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    CommonWealth Coffeehouse & Bakery

    4.3 (428 reviews)
    Open • 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    croque monsieur
    Timmy S.

    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.

    Sicily H.

    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!

    Omelette
    Donna C.

    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!

    Matcha Latte
    Amanda L.

    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.

    Matcha Latte
    Cristina B.

    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!

    Fernanda F.

    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.

    Tomato Basil Soup
    Alexis R.

    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.

    Latte
    Janet M.

    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.

    Strawberry Nutella pastry
    Ophelia M.

    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!

    Katelyn T.

    Great service and amazing ambiance . Will definitely be making this a regular stop! I recommend the matcha, it's amazing!

    Wynn Y.

    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

    Turkey avocado sandwich with caprese salad
    Mitzi M.

    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.

    Chicken salad! So good!
    Grace C.

    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!

    French omelet with chorizo and spinach and potatoes and toast on the side

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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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    Laika Cheesecake & Espresso - Strawberry fields forever

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    Overall: Such a fun spot for cheesecake! Definitely worth checking out if you're a cheesecake fan…read more Parking: There's a small parking lot right by the shop, but it can fill up pretty quickly. We were able to park, but I could see it being an issue during busy times. Seating/Ambiance: The indoor area is pretty small, with just a few tables. They also have some tables outside along the side, which is nice when the weather is good. It's more of a quick dessert stop than somewhere I'd plan to hang out for a long time. Cheesecake: You can get cheesecake by the slice or in individual jars, which I thought was a cute option. They have a good variety of flavors. We tried the Turtle cheesecake and it was delicious! Rich, creamy, and definitely hit the spot. Bonus: They have a loyalty/reward where after 10 jars, you get a free jar, which is a nice incentive if you live nearby or become a regular. One suggestion: My only complaint is that I wish they had a description of what's inside each cheesecake flavor. You have to ask about the ingredients/fillings for each one, which makes it a little harder to decide when there are so many options. Everyone's very nice. You select your cheesecake & then go to the end of the counter to pay. Overall: Cute little cheesecake shop with lots of fun flavors and the option to get individual jars. Parking and seating are limited, but the cheesecake is definitely worth a visit. Would come back to try more flavors!

    Very yummy and aesthetically pleasing place. There's wifi here but not a lot of good space for…read morestudying. I tried the limited edition raspberry black sesame (6$), cookies and cream (6$) and the space in picnic? (9$, the lemon meringue, blueberry one) My favorite was the lemon meringue (9/10), then raspberry black sesame (8.7/10), then cookies and cream (6/10). The meringue was such a nice texture and the berry brightness and lemon was wonderful. The raspberry was perfectly tart in contrast with the nuttiness of the black sesame. The cookies and cream were just average to me, nothing special. Service was decent and you get to keep the jars. They have one dollar off frappes M-Thrs happy hour (3-5 i think?) I would come back to try other flavors! Makes a great gift.

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    Nicosi - Fortune cookie

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    4.5(35 reviews)
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    8 courses of dessert may seem like too much, but Nicosi has made the change in my mindset after my…read moreexperience here. The word dessert escaped my mind throughout the process. We waited by the Pullman Market porch area for our tasting and they came out with mini frozen hibiscus drinks. I expected sweet, but only had tart flavors that stimulated my palette. Finally, me and my friends were taken in to a private dark room with the seats surrounding the kitchen where the magic was about to happen. The 8 course comes with 4 different flavor profiles and 1 alcoholic drink per flavor type. The most memorable profile was umami with the jerk chicken and bitter with the banana and chocolate. These two topped off as my favorites. The chocolate with my banana was the best I had ever yet. The bowl had to be picked clean. The chefs walked us through each of the dishes and explaining the story behind as well as any questions we had. We all had a blast with the tasting and would come back again. Don't forget, you get a fortune cookie to take home!

    Definitely a one-of-a-kind experience! No phones allowed to be able to be present in the magical…read moremoments. The food was so fun and the presentation is like a show! They have a storyline to create a plot for the "dessert" creations. The pastry chefs interweave sweet, salty, sour, spicy, and umami throughout the evening AND is also paired with a drink per dish. They tell you how to eat the dish for maximum enjoyment of the desired taste experience. They do an excellent job of creativity, presentation, and combination of flavors. Such an intimate setting. After it's all done, they do part you with a BIG fortune cookie with a handwritten fortune! This is the time where you are allowed to pull your phones out. And you can also step in the kitchen area and take pics. Menu does change. I'd definitely go again!

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    CommonWealth Coffeehouse & Bakery - coffee - Updated September 2026

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