Second time here. If solely based on the first trip, 5 stars, all the way. Service was spot on. The coffee was hot, and the breakfast quesadilla was to die for. Second trip, little less so. Maybe because it's a Tuesday morning and they are aren't slammed but everything was just a little less on point. The breakfast sandwich was tasty, but lacked flavor. The sweet potatoes were cold. Not just room temp, but cold. Even my cortado was colder than I expected. While I will likely give them another shot, my experience left me crestfallen. read more

Jo's Cafe - Breakfast quesadillas - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

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Jo's Cafe is a cute, chill and apparently, well know eatery, with fast service. I am picky about my pancakes, and let me say, The Cinnamon Roll Pancakes are a 5 Star delight, hands down! The blond blend was very nice as well. You don't want to miss visiting this place, when in San Marcos, Texas! read more

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The food was ok, but the main thing is that the owner was highly inappropriate with her employees. I thought I was imagining things, but I saw her be touchy on some of the young staff. I could tell the employee was not comfortable, but afraid to say anything. I think she should be reported. The employees all did a good job as far as the establishment goes, but I wouldn't let my child work there and will not be back. read more

Grab a booth quick!! Or sit outside. Order by standing in line. Large menu & breakfast all day. Husband ordered pancake plate and daughter ordered grill cheese. All delish! It can be crowded but don't let that intimidate you. read more

Jo's Cafe - Special: Bobcat hash - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

* Inside of Jo's Cafe is quite small, I'd say about the size of a two bed apartment in San Marcos, yet does get the job done. *The barista does yell loud so if you're looking for more of a library style quiet bar, I wouldn't recommend. Also the small size of the place, makes the noises extra loud. You'll be able to hear someone's detailed conversation... Not my vibe but if you like to eavesdrop this is the place! *People are in and out ordering coffee and matcha. The matcha is sweetened already so no need to add vanilla syrup into the mix. A large (20oz) iced matcha comes in a tall Togo cup. *Great spot for reading a book outside on the patio. Sun cover is present. *Free water and plastic cups are available by the entrance door. Water is great to have access to yourself inside of going up to the counter continuously for a refill please. read more

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Love this place. I just don't love that the prices aren't available next to the menu items, they just surprise you at checkout lol

Ordered a breakfast burrito, egg chorizo potato and cheese. Was pretty good, except there was too much BURNT chorizo and it over powered the burrito. Coffee is WAYYY too strong for the average consumer. (I drink 1 cup a day). I would only suggest this place if your eating there read more

Awesome experience, quaint local place with excellent food! Takes a second for food to come out but the food is definitely worth the wait.

Good coffee and pleasant outdoor seating. The staff was friendly and efficient. Love the ambience. Nice outdoor seating.

We visited Jo's Cafe for the first time recently and were more than pleasantly surprised. We weren't exactly sure what to expect, but it was lovely! Counter ordering/pick up with tons of seating (indoor and outdoor) and great prices. The person at the cash register was really nice considering there was a HUGE line behind us, plus the barista complimented my dress! The setup feels quaint and homey. We sat in the most beautiful little corner with bay windows. The food is super simple, but really good! We each got one of the breakfast plates and left full and happy! read more

Jo's Cafe - Breakfast plate and pancake plate - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

Looking for a coffee shop? Look no further! Food: They have a good selection of food and coffee here. Everything is great and the menu is not overwhelming. It's a good spot to come and get what you need then relax. Service: Love the staff here. Always give great recommendations and super nice. Ambience: The location is great. Nice and calm with a home style feel. Great spot to sit and get some work done. I wish they had some better mosquito control and please add outdoor fans but still good outdoor spots. Love this place so much. Great spot to ride my motorcycle to and get a great coffee. Can't recommend this place more! Enjoy read more

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The food and coffee is great and the spot is cute! But the price is very high for what you get!

A small little food/coffee cafe. You'll walk inside and place your order. They have limited seating inside and tables outside for seating as well. They have a few options for food. I got the breakfast burrito. I do like how your able to pick what you want in it from their choices. I believe you can pick up to 4 or 5 breakfasts items. It was a good sized burrito and very filling. They also have a variety of coffee flavors/drinks. I'll be honest when I say that I was expecting a little more of their coffee but it wasn't bad. Its served in little foam cups. Decently priced. You clean up after yourself. You'll throw your trash away and place your dishes in a bin. Nothing fancy. It was a cool spot to try once being that we were coming from SA. read more

Jo's Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

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Nice little breakfast spot. Stopped in Saturday morning, busy but not crazy. Great outdoor seating as well as nice indoor seating. Very good coffee with many choices for enhancements, flavors, creams, etc...Sea Salt Caramel Coffee is excellent. Service is walk up counter and seat yourself style. A little confusion at the counter as they were also receiving a delivery, so I am sure that contributed to my order being input incorrectly. Ordered a 3-egg, ham and sausage burrito and received a chorizo and egg burrito...was swiftly remade correctly and was good. My wife had French toast, also good but a little overcooked. A steady stream of customers, but not overwhelming. Parking can be a challenge, but plenty of on street parking within a couple hundred feet of the restaurant. Appears to be a converted house, and it is on the corner of a quaint little neighborhood. Overall enjoyable. read more

Best matcha by FAR. 9/10! Not grainy, not bitter, not too weak, not too strong. Smooth and amazing. Only criticism is that I got the cosmo and wanda (strawberry matcha) and I had never had one with strawberry before only lavander. I was not a fan. The combination was off putting to me and clashed (the strawberry was pretty strong) The matcha part was superb though, next time I'm getting just that. The food looks extraordinary!! Big plates of bright, love filled foods. It's a bit pricey for me (a broke college student) but I think it's 100% worth it. The people working there are as sweet and wonderful as the coffee and food! They're always happy to work with you and add a really great atmosphere to the place! **Note** It can get a little crowded inside, it's a little small inside the cafe so you'll likely be sitting outside. Keep this in mind if it's a really hot day. read more

We were tired of the free hotel breakfast so we looked for a breakfast place open on New Year's Day, I found this place through Yelp and it looked like it had good reviews. We called just before to make sure they were open and then went around 10am. The parking lot was empty which is always a perk. I got the vegetarian tacos - as someone who doesn't eat egg and is a vegetarian it's rough for me to find something but This place had food! I also got iced chai tea. The tacos weren't flavored too well but this place was a cute coffee shop. read more

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Came in because of the chorizo breakfast taco reviews I ordered 3 tacos and have to say WOW! The chorizo was perfectly cooked, the flour tortillas were fresh and the egg with potatoes made my choice excellent. If you need a really great, quick, tasty taco you should hit this place up. Jo's sits on a nice little side street in San Marcos so you don't feel rushed to eat and scram. The staff is super cool so remember to say hello! read more

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Awesome. I only discovered this place on Monday! How have I gone so long without knowing Jo's is here? May it's because they desperately need to update their online presence! This is a hidden gem. It's surrounded by leafy trees and there's a cute patio. The coffees are perfect. I will absolutely be back for breakfast! read more

Jo's Cafe - Entryway at Jo's - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

I love everything about this place! Food is delicious and very reasonably priced. For a family of 3 it was about $47. You order in the front and they call out your name once the order is ready. Very friendly staff! Place is so cute. You can sit inside or outside. They have a full covered patio. read more

First time eating at this place. It's very nice and quint. I ordered the pancake plate and it was so yum. Pancakes were pretty big.

Best coffee in San Marcos. They have a ton of options. Great hospitality. Their french toast has is definitely a favorite.

This place is the best. I have been eating here for years and it never dulls. Friendly staff and good location away from the square but walking distance if that's your thing. Love the atmosphere, and the rotating art. read more

Waited for 1 and a half hour for burnt pancakes and scrambled eggs. They should have informed the customers regarding the long waiting time. All customers waited for an hour as I've observed. read more

Jo's Cafe - Burnt pancakes - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

Food was okay nothing we got really stuck out to us ,but I got the purple rain tea which was probably was the highlight of the meal. It's a cute small café with great out door seating. I did have to wait as the register for a while to be noticed because the worker seemed to walk passed us with other tasked to do. Over all it was okay food really only had one flavor which was butter. read more

Jo's Cafe - The turkey Panini And the regular breakfast plate with water and purple rain tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

The young lady that served me was amazingly sweet, efficient and helpful! The food and coffee were excellent and sitting outside was wonderful. I'll be back! read more

Great patio, reasonable prices, and delicious breakfast tacos. Great breakfast· Cozy atmosphere· Healthy salads· Relaxing atmosphere· Good for working· Convenient location read more

My favorite coffee shop in SM! I love their coffee, their taco bowls, and their pancakes! They have real maple syrup and real butter too!

I've seen this place around a million times and finally tried it today. $30 for me and my partner, we got two full meals and drinks. The Almond Joy latte is AMAZING. All the food tasted absolutely perfect. All staff members were extremely friendly and helpful. There's a beautiful and peaceful atmosphere in there that's hard to find. It's cute and cozy and truly a one of a kind place. 10000% recommend!!!! read more

Jo's Cafe - Lobby area - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

Coffee was perfect compliment to breakfast tacos with blueberry sausage. Quick service and plenty of room to dine in. Come early because they can get busy especially Sunday. It's a TSU staple read more

Prices have gotten completely out of hand. Went in today to get a drink and spent $8 ($9 including tip) on a regular sized ice chai latte with almond milk. This isn't a fancy chai, it's made from the boxed stuff. Can get a bigger, better drink at Dutch Bros for half the price. Really sad because I love the vibe of this place. read more

Just coming back on here to say just how much I love this establishment. This business is incredible, and I have never loved somewhere more than I love Jo's Cafe! So grateful for my (nearly) daily iced toddy that is getting me through undergrad. read more

Jo's Cafe - Studying with two Breakfast Tacos. One with potato, egg, and avocado; one with sweet potatoes, black beans, and avocado. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

This is a small coffee house and breakfast shop. Parking is very limited so take that seriously in a college town if you don't want to be towed. I've eaten here at least three times possibly more. They have a unique breakfast menu that is delicious. I ate here on Sunday, November 5, 2023. They were having a pumpkin pancake special that day that was delicious. I had three people in my party one had an egg sandwich that was in a class all of its own. I had the breakfast platter that came with sweet potato fries and enjoyed every bite. We also ordered the à la carte with the pumpkin pancakes and some eggs. Everything was cooked perfectly. My only complaint about this place is they don't serve any regular cups of decaf coffee, only a decaf espresso. I thought it might not be too much trouble to keep a small container of decaf coffee on hand that you just serve someone with some hot water. They have just about every type of coffee you could want here. It's usually a busy place. You should get in line immediately to place your order. I think most college kids know about this place and can probably tell you whatever you want about the menu while you're standing in line. If you have time for a real sit down breakfast this place is worth going to. read more

The coffee was good. It wasn't the best I had, but it was good. I had the egg sandwich that was delicious with blueberry sausage. read more

Jo's Cafe - Egg sandwich and burrito with Snickerdoodle coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

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I got the breakfast sandwich and it was so delicious and tasted super homemade. Service was fast and vibe is cute

Today was my first time visiting this local cafe. We came to get some coffee but after coming in we smelled all the food cooking in the kitchen. I ended up ordering a breakfast burrito with black beans, avocado, mix veggies and potatoes. I have to say that burrito huge and it was so good. I have tasted many different burritos in my life and theirs is packed full of flavor. The salsa was good and fresh and spicy. To drink I ordered a medium Mocha Frapp with almond milk. That was the best tasting frapp ive had. I have to say it was not too sweet, and it had the right coffee to mocha ratio. My family ordered breakfast sandwiches and they loved it. The freshness of the ingredients truly hits your palette with mouth heaven. Stars 1 star for food 1 star for facilities 1 star for overall experience. 1 star for variety of foods - stars for restrooms. (Did not visit. ). Thank you Jo for making a comfy, homey, little cafe to share your love of food and coffee drinks. read more

Jo's Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

Love loved the building. Great service. Great coffee. I had the honey bee. Only thing that was weird is that there were no pricing. Want to come back in the fall to sit outside. read more

This is a college venue. You wait in line, you order, then they call your name, and you pick up your food. Staff are friendly. Unless you ask, their menu has no prices listed. Their prices basically for our breakfast was $15.00 per plate. The food was mediocre. Pancakes were fair,French toast was lacking egg, made it more like bread. Coffee was watered down but they fixed this for me. In a pinch it was OK, but just can't give it more then that. read more

I totally agree with the review from Joe Q. Also staff shouldn't make loud comments to other customers about what not to get because it was too plain. When some people might like it like that or have ordered that. It's not good for the business and disrespectful Don't understand not having prices on the menu. After all I work for a wage to pay for essential goods and services. read more

The coffee was outstanding! I also had the BLT and it was terrific as well. I will definitely be back when I get back to San Marcos!!

My sister and I went here for the first time and it was so delicious. They were busy but the staff was efficient. I had their breakfast plate and they let me replace the bacon with with veggies Bc I don't eat meat. The staff was kind as well. Definitely will go again. You could can go there and get some homework done and even read a book. read more

Jo's Cafe - Bottom: breakfast plate with the veggies Top: pancake plate with veggies - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Marcos, Texas