nono cafe — Restaurant in Oaxaca

A casual, intimate, coffee shop with quality specialty coffee used in both their espresso based drinks and pour overs. They have several types of desserts, but no food menu. There are four small round tables that can accommodate two-three people and a small bar for 3-4 people. The service is excellent and strong WiFi is available. There is a lot of natural light and airflow. I loved the profile of the Marsellesa pour over: a complex palette of flavors were evenly balanced from beginning to end and full bodied. The grind was a bit fine, in my opinion, but it worked. The presentation with mineral water is always appreciated. The typica-bourbon Americano was full bodied and pleasant to drink. Both coffees had mild acid and were toasted medium. Before I left, the barista let me try a variety called Costa Rica that they used in a competition the day before. It was excellent as well, especially the clean finish. Thank you! The natural ginger and lime soda, made in house was so refreshing. It was on the tart side, but just enough and not too sweet; perfect! I would rate Nono as in my top three specialty coffee shops that I have visited thus far in Oaxaca; a strong...

They care a lot about their coffee. When you ask for a pourover, they will let you smell the dry aroma of the ungrounded beans (which I certainly do not have the nose to differentiate much between the beans ;). The pourover was brewed well, a rarity for cafes. Art on the cappuccino was great. The recommended brownie, bread pudding, and sandwich (not pictured) were all delicious.

The coffees come from Oaxaca or more distant but still Mexican regions. They care a lot about local single origin coffee, which is wonderful for me as a tourist looking for local coffee beans to taste!

This cafe is a rare combination of good pourover + baked goods, if I’m back in the area, I would...

The best café in Oaxaca! With great and friendly service and such a delicious chai, this place really stood out. We were greeted instantly, and our order was taken right away. The baristas even brought us water to accompany our beverages, which is always a great touch. The latte art was adorable, and I appreciated the extra detail they put into it.

We enjoyed every minute of our visit, except for the chairs, which were a bit uncomfortable. Despite being small, the café has a lot of charm and feels very cozy. This place truly made my trip to Oaxaca special and easily ranks among the best cafés...