Stopped in for a quick iced coffee and the ambiance is very inviting and relaxing. There are…read moredifferent specialty coffees, plain coffee, and a variety of sweet and savory treats to select. The Baristo was very helpful and recommended an iced Yemeni Latte and it was so good! From a payment standpoint you are paying more than a medium Dutch bros coffee but it is worth a try.

It is soft opening so I am a bit lenient on this review. The space is nicely decorated and good for…read moresmall group meeting. The waiting is long around Saturday brunch hours - I hope they will improve after a few weeks know their traffic. We tried four drinks all with no sweet, but somehow the Adeni Chai was still sweet; Yemeni latte was good but I would prefer not sipping too much leaves when I was down to last 15% of the cup; cortado was ok, and Turkish coffee was sour. Overall the quality was not as impressive as I read from the Texas store, I will give its matcha line a try the next time just to make sure I do not miss all its star items.

2018!? Has it really been that long since I've reviewed Merit? Back when it was still called Local…read moreCoffee? Let's do this... My sister and I stopped by Merit so I can try and rate the cortado for my silly little cortado review series. I also ordered the Purple Haze Latte and a poptart (courtesy of Bakery Lorraine). The cortado was surprisingly good. I say surprisingly because normally Merit's coffee is too fruity (and a bit funky) for me, but this was bold and right and made my ears tingle. Nice and creamy, and not watery. A very top notch standard cortado. The purple haze tasted like relaxing on the beach. It even had little bits of dried ube on top, like a little purple sandy beach. I'm pretty glad Merit's making me re-think their beans. That cortado is something I still think about, even though it's been about a month since my visit.

You know I'm a matcha glazer and Merit does not disappoint. The pistachio dream matcha was extra…read morecreamy and was elite. As for the strawberry matcha, I wish it had more strawberries Taking off a star because the prices do seem higher than average so if I were not on a work trip I would definitely not come here as often.

This was my first time at this Summer Moon location. I've been to the Tri-Point location several…read moretimes and never been disappointed. I went on a Monday afternoon to the Medical Drive location. It was quiet, with only a couple of other patrons. I ordered a double Chai which confused the server as he thought I wanted a double espresso shot in the chai, not an uncommon mistake. Chai can be so variable. Most places just use a pre-made syrup (usually Tazo) but what makes the difference is the heat of the milk. I've had them from faux-bucks and it was barely room temp. This was piping hot and even though it was served in a to-go style cup stayed hot for the 40 mins it took me to drink it. The seating is a mix of high tables, couches and comfy chairs. Which makes it the perfect spot for me when I want to get away from the house to read. Overall a very good experience and I'd recommend this Summer Moon.

Review Update: The best Summer Moon visit I've had…read more Coffee shop and specialty shop barista here! I've been to a couple of Summer Moon locations and have never really been a fan. My last experience with this one on the other hand was very pleasant. The baristas were super friendly and swift with our order, the cafe itself was clean despite a decent sized crowd, and our order was pretty satisfying. We ordered a Matcha Moon Latte with Lavender, another Matcha Moon Latte with Hazelnut, a Banana Chocolate Chip Muffin, and a Mixed Berry Poptart. Our Matcha Moons were both pretty good; while the lavender was rather subtle and melded well with the moon milk, the hazelnut was in fact a little heavy in flavor. The Poptart was very sweet and yummy, though I admittedly didn't eat all of the crust, and the Muffin was an equal blend of chocolate and banana, rich and moist, and was absolutely delicious overall. If I'm ever in the mood for Summer Moon I will most definitely go out of my way to visit this location. This trip definitely changed my view of Summer Moon in its favor!

Amazing coffee and service! They always ask if my coffee was good or if there's anything I would…read morelike to change. If you are not happy with your drunk, they will kindly remake it to your liking!

I've stopped by early bird so many times before and unfortunately I was turned away by the long…read moreline (since I was also on time constraints). Last weekend, I decided to wait in the line and it went by much faster than I thought it would. We ordered the iced cookie butter matcha with an almond croissant. This might've been one of the best almond croissants I've had too, it was flaky on the outside and soft, sweet. I'm for all things cookie butter and this one did NOT disappoint. It was a perfect balance of sweet with still that lovely matcha flavor. I went with a friend who doesn't like matcha and even he was enjoying it. The second time I went is when they were running a matcha promo that they announced on their instagram (definitely follow the there!) and so I went for my midday pickup and there was a small line of about 7 people. It went by pretty fast. We were intrigued by the horchata milk and the employee let us try a bit and we were convinced that was the one. We got the horchata matcha and the banana matcha with banana cream. I definitely loved both of them but if I had to pick a favorite, it would def be that banana matcha. Perfect balance of that real tasting banana flavor (I dislike any of the artificial fruit flavorings) with the well-balanced matcha. The employees were all super friendly as they even encouraged us to ask for modifications after we got our drinks. Overall, i'll definitely be back and I 1000% get the hype now!!

Gorgeous pastries at this bakery! It's off I-10 and Wurzbach in a little unassuming shopping…read morecomplex, but the pastries are really divine! They are beautiful and everything we've tried was fantastic. They have some I think maybe gelato there as well. Seating indoors and outdoors. Go here if you need pretty baked goods, that are also packaged nicely, for gifting or bringing to an event.

Baklovah Bakery & Sweets has so many choices and flavors. Everything looked so tempting, and the…read morebaklava was dangerously delicious! I forgot the exact flavors I got, but I remember trying pistachio, Dubai chocolate, and one other flavor. They were all really good. Since I was hungry, I also grabbed a chocolate croissant, which was delicious as well. I forgot to ask them to heat it up, but it was still very enjoyable. On the side, I tried their ice cream, and it was honestly some of the best ice cream I've had in San Antonio. I believe I got pistachio, taro, and coffee on the bottom, and they were all great. At the end, I also got Turkish coffee just out of curiosity. It's not in the picture because I purchased it after I finished my dessert. The coffee was very strong, with a unique flavor that made it fun to try. One small suggestion: the coffee was very very hot and nearly overflowed the small cup, so it might be helpful to add a "cup sleeve", use a slightly bigger cup, or offer an option to make it a bit cooler (adding an ice or two). Overall, this is definitely a cool place to hang out, especially if you enjoy sweets, coffee, and trying different flavors. Highly recommended and will be back for more!

Cute, small cafe! Located off Callaghan and 410 area. They have several drink options and pastries…read more The cafe owner was really nice. She was sharing her story how it's a family owned business between sisters. Love that! I tried the "French kiss" I believe. It was not listed on the menu. It was the perfect amount of coffee/sweetness. I stayed and did some work there. It's a small cafe but they do have a few tables and working wifi.

Popped in on a weekday mid morning. Plenty of seating to relax if you want. I got one of the…read morespecialties which was a chai latte with matcha cold foam. I personally think the ratio was too much cold foam so it really overpowered the drink and I couldn't taste the chai. The employee wasn't super friendly but she wasn't rude either. The shop was nice and convenient so I'll probably try a regular coffee at some point.

SO. GOOD. I went by over Christmas for the first time to get a gift card for my son's teacher and…read morethey offered a free large with the purchase of a gift card. I decided to give it a try and I do not regret it at all. Well .. my only regret is getting addicted and spending way more money than I need to on coffee. This place is incredible. They only offer drive through service, no seating which is fine. Even when the line is long it moves quickly and efficiently. I've never experienced a rude employee there and they're usually pretty helpful with recommendations. My go to is the Gold Rush (salted caramel) which is consistently delicious. Sometimes I feel adventurous and try something new, but I'm usually unsure about the flavor and then regret my choice later so I've learned stick with my old trustee.

Huge fan of how convenient Brevity Coffee is! I am not a coffee drinker but those smoothies are a…read morelife saver! Every time I got the service is amazing and consistent. Each barista I've encountered has been so nice even though the interaction is quick. Thank you to the baristas :)

Service was very kind as we took a moment placing our orders. 5 out of 5…read more We got the Ube: it was creamy and full of flavor with a warm pancake style fish (it has a name I don't know how to spell sorry) 5 out of 5 Vanilla and Blurberry: this was my personal favorite and so glad we went out of our way to try this. 5 out of 5 I hope I can fine something like this closer to home. Overall 5 out of 5

The ube soft serve and taiyaki were delicious, great flavor overall. That said, it felt overpriced…read morefor the experience. When we walked in, service was slow and a bit awkward, and the dining area wasn't very clean or put together. Additionally, the place could definitely be lit up more so it was difficult to study and hang out in. Cute vibes with a nice photospot if you're just stopping by for a quick snack, but between the price and lackluster atmosphere, it didn't quite feel worth it.

Stepping into Poppy's feels like a warm hug. It's so cozy -- like the kind of place you want to…read morelinger in with your drink for hours. What made it even better was the Snoopy memorabilia everywhere! It gave the space such a fun personality and made it uniquely charming compared to your typical coffee stop. The menu here is delightfully creative, with a mix of classics and signature house drinks -- from lattes to seasonal specials like the Cinnamon Roll (a brown sugar latte with cream cheese cold foam!) to the Lavender Matcha and crowd-favorite Poppy Latte. Customer service here deserves a special shout-out. The staff was genuinely warm, attentive, and happy to chat a bit -- which made the whole experience feel personal and welcoming. If you love cozy vibes, friendly service, and a quirky theme (Snoopy fans especially ), you have to check this place out. It's one of those coffee shops that feels like a hidden gem -- perfect for solo coffee dates, casual hangs, or just a comforting caffeine break. Would absolutely return!

Absolutely love this place as a student to study. It can be very variable in terms of the noise…read morelevels - sometimes there are mostly students there working but other times it is full of people there to socialize. Tables can become a hot commodity but there is additional seating outside if the inside fills up. One of the best matcha lattes I've had in SA - especially the pumpkin matcha! But no worries if matcha isn't your thing they always have a full menu of coffee and refresher style drinks. I love how fun and creative their different seasonal drinks are. Staff is always super friendly and they even offer a student discount with your ID. Really should be gatekeeping this spot but have to give them their flowers.

Went to the grand opening of Playa Bowls at the San Antonio Medical Center and it was such a fun…read moreexperience. The location is super convenient if you're near UTHSCSA, which makes it easy to grab a quick, healthy snack between classes or work. The event had a really fun vibe, complete with a photo booth which made it feel extra special. The bowls themselves were fresh, colorful, and delicious. Definitely a great addition to the area and I'll be going back for more.

Another first time experience. I got the coco craze with strawberry instead of mango and it was…read moredelicious. This is first time trying a coconut base. I was unsure but they provided a sample and that was deciding factor. Considering it's getting hot out there I was surprised it didn't melt by the time I left and drove back. Service was prompt and helpful once mentioned this was first time. Place was nice, clean, and colorful. I've since gone back and tried one of the bowls with chocolate protein powder. Would not recommend. You can taste the grit. That may have been why it melted quicker also. Definitely think it would have tasted better without.