Teapioca Lounge

Perfect little coffee place in downtown San Marcos across from the courthouse. I ordered a Blondie…read morelatte with less sweetness and it was perfect! The service was quick and friendly. Plenty of seating indoors if needed but only a little outside. Recommend if you're in San Marcos!

I tried the Stinging Bee with oat milk and WOW -- absolutely incredible. The cayenne gives it this…read moreperfect little kick I never knew coffee needed. Totally unexpected and completely delicious. I also grabbed a salted caramel cookie and OMG... unreal. Soft, buttery, salty-sweet perfection. The service was warm and friendly, and the ambiance is super cozy, like a chic little home-away-from-home coffee nook. Highly recommend without hesitation. A total gem!

Maple Chai Latte

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Flat White

Archies Coffee Lounge

4.2(6 reviews)

Ordered the Whimsey in a latte since they were out of cold brew. The coffee tasted high quality…read more It's also not too sweet which I appreciate. There's a lot of students studying with a large amount of open seating. The front has a garage door open to let in some fresh air while keeping it cool enough inside. Would definitely come back if stopping by in San Marcos!

Coffee is really good quality. Got it half sweet. It was a good amount to still really enjoy more…read moreof the coffee bean taste right over the sweetener that was used. Matcha was the reason for the 1 star off. I could not really taste the matcha itself. Does not taste terrible, but did not stand out. I think it would be better if there was more of the matcha itself in the drink. Ambiance is really nice and the decor is modern and high end vibe. Parking is limited with street parking, but doable.

Mr. Chagaccino

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The Swanky

Babe's Doughnut & Coffee

4.6(91 reviews)

Babe's is a great local joint for breakfast food and beverages. They have a wide array of donut &…read moredrink options, as well as other hot foods. I got a honey butter chicken biscuit which was very flavorful and a Mango Green Tea Lemonade. Both were delicious. It did take a little bit for us to get our items from when we ordered so might not be the best option for someone in a rush, but if you have time to sit, it's a great spot as the atmosphere is calm and friendly, and the staff is also very kind.

Despite them opening a little late, the staff was friendly and rushed a dozen donuts for me…read more I only wish I had time to get some coffee too. Our team loved the donuts and were impressed by the freshness and variety.

Atmosphere

Babe's Doughnut & Coffee - Fruity pebbles donut-- not sweet and the dough was the most amazing light and airy not greasy donut I have ever eaten. Not a bit dry!!

Fruity pebbles donut-- not sweet and the dough was the most amazing light and airy not greasy donut I have ever eaten. Not a bit dry!!

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The Fairview

4.9(23 reviews)

I got the Horchata latte and it's by far the best latte I've had that has a genuine taste of…read morehorchata! The barista was super sweet and helpful as well with providing info about the drink. I'll for sure be coming back!

Another winning coffee stop. The staff is friendly and they have great food and coffee options…read more I've had two of their croissants now and they taste amazing. A perfect pairing for your cup of joe.

Chocolate Banana Smoothie Bowl

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Tantra

4.1(196 reviews)

1.6 mi

Drove in from New Braunfels to give Tantra a try on a Saturday morning. The shop was pretty empty…read morebesides a few people working on their laptops in the back room. We took a moment and then ordered an iced vanilla latte and a drip coffee and sat outside to enjoy the porch and fenced in picnic table area. Though we chose to sit outside there was plenty of seating inside near the register and then a larger room past the 2 restrooms they had. Parking lot in the back hold probably 6-8 cars so be aware of that full you'll need to move somewhere else. Loved the shop was in an old house that provided a quaint charm to it. Would for sure come back!

Such an excellent choice! It is the perfect (retro) place…read moreto meet friends, hang out, and read or study. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming--not fancy, but more like someone's inviting home! There's plenty of indoor OR outdoor seating, and I am told that they sometimes have live music! Lina greeted us. She was kind, welcoming, and unphased by our special order request. We appreciated that so much! The food was served promptly and was hot and fresh! We ordered breakfast (with special dietary requests), which was made perfectly! Give them a try; you (and your tummy) will be happy you did! :-)

Front counter and menu

Breakfast sandwich (special request to remove a few delicious ingredients)

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Front patio and coffee shop sign facing main road

Lamppost Coffee

4.6(64 reviews)

3.1 mi

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Lamppost Coffee is a good place to go for a cup of coffee. Good options for everyone. Iced latte…read moreit my go to. It was on point. Prices are reasonable. Staff friendly. Good seating. Parking not bad. Worth checking out for a good cup of coffee.

This coffee shop is cute. I really liked the location and it seems like a great place to study or…read morehang out, have a good vibe. The barista was nice and helpful as well. The latte was not extraordinary, tasted like a typical vanilla latte- I wish it was slightly more vanilla forward but besides that, great. I asked about their house special Lambda latte but the barista did say it was really sweet but based on the latte she gave me, I think the lambda latte wouldn't have been that sweet so maybe I'll try it next time.

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Inside

Blue Dahlia Bistro

4.3(323 reviews)

1.5 mi

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First the vibe of the place was like a country cafe in France or Italy. Not swanky, simple. Very…read morecool and loved the art on the walls. The food was just as delightful. We visited for Easter brunch. We began with tabouli and hummus appetizers and enjoyed both the traditional and smoked salmon Eggs Benedict. Eggs were cooked to perfection and the silky hollandaise were flavorful. We toasted with the pomegranate mimosas. Everything was perfectly balanced and the service was friendly and attentive. It was a very pleasant experience and we look forward to going back to explore the rest if the menu. Such a great surprise in the heart of San Marcos, Tx.

The food here was fine. Like a 3.5/5. But the ambience!!!!!!!! The backyard seating!!!!! Beautiful…read moreperfect gorgeous. They graciously accommodated our 10 person party. I tried my friends Blueberry crepes (blintzes?) and they had only one flavor: ricotta.... not even sweetened. I myself ordered the savory crepes, and as I'm staring at this picture months later, I'm trying to remember any taste or experience from the meal. My mind is blank. The coffees are good though! It'd be 3 stars just for the food but the beautiful backyard gave it an extra. Great place for pics and coffee

Entrance

Savory Crepes

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Out Front!

Redbud Roasters

4.6(35 reviews)

1.5 mi

The coffee smells so good! Had a cup at the farmers market and happened to park near the actual…read morestore so we stopped in for more! I got the kiss-strawberry matcha latte and hubby had the a road runner-almond butterscotch latte. Both were good.

I was expecting more from Redbud Roasters. I read on their website that breakfast tacos, bagels,…read moreand other food items were available. I found out that they stopped serving food during the pandemic. Now I know, I won't show up hungry and expecting to eat next visit. The service and coffee were great. The selection of beans was impressive. Did I mention that there's a record store in the same space and great music being played while you're enjoying your coffee? I will definitely be back!

Picture of the espresso bar

La Pavoni

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"undertoe" half and half and espresso. Delicious.

Jo's Cafe

4.1(179 reviews)

1.7 mi

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

Second time here. If solely based on the first trip, 5 stars, all the way. Service was spot on…read more 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.

Inside

Breakfast sandwich

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Exterior

Summer Moon Coffee

4.1(68 reviews)

0.4 mi

I had no idea this place was card only, and when I tried paying cash the gentleman at the counter…read moresaid to not worry about it and that they'd still make it. I was completely shocked so I left $8 in the tip jar. These workers are kind and make amazing coffee! Going to be coming back but this time with a card lol

Summer Moon is a great place to go for coffee. The coffee options are amazing. Something for…read moreeveryone. The service is great. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The coffee shop has a good selection of seating depending if you are there to study or work. Worth checking out when in need of a coffee.