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Nova Cafe

Quiet luxury, poured daily

Drop in for Arabic-inspired drinks, standout desserts, and a relaxed space to catch up, study, or reset.

4.5 from 200+ reviews · $$

Inside Nova Cafe in Garden City

“Fantastic Arabic coffee with distinctive flavors and a quiet, chill atmosphere.”

At a glance

Open daily

Sun-Thu: 9:30AM-10PM Fri-Sat: 9:30AM-11PM

Hours can change around holidays—call or DM to confirm.

Made to order

Arabic-inspired pours, signature lattes, and desserts worth the drive.

Plug in & settle in

Free Wi‑Fi, plenty of seating, and a low-key room for catching up on work or a long read.

Signatures

The orders people ask for again.

Saffron latte

Fragrant, warm, and one of Nova's signature pours.

Pistachio lineup

Iced, frozen, and dessert pairings built around bold pistachio flavor.

Novaccino

House-style blended drinks for a rich, sweet coffee break.

Menu

House favorites people keep talking about

Full menu
Cold drinks

Cold drinks

Iced pistachio, Spanish latte, and refreshers with bright fruit flavor.

Hot pours

Hot pours

Saffron, pistachio, and classic espresso drinks made to order.

Desserts

Desserts

Lotus cheesecake, milk cakes, and rotating pastries from the daily case.

Experience

Dine in, grab to-go, or hang out—Nova fits how you roll

  • Dine-in

  • Takeaway

  • Delivery

  • Catering

  • Wi‑Fi

  • Laptop-friendly

  • Late-night friendly

Word of mouth

Swipe through and see what people say about Nova.

Read on Yelp

Guest note

Kawthar A.

I've been here a couple times now, and I really recommend this cafe! Their drinks are truly unique and rich in flavor. Staff is very kind, and I look forward to trying more menu items.

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Tiffany H.

Great place to work, study, and relax. Super nice atmosphere and a good amount of seating.

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Amy E.

A hidden gem. Smoothest, most delicious latte I've ever tried.

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Brynn M.

All of their drinks and desserts are wonderful. Decor is beautiful and I love the overall vibe.

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Sneha A.

Nice peaceful ambiance, great staff, and great coffee.

Visit Nova

Peek the vibe before you commit the drive.

Instagram gets the quick updates and new photos. The gallery has a fuller set of shots around the shop. We are in Garden City, open late most nights.