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I really love this coffee cafe, located in the Hemisfair district of San Antonio. I spent time here twice. Formerly a house, the interior of this cafe has a serene feel inside with comfortable seating. There is also seating on the front porch and a huge backyard patio deck. You order at the counter, which is right when you walk in the front door. Your order is brought to your table, wherever you may be sitting. On my first visit I had a croque monsieur, a deli ham and melted cheese sandwich with béchamel sauce between toasted bread. It was delicious and was served with potato chips. I also got a hot vanilla latte, served in a mug, which was absolute perfection. One thing I liked was the absence of laptop campers. I only spotted one on both of my visits. People come here to quietly socialize or just take a break from life for a few minutes. My second visit was mainly to get another one of those fantastic vanilla lattes but I also chose a chocolate croissant from their pastry case. The croissant, served on a nice dish, was fresh, flakey, and full of chocolate. I sat, relaxed, and felt like things didn't get much better than this.
The latte was amazing (i.e. super smooth and flavorful), one of the best I've had. And the bacon, egg, and cheese croissant was so good. Perfectly flaky, warm, and packed with flavor from the bacon. Highly recommend trying both if you go!
Close to convention center - great place for coffee and a pastry or a more substantial breakfast (omelette, crepes, etc). Indoor and outdoor seating. Friendly staff!
Sucks about parking here, no free or validated parking but I guess that's downtown. Cheapest I found was the conference garage at 10 dollars full day but it is a bit of a walk 10 ish minutes. Service was great! They were out of ALL pastries by 1 pm. This was so sad but also weird because as I was walking up I saw a tray in the window but they took it away as soon as I ordered and put them away (but still in view, other customers pointed this out but they insisted they were out for the day) . I tried the matcha and the lemonade. Matcha was okay very average and same with the lemonade. I was surprised at the limited outlets but overall not a bad place to get some work done.
First time here, I had no idea this cute little cafe was here. It's kind of hidden and tucked under a lot of trees, nestled in between the big parking structure and Bombay restaurant (at hemisfair park). It's very casual and although there's plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, there are no servers. You order at the counter, receive a number, seat yourself, and they bring you your food. They have lunch and breakfast served all day. It's very light options. I ordered a dill chicken salad croissant sandwich and sadly I didn't taste any hint of dill. The croissant was too flaky for me and not moist or soft like a sandwich. The kettle chips were delicious though. I also ordered the tomato basil soup, it was ok. Service was wonderful and prompt. Overall good experience. I enjoyed my matcha with honey as well and the casual ambiance was the cherry on top!
Commonwealth Coffeehouse has been my go-to coffeeshop for years! My favorite location is their original one in the Alamo Heights area across from UIW, but their Hemisfair location has a much different charm than the other one does. This beautiful coffee house was built inside a historic building within the Hemisfair and everything from their indoor to their outdoor seating area is absolutely beautiful. They have the same food menu as their other locations, however I think the consistency in their food at this location is not the best (but I still love them). This location can get pretty busy during the early hours on the weekend, so keep that in mind. But if you are looking for a place to work or have a meeting during the week, I think they are the perfect spot. I highly recommend all their pastries, especially their chocolate croissants. The only tricky thing about coming here is the parking situation since you do need to pay for extra parking to come here, but that is obviously outside of their control.
Brunch with my friends was amazing, we came on a sunny Sunday afternoon, the line wasn't too bad and the staff are very nice and will offer suggestions if you are indecisive because everything on the menu looks so good! Also, the coffee and matcha is amazing, I got an iced latte with oat milk and their honey Lavender syrup! my friends got matcha lattes, they loved them. The food is very fresh and high quality, it's safe to say anything you order is going to be bomb! I will be back.
Commonwealth Coffee was good, but not the best coffee experience I've had. The interior itself is very clean and has plenty of space inside to sit and relax, which I appreciated. However, parking was difficult and not very convenient. The coffee was good and smooth, but nothing that really stood out. It was solid quality, just not something I'd go out of my way for. One thing that surprised me was the price. My latte was listed at $7, but with all the extra charges for add-ons it quickly became $9+, which felt a bit pricey even coming from Chicago where coffee can already be expensive. What really affected the rating for me was the service speed. It was probably the slowest coffee service I've experienced. I waited about 15 minutes for two lattes, and there was only one other person ahead of me. For a simple order, that felt like a long time. Overall, it's a nice café with a clean, spacious atmosphere and decent coffee, but the pricing and slow service make it somewhere I'd visit occasionally rather than regularly.
CommonWealth is a darling little coffee house offering up baked goods and specialty coffee drinks in a historic and cozy space. We stopped by for a cup of coffee and some breakfast bites and were so pleased with the experience. I ordered one of their specialty lattes, which was wonderfully made with smooth strong espresso and almond milk. For my breakfast, I got their avocado toast with scrambled egg whites added. It was served on an ample piece of bread with plenty of avocado, egg whites, seasoning, and micro greens. My husband ordered their strawberry nutella pastry. I had a bite and it was a delightful blend of fresh and flavorful strawberries, flakey pastry, and a generous drizzle of nutella--amazing! The service was friendly and prompt. Really, nothing not to love here. Get to it!
Great service and amazing ambiance . Will definitely be making this a regular stop! I recommend the matcha, it's amazing!
Beautiful location. Pastries are freshly made. Dill Chicken salad is amazing! Potato leek soup is wonderful. Fresh brewed tea and delicious coffee. They offer a beautiful outdoor patio area that is very kid friendly as well as a great place to do some Work or read a book. Very private and calming. Employees were professional and nice. Highly recommend for breakfast or lunch
I went here for an event, but I was early, so I ordered lunch. Great decision! The turkey avocado sandwich was delicious, and the caprese side dish was so much better than chips or fries. Tip: they will serve you lunch even if it's not yet 11:00. The staff is very helpful and friendly. I got my food very quickly. I enjoyed my time here.
The ambiance and food is phenomenal! The staff is super kind and helpful. I would 100% recommend this spot! The location is also so convenient being right by the hemisfare park! It's even a good spot for studying or just chatting with the gals over lunch!
3 months ago
The interior was very cozy but small so we sat outside. The employee was nice but she was swatting flies in the pastry display which made me not want to order the bakery items. For two iced lattes, a kid's French toast with berries and an avocado toast with an egg we paid $40. The avocado toast was nothing to rave about. It lacked flavor.. The coffee was good but not the best I've had in San Antonio. The French toast was the best thing we had during the visit. The location itself is what brought us to this location as we wanted to have a morning coffee and allow our little one to have fun at the park next to the business. You do have to park in the garage as it is almost impossible to find street parking. But that's common in this area. They also will not validate your parking so be prepared to pay for your expected time here. read more
I really love this coffee cafe, located in the Hemisfair district of San Antonio. I spent time here twice. Formerly a house, the interior of this cafe has a serene feel inside with comfortable seating. There is also seating on the front porch and a huge backyard patio deck. You order at the counter, which is right when you walk in the front door. Your order is brought to your table, wherever you may be sitting. On my first visit I had a croque monsieur, a deli ham and melted cheese sandwich with béchamel sauce between toasted bread. It was delicious and was served with potato chips. I also got a hot vanilla latte, served in a mug, which was absolute perfection. One thing I liked was the absence of laptop campers. I only spotted one on both of my visits. People come here to quietly socialize or just take a break from life for a few minutes. My second visit was mainly to get another one of those fantastic vanilla lattes but I also chose a chocolate croissant from their pastry case. The croissant, served on a nice dish, was fresh, flakey, and full of chocolate. I sat, relaxed, and felt like things didn't get much better than this. read more
The latte was amazing (i.e. super smooth and flavorful), one of the best I've had. And the bacon, egg, and cheese croissant was so good. Perfectly flaky, warm, and packed with flavor from the bacon. Highly recommend trying both if you go! read more
Sucks about parking here, no free or validated parking but I guess that's downtown. Cheapest I found was the conference garage at 10 dollars full day but it is a bit of a walk 10 ish minutes. Service was great! They were out of ALL pastries by 1 pm. This was so sad but also weird because as I was walking up I saw a tray in the window but they took it away as soon as I ordered and put them away (but still in view, other customers pointed this out but they insisted they were out for the day) . I tried the matcha and the lemonade. Matcha was okay very average and same with the lemonade. I was surprised at the limited outlets but overall not a bad place to get some work done. read more
8 months ago
First time here, I had no idea this cute little cafe was here. It's kind of hidden and tucked under a lot of trees, nestled in between the big parking structure and Bombay restaurant (at hemisfair park). It's very casual and although there's plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, there are no servers. You order at the counter, receive a number, seat yourself, and they bring you your food. They have lunch and breakfast served all day. It's very light options. I ordered a dill chicken salad croissant sandwich and sadly I didn't taste any hint of dill. The croissant was too flaky for me and not moist or soft like a sandwich. The kettle chips were delicious though. I also ordered the tomato basil soup, it was ok. Service was wonderful and prompt. Overall good experience. I enjoyed my matcha with honey as well and the casual ambiance was the cherry on top! read more
1 year ago
Commonwealth Coffeehouse has been my go-to coffeeshop for years! My favorite location is their original one in the Alamo Heights area across from UIW, but their Hemisfair location has a much different charm than the other one does. This beautiful coffee house was built inside a historic building within the Hemisfair and everything from their indoor to their outdoor seating area is absolutely beautiful. They have the same food menu as their other locations, however I think the consistency in their food at this location is not the best (but I still love them). This location can get pretty busy during the early hours on the weekend, so keep that in mind. But if you are looking for a place to work or have a meeting during the week, I think they are the perfect spot. I highly recommend all their pastries, especially their chocolate croissants. The only tricky thing about coming here is the parking situation since you do need to pay for extra parking to come here, but that is obviously outside of their control. read more
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Marcel A.
Thank you Fernanda for an amazing review and stars! We love our elite…
Brunch with my friends was amazing, we came on a sunny Sunday afternoon, the line wasn't too bad and the staff are very nice and will offer suggestions if you are indecisive because everything on the menu looks so good! Also, the coffee and matcha is amazing, I got an iced latte with oat milk and their honey Lavender syrup! my friends got matcha lattes, they loved them. The food is very fresh and high quality, it's safe to say anything you order is going to be bomb! I will be back. read more
Commonwealth Coffee was good, but not the best coffee experience I've had. The interior itself is very clean and has plenty of space inside to sit and relax, which I appreciated. However, parking was difficult and not very convenient. The coffee was good and smooth, but nothing that really stood out. It was solid quality, just not something I'd go out of my way for. One thing that surprised me was the price. My latte was listed at $7, but with all the extra charges for add-ons it quickly became $9+, which felt a bit pricey even coming from Chicago where coffee can already be expensive. What really affected the rating for me was the service speed. It was probably the slowest coffee service I've experienced. I waited about 15 minutes for two lattes, and there was only one other person ahead of me. For a simple order, that felt like a long time. Overall, it's a nice café with a clean, spacious atmosphere and decent coffee, but the pricing and slow service make it somewhere I'd visit occasionally rather than regularly. read more
1 year ago
CommonWealth is a darling little coffee house offering up baked goods and specialty coffee drinks in a historic and cozy space. We stopped by for a cup of coffee and some breakfast bites and were so pleased with the experience. I ordered one of their specialty lattes, which was wonderfully made with smooth strong espresso and almond milk. For my breakfast, I got their avocado toast with scrambled egg whites added. It was served on an ample piece of bread with plenty of avocado, egg whites, seasoning, and micro greens. My husband ordered their strawberry nutella pastry. I had a bite and it was a delightful blend of fresh and flavorful strawberries, flakey pastry, and a generous drizzle of nutella--amazing! The service was friendly and prompt. Really, nothing not to love here. Get to it! read more
8 months ago
Great service and amazing ambiance . Will definitely be making this a regular stop! I recommend the matcha, it's amazing! read more
Beautiful location. Pastries are freshly made. Dill Chicken salad is amazing! Potato leek soup is wonderful. Fresh brewed tea and delicious coffee. They offer a beautiful outdoor patio area that is very kid friendly as well as a great place to do some Work or read a book. Very private and calming. Employees were professional and nice. Highly recommend for breakfast or lunch read more
I went here for an event, but I was early, so I ordered lunch. Great decision! The turkey avocado sandwich was delicious, and the caprese side dish was so much better than chips or fries. Tip: they will serve you lunch even if it's not yet 11:00. The staff is very helpful and friendly. I got my food very quickly. I enjoyed my time here. read more
5 months ago
The ambiance and food is phenomenal! The staff is super kind and helpful. I would 100% recommend this spot! The location is also so convenient being right by the hemisfare park! It's even a good spot for studying or just chatting with the gals over lunch! read more
1 year ago
I had heard good things about Commonwealth and they were all true! I had an early breakfast on this beautiful morning and it was delicious. The French omelet gives you options for your filings and I chose chorizo and spinach. My plate also came with breakfast potatoes that were super crispy and tasty toast. I had a chai latte to drink that was also delicious. Overall the service was great and sitting on the back deck was nice with the exception of the large number of birds. I will definitely be going back to Commonwealth and you should too! read more
I visited this brunch spot on a Saturday afternoon, and it wasn't too busy. We placed our order quickly and received our food in no time. I had the French omelette with ham and bacon. The flavor was unique--smoky, almost reminiscent of barbecue, though it wasn't, which was a bit confusing (but not in a bad way). The potatoes and bread were a nice addition to the meal. The highlight, though, was definitely the coffee. I ordered a hot lavender and honey latte, half sweet, and it was absolutely delicious. My partner also enjoyed his food. While I wouldn't call this the best breakfast/brunch spot I've ever been to, it was far from bad. The place itself is adorable, but one downside is that there's no heat inside. With the current cold weather, I was freezing the whole time. That said, I'll definitely return for the coffee and to try more of their bakery items! read more
We clearly caught them "off their game" this morning. With all the great experiences here, let me just focus on one poor item - the avocado toast. The bread was so tough that it was extremely hard to cut. It was only lightly toasted & not buttered (butter would have eased issue #1). The avo was not seasoned (just a dash of salt is all I expect). Finally, the smoked salmon was one, long bit (and honestly a scant portion for $4). Okay, the cappuccino was delicious, but I fear they were behind schedule this more as no baked goods were in the case and it felt like they were scrambling. It's still a fantastic hideaway, and we will continue our patronage of such a great establishment. It was just "two thumbs down" on the avo toast. read more
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Marcel A.
Thank you Torrey for the review and stars! Yes, the construction is…
The food was amazing! Flaky golden croissant and the cherries in the yogurt were so good! The lavender latte I ordered was also flavorful. The staff was very friendly and helpful for an early morning. Difficult to park- you either have to park on the side of a tiny street, across a large street or in a parking garage and pay. The outdoor area was nice, although the metal seats could use some love and cushion read more
We opted for this CommonWealth location (at Hemisfair) since it's a short walk to the Convention Center. We dropped in for coffee and a light breakfast... and what a treat! As soon as you walk into this historic house-turned-coffee shop, you're greeted with the comforting aroma of butter and baked goods. (But mainly the smell of straight up butter.) Order your coffee drinks, French pastries, and breakfast at the counter, and find seating inside the house or on the back patio. I had the avocado toast ("Love Island" has me craving and eating this on the daily). You can add salmon or eggs atop your avo-toastie. They have signature latte flavors, which I opted for the "Sin Nombre" (it's a mix of their other signature flavors) with almond milk. The baked oatmeal, vanilla yogurt parfait, and french omelete (sans french bread), lunch soups, and lunch salads are the only GF food items, btw. No GF bread. Also, none of us could connect to their promoted guest wifi. read more
9 months ago
We were searching for a brunch spot with an outdoor patio where we could bring our fur baby, and this place did not disappoint. The outdoor area was clean and dog-friendly ( not a lot of dog friendly restaurants are clean) , and the breakfast was delicious. The staff was friendly and attentive throughout our visit. I would highly recommend this spot to pet owners looking for a relaxed place to dine and enjoy a meal with their fur babies by their side. read more
8 months ago
Coffee shop was cute and good location but the lady working was extremely rude. She was obviously overwhelmed and they were understaffed. For a coffee shop next to a convention center, you should have more than one person scheduled to open the shop. They had zero pastries available for purchase and the one lady working had to walk away to make drinks leaving us at the register for 5+ minutes. They hadn't even turned on lights or music to open the shop. Coffee was okay, pretty bitter and not much flavor. They have a 99 health score yet saw a tray of unbaked croissants sitting on top of a trash can awaiting the next oven. Eventually another team member clocked in to help us and he never washed his hands before making coffees. Ultimately, this place is underwhelming and I wouldn't go out of my way to come back read more
2 years ago
I don't come here enough. I really like their chicken salad. It has pickle juice that makes my mouth water. It's a refreshing place to chill and get out of the hot sun. The decor is really nice but the tables are close together so you will hear other conversations. Staff can be friendly or more reserved. Order at the counter and find a spot to sit. They will bring your food to you. read more
The staff were great! They were all very nice, pleasant, and helpful! I got the French Omelette which was prepared to perfection :) ... my friend got the breakfast croissant sandwich, which he liked as well! Special shoutout to Destiny for the Lavender Lemonade on the house! ( So sweet of her to do!) I had a wanted a lemonade due to the fact I wanted something cold, & refreshing ... Destiny went above and beyond to make that happen! My Irish Latte was tasty, however it was not the best choice on my behalf as San Antonio's weather does not play fair .... I needed something cold to combat with that Texas heat! Thanks again to the entire staff & especially Destiny!!!! read more
Great location to enjoy your Commonwealth Coffee. We enjoyed some coffee and pastries after taking in a matinee at the Magik Theater across the park. We walked in, they took our order and got it to us pretty quickly. It can get a little crowded between the order and the pickup at this location as its in a hallway, but they get you in pretty quick. If you have something they have to craft, like a drink or a breakfast, you will get a placard and can wait indoors or outdoors while you wait. On a morning like today, it was nice to be able to sit and enjoy your coffee and have a chat about the show. The kids enjoyed their chocolate croissant and blueberry cream cheese pastry croissant. It was great - I would return there for a morning bite. The coffee was good, too. I enjoyed a nitro cold brew (no ice), and Liz enjoyed her 8-oz capuccino. We will come back. read more
7 months ago
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3 years ago
Beautiful coffeehouse near a cute public park. The sitting area is dimly lit, and very warm. Plenty of seating inside, but there also seems to be some patio seating outside as well. Counter offer service. The employees were friendly! The food was good, but a little pricey (as with all cafes). read more
1 year ago
Coffee is great, chairs are comfortable, service is friendly, and the place is friendly towards people who just want to enjoy a mocha and work on their laptop for a while. French omelette was nice but cheese was slightly unmelted; toast was average and slightly lackluster. Potatoes were good; I like mine more browned but they still tasted good! Not too salty at all. Their coffee and baked goods are great - love them all and recommend. Coffee shop can get a little loud so recommend headphones if you're easily distracted! Overall going to keep return read more
Great location and the patio is beautiful. 15+ mins for a single espresso when there's no other orders before us. Also had to wait a few minutes to be met, at the counter, to order. Love my nitro cold brew and would consider myself something of a journeyman in the game of coffee brewing and flavor exploration. This blend falls short for me. Light on the nitro and light on the deep rich bold-concentrated flavor that comes from cold brew; the bitterness is absent as expected. I believe Bombay, next door, has espresso and coffee. read more
4 months ago
A super lovely cafe that my friend and I found during our stay in San Antonio! It's located right by the conference center and has plenty to offer from drinks to cafe food (sandwiches, pastries, salads). The servers are friendly and easy to talk to, and they have great recommendations! It's also a great spot to do work at! We came several times during our conference and enjoyed it each time! read more
7 months ago
Great service. Super cute cafe with a lot of plants that's I appreciated. The iced coffee was delicious. read more
2 years ago
After looking for a great coffee and finding a lot of misses - we stumbled upon this place. This place is SO good we went two days in a row and decided we didn't need to explore more coffee places. It has indoor and outdoor seating, a wheelchair ramp in the back and accessible bathrooms with the entrance on the patio. We ordered crepes, croissant sandwiches, some of their pastries, a latte and a London fog. The workers were super friendly and sociable, remembered us from the day before, helped open the doors for me since I'm on crutches after surgery the week before, and overall were so sweet. read more
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611 Hemisfair Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78205
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Is this place quiet enough to study at?
It certainly was when I went - on a Tuesday morning.
Is there a wait on Saturday's? Is there room for a group of six to sit together?
Hi, our home is a first cone first serve so there is space and wait is really dependent on the time. I would recommend 9 am. Warm regards
Do they validate parking for the parking garage?
I wish, but sadly they don't. A garage is adjacent to this location, but only first thirty minutes are free. There are a handful of "street" parking spots, but are labeled for other purposes.
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