50 Best Coffee Shops near Balcones Heights

“When I arrived in the drive-thru I was greeted with an amazing smile from one of the employees. The manager even assisted and was just as welcoming and nice! From employees to store manager, amazing service! I will be returning to this location.“

“love the place and they're always courteous and quick“

“Has to be considered one of the best coffee places in San Anton'. Well balanced and smooth roast and their add-ons plus bakery items from Bakery Lorraine all served vibrantly by friendly baristas makes Theory great in Practice too!“

“ELISE CUISINE is the manifestation of owner Rocio’s ten-year dream, and her dedication and commitment to her dream is evident down to the smallest details. The dining space is simple, but quite lovely, and the atmosphere is very warm and welcoming. Service was excellent and perfectly balanced in attentiveness. With hours of 7 AM to 4 PM, this is a breakfast and lunch place, with a varied and adventurous menu that caters to meat-eaters, vegetarians, vegans, and diners in need of gluten-free alternatives. On my first visit, I had the excellent spicy fried chicken sandwich, with sides of home fries and a wonderful arugula salad with cherry tomatoes, quinoa, and a balsamic vinaigrette perfectly blended between sweet and acidic. I look forward to returning again and sampling the extensive breakfast menu. Plenty of beverages are available, and there is a stately espresso machine that speaks to a restaurant that means business when it comes to coffee. This area of Potranco has been in dire need of a sit-down coffee house alternative to Starbucks, and ELISE CUISINE is it. I’ll admit that I was initially a bit cowed by the menu prices, but the portions are very generous; I left with half my meal unfinished, so I was really getting two meals for the price of one, and in truth, virtually all the dine-in, non-fast food alternatives in the area are similarly priced, with nowhere near the ambience and elegance. I plan to be a regular at ELISE CUISINE from here on out.“

“The service is amazing here! The staff is friendly and coffee is great. They roast their own beans which is a plus for me. Tried their croissant tasted like I was in Paris. My wife had the horchata latte and loved it.“

“Ayla was amazing. She made the experience at folklores amazing. Great services, invested in conversation, and a master of her craft. Will definitely stop by, more often as long as she’s the barista.🔥✌🏼“

“It's a nice place, but if I drop into a neighborhood (or any) coffee shop on a Sat a.m. I expect a Sat a.m. "coffee atmosphere" - quiet, laid-back. Suddenly in comes a bunch of pre-teens, cackling and shouting. Too many parents make the mistake of assuming that we all want to see and hear their kids: teach them to recognize and respect quiet. Otherwise, as I said, a nice and convenient spot with a good selection for coffee and low-dB conversation.“

“Really nice place. Great coffee and good atmosphere.“

“As soon as we walked in we’re were greeted, the owners are very polite and super friendly. Their Chilaquiles and Churros are to die for. Best churros I’ve had living in Texas so far. 100% recommend them for a good meal for breakfast or lunch. They serve Beer too!“

“Healthy muffins and cookies are delicious. I love to visit with friends and the owner is friendly as well as the service being professional. Their menu is amazing. I enjoy their pancakes & great mushroom, Spinach omelet. It's one of my go to restaurants for the great people and food. I highly recommend this place.“

“Downtown areas of cities normally have a lot of coffee competition. It seems like every few blocks has at least one cafe spot. You have to do something to stand out. For Mozna, it’s having chocolate based specialty lattes in addition to selling different kinds of chocolates; plus common sweets. Without a doubt, I would recommend the specialty coffees over the regular coffee options. Not necessarily because the latter are bad, but because the former are incredibly well done. In my opinion, this is one of the top spots in downtown San Antonio for coffee, and I think I will be coming back.“

“I took my first sip and didn’t even realize I said out loud, “Wow, that’s so good.”

I had ordered a simple cold brew but anyone who knows coffee understands there’s nothing simple about cold brew. It takes time, precision, and a deep understanding of the craft. This place clearly gets it.

Bright Coffee lives up to its name: a beautiful, inviting space with exceptional customer service and seriously impressive coffee.

Thank you, Bright Coffee. Can’t wait to go back!“

“If you live in San Antonio, stop by this cozy coffee shop, you'll be glad you did. Try the Eggnog Horchata, the Mezcal infused Coffee and of course their Cafe de Olla, everything is so good that I expect to frequent this place often!“

“The service and the coffee. I find that as a coffee place, the quality of the barista skills is paramount to a great cup of coffee. I am not a fan of eating there but the coffee and the beverage counter service is exceptional. I particularly like a young lady named Victoria (I think) who is exceptional at coffees and mock tails. Particularly a Mojito. Thanks for the great time I had“

“The crowd, people, interior decor, friendly staff“

“Lo recomiendo todo delicioso y no se digan Las Conchitas bonito lugar acogedor , y una atención especial!! Saludos 👋“

“My favorite locally roasted coffee in central Texas, hands down! I live in Bastrop county and order my coffee online. Their deliveries are fast and dependable. Love y’all, San Antonio Coffee/What’s Brewing 😘“

“Nice little hidden gem! Good selection of coffees, wine and pastries as well as super friendly staff!“

“Excellent service and price. Highly recommend the Butterly Pea Tea.“

“If you haven’t been to this coffee shop you’re missing out. They are known for their coco cajeta syrup which is delicious! My go to order is a vanilla latte half sweet or lavender matcha half sweet. The service is crazy fast. Sometimes my drink is out before I’ve even paid. There’s usually open seating on the weekdays to sit and work as well. I highly recommend checking them out 😊 my only note would be to add some baked goods or food menu items.“

“Stumbled in one day needing to grab a quick coffee for me and my friend. I was taken away by how clean and elegant this coffee shop is! Truly a hidden gem. Although I didn’t take a photo of my coffee since I was in a rush, I did snap some photos of the ambiance. Staff was also polite and recommended a seasonal fall drink. Will definitely be back!“

“I stopped by here for a cold brew! I ordered the cold brew with tres leches cold foam and it was sooo good!! I highly encourage yall to try this place. Also, the owners were so sweet and friendly!“

“My only regret is not getting a large! We had two delicious drinks (iced vanilla latte breve/iced chai latte) and some sweet treats! Great little coffee shop! Definitely my new fave stop 🩵“

“Amazing double chocolate gluten-free cupcake and such good coffee! Lovely place with lovely people. :)“

“I had a meet up for my birthday here a couple weeks ago and we had a great time. The Baristas were super helpful and made our drinks con poro amor . Mucho Gracias !! Wishing yall continued success, peace, love,!and prosperity!“

“Super cute, chill coffee shop with bright, airy interior. Lots of varied comfortable seating to work alone or socialize. The coffee is great & reasonably priced. Cold brew is especially good.“

“Best place and coffee!! Recommend“

“Such a great taste of coffee! We were visiting some family and found this local shop. The owner was super friendly and provided us with a variety of knowledge for her Coffee drinks. You have to try the banana pudding iced latte and the Avani. Those were delicious! See you next time!“

“If you haven't been, you have to go and try it out. The owners are top notch and their coffee products and selections are top notch!!!“

“Smooth great tasting coffee! Super sweet helpful staff! Must try!“

“We loved our experience here—the barista was lovely to talk to, and the vibe was chill and of course great music! Highly recommend!“

“coffee is fire is all I can really say.“

“Staff was super sweet and knowledgeable of products, this being our first visit. When you walk it in it smells so clean and refreshing!!! Definitely will be going back soon.“

“my favorite place to meet up with friends and business meetings. love the staff always smiling and welcoming. the owners are pretty awesome too, when they're there. thanks. highly recommend it“

“Clean Comfy Cozy Coffee Shop. Cookies and Pastries. While I was there, they had a very entertaining music and poetry event.“

“I have felt welcomed from the first time I went in.“

“Second time here and they don’t miss! I came in on Wednesday and they were offering these cute mini donuts, fresh, warm, and so good. The atmosphere is peaceful, the area is super clean, and the whole vibe is just perfect. We tried the fall menu drinks and they were delicious! Definitely coming back again.“

“Ice coffee is my favorite“

“The drinks are phenomenal, the vibes here are relaxing, the owners are really sweet, the staff are amazing and so kind. The food is delicious and the drinks are amazing!! Best coffee place I have ever been to!!“

“Kiki's is one of the truly great cafes in town. A friendly staff, excellent coffee and a full bar plus a tempting desert case invite you in. Well designed comfortable interior with a French style patio for those cooler days give you additional reasons to return. Kiki's is dog friendly so feel free to bring Sparky! PS: Kiki's is named after the owners pup who occasionally makes a guest visit!“

“Great little spot. The service was friendly and given how many people were there it was pretty quick. The churro latte was delicious. Not too sweet. The actual churros were amazing. Perfectly done. Will definitely come back to explore more of the menu“

“This place is one of one. I truly enjoyed myself and loved the collaboration between Yelp, the Pilates instructor, and the coffee shop. I will definitely be returning and have already recommended it to some friends. Not only was the ambience really nice, it was spacious and the people are so kind. I enjoyed my pumpkin chai and the kolaches? One of the best I’ve had!“

“I’m visiting from Houston and my daughter always gets her morning drinks from Stranded. So I tried it and I’m very pleased with the hot coffee. I ordered the Pumpkin spice latte and it was delicious! If you haven’t tried this place you’re missing out of the BEST coffee in San Antonio.“

“Coffee and breakfast croissant“

“Amazing teas and incredible service.“

“Amazing coffee! Super quick service as well.“

“First time coming in I was very overwhelmed and confused by the menu layout but the barista I believe named Kashiyana (sorry if speed wrong!) was so helpful and guided me to pick out the perfect breakfast and matcha. I wish I’d taken a photo but I couldn’t wait to dive on in! I’ll def be back soon!“

“The Jewel cafe and bar is just as it's name states, " A Jewel in San Antonio". My husband, 23 year old daughter and I visited this establishment Saturday morning. The new owners are more than friendly and welcoming. They educated my family on the history of the business and when it was a home. They elaborated on their menu and services. The property and fractions of it can be reserved for private parties and events. I ordered the cappuccino with almond milk and hazelnut syrup. Amazing! I can change this up several ways, which is my intention in the future. My husband ordered a peach mango tea. Hot. He loved it, also. My daughter ordered a Latte with almond milk and hazelnut syrup. She agrees this is the best coffee drink she has had and the luxurious but comfortable and casual home atmosphere made it 100% better. My husband also ordered a cinnamon roll. One of the many pastry options available. There are many areas to sit inside or outside, to enjoy the treats. Something good to know, behind the establishment is their private parking lot. This makes it easy to park safely and not worry about crowded curb parking. I highly recommend the Jewel to all folks looking for a coffee, breakfast house to enjoy quality time with family and friends. I do know they are open in the evenings also, offering a full bar alongside coffee, to those who love to unwind with a cocktail. The owners told me of so many plans to serve their community, in this coming year, that I cannot remember it all. I, for sure, will be coming back with new folks to give everyone I know an experience worth having.“

“Great service and the barbaco grilled cheese is amazing!“

“I only recently heard the my city (SATX) had a PJs. Woooowhooo. I discovered this Bulverde Rd location is only about 12 minutes away. So,.., here we go. 3 biegnwts and a classic dark roast chicory coffee. Oh my. Yum. Slap ya Momma and run around da room! It was good and I'm glad I came. Nice quiet atmosphere with the just right NOLA music ambiance to help me remember my roots. Staff was friendly. All good. I'll be back!!!“