack items to espresso drinks to filtered coffee to freshly-brewed teas (and, when I say fresh, I mean “brewed-right-in-front-of-you-fresh”). Their syrups are made in-house and include Lavender, Vanilla, Local Honey, and a local favorite, Bourbon Maple. They offer recyclable straws and serve their drinks in beautiful reusable glasses and mugs.
Nova Espresso has many unique drinks that you won’t find at a Starbucks or coffee chain giant. Their Japanese iced coffee, which is coffee brewed with hot water over ice, is an instant best-seller on hot days. Another eye-catching, stress-relieving drink is their Espresso Tonic, a cool caffeine drink with a splash of sweet and tart grapefruit. The Cool Chammy is here as a seasonal drink and offers the discoverer a sip of chamomile tea syrup, oat milk, and lemon Italian soda. Nova Espresso’s greatest hits also include the Local Buzz and Stella Nata. Both of which taste wonderful as well as satisfies the student caffeine craving. Additionally, Nova Espresso offers seasonal drinks such as the Rose Latte (pictured above) for Valentine’s Day.
However, it is not just their drinks and cafe items that set this coffee spot in the heart of downtown Mobile, AL apart from the rest. The seating, layout, and structure of the shop gives off a very natural, creative atmosphere. The shop’s natural lighting and fresh, vibrant succulents and leafy plants and wooden accents immerse the coffee-entrepreneur with light vibes of innovation with a touch of rustic charm. Nova Espresso wasn’t always a coffee shop before. This quaint cafe was converted from a car service and garage, giving the shop a very authentic aura as it utilizes the large open spacing in downtown Mobile.
Nova Espresso is just celebrated its one-year opening anniversary in February. They’ve hosted parties and events since their opening in addition to the multitude of college students in the area.
With the current quarantine, Nova Espresso has reduced their opening hours and started packaging Lazy Lattes, for at-home caffeine needs. They offer curb-side pickup and totally rad, social distancing merchandise. Nova Espresso is definitely worth the visit (once everything is safe and normal again, of course)!
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