50 Best Coffee Shops in San Antonio

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.🔥✌🏼“

“Made my day! I wish I would've gotten their names, but I passed through at 613pm on 6/16 after having a semi rough day and they brightened it up without even knowing! 🥹 thank you for the stickers!! I'll be promoting everywhere I go!“

“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!“

“amazing coffee and a very friendly family space. great place to meet up as there is plenty of space!“

“Is this real?... I love it here!

On the Grind has the most flavorful coffee and beverage blends!

Yes, in my personal opinion, better than Starbucks flavors blends. The staff are always super friendly, happy, and accommodating! 🌟 🤩“

“Amazing teas and incredible service.“

“What's Brewing In San Antonio Texas.💯🙏“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“Love! Hands down best coffee in San Antonio. My husband wants to go back already!“

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

“You owe it to yourself and your friends to go enjoy this hard working family's beautiful creation! What a treasure! Thank you guys for making my visits to San Antonio so fantastic!“

“We took our four kiddos. Everyone was amazing and kind. I love that the cafe has so many opportunities for individuals with special needs. The cafe is warm and the decor is beautiful. Our oldest has DS and celiac; it’s so nice to find a place where she can enjoy everything on the menu. She loves strawberries so, she appreciated the strawberry cake. We will absolutely be going back!“

“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 🩵“

“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!“

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

“The food is always delicious. and today you guys and customers there stepped in to help me get in and out of HASH. I'll be back when I can walk 😁“

“Oh my goshhhhhhhhh. these ladies were lovely. We went to check out the place before we scheduled a meet up with friends. They were busy. Wicked polite and as we were waiting, they kept up with wait times, alternative seating and the reality of sitting on the patio....TOO HOT for this northerner transplanted in Texas. Our waitress was super sweet and went out of her way when we asked if there was a way we could try some pastries. The 2 of us could not do a full tier platter because of the portion sizes, but golly!!!!!! Did they make our day with letting us have a few that are usually for afternoon tea exclusively. We will be back with another friend couple to experience the full afternoon tea!!! You really know how to make people feel welcome.“

“We tried their summer menu item (salted brown sugar shaken espresso with blueberry cold foam) and the taste was way better than expected , the flavors were delicious.
The woman at the counter was very welcoming, and helpful. The interior is super cute and comfy to hang out or if your waiting for your coffee. Loved the prayer wall paper in the back ❤“

“Tried it for the first time today and it was my perfect latte! The Spanish latte with an extra shot and cold foam on top was fuego🔥It was strong and that’s just how I like it, but I can still taste the hint of sweetness. 10/10 recommend“

“Cozy and modern. I love this place their Matcha drinks are delicious. I have tasted matcha in other places and they don't taste good. Come to find out that it's the quality of the matcha that makes the difference. Their customer service is outstanding. I highly recommend this place they also have some bakery pastries. But I can't have that. I'll just stick to my matcha drink. Thank you very much.“

“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!“

“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“

“One of my top 2 coffee spots in San Antonio - super yummy, cool art, fast service and the Baristas are all super nice. I live on the riverwalk and this is my #1 spot for the tastiest coffee. Super clean bathroom which makes me happy because they pay attention to the details.“

“good a$$ spot, I got the secret burrito and barely finished it, the flavor was great and the price was good for big servings u get, the sancha horchata was good AF, and it had espresso in it, had me wired like a party bag lol. the menu is creative and will make u laugh, definitely a good spot to throw a munch and probably even a better spot if u got the "munchies"“

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

“Cute little coffee cottage with the most delicious coffee! Right across the street from the library, my daughter loves coming here even though not a lot of toddler activities to do in here but she loves hanging out with me while I sip on my coffee.“

“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!“

“This place is world class. I can't believe I got such an amazing cup of coffee in San Antonio. What a treasure this place is. Everyone was incredibly friendly, Aunt. The coffee might have been one of the best ones I've had this year. They also roast their own beans, and I can't recommend it enough. In a world where everything moves fast and shortcuts are made, this place does none of that. I wish we had a place this amazing in California!“

“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!“

“Awesome food! Will be back soon!!!“

“My children absolutely love the churros from this place! We come here often, and they are always excited when we do. The churros are fresh, warm, and delicious every time. The atmosphere is always welcoming and pleasant, making it a great spot to enjoy a sweet treat with family. Highly recommend!“

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

“came in for the first time! amazing service and the mini donuts are delicious!! Thank You . Found my new coffee stop!“

“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 had a quick day trip so San Antonio and stopped here before heading home. I got The Pickle Country Club sandwich and a matcha latte. The sandwich was amazing. Particularly the milk bread. The matcha latte had a bit more milk than I like but still pretty good. I also really liked the atmosphere. Looked like a nice spot to bring a laptop and get work done. I’d definitely recommend!“

“Todo bien rico. Lo recomiendo. La gente es muy amable“

“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!“

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

“Stranded coffee is a coffee truck in the historic area of San Antonio. The coffee was amazing, i ordered the Mariel (large) with an extra shot of espresso. They finish it with a cinnamon dusting and its flavored with a house made cinvilla syrup. Wow! Definitely a must stop here!“

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

“Best coffee and best customer service you could ever ask for!!“

“All I have to say is that I love summer moon in Leon springs. I used to live by the pearl and used to go to the one off st Mary’s and was excited to find out that there was a summer moon in Leon springs where I moved. I’ve been going to this location for the last 2 years. The entire staff is incredible but I have to give a shout out to Harli. She’s the best. Always has a smile. Always know your name. It’s extremely rare that the drinks are inconsistent but when the one time it did happen they were happy to replace it at no cost. This is best coffee house ever“

“Sip & Sit is my absolute favorite!! When you visit this cute little coffee shop on the Southside of town, you immediately become family! Martha & Jacqueline are amazing people with big hearts, with a passion to make you feel at home in their coffee shop. You will not be disappointed with any item on their menu. Their prices are reasonable and their drinks are fabulous & flavorful! Thank you, Martha, for the drive by this morning! You super melted my heart!“

“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.“