Such a quirky and delightful spot on the square. Stripped walls and potentially the original wooden floor, you get a peek at what this corner business might have looked like. Adorning these walls are picture of the San Marcos of the days of yore, with their own twist of hidden alien space ships and monsters from the Spring. We got a cortado and Don't be Chai (dirty chai) and treated ourselves to the ginormous espresso chocolate chip cookie. The service was maybe not as fast as a large chain, but the quality is impeccable. Best cortado I've had in SM. And they offer what tastes to be real chai, spicy and intense. Rather than the syrups at other joints. Parking is a nuisance, but well worth it. read more

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I'm glad the Square has a solid coffee shop in a sea of bars. We went on Saturday around 11:30am and they still had quite a few pastries left. My wife chose the Bee Sting Cold Brew and said it was delicious. I simply got the muffin, which was pretty good. The thing I liked most about this coffee shop is the layout and it looks like a great spot to enjoy a coffee, study with friends, even work remote out of for a few hours. read more

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I appreciate the staff for making a great iced matcha. The environment was really chill so I stuck around to work on my laptop and sip on my drink. read more

I tried the Stinging Bee with oat milk and WOW -- absolutely incredible. The cayenne gives it this perfect 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! read more

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Very cool retro place! I ordered a matcha with vanilla and enjoyed my drink inside. It was very quiet. read more

The Coffee Bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

The coffee bar is a good place to go for an ice latte while you're walking around on the square. The staff is amazing and helpful. The place has good seating inside or outside. Prices are reasonable. Worth checking out when in need of a good cup of coffee. read more

Cute coffee place right in the heart of the Square! Very nice relaxing vibe inside. Staff were friendly & gave recommendations. A good place to come to for studying, relaxing & catching up with people! read more

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Great lil coffee shop conveniently located on The Square, on a corner no less. Visited early morning on Indigenous Peoples Day and there was absolutely noone here, all the slacker, stoner, South Waste Texas State students probably just rolling into their beds from partying. A couple of non-partying student nerds walked in but they got the drinks and split. Better for us as we had this cool spot to ourselves and sat in the bas ass comfy chairs overlooking the square. Loved my almond milk latte and it couldn't be any better. I loved this place so much, I picked up a couple of gift cards for my nieces that study at Sexy State. New spot to add to the rotation when we're in San Marvelous. read more

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Perfect little coffee place in downtown San Marcos across from the courthouse. I ordered a Blondie latte 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! read more

most amazing cozy & cute coffee shop. will forever love this place! staff is always so kind and the drinks are perfect!

This place is super cute and cozy really nice if you need a place to study. Service is good, order is taken and you wait for it but it comes out pretty quickly which is a good thing. My friend and I got the Mayan Mocha and The blonde, for the Mayan mocha it was really good (9/10) I preferred it of the blonde simply because it has a stronger taste and the blonde is more subtle but still pretty good. Would definetly come again to try more. read more

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I got the mayan mocha and I added paprika ($6)! This is a really nice spot for studying or catching up with people. The have a variety of tables with booth like seating, tables, and couches. I love the natural sunlight from the big windows! The employees were nice and my drink came out promptly. I liked the mayan mocha! It had a nice kick to it from the paprika. This shop is located in a cute downtown area with lots of stores within walking distance. read more

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The workers are nice and the vibe is cool, but the coffee was not good. It tasted like burnt espresso and wasn't barely sweet. If you like sweet coffee I wouldn't recommend. Also, I got my muffin warmed up, but it was still cold. read more

Adorable environment walking in! It has this cozy, dark ambience to it, making it an ideal place to get some work done or catch up with friends. Makes me wanna sit next to a fireplace with my sweater. Coffee is delicious! Well balanced and not overly sweet or overly bitter. Decent portions as well. Extremely friendly workers. I'm always greeted with a smile and you can tell the people love working there. The only downside I'd say is the limited seating. Seats fill up pretty quick, so it can be challenging grabbing a spot. Nonetheless, I still love this place and definitely will be returning! read more

The Coffee Bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

Pretty damn good coffee! I ordered the the emporium, I'd order it again and again! The coffee shop is cute and great setting for any informal occasion! read more

The Coffee Bar - the emporium - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

Cool spot on the square. It was a very hot day and I needed two iced bevs.The black tea was so good! My second drink was the don't be chai. A cold brew mixed with a chai tea. All drinks were pretty affordable. read more

Very convenient spot for coffee. Great seating inside and out. Friendly workers . Coffee was yummy! Asked a customer for what she recommended and she suggested " don't be chai" and the iced vanilla latte so that's what we got ! Seems like a great place to get some computer work done Or for a coffee date or for just a quick pick up! read more

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Perfect ending to a perfect day trip to San Marcus. The Coffee Bar was our final stop, and it was absolutely worth it. We stopped at The Coffee Bar for a usual coffee and cake moment. This nice coffee spot is conveniently located in the downtown area, so it was ideal for a short walk after exploring. It wasn't crowded during our visit and quiet enough for a nice conversation. We ordered some of their flavored coffee and shared a chocolate chip cookie. The coffee was well flavored, smooth, and delicious. The cookie was very tasty. The place was well lit and nicely decorated. Like many places these days, it had many photo worthy opportunities, but what I really loved was that it was not crowded and had plenty of seating. I would have liked more in the form of cakes and sweets, but otherwise, this place was a good addition to our little day trip. read more

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Since I moved to San Marcos, this has been my go to coffee spot to study! The baristas aren't overly corporate! The baristas be having that shit on! The temps in here always provide a sense of relief after being in the San Marcos heat! 10/10, would recommend! I would rec. the blondie or emporium! read more

Arrived 25 mins before closing and the girl would not make me a cortado because she had "already cleaned the espresso machine." Very poor service. read more

I found this spot walking back from lunch with my coworkers. I was honestly lost in what to order, but a charcoal latte on the specials caught my eye. Charcoal. Latte. Yes it tasted a bit---grainy in my mouth, but it was a subtly that mixed well with the non sweet cocoa. It was almost like a nutty flavor blending with the coffee. For someone not a fan over overly sweet, this hit just right as I sipped away at work. The location itself was adorable, perfect to study or for a date. The staff was friendly and patient as I wandered around, lost at what to order. read more

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The barista was super sweet and great at giving recommendations. I will definitely be back!

This is by far the BEST coffee in San Marcos! They always have different monthly crafted drinks. They are also environmentally friendly by encouraging you to bring your own cup, ( which you get a discount for) this is everything to me. The baristas have always been very friendly, and the ambiance is great for studying :) read more

I only got a coffee here so cant comment on whole menu but I believe I got the Mayan Mocha and it was amaze.

So the location is right on the square of San Marcos which can be good and bad, but the building and decor is super awesome, it's dark and bright at the same time! It's very cozy and comfortable and the barista was very friendly! The WiFi is slow slow but the drink made up for my trip here for sure :) I came here to work and enjoy a cup between jobs and the atmosphere and the barista both were very friendly, I truly enjoyed the art, the decor, the setting and then got one of my favorite coffees to date here! The price was good as well, but I was not a fan of the cup... (it's the little things in life) but. Taste on point! They do have a sign saying to bring your own mug for a discount so if I lived here I would definitely do that! They do also have a take a book/leave a book library which is one of my favorite ideas in these small local coffee shops! My only real downfall was how slow the WiFi was, which made working here very difficult! Definitely a cool spot to have a cup of coffee with a friend, business partner, or to read a book! Btw the music may be a little loud for the quiet readers . read more

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Great place and location! Cute, older building and some delicious coffee. I ordered an iced blondie- very good! I had to park a little ways down around 830a during the week, but it wasn't a bother. I would definitely be back and I need one of their shirts. read more

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Super cute and friendly! Best lavender lemonade & lavender chai I've had! Better than Starbucks.

I was visiting my daughter at TXST and was locked out of her apartment. I had a good book, so I needed somewhere to be for a couple hours. I ordered an iced chai. It was good. The tables were comfortable and it was neat to people watch. The music was a little loud for a middle aged woman and I found myself wishing for some ear plugs. Betcha college students, their target audience, love it though! Staff were friendly. I wouldnt hesitate to spend a couple hours here again. read more

The BEST coffee I've had in a long time! My mom had an iced holly berry latte and I had a hot pecan pie latte. The espresso is smooth and not at all burnt or bitter. We also had the vegan gingerbread cookie and cranberry scone- both perfectly sweet and chewy /soft. If you find yourself on the square make a stop. read more

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My boyfriend and I absolutely LOVE this coffee place. We live in Kyle but make our way here at least two times a week. The coffee taste so good but gives me such a caffeine rush that I normally get a large and take half home for the next day. They fun flavors and variety they have make the drinks so unique without being overwhelming. I am normally a plain iced americano kind of coffee drinker, but here I always get the the blondie (honey, vanilla and cinnamon)! It is so good, you actually taste the honey, vanilla and cinnamon without it being too sweet. The drinks are always consistent which is very nice. They have great GF and Vegan breakfast muffins and scones- I would HIGHLY recommend the blueberry muffin. Although I love the coffee and food, I do not like how cold it is inside. It is so cold that I have to plan to bring a sweater when I plan to stay longer then 30 minutes! They have the fans and AC on at what feels like full blast all the time. I also have had times where my drink has taken 30+ minutes to get as there were maybe 8 people in there. Parking can be tough sometimes but is usually pretty easy to park right out front. Its a nice place to chill, work and enjoy some really good coffee! read more

Best coffee in San Marcos! Best muffin I've ever had!!! Highly recommend, and I stop in every time I am in town to visit since we've tried it. read more

The Coffee Bar is a great place to escape in San Marcos. The baristas were friendly and they had good drinks. Pastries looked good but I didn't snag one. I'd come here to study often if I lived in the area. read more

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I like the chai - but... it smells like sewage in here. Seriously. I can't imagine hanging out in here for longer than it would take to pick up my drink. read more

My friend lives in Austin and in an area so saturated with coffee places, she said this one was one of her favorites! So while I was visiting, this was one of our first stops. The location is pretty convenient in downtown San Marcos with some street parking around and easily accessible walking from other businesses or the school or music venues nearby. The shop itself is super simple and sleek looking with plenty of seating for working, studying, or hanging out. Their menu is small but they also always have fun seasonal specials and they can make anything you ask for or even come up with something new and unique for you. I dried the apple pie latte which was a seasonal menu item. I really enjoyed the coffee they used. It had a ton of flavor and and so many dimensions. I do Wish the coffee itself had more of a caramel apple flavor. But it was still really fresh and delicious. They make their coffee super strong too, so it lasted a while and really got me through the day. This was a great little place and some of the best coffee I had in Austin. read more

We came in for an iced coffee in a Sunday afternoon. It's a pleasant atmosphere with many tables for studying and socializing. They were out of cold brew coffee but the barista offered an iced americano which we decided on. It was a nice afternoon pick me up. They are located right in the square. Easy parking and fast service. read more

Great coffee & nice hang out spot! Overall really great experience!! Every time I'm in San Marcus it's a must stop!

The environment is so cute in there, lots of warm colors, plants, chill music, there's even a little tv with newspapers to enjoy with your coffee! I wanted to add more cream and sugar to my drink and they kindly put in more creamer and told me the sugar was across the way. I wondered if they didn't have simple syrup since it's an iced drink...I now have a gritty latte lol. Regardless, nice customer service and so far decent coffee. read more

The Coffee Bar - Pumpkin iced latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

Great little spot on the square. I got an iced coconut mocha latte and 2 hot cocas for my kiddos. The hot cocoas tasted like they had a little cinnamon in them. Everything was great. It was early on a Sunday, so there was only one person working, but we didn't have to wait all that long. read more

2 o'clock on a Friday and I have a big night ahead. I need a pick me up. The Coffee bar is one of many coffee spots on the downtown strip of San Marcos and what made this one different today was the fact that it wasn't packed. I walk in to a really cute setup with plenty of tables and some comfy chairs along the wall to sit and relax. If I lived in the area I would certainly come here often given the amount of seats, tables and more importantly to some, the amount of plugs! The cold brew coffee was well brewed and I have no complaints. It doesn't give you the warm and fuzzies coming in to one person working the counter who doesn't offer anything more than 'what can I get you?' Hey, that's okay, I'm here for the coffee and the coffee is what I got. Nothing more, nothing less. Today, well I am okay with it. It is Friday and nothings going to ruin my day, especially after an arguably 2-400 mg dose of brain candy. Here's to peace and quiet! Enjoy, MLA read more

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The sign advertising their "campfire latte" caught my eye and I decided to give The Coffee Bar a shot. It was great! Almond+brown sugar+cayenne pepper makes for a very unique experience. I will definitely come back the next time I am in San Marcos. read more

The Coffee Bar - Campfire latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Marcos, Texas