Highest-rated cafes in the San Antonio area by diners
From the first coffee houses in the Ottoman Empire to Boston's famed London Coffee House, cafes have always been an egalitarian place to gather, sip, and share ideas, many of which have changed the world.
During the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, cafes regularly entertained the likes of Voltaire, Rousseau, Thomas Jefferson, and Isaac Newton. Later, Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre would spend hours in cafes, pondering their works and holding court alongside other intellectuals.
Needless to say, coffee and cafes beget some revolutionary ideas; sipping a cup may even be a political act. When settlers dumped tea into the Boston Harbor to send a message to the British in 1773, tea became a British loyalist's drink, and coffee became a popular substitute.
Boston's London Coffee House, which had opened nearly 85 years earlier, was soon renamed the American Coffee House. Meanwhile, in Philadelphia, Merchants' Coffee House hosted the likes of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Paul Revere.
Many other coffee shops steeped in history abound in the United States, including New York City's Caffe Reggio. Founded in 1927, it was the first to serve cappuccino in the country. New Orleans' Cafe du Monde, founded in 1862, is a fixture in the French Quarter for its coffee and beignets.
Whether it's for a cup of Joe, a heady conversation, or simply a place to start the day, cafes have become landmarks of our daily lives. But where's the best one to find refuge and that perfect caffeinated cup near you?
compiled a list of the highest-rated cafes in the San Antonio area based on diners' reviews on as of February 2025. Cafes with at least 20 reviews tagged as "coffee" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of San Antonio were included. As a result, some cafes featured may primarily serve other items besides coffee and tea. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 25 locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included.
Keep reading to see if your favorite cafe made the list!
#30. Merit Coffee
- Rating: 4.4/5 (248 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7338 Louis Pasteur Drive San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#29. Indy Coffee
- Rating: 4.4/5 (289 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7114 Utsa Blvd. Ste 103 San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#28. Philo脟offee
- Rating: 4.4/5 (143 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 606 West French Place San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea
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#27. Commonwealth Coffeehouse & Bakery
- Rating: 4.4/5 (637 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 118 Davis Court San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch
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#26. Olmos Perk
- Rating: 4.4/5 (437 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5223 Mccullough Ave. Olmos Park, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#25. Summer Moon Coffee
- Rating: 4.4/5 (350 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3233 North St. Mary's St. Ste 102 San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Coffee Roasteries
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#24. Folklores Coffee House
- Rating: 4.5/5 (165 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1943 N. New Braunfels Ave. San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#23. PRESS Coffee
- Rating: 4.5/5 (411 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4035 Broadway St. San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#22. Duck Donuts
- Rating: 4.5/5 (696 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 11703 Huebner Road Ste 113 San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Donuts, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#21. Estate Coffee Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (253 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1320 East Houston St. Ste A101 San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Coffee Roasteries, Bakeries
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#20. The Station Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (681 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 108 King William San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Salad, Sandwiches, Coffee & Tea
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#19. Baklovah Bakery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (408 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9329 Wurzbach Road Ste 104 San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Desserts, Bakeries, Coffee & Tea
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#18. Laika Cheesecake & Espresso
- Rating: 4.5/5 (359 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4718 Broadway St. San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Desserts
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#17. Coffee & Culture Bakery
- Rating: 4.6/5 (182 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 13489 Blanco Road San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Desserts
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#16. Birrieria Estilo Jalisco
- Rating: 4.6/5 (151 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 13327 Nacogdoches Road Ste 5 San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Tacos, Coffee & Tea
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#15. Longtab Brewing
- Rating: 4.6/5 (214 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4700 Timco West Ste 105 San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Brewpubs, Coffee & Tea, New American
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#14. Honchos - The House Of Churros
- Rating: 4.6/5 (306 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6421 Broadway St. San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea
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#13. Barrio Barista
- Rating: 4.6/5 (486 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3735 Culebra Road San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Breakfast & Brunch
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#12. Coffee Crush
- Rating: 4.6/5 (163 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 18010 Bulverde Road Ste 109 San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#11. Kulture Kafe
- Rating: 4.6/5 (120 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1112 South S Marys San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Bagels, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#10. Mudslingers Drive - Thru Coffee
- Rating: 4.7/5 (130 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2404 Thousand Oaks San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies
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#9. Paciugo Gelato Caff猫
- Rating: 4.7/5 (427 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 340 East Basse Road Ste 111 San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Gelato, Coffee & Tea, Italian
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#8. I Love Churros
- Rating: 4.7/5 (244 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7007 Bandera Road Unit 14 San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Gelato, Desserts
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#7. Medina River Coffee
- Rating: 4.7/5 (216 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11825 West Ave. Ste 101 San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#6. Brevity Coffee
- Rating: 4.7/5 (243 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8802 Huebner Road San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Food Stands, Juice Bars & Smoothies
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#5. Mila Coffee
- Rating: 4.8/5 (182 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2202 Broadway San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Food Trucks
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#4. San Antonio Gold
- Rating: 4.8/5 (147 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1913 South Flores San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#3. Theory Coffee Company
- Rating: 4.8/5 (259 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2347 Nacogdoches Road San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Food Trucks, Coffee & Tea
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#2. Early Bird Coffee
- Rating: 4.8/5 (234 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11745 West I-H 10 Ste 527 San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#1. Curator Coffee
- Rating: 4.8/5 (144 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2923 Thousand Oaks Drive Unit 4 San Antonio, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Desserts
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Rasha Aly and Carren Jao, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 313 metros.
