Nova Coffee Co
1156 E Grand Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA
Crema's Take
“This intimate Central Coast gem excels at doing both the rushed and the leisurely equally well, whether you're grabbing a crisp espresso-based drink from the drive-thru or settling into their expansive fenced backyard with coffee in hand. The thoughtful touches—like a dedicated play area for toddlers complete with engaging toys—show they're genuinely thinking about the whole experience, not just the coffee in your cup. Staff warmth and genuine care seem to be the throughline here, making Nova feel like the kind of neighborhood spot you'll keep coming back to.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused. A slow-sit, quick-grab, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Drive-thru.
Google Reviews
Errrehhh ladies and gents! I have been to many coffee spots on the Central Coast and I have to say Nova is my favorite! Small, intimate, convenient and amazing staff! They have a drive thru and a mobile app that are life saving! I am a gluten free customer and I appreciate that…
I first went to nova coffee six months ago and got a delicious flat white although they charged six dollars. The next time the coffee was good but that time they charged 475 so I gave them a nice tip then over the next few times it basically was $5.25 but the price did vary. It…
The only thing that would make Nova a better coffee spot would be if it was walking distance from my house. Whether I’m in a hurry and can only stop by to grab a cup from the drive thru, or have time to kill on a pretty day and want to snag a bite and enjoy their back patio……
Nova Coffee uniquely adds creativity to your coffee experience. Nova added a huge fenced-in backyard, with toys, for toddlers to play. The ball-coaster will intrigue toddlers for a moment. Drinking a good cup coffee in the backyard under the palm trees allowed me to enjoy…
Have been here twice and I like the new lol and feel of this location updated. Great coffee and super nice people. Want to try some bites and sit in the backyard sometime. Definitely will be back. (Update) I have continued to come and the people at Nova keep hitting it out of…
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