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Halcyon

3.6 (905 reviews)
Open • 8:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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What's the vibe?
Moderate noise
Hipster
Classy
Good for groups

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Raven R.

Went here because I heard it was a nice and chill study spot, the food is so good! I went late night and they have trivia and lots of seating. I got the grilled cheese with steak, and I'm still thinking about it. Service was nice lots of helpful staff. I'm definitely returning.

Cheat Day
Aleyah E.

really good food. I love their reverse happy hour & how filling it is. a great chill vibe for any time of the day studying

Hazelnut Latte
Emily A.

My best guy friend and I spent nearly six hours walking all over downtown and made sure to stop by Halcyon for a warm latte on a cold day. Such a beautiful, edgy-cool area with wonderful service.

The Tres Leches Latte
Oliver B.

Halcyon is a great place to get some good coffee and delicious food. I was at Halcyon on a Monday afternoon(Memorial Day) and it was happy hour all day on Monday. I got a Thai coffee and it brought me back to when I was in Bangkok in 2023. The Thai coffee wasn't too sweet and that is the way it's supposed to be. I got the Thick Chicks since it was at happy hour prices for $6. You get four Mac and cheese and chicken egg rolls with ranch and another dipping sauce. They were nicely sized and very tasty. I highly recommend them for happy hour or regular price. The service was very good except one thing. I wish they would have a speaker system that would allow people to clearly hear when your name is called to get your coffee. I missed my name the first time and someone took my coffee by mistake. I loud speaker system to inform people that their coffee is ready will fix this issue. It's a cool place and I still recommend this place. I hope that management fixes the one major issue.

Heirloom toast
Frank T.

I've frequented Halcyon quite a bit over the past several years and love the overall ability of this place to pivot from a coffee to cocktail lounge so effortlessly. I went this morning for brunch with my wife and I must highly recommend everyone try their brunch menu. My wife ordered the avocado toast with salmon and I had the heirloom toast- both delicious. The heirloom toast is toast with lemon ricotta, balsamic drizzle, diced tomatoes, basil, basically a take on bruschetta and very delicious! The variety of coffee is notable and makes Halcyon a must hit breakfast spot. Be advised they require you check in upon arrival during the weekend brunch in order to be seated which is different than during the week. I'd like to mention something outside of the typical food review that deserves mentioning. I witnessed an elderly man and his wife seat themselves right next to us without prior check in with the waitstaff. I saw the staff notice and the hostess or possibly manager on duty then approached them. The kindness and courtesy she displayed when handling the situation was exceptional. Not only was she hospitable to them but ensured they received menus while explaining to them that check in at the host stand was required on weekends. In this day it's nice to see such grace and it made us realize that Halcyon is more than good food and drinks, but a safe space where all are treated with care and kindness.

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Madeleine H.

Cool bar/coffee shop with lots of seating for people who do work or study there. Neat vibe on the inside. Great for happy hour in the evening or coffee in the morning. They do little snacks during the day and a weekend brunch. Big windows with natural light, a place to sit outside. Dogs are welcome on their patio

Midday Margarita - Horritos, Paula's orange, grapefruit & bubbles.
Catherine L.

Repeat customer. Stopped in for a beverage to kill time in between appointments. Luckily my visit was on Monday - happy hour all day. I recommend.

Breakfast burrito
Lydia N.

Came here for brunch with a friend and enjoyed the convenient Southtown location. Lots of parking and it's right off the River Walk bike trail, so it's a perfect pit stop for a nice bike ride too. We just came to chat and catch up, did not realize they have a love DJ for their Sunday brunch. Thankfully it wasn't too loud and the music added to the atmosphere. I enjoyed my breakfast burrito and my friend had a breakfast sandwich with avocado - they forgot the avocado but they brought it by so she could add it in herself (a little messy). I really enjoyed my burrito, it was filling and pretty tasty. The soft tortilla wrapped everything tightly so the filling didn't fall out. It was a good balance of eggs, sausage, cheese, and potatoes. Yes, you can definitely get a cheaper breakfast burrito or a half dozen breakfast tacos at a local Mexican restaurant, but I enjoyed what I had. My friend enjoyed her breakfast as well. Altogether a fun stop for a casual hangout

Waffles with blueberries and whipped cream. The latte had a shot of Lavender with oat milk!

First time visiting Halcyon. We went early, almost as soon as they opened. The workers were very polite and knowledgeable of the items on their menu. The ambience was amazing! Love the music they were playing. And their food was delicious!!

a view of a bar with wine glasses on the counter
Edwin R.

Nice spot for after dinner hangout. They have a full bar here. Order to your hearts content. My cappuccino was fantastic. Love the ambience. Funky and country all in one. Lots of places to sit and chat including outdoor. Great for studying with friends or get together. Definitely a must visit. Service was excellent. Plenty of private parking. A must visit in San Antonio. Cheers!

Menu item
Wilnesa C.

Do you happen to have a go-to spot when you're asked where you and a new friend should link up? Welp..Halcyon happens to be mine. It has all the things that make for a great spot to relax and converse with family/friends. Nice music, coffee for the non-alcohol drinkers, cocktails for those looking to unwind, and food for all the snackers. I don't know what it is about their veggie skillet, but man o man is it delicious! You gotta try it. I kind of wish I was back in college. This is also a perfect spot for those evening study groups. Grab an espresso, connect to the WiFi, and dive into those books! Overall, this place is a pretty cool spot. So go grab a coffee or a cocktail and soak in the vibes!

Amy D.

Good coffee... a bit on the strong side. Definitely overpriced. Cute decor. Location to the Riverwalk is excellent.

girls night. hot cocoas
Ari E.

It's been 4 years since I last reviewed this place. I'm still a happy customer all of these years later. I don't see the games anymore but the music and staff are still of great quality. I also tried their latte of the week: Taro, and it was so good. Try it iced :)

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Is there Wi-Fi available to do work?

Yes there is!

Yelp and Google both say y'all have vegan options. The menu says vegan options are denoted with a VG. But when looking at the rest of the menu there isn't a single thing with a VG next to it. Are there vegan options? Are there just none currently?

Our current menu has a vegan sausage Sammy, our avocado hummus plate can be made to be vegan with a few modifiers, and just currently started carrying a vegan banana cake, sold out for today though.

Is there close parking?

Yes but it is very crowded everyday its open

Could I take my dog and sit in the patio?

Of course! Hope to see you soon.

Can you do homework in the cafe?

When I've been there always seems to be people doing laptop work so I am assuming there is WiFi to use if needed! Sometimes it can get a little crowded so the main issue just may be finding space for it!

Does the kitchen close?

Hi there! Kitchen closes at 10 pm, but we have multiple pastry and smores offering until 2 AM

If you need want to beg for seat while people drink coffee all morning on their computer then belly up To the register and order, no table service and they care?

Not sure if this a question or not but I'll try to answer it. They may not care at the coffee bar,… 

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