North Light
Bar · Temescal ·
Intimate nook for coffee, cafe fare, cocktails & retail books
Intimate nook for coffee, cafe fare, cocktails & retail books
"It’s easy to get distracted by all the wonderful non-cocktail bits of North Light: there’s the book section, the charmingly lo-fi scratchiness of records played over the speakers, plus the cozy barside and patio out back. But the drinks at North Light are their own worthy reason to stop in, with a bar menu put together by a team that obviously loves experimenting with flavors. Most of the drinks come with a strong spirits backbone then expand into unusual ingredients, such as the Jaguar Shark cocktail, made with whisky, lemon, egg white, orgeat, orange curacao, toasted sesame oil, and squid ink. Given the menu, the bartenders are unsurprisingly not afraid to try something new on customers, if you ask politely." - Nico Bianchi
"I found a cocktail bar with a wood-walled patio (opened in 2019) whose shelves are stocked with books recommended by writers such as Samin Nosrat, Michael Pollan, Pico Iyer, and Patti Smith—all for sale—and where the most popular cocktail, the Furtive Glance, mixes mezcal, melon liqueur, lime juice, and mint leaves. The menu pairs unexpected bites with drinks, from Japanese-accented tater tots (katsu sauce, bonito flakes, furikake, garlic aioli) and beet “poke” with kelp, tamari, and sesame to asparagus pesto pasta, pulled pork sandwiches, and burgers." - Sharon McDonnell
"Sure, it’s easy to get distracted by the book section or the bar seating next to the record player spinning Shannon and the Clams, or whatever happens to be playing that night. But if you venture past the teal-tiled bar, you’ll find the door to a cute, covered patio, perfect for small groups. Order one of the bar’s latest drinks or order a small snack. Reservations for the patio are available to guarantee a seat." - Eater Staff
"This cozy bar joined the Temescal scene in early 2019, and while it’s no longer an all-day cafe as when it first opened, it still serves as a one-stop shop for top-notch drinks accompanied by snacks like umami tots and gemelli pasta with mushrooms, ricotta, and tomatoes, as well as books, records, and art. There’s also an outdoor courtyard and parklet seating, as well as a monthly drag brunch to enjoy." - Eater Staff
"I like North Light’s take on a one-stop shop: their takeout program pairs multi-drink cocktail kits (margaritas, Moscow mules, daiquiris for $25) with pizza kits and curated books, records, and art you can add to your order; there’s even a single-serving Dealer’s Choice for adventurous drinkers at $12." - Eater Staff