We visited on a rainy day, and with windows all around, it made for the perfect cozy brunch. Watching the rain while sipping on cocktails was such a relaxing experience. The food took a little longer than we would have liked to come out, but it was definitely worth the wait. I stepped outside my usual order this time and tried the pasta salad with Brussels sprouts--it was delicious, surprisingly filling, and something I'd absolutely order again. Of course, the Hot Honey Chicken Biscuit is still a must-have every visit. It's one of those dishes I can't come here without ordering. The only downside was that it was pretty warm in the back of the restaurant where we were seated. It seemed like most of the air conditioning was concentrated near the front, so guests sitting at the bar looked much more comfortable. Overall, it's a great brunch spot with delicious food, tasty cocktails, and a cozy atmosphere--especially on a rainy day. read more

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I took my father here during his visit to San Antonio. We ordered drinks and enjoyed the lovely atmosphere. Our coffees were delicious, and the waitresses were very polite. Five stars. read more

Halcyon - French Hot Chocolate which was greatly enjoyed! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

I've frequented Halcyon quite a bit over the past several years and love the overall ability of this place to pivot from a coffee to cocktail lounge so effortlessly. I went this morning for brunch with my wife and I must highly recommend everyone try their brunch menu. My wife ordered the avocado toast with salmon and I had the heirloom toast- both delicious. The heirloom toast is toast with lemon ricotta, balsamic drizzle, diced tomatoes, basil, basically a take on bruschetta and very delicious! The variety of coffee is notable and makes Halcyon a must hit breakfast spot. Be advised they require you check in upon arrival during the weekend brunch in order to be seated which is different than during the week. I'd like to mention something outside of the typical food review that deserves mentioning. I witnessed an elderly man and his wife seat themselves right next to us without prior check in with the waitstaff. I saw the staff notice and the hostess or possibly manager on duty then approached them. The kindness and courtesy she displayed when handling the situation was exceptional. Not only was she hospitable to them but ensured they received menus while explaining to them that check in at the host stand was required on weekends. In this day it's nice to see such grace and it made us realize that Halcyon is more than good food and drinks, but a safe space where all are treated with care and kindness. read more

Halcyon - Heirloom toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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It was a nice evening so after heading to the Jo Long Theatre, we decided to continue our evening at Halcyon. We'd been before but it had been awhile. We opted for a cappuccino (me) and Vietnamese coffee (husband) and sat outside. There was plenty of seating inside, even some comfy couches. But we wanted to sit outside. It was full but we found a table to enjoy our drinks. There was a little music and a nice breeze. Our drinks were both delish. Definitely a nice place to end our laid back Sunday. read more

Halcyon - My cappacino! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Went here because I heard it was a nice and chill study spot, the food is so good! I went late night and they have trivia and lots of seating. I got the grilled cheese with steak, and I'm still thinking about it. Service was nice lots of helpful staff. I'm definitely returning. read more

Halcyon - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

really good food. I love their reverse happy hour & how filling it is. a great chill vibe for any time of the day studying read more

Halcyon - Cheat Day - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

My best guy friend and I spent nearly six hours walking all over downtown and made sure to stop by Halcyon for a warm latte on a cold day. Such a beautiful, edgy-cool area with wonderful service. read more

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Halcyon is a great place to get some good coffee and delicious food. I was at Halcyon on a Monday afternoon(Memorial Day) and it was happy hour all day on Monday. I got a Thai coffee and it brought me back to when I was in Bangkok in 2023. The Thai coffee wasn't too sweet and that is the way it's supposed to be. I got the Thick Chicks since it was at happy hour prices for $6. You get four Mac and cheese and chicken egg rolls with ranch and another dipping sauce. They were nicely sized and very tasty. I highly recommend them for happy hour or regular price. The service was very good except one thing. I wish they would have a speaker system that would allow people to clearly hear when your name is called to get your coffee. I missed my name the first time and someone took my coffee by mistake. I loud speaker system to inform people that their coffee is ready will fix this issue. It's a cool place and I still recommend this place. I hope that management fixes the one major issue. read more

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This is by far one of my favorite places to go for breakfast. While they do have alcohol, they have some great coffee and breakfast too. The ambiance is nice and cozy. Being right off the Riverwalk is nice too. It's great to visit any time of day. Great service too. read more

Cool bar/coffee shop with lots of seating for people who do work or study there. Neat vibe on the inside. Great for happy hour in the evening or coffee in the morning. They do little snacks during the day and a weekend brunch. Big windows with natural light, a place to sit outside. Dogs are welcome on their patio read more

Halcyon - Bar and seating - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Repeat customer. Stopped in for a beverage to kill time in between appointments. Luckily my visit was on Monday - happy hour all day. I recommend. read more

Halcyon - Midday Margarita - Horritos, Paula's orange, grapefruit & bubbles. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

First time visiting Halcyon. We went early, almost as soon as they opened. The workers were very polite and knowledgeable of the items on their menu. The ambience was amazing! Love the music they were playing. And their food was delicious!! read more

Halcyon - Waffles with blueberries and whipped cream. The latte had a shot of Lavender with oat milk! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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As a 15 year plus downtown resident, this is our backyard. With 30 plus years in the hospitality field (now retired) I feel I can bring you real insight into our locations. The good, the bad and the ugly. If we run across a serious issue, I will always go directly to management and not post it. I truly believe you always must give management an opportunity to correct a serious issue. If not corrected and or just ignored, then I feel it is correct to inform the public - professionally. No establishment is perfect. I will bring to you smaller hiccups we may have come across. I'm always here for general downtown questions and possible recommendations. Happy Hour food great! Service super! Ambiance great! We have gone to Halcyon many times over the years. We just started to go on Mondays (HAPPY HOUR). This is more a head up/beware. Not a hit on our experience with the food, pricing and or service. Both times going on Mondays, the Happy Hour pricing didn't appear on our final bill nor in the POS system. Both times management had to come over and redo the bills. They did with no issues from them at all. Just the opposite, they apologized and corrected the issue. Big swing in price point - Happy Hour pricing Vs standard pricing. If you go on Mondays, until they sort it out in the system - check your bill. Happy Holidays. read more

Came here for brunch with a friend and enjoyed the convenient Southtown location. Lots of parking and it's right off the River Walk bike trail, so it's a perfect pit stop for a nice bike ride too. We just came to chat and catch up, did not realize they have a love DJ for their Sunday brunch. Thankfully it wasn't too loud and the music added to the atmosphere. I enjoyed my breakfast burrito and my friend had a breakfast sandwich with avocado - they forgot the avocado but they brought it by so she could add it in herself (a little messy). I really enjoyed my burrito, it was filling and pretty tasty. The soft tortilla wrapped everything tightly so the filling didn't fall out. It was a good balance of eggs, sausage, cheese, and potatoes. Yes, you can definitely get a cheaper breakfast burrito or a half dozen breakfast tacos at a local Mexican restaurant, but I enjoyed what I had. My friend enjoyed her breakfast as well. Altogether a fun stop for a casual hangout read more

Halcyon - Breakfast burrito - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Nice spot for after dinner hangout. They have a full bar here. Order to your hearts content. My cappuccino was fantastic. Love the ambience. Funky and country all in one. Lots of places to sit and chat including outdoor. Great for studying with friends or get together. Definitely a must visit. Service was excellent. Plenty of private parking. A must visit in San Antonio. Cheers! read more

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Do you happen to have a go-to spot when you're asked where you and a new friend should link up? Welp..Halcyon happens to be mine. It has all the things that make for a great spot to relax and converse with family/friends. Nice music, coffee for the non-alcohol drinkers, cocktails for those looking to unwind, and food for all the snackers. I don't know what it is about their veggie skillet, but man o man is it delicious! You gotta try it. I kind of wish I was back in college. This is also a perfect spot for those evening study groups. Grab an espresso, connect to the WiFi, and dive into those books! Overall, this place is a pretty cool spot. So go grab a coffee or a cocktail and soak in the vibes! read more

Halcyon - Menu item - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Good coffee... a bit on the strong side. Definitely overpriced. Cute decor. Location to the Riverwalk is excellent. read more

Halcyon - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

It's been 4 years since I last reviewed this place. I'm still a happy customer all of these years later. I don't see the games anymore but the music and staff are still of great quality. I also tried their latte of the week: Taro, and it was so good. Try it iced :) read more

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Service is friendly and pleasant, but coffee is god awful. I still think about a brown sugar quad shot latte I bought earlier this year that tasted like a rubber car tire. It was the worst coffee I've ever had read more

Absolutely terrible service. The guy with the long blonde hair is ridiculous. Sat there doing his hair before helping or even saying "I'll be right with u" Sat there for 20 minutes unserved. All the staff was just looking at me and my guest. Terrible terrible terrible service. There needs to be improvement immediately. Will not think I will be back anytime soon. Get it together. Luckily Stella next door.... Was amazing. Go to Stella it's down the side I will not be at halcyon. And I am very disappointed. Also the female with black hair just kept walking around walked past us 10 times. No words spoken. Ridamndiculous. read more

This place is a true gem!! Happy hour is amazing with a great selection drinks and food! You can easily get full for 2 for less than $35! We got the 1/2 plate pesto pasta, which was super flavorful (although pretty oily). Also got the chicken biscuit, which had a large chunk of chicken, as well as the cheesy tots! The long island ice teas were only $6! And they have wine, beer, cocktails, and coffee too! The indoor area has plenty of seating, with options to sit on the outdoor patio. You order at the register, and they bring you your food to your table. The music is a tad loud, but you can still hear people at your table! It was pretty busy during Sunday early evening between 5-6pm, but there was enough indoor seating and parking available! This place is also dog friendly and kid friendly! read more

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A few weeks ago, they featured a strawberry matcha on their menu that I've been dreeeaming about ever since I tried it! While no longer on the menu, Kris with a K still made it for me and it's delicious! It's the perfect earthy matcha with a glimmer of strawberry sweetness! definitely one of my favorites! We also tried their salmon avocado toast and it was delicious! I love that their was pico and chili flakes for a little kick! read more

Halcyon - Avocado Smoosh Toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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I loved loved loved the vibe of this place! It's a coffee bar and a real bar and they also have snacks! They're open until 2am too. The whole place is decorated for Pride and they have a couple great spots for Instagram pictures. The music was great, drinks were reasonably priced and tasted amazing and the overall vibe of Halcyon was perfect. The bartenders were so nice and quick with making our drinks. They also had a ton of seating too, so we were able to enjoy our drinks while relaxing towards the back at a big table. I would definitely come back to enjoy the vibe and service of Halcyon. Great for any fun party occasions or even just a fun night out! read more

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Sat by the window looking out to S. Alamo St. and drank coffee with the bugs and spiders in the window sill. How about a deep cleaning soon! It is nasty and gross. Coffee was fine. read more

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Visited Halcyon on a Saturday afternoon. The vibe was pretty lively, lots of people studying with friends and/or enjoying a drink. Music was fun but not too loud. Service was kind of slow since we were sitting at the bar but when we were served the staff was super friendly. The Becky with the OK Hair cocktail was delicious and so refreshing. read more

Halcyon - Becky with the OK hair cocktail + Dallas blonde - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Love this place. Great food, great location, great drinks, and great service! Usually visit weekly and have not been disappointed.

It was a very nice place. My iced coffee was good. Unfortunately my chicken sandwich was burnt. I have a tight lunch break, so I didn't ask for a replacement. read more

Halcyon - Chicken biscuit. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Good place for coffee, drinks, and more. I didn't know what this place was. My friends and I crashed looking for a hangout spot to catch up on each other's lives, and we found a lounge-y place. The people around us were doing all sorts of things Studying, playing trivia, chilling out. Very relaxed vibe in the evening. It's not super bright. There's indoor and outdoor seating. Pet's are welcome. The staff is very friendly. I did test their ability to flex their menu, and they were very accommodating. I asked if they could make a hard version of their espresso shake, and they did. Delicious. I do recommend trying out items from their bar menu... I tried their Cheat Day (buffalo chicken breast slices over Mac and cheese). It was very good. The bartenders were very capable. Margaritas, dirty horchayas, etc. were all good. If you need a place to meet up, this place is recommended.. read more

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The vibe is very friendly and chill. There's live karaoke, a bar, a place to study and to just have a cute lil date:) the latte was very delicious and the food is a great proportion. read more

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Love the vibes when we come here. They have happy hour every day 2-6 and all day Monday. Came for breakfast on a Sunday. They had a DJ and 70's/80's music that meshed with the vibes. I tried the overnight french toast and if you're one for a sweet tooth for the start of your day, this is it. We ordered the Goods to share for my fill of eggs and potatoes while my partner wanted the biscuit and bacon. And to top off our meal with a mimosa and my partner got an espresso martini. I'm not a fan of coffee but I tried sips of his drink and it was delish. It had a chocolate covered rim to sweeten up the drink. You can complete work here in a nice environment and the overall Blue Star area for a great meal and stroll on the river. read more

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Great spot for some brunch! Although they were slightly understaffed and very busy, Halcyon is a good choice for brunch if you're in the area. You order at the counter, they'll hand you a lil marker to place at your table. Their menu has lots of options from breakfast burritos, eggs benedict, to french toast. I was in the mood for the Grand Pappy Benny. It's chicken fried steak with eggs and homefries. Good hangover food. I also choose to have an Long Island Iced Coffee, dangerously good - so much that they'll limit you to 2 lol. Their patio is also dog friendly, there's lots of seating inside and several tables outside. read more

Halcyon - Long Island Iced Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Their tea and cheat bowl was AMAZING, came here for the happy hour special which was super good! Honestly probably the best mac n' cheese, definitely coming back here again! read more

Halcyon - Happy hour menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

We went midweek late evening and ended up sitting outside after ordering food. Food was okay. Feel like it was one of those places that I would just visit once. read more

I love Southtown as it's such a trendy spot but Halcyon wasn't as good as I would've thought. I've had a better chai latte elsewhere and the cappuccino wasn't rave worthy. & I don't see this spot as being a great study spot either since it's quite loud inside...but to each their own. This place is probably better for a nice brunch however I didn't try the food! read more

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I remember being exited when Halcyon opened because I was very familiar with a similarly named coffee beverage bar in Austin. I had tried the Vietnamese coffee in the Austin one and loved it, so I wanted to try it in our San Antonio one. Fast forward more than 8 years and I still haven't tried the Vietnamese coffee at Halcyon, but I have been many times, and they don't disappoint. Halcyon is located in South Town, which already makes it a great coffee spot to visit. I have had both coffee and tea at this location, and they are always brewed perfectly. This is a chill place with an ideal laidback atmosphere. Their servers have always been friendly, and the place is very spacey and comfortable. It's a bit far for me, otherwise I'd be here more often. None the less, I feel it is worth the trip to South Town and love coming here when I can. read more

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First off, the ambience of the restaurant was great, the place had the look of a bar, but the feel of a coffee shop where you could get some work done and lounge around. But upon entering the establishment we were not greeted. Myself, being from a restaurant background, believe it should be the first thing to do upon seeing a guest enter the restaurant. The lady was nice that checked us out. I ordered a mocha cap with oat milk while my friend ordered the same with regular milk. We ordered at the same time, I ordered mine for there and shortly came out after. While waiting I watched the barista pour my steamed oat milk into the cup of espresso and over pour making a mess and leaving stains on my cup. The latte did not presentable and upon picking it up at the counter she just laughed it off. My friends came out 15 minutes after his name was incorrectly pronounced upon it being ready. It sat there until they called his name a second time, this time correctly. It came out in a Togo cup and he even corrected them when picking up the cap. They just stared at him as if they didn't care to fix the mistake they made. Not impressed with this establishment as I know it's been around for a while at Blue Star. It was a bad experience for my first time and last time. read more

We went to Halcyon to kick off our New Year's Eve and it was so chill and unique! It was super nice to sit back and enjoy looking at the art around the cafe while we sipped on our drinks. The Peppermint Hot Chocolate was smooth and rich, and the flavors perfectly complimented one another without overpowering one or the other. The matcha latte was just as delicious, and as a former barista I will say it's one of the best matcha drinks I've tasted. The cashier was kind and easy to talk to, and the baristas did not cut corners with our drinks. I'd definitely recommend to those looking for a cozy spot to enjoy a good coffee date. read more

Halcyon - Peppermint Hot Chocolate and Matcha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

NOTE: Food is ordered at the bar and someone brings the food to you. You have to wait at the bar to get your drinks. Food + Drinks: 4/5. Came for brunch. Would not recommend the Vietnamese coffee (lacked flavor) but the Thai iced coffee was pretty good. Ordered the Fried Chicken/Waffles + "Goods": chicken well fried, biscuit was flakey, eggs well cooked. Food very tasty overall. Environment: Good vibes with cool music. Has a coffee house vibe for sure. Service: 5/5 and the reason this overall review is a 5. The staff are all very friendly and welcoming. Did not hesitate to answer any questions I had. They did miss one entree order I placed, but they sincerely apologized and gave it to us complimentary as a result. A+ for customer service. Shoutout to the ambience and staff members for making this place even better! read more

Halcyon - Fried Chicken/Waffles and "the Goods" (subbed bacon for grilled chicken) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

The wait is literally ALWAYS at least 15-20minutes even on slow days. The last 10 times I've been here for a simple latte it's been not busy yet the wait is still horrendous. To avoid this, I tried calling it in. So when I get there the cashier tells me they never received the call and acts clueless. She then tells me it's hard to hear on the phone, basically telling me she either forgot or just said screw me even though she confirmed my order at the end of the phone call. There's much better coffee spots around with a drive thru! This is not worth the wait or headache. read more

Near atmosphere however disappointed in the quality of the coffee that they advertise as one their main things. I ordered a pour over coffee expecting a high quality coffee since they charged 8 dollars for it. Came out quite bitter and at room temperature. Maybe if you were stopping in for drinks that are meant to be served cold and/or food you might have a better experience than I. read more

Halcyon - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Antonio, Texas