As much as we love R office, sometimes we need a change in scenery. Here are five of the top coffee spots in San Antonio where we get our caffeine fix while also getting some serious work done.
LOCAL COFFEE: Six locations, localcoffeesa.com
We R all about the keep it local vibe. Local Coffee owner, Robby Grubbs, was one of the first to bring good coffee to San Antonio, and obviously it has stuck since Local now has six locations. While each location has a different vibe and some spots are more crowded than others, the overall aesthetic is the same — comfy and cozy with varied seating options. Go here to enjoy locally roasted beans — Merit Roasting Co. — and to work to the hum of conversation, steaming milk and pulled espresso.
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The Brown Coffee Co.
1800 Broadway, Ste 113, San Antonio, TX 78215
The Brown Coffee Co. opened in 2005 and definitely jump-started San Antonio’s third wave coffee scene. If you have time, be sure to chat with owner Aaron Blanco. He’s passionate about his coffee and will give you a great little mini lesson on his coffee beans, which he travels the world to find and then roasts in town. Brown’s scene is very minimalist, so if you’re easily distracted by your surroundings, this is the place to focus.
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CommonWealth Coffeehouse & Bakery
118 Davis Ct, San Antonio, TX 78209
While the coffee here is good, we keep coming back for the food and ambiance. The inside of the place is beautiful and the croissants and other baked goods are to die for. Best part? If you’re having one of those work days where you have to bring your kid along, lots of sugary sweet French goodies to entice good behavior bribing. The back patio at CommonWealth is perfect for keeping a kid penned in and occupied — and if he’s naughty, you can always lock him in the chicken coop. Just kidding, sort of.
Rosella Coffee
203 E Jones Ave #101, San Antonio, TX 78215
TV news anchor Charles Gonzalez opened up Rosella and named it after his two daughters, Olivia Rose and Ella Sofia. Adorable, right? Rosella roasts its own beans, which is always a plus, and the food menu is so good. We can never visit without also grabbing lunch, especially the avocado toast, which is a local favorite, even if we’ve just come from lunch. Best part: If you work a long day, you can reward yourself with a glass of wine or a beer from the small, curated menu, or meet friends at The Luxury, which is right next to Rosella and is one of R very favorite spots to eat and drink al fresco.
Revolucion Coffee + Juice
7959 Broadway Street, Ste # 500, San Antonio, TX 78209
Had a long weekend with too little sleep and maybe a bit too much booze? Revolucion will have you feeling back to normal in no time. Not only does the shop sell espresso drinks, it specializes in cold-pressed juice and lots of uber-healthy snacks. Plus, the vibe is very clean and fresh — perfect for focusing and centering yourself.