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    Early Bird Coffee

    4.8 (378 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Open • 6:30 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Matcha mojito w/ pomegranate
    Fernanda R.

    From the seasonal flavors to the year long staples, the hand sifted matcha, the in-house made syrups, this is just on a whole other tier. The pastries are absolutely out of this world (I'm looking at you, almond croissant)! There's an outdoor seating section for fresh air and some lowkey scenery. The vibe is 3rd space friendly. Great place to come get some work done, read, or bring a friend for a yap session. Early Bird is the worst kept secret and real contender for best coffee shop in San Antonio

    Mango matcha
    Tasia G.

    Stopped in on a Saturday morning (10:30 am) and it was THICK in there. Line almost to the door when I walked in lol I ordered the mango matcha with oatmilk and waited maybe 10 mins for it to be prepared, which isn't bad for the crowd. Mango and matcha go great together and this drink definitely showcased that. Not too sweet, not too bitter. Will be back again whenever I'm in the area and have some time to spare.

    Photo, first visit: ~Ceremonial Matcha Made Jjiisstt' Right! ~Matcha w/Oatmilk & Honey Cardamom Syrup made in house.
    Kassie B.

    This crew goes well beyond your expectations to assure that what you order is what you get! Almost Always busy but they are quick and precise! They also make their own syrup deliciousness! Do not let the lines scare you they are great at what they do & get you in & out with Coffee perfection!

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    Helen V.

    This place really does attract all the early birds. There was a pretty long line when I arrived around 9:00 AM, but that could be because it was a Saturday morning. The ambiance was very clean, filled with leafy plants and cactus decor that gave off earthy, relaxing vibes. This place is special because of their extensive menu featuring so many unique flavors and options. For instance, they offer horchata milk as a dairy alternative, and distinctive flavors like earl grey and rosemary. I always love finding a place that serves a good London Fog. it's perfect for the morning and a fantastic option for anyone looking for a coffee alternative. I would definitely come back!

    Virginia R.

    Oh my gosh, I'm obsessed with this spot! I just moved, and I was looking for a place to grab a coffee between a meeting and an appointment. I saw the reviews and decided to pop in, and was presently surprised by this little shopping center with plenty of parking! The inside of the shop is beautiful with great lighting, and there's a surprising amount of seating. There's also ample outdoor seating. I ordered an earl grey latte and a tomato rosemary cream danish. My food and drink were prepared quickly, and brought to my table. The latte was the perfect balance of sweetness and herbal flavor. The danish was absolutely delicious!! Flavorful, warm, and the perfect texture. I will definitely be back here!

    cookie butter latte
    Jann L.

    This is easily the best coffee place in San Antonio. My wife and I always get our coffee here. The service is fast, so you don't have to wait too long. The shop has plenty of space; it gets crowded sometimes, but the customer flow is always continuously moving. I feel like we come here at least once or twice a week. Hopefully, because they have so many customers, they can lower their prices a bit. Lower prices might even bring them more business! Overall, this place is so good.

    pistachio matcha

    LOOOVE this place !! Everyone's always so nice, owners are nice and helpful and always so pretty inside and outside for cute pics !! def my fav place to grab a quick sweet treat !!

    banana matcha and horchata matcha
    Sia B.

    I've stopped by early bird so many times before and unfortunately I was turned away by the long line (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!!

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    Reese S.

    This was a cute little spot. The service was quick and friendly. I also got a blueberry muffin that was yummy. My coffee was a little bitter, but I think that's more my preference on the coffee bean than anything. The coffee was beautiful and the interior was super clean and minimalist. I'm visiting the area but I enjoyed seeing that locals were meeting for coffee with friends and working from the coffee shop. A great mix.

    Brown butter pumpkin perfection.
    Kristina B.

    This coffee shop is tucked away in a corner of Huebner Oaks shopping center. It gets busy. There have been several times where I've opted out because you can see how busy it is inside. I did make it on very early one morning and the vibe was peaceful and relaxing. I definitely got my Zen before merging into the morning traffic. I ordered a brown butter pumpkin latte (yes, I'm very late writing this, as this was a seasonal offering I believe) and a cortado. It was before 7 am and I needed the sustenance to go vote. The coffee was nothing short of amazing. The brown butter pumpkin was smooth, creamy, and full of warning spices. The cortado was well balanced and a perfect addition to cut the sweetness of the pumpkin drink. I also thought it was extremely thoughtful that, although my cortado, took a bit to make, the barrista advised that she was having trouble getting a good steam and brought it out once she got it right. And it was perfect. We tried coming in before heading out of town one day, but it was so busy and we were so short on time, we ended up stopping at a coffee cart that was set up down the street. It definitely didn't meet the mark that Early Bird set for me. I'll have to pop in again before my workday starts.

    Patricia M.

    Great place for matcha! Plenty of seats to sit and enjoy your sips. Service was quick since we went early morning.

    Cookie butter iced latte and banana iced latte
    Kyrie V.

    Place is a little small but there's lots of seating outside as well. We were thankfully able to snag a small table to seat myself, my husband, my toddler, and park our baby's carrier. The line was long and drinks took some time but they were fantastic! I had the iced cookie butter latte with cookie butter cold foam, my husband had an iced banana latte with banana cold foam, and my toddler had a vanilla oatmilk babyccino. Everyone loved their drinks! We'll definitely be back next time we're in San Antonio!

    Meg F.

    Very good coffee and great syrup & milk options. Delicious matcha options too. On a weekday at 9:30am, it was incredibly packed. The line moved at a snails pace and then after we ordered we had to wait about 10 more minutes. I enjoyed the drink quite a bit, but I'd suggest going on a day off or when you aren't on a timed schedule, because we ended up being late to work. The tables were all taken with people camping out with computers, so there wasn't anywhere to sit and wait for our order. The person who took our order was incredibly nice and patient with the large crowd. The baristas were quiet and focused trying to get the drinks out as quickly as they could. The pricing is the only thing that might have me skipping this place for another coffee shop. You are looking at $9-10 for a single drink before the tip. Very steep compared to other local shops.

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    The coffee was delicious, place was busy but the line went by fast and service was great! Such a cute place as well

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