Places To Go To Be Alone Together in San Antonio
Relationship problems? Stress? Feeling like pulling a Brittany Spears circa 2007 or just wanting to be alone? We’ve all been there and if you haven't, you’re bound to get there. That’s why I’ve compiled a list of cozy shops and spots for you in San Antonio to go to when you just need a break from reality and be alone but also not entirely alone.
Coffee Shops
Press Coffee
Feeling pressed? Then stop by and set up a study spot at Press Coffee, this small coffee shop serves pastries and offers choices of coffee and tea. You’ll be feeling better in no time with the warm vibes.
Hours: Sunday 7:30 am to 6 pm, Monday - Thursday 6:30 am to7 pm, Friday 6:30 am to 8 pm, Saturday 7:30 am to 8 pm
4035 Broadway St, San Antonio, TX 78209
Parking: Free lot parking
Price: $
Local Coffee
With locations spread throughout the city, Local Coffee is that one classic coffee shop where you’ll find yourself spending hours on your laptop or shazaming the playlist that comes through the speakers. Hey, no shame in the shazam game!
Hours: Monday - Saturday 6 am to 9 pm, Sunday 6 am to 7 pm
4115 Pond hill Ln Suite 101, San Antonio, TX 78231 (our top spot)
Parking: Free lot parking
Price: $
Indy Coffee Club
It’s kind of in the name, but if you haven’t been, this hip coffee shop serves more than coffee. There’s light bites, essential oils, soaps and apparel too. There’s not only room for their goods but also for you to relax on a sofa or prop against the wall with earbuds on.
Hours: Daily 7 am to 8 pm
7114 UTSA Boulevard #103, San Antonio, TX 78249
Parking: Free lot parking
Price: $
Juice Shops
Rise Up
Into early mornings and bright vibes? Visit Rise Up and have your pick of coffee, smoothies and acai bowls while calming your mind.
Hours: Monday - Friday 7 am to 7 pm, Saturday - Sunday 8 am to 7 pm
6401 Broadway St, San Antonio, TX 78209 (our top spot)
Parking: Free lot parking
Price: $
Kung Fu Tea
Not really into coffee? Get your boba on at Kung Fu Tea! This small bubble tea shop offers seating while you sip and recharge. If you’re wanting to play a game they offer those to, but if it’s just you then of course it’d be a round of solitary.
Hours: Monday - Thursday 11 am to 10 pm, Friday - Saturday 11 am to 11 pm, Sunday 12 pm to 10 pm
7211 Green Glen Dr, San Antonio, TX 78255
Parking: Free lot parking
Price: $
Brew’s Lee Tea
A bright, small and cozy tea stop to regroup or scroll through your social. Create your own tea by choosing sugar preference or adding your own pearls into their already delicious drinks.
Hours: Monday - Friday 11 am to 7 pm, Saturday 11 am to 8 pm, Sunday - closed
4009 Broadway St, San Antonio, TX 78209
Parking: Free lot parking
Price: $$
Restaurants
La Panaderia Bakery Cafe
This little panaderia specializes in handmade bread and pan dulce with flavors and recipes inspired by Mexico. Whether you’re looking for a savory treat, cup of joe or wanting to chill you’ll be able to while smelling the delicious aromas.
Hours: Sunday to Thursday 7 am to 8 pm, Friday to Saturday 7 am to 9 pm
301 E Houston St, San Antonio, TX 78205 (our top spot- best for people watching too!)
Parking: Paid street or lot parking
Price: $$
Tower of the Americas - the Chart House
What better way to be alone than to go where no one can reach you, literally. For locals, the Tower of the Americas is often reserved for tourists or for special nights, but it doesn’t have to be that way. A way to slash the price for a beautiful view of the city is to go up to the Chart House during Happy Hour. Get your drink on and enjoy the city view in peace.
Hours: Sunday to Thursday 11 am to 10 pm, Friday and Saturday 11 am to 11 pm
739 E César E. Chávez Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78205
Parking: Paid lot parking
Price: $$ to $$$
Bakery Lorraine
Bakery Lorraine serves sandwiches, pastries, and brews. With three locations spread across San Antonio, anyone can come to this cozy shop, open their laptop and relax. The location at the Pearl offers indoor and outdoor seating.
Hours: Daily 7 am to 8 pm
306 Pearl Pkwy #110, San Antonio, TX 78215 (our top spot)
Parking: Free lot parking
Price: $$
Outdoors
Brackenridge Park
Spacious and filled with small spots to hide away, ditch the laptop and go outside to experience what this city park has to offer. If you want to bike, lay in the grass or play some tennis, you can do that at Brackenridge Park.
Hours: Daily 5 am to 11 pm
3700 N St Mary's St, San Antonio, TX 78212
Parking: Free lot parking
Price: Free
The Once and Future River
This bridge leads the way to Mission Concepcion and other San Antonio parks. Engraved with rattlesnakes, dragonflies, flowers and more the art the bridge is one to look at and is inviting to sit on while reflecting by the river.
Hours: Sunrise to Sunset
807 Mission Rd, San Antonio, TX 78210
Parking: Free lot parking
Price: Free
The Pearl
A beloved location of the locals which makes it a perfect spot to people-watch or to chill by the river, the Pearl has an abundance of options of seating and gives off good vibes. There’s usually events going on so you may get lucky and can explore one!
Hours: 24/7
312 Pearl Pkwy, San Antonio, TX 78215
Parking: Free lot and street parking
Price: Free
Sometimes everybody needs a break from reality. If being alone at one of these spots doesn’t help you, bring a friend or talk to someone. Either way, you now have a list of spots to get away when you just need a chill headspace.
Mirella Gonzales is a senior at UTSA studying PR, digital media and professional writing. When she’s not studying you can probably find her at the gym where she’s training for her first bikini competition.