Ultimate Coffee Shop List in San Antonio: Sorted by Neighborhood
If it’s not already clear- coffee is one of my favorite things to leave the house for. Sure, I make a mean cup of coffee at home and can add all the extras for free but coffee from a shop just tastes superior. *cue tiktok audio* Am I better than everyone?
My obsession with coffee shops and the coffee movement can be traced back to the Juan Valdez commercials I watched as a child, my abuelo and the coffee bean trips when we’d go to the mall. My mom swore that coffee would stunt my growth and just wouldn’t let me have it as often as I’d like. Fast forward to today, where I’ll give you a list of all the coffee shops broken down by area in San Antonio available for you for free right here on Blue Ivy’s internet readily available for your sunday morning cafecito or a tinder coffee date (actually don’t let no mans take you to coffee- you’re worth a local restaurant with at least $$$ in the yelp bio).
Make note if you’re looking for a random coffee shop to stumble upon please check out this reel I made back in April. Close your eyes and screengrab: the universe has chosen a location for you. I’ll let you know a big secret there are over 75 different coffee shops all right here do with that information what you will. I encourage this porque ante todo death before decaf.
The Best Coffee Shops in Northwest San Antonio
Cajun Coffee Shack- Find the coffee trailer on Potranco: look for the never-ending line of cars but it’s worth it because they have an infinite about of flavors.
Coffee Me Crazy- come for the coffee stay for the pastries.
Coffee Me Latte- Find the coffee trailer near UTSA perfect for that cup before a midterm.
Cool Beans Cafe- Dogs and coffee sign us up! Word on the street is that they have a pancake board.
Drink Tank- The cutest pink coffee trailer with some of the sweetest coffee creations.
Early Bird Coffee- All I have to say is their cups are iconic.
I Love Churro- Not a traditional coffee shop, per se, it’s a churro shop WITH coffee.
Indy Coffee Club- As if drinking coffee wasn’t already an aesthetic- I’ve gotten plenty of matcha latte here and I’ve documented them for personal viewing.
Mas Cafe- Benefits include cafecito that’s hella strong to wake you up cons include weekends only.
Merit Coffee- While they have multiple locations my favorite is a drive up I-10. I will not be explaining this phenomenon.
Mildfire Cafe- I found this coffee shop while picking the kid I used to babysit- always get the Aztec Mocha.
Olla Express Coffee- Get the horchata cold brew if you’re into it but if you’re a real one you’ll know about the secret menu.
Pj’s Coffee- It’s from New Orleans doing a San Antonio thing.
Revolución Coffee +Juice- they have multiple locations. Alamo Heights location is best for co-working. The Rim is best for instagram.
Savage Coffee- Tomybear latte. Te lo juro. It’s worth getting up.
Summer Moon- I’ll always get a winter moon but not too sweet. Their moon milk is the way.
Texas Grounds Coffee Company- one of the best places to be sitting outside to enjoy your coffee with friends. It’s in old town Helotes. Find me here in autumn.
The Best Coffee Shops in the Medical Center San Antonio
Bakery Lorraine- Another spot with multiple locations but for some reason my favorite to work outside from is the medical center. You’ll find food, coffee and macarons.
Brevity Coffee- Super tiny drive thru coffee.
Cafe Martinez- They have two locations one here and one in Argentina. Chances are you’ll never go to the one there. So enjoy this one.
Rodkey’s Coffee- they specialize in CBD coffee and treats- basically come here to kick it for a while.
The Best Coffee Shops in Northeast San Antonio
Medina River Coffee- let’s just say they have coffee flights.
Stranded Coffee Club- coffee trailer meets vans warped tour. Get the apple pie latte.
Theory Coffee- Coffee trailer but you can park and hangout there. Plus there’s other food trucks there so you can grab a bite.
Toro Coffee Drive Thru- small drive thru coffee shop with so many different conceptions of coffee.
What’s Brewing- chances are you’ve had what’s brewing without knowing it’s what’s brewing. Now it’s time to complete the circle and visit HQ.
The Best Coffee Shops in South San Antonio
Brown Coffee- third wave cofffee, say less.
Cafe Azteca- Mexican inspired coffee shop that just moved locations. They have light eats. Also multiple locations a main location + coffee trailer.
Corner Coffee And More- Coffee shop off of Pleasanton Rd with cute murals and a big selection of frappes.
Fahrenheit 209- they’re located inside Wong’s Bodega so not much place to work but you can stock up on some local plant based goodies before you head out on your day.
Halcyon Southtown- a work from home staple and if you’re hungry they have a great menu.
Poetic Republic Coffee- tbh one of my favorite chai latte spots and it’s near a plant store.
San Antonio Gold Coffee- quiet little coffee shop with an art gallery and a bbq spot in the same building. Essentially what goes on in my brain 24/7.
Southbound Coffee- cute pink coffee trailer, get the dulce de nuez coffee.
Tandem Coffee- ok check me out, coffee shop but also wine and beer and a great patio. Also good to work in.
Tripoli’s Grill- It’s a Mediterranean restaurant first and has coffee options. This is code for get hummus.
Tutti’s: A Place For Foodies- a foodie coffee house. Great patio and dog friendly.
The Best Coffee Shops in Downtown San Antonio
Cafe Cotidiano- one of my favorite coffee trailers in SA. The team is entire comprised of asylum seekers and the profits of they make go to giving them benefits and legal counsel.
Chico’s Coffee Shack- Literally in the middle of downtown but it’s also named after the cutest pug ever.
Eclipse Coffee- find them inside little death so you can wake up.
Espada Coffee- owned by teachers you can find the cute coffee van parked outside Amarillo Boulders.
Gravves Coffee- Opening Aug 16 we haven’t tried it yet but she’s on the list.
Kapej Coffee- ngl Kapej has the best chai in the entire city. It’s also a tiny art gallery and a quiet place to work.
Larder At Emma- the coffee shop in Hotel Emma but word on the street is you can co-work in Hotel Emma’s lobby. Can someone double check that for me?
Local Coffee Founders- the OG spot in the city. Great coffee but get there early if you wanna co-work from here because it gets packed.
Mila Coffee- Another OG coffee trailer where you can grab carnitas for breakfast before sitting and enjoying your morning. Best times to go middle the week.
Minimalist- Tiny coffee trailer, minimalist menu, but also has a secret menu.
Niche Coffee Co- another tiny coffee trailer but it’s a great find.
Paramour- are they or are they not going through a name change? Coffee shop by morning, bar by night- did I mention it’s a rooftop bar?
Rosella Coffee- I’ve spent many a days pretending to work here. They have live music at times and sometimes they are secret shows.
Scorpion- Super aesthetic coffee shop and they’re also serving up Peruvian eats.
Shine Coffee- Black-owned coffee shop with another amazing cup of Chai.
The Best Coffee Shops in West San Antonio
Barrio Barista- the westside coffee stable has been open since 2014; obvi they have coffee but they also have a barbacoa grilled cheese that’s worth todo.
Shotgun House Roasters- Is a fancy way of summarizing my aesthetic. Great place to work in- good lighting- minimal distraction.
The Best Coffee Shops in East San Antonio
Folklores Coffee- they have a coffee with bananas it works- its magical. Plus the owners are some of my favorite humans ever. Shop is kinda small but word on the street is they’re working on a second location back on the Southside. Adding on you can head to the quadrangle after grabbing coffee.
Estate Coffee Co- am I often intimidated by ordering here- yes. Do I work here when I can- also yes.
The Pour Box- Find the coffee trailer tucked in by the Dakota Ice House.
The Best Coffee Shops in Central San Antonio
Berry To Bean- Find everything from coffee to specialty lattes to smoothies and juices. Everyone is happy.
Bird Bakery- Just know they have coffee there but primarily you’re going for the cupcakes.
Commonwealth- They have multiple locations in San Antonio and the one by SAC is the best one.
Curator Coffee- If you’re looking for specialty lattes make this a prime stop.
Down Home Roots- Another CBD based coffee shop
Extra Fine- Bakery and food first but you can also find some good coffee here.
La Boulangerie- French bakery located in downtown.
Laika Cheesecake- Another place you have to know that they have coffee but the cheesecakes are what you’re looking at.
Longtab Brewing- so check it out: they’re a brewery but in the morning they operate as a coffee shop.
Moe Jo’s- adorable coffee van. They’ve got one of the best iced horchata lattes in the city.
Mudslingers Drive Thru- tiny drive thru only location- we’re not worried about that we’re fixated on t
Olmos Perk- great place to co-work and has great baked goods.
Pan & Coffee- Mexican coffee shop with specialties like cafe de olla and Jamaica lemonade but you can also find a good selection of different flavor conchas.
Philo Coffee- if you manage to find seating inside, cool. But you can still co-work from the outside.
Press Coffee- if you’re looking for a place to work in and can get there early. Go to Press, their location has so much natural light you’ll hella feel inspired.
Quick Draw Coffee- small coffee trailer but we’re on the go remember.
The Koffee Kup- Another great coffee shop tucked away in a quiet side of San Antonio. Awesome patio too where they host live music and poetry.
The Lookout Coffee- another good spot to co-work or meet for early morning meetings. Also check out their blended cremes.
The Best Coffee Shops a Short Drive from San Antonio
Americana Coffee- cute coffee shop with plenty of space and good wifi but it’s in Schertz.
Apollo’s Coffee- alien themed coffee trailer: beam me up, scotty.
Cafezinho- Brazilian inspired coffee trailer with your favorites.
Cultura Coffee- super Puro coffee shop- they give back to the community often.
Just The Drip- Find them off at the Point Park where you can also get good things to eat.
On The Grind- Multiple locations throughout but they make really strong coffee
Spotted Deer Coffee- two reasons why the this stop is worth it: great coffee and by the time you’re done you can stop by parkers for ice cream.
The Rustic Bean- the absolute cutest coffee shop in Bulverde.
you could easily use this a guide to your coffee dreams or you could use me as your go to source for food, music and bite sized history here in Yanaguana: for more follow salovelist on instagram.