NOKO artisan coffee bar
The monkey's coffee bar: signature drinks with a Japanese soul
About NOKO artisan coffee bar
NOKO artisan coffee bar is a small, carefully made specialty coffee shop in the Independencia neighborhood, easy to spot by its emblem: a monkey drawn like a Japanese seal, printed in red and black on its cups. Inside, the space is warm and minimalist —sand-textured walls, light wood tables, white chairs and a bar where you can watch the espresso being pulled—, just small enough to feel intimate. What sets it apart are its signature drinks: the Kanizara is the name customers repeat the most, and the Mono Tití —fresh, with a gentle citrus note— is the other favorite, alongside the pistachio latte, made with real pistachio pieces. Add pastries and the occasional event and you get a place with a character of its own. It is one of the recent discoveries of Mexicali's coffee scene: small, well made and full of personality.
The experience
☕ Menu
☕ Signature drinks
The signature drink: the one customers most often name as their house favorite.
Fresh, with a gentle citrus note. The other proper name on the menu.
Made with real pistachio pieces: you taste the nut, not just syrup.
Espresso, americano and lattes pulled to order with specialty beans.
🍰 Pastries
They rotate by the day; reviewers describe them as "really good".
Tips for your visit
What to know before you go
Order the Kanizara
It is the drink customers name most often as their favorite. If you want something fresher, go for the Mono Tití.
Closed on Mondays
Open Tuesday to Sunday. Until 10 PM on weekdays, but it closes at 8 PM on weekends.
It is small
The place is tiny and that is part of its charm, but it can fill up at peak hours. Take it easy.
Check their events
They host events every now and then. Worth following their Instagram so you do not miss them.
⭐ What visitors say
“Highly recommended!!! It is really good and the service is incredible, 10/10. My favorite drink is the Kanizara!”
— Fabian Beltran (Google) · Google
“I ordered a pistachio latte and it is really good, if you truly like pistachio, because it has plenty of pistachio pieces. My boyfriend got a mono tití: super fresh with a mild citrus flavor.”
— Rosela Olea (Google) · Google
“Great atmosphere, the drinks are delicious and original, they have a really cool spot and events that are great too.”
— Nahum Hernández (Google) · Google
“The place is small, but the atmosphere is good. The decorations are lovely. They have a variety of drinks and really tasty desserts too.”
— Dinogamer (Google) · Google
❓ Frequently asked questions
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Location
Calle Río Culiacán 899, Col. Independencia, 21290
On Río Culiacán, Independencia neighborhood
Mexicali, B.C.