I highly recommend. I'll edit and make this more thoughtful soon but the service is great. The…read morevibes are right. The coffee is great. Great place to bring a traveling friend. Be sure to check out the antique shops nearby.

My bestie gave me a Bright giftcard for my bday! My first time trying it out! The space is so…read moreinteresting! Nice, open space with tables and comfy chairs to come and WFH or just relax with a book! The service was exceptional! I asked for recommendations and decided to try the banana latte with cinnamon, oat milk, iced. Very unique but yummy flavor! The space is located near some cute antique shops but parking was a bit tricky. Definitely worth the trip and I will be back!

It's been a minute since I swung by Clear Light Coffee. It my quest to try (and rate) every local…read morecoffee shop's cortado, I wanted to bring my four-legged buddy with me and narrowed my search down to Clear Light Coffee. Cool, they're overdue for an updated review. The weather was much nicer the last time I was here, and the service was much, much better than I remember. I had asked if they had pup cups and the barista said she didn't think they had whipped cream, but then excitedly corrected herself. Score! While I didn't see a cortado on the menu, I asked if they could make me one (with an enthusiastic yes!). I also ordered an iced oatchata and a donut, and we then sat outside in the patio. Bucky made friends with everyone in the area. The cortado was very pleasant. It had that "paper cup" taste as most cortados will when served in one, but it was still pretty good. Mild and smooth, and not terribly hot, too. The oatchata was a delight. Super refreshing, and the donut was also great. Bucky also gives 5 stars to the pup cup, to the point where he also ate the cup. They still have a very charming and relaxing atmosphere. Highly recommend when the weather isn't brutal.

Came by on a Sunday and it not busy at all. This is a very relaxing and chill -- I truly loved the…read moreaesthetics. While they did not have a wide range of pastries or any food, their drinks are really good. I tried the oatmilk chai tea latte and it was so good! The ladies that helped me were very kind and welcoming. There's plenty of outdoor seating and BBQ & Mexican restaurants nearby if you get hungry. There's plenty of parking so I would definitely return.

Great coffee! We…read morecame here mainly to try the Gigi's Deli sandwiches that partner here. But the coffee is really good! Great spot we will come back to.

Love to stop here ton my Sunday mornings on my way to church. My fave is the cinnamon oat latte…read more It's not sweet or bitter. The loa too. Is vey chill and plenty of seating. Staff is great as well!

I love everything about this coffee shop. Walking in you're treated to some very nostalgic pieces,…read morejust like walking into Grandma's house, but Grandma in the 80s/90s. Everything was beautifully laid out and organized. The vibe was chill and cozy. The barista was wonderful, helpful, and patient. I immediately went for the tahini coconut latte after having seen clips of a NY cafe offering a similar drink. My fella went for the Mulato latte which was a latte with a blend of mole and a cortado. All three drinks were 100/10. Easily. The cortado was silky smooth and delicious. The tahini was just creamy dreamy; the sprinkle of sesame seeds were a delightful little pop. I wanted to stick my fingers in the mug to get the last bits of tahini, but I restrained myself! The Mulato was fantastic. A bit on the sweet side, but the chocolate and spices were smooth and flavorful. The rest of the menu sounds incredible and I'm definitely coming back for more of the offerings.

Olla Express Cafe is humble, clean, and cute. Pet friendly. Human friendly. We had the flavorful…read moreFuego Latte for the love of piloncillo and chile. It's cafecito time.

Local Coffee is impressively fast our drinks came out in under 2 minutes after ordering. We tried…read morethe horchata cold brew, iced vanilla latte, and orange vanilla latte, and all of them were so good. I love that they offer unique flavors you don't usually find elsewhere. The inside has a really cute aesthetic, and they also sell merch and coffee that's just as cute. Definitely a great spot if you're looking for quality drinks and quick service!

Happy to see that ~Local Coffee has survived the times! Great service and the Coffee was jist' what…read morethe Docta' ordered!

My aunt had ordered coffee from here for a family party and I really loved it so much. I had to ask…read morewhere she got the party traveling coffee from. I finally made my way to this location on a Saturday morning at 10 AM right before it became super busy. What makes this location special is their medium roasted Guatemalan Bean and their tailored coffee creations. Their coffee is perfect. Not bitter, weak, or too strong. I think this is a great place for people who know what they want, but the ladies here are so kind and helpful and personally assisted me to create an amazing coffee. I ordered a blackberry cheesecake with almond milk and extra shot of espresso and requested the marshmallow toasted topping because I love aesthetics. The ambience inside is so home like and cozy and outside is so peaceful and quiet with fresh air. There is no Wi-Fi, but it's great because it helped make my coffee cost-effective( I was pleasantly very shocked). I had a great time chatting it up outside and enjoying pure freedom by living in the present moment. 10/10 experience so take a bestie or a good book and gooooo!

This place is very warm and cozy vibes, there's no WiFi so it had a more traditional / socialize…read morecoffee shop feel I appreciated. The coffee itself was pretty good, I feel like it's my fault I didn't enjoy too much because of the flavor combinations I picked or whether it was just the quality of the syrups. The coffee flavor itself was good though and I will be coming back to try something simple or different flavors to really test this place out.

Beautiful Saturday morning and my one task was to choose a coffee spot which brought us here…read more Parked and grabbed a coffee at Amaretti prior to our planned walk at the Pearl. Absolutely lovely. The barista was informative on the history of how Amaretti came to be and V loved it.

The barista was lovely! She was super upbeat and friendly. We came for the first time here to check…read moreit out and it's pouring rain outside. She warned us the floor might be slick so just a heads up if you when it's wet outside! The place was quiet and there was WiFi available. No food available but drinks are yummy! Loved the golden chai exactly what you'd expect from all the different flavor profiles and we got the coconut latte which was not very flavorful but we got the hint of coconut flavor. Overall great experience!

Recently, my girlfriend was telling me about a book she read titled A History of the World in 6…read moreGlasses, discussing human history through six distinct drinks. Coffee was the drink of the Age of Reason, a sober and stimulating alternative to the drunken forms of alcohol. Coffeehouses were dubbed "penny universities," where intellectual exchanges occurred and revolutions in modern thought were born. That was before the battery life of a MacBook improved and all schoolwork became easily accessible via Canva and wireless internet. The remote work revolution following social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic made anywhere your office: a home desk, the couch, and most importantly, local coffee shops. A coffee shop had everything you could ever need: an outlet plug, cool music, coffee and tea, pastries and sandwiches, and the biggest seller, free WiFi. Cities like Austin are known for remote work culture. For less than $10, you can camp out at a table all day. Isn't that amazing? Collaboration and conversation feel less and less important as people stay indoors after hours. People are still drinking coffee, though. Drive thru chains serving premium sugary coffee drinks are popping up on every street corner in Texas right now. Coffee is a commodity to some. A treat. The highlight of a daily commute. A coffee shop is for work. What is the point of slowing down? What is the point of staying for a little while? What is the point of chilling out? What is the point of talking to strangers? Shouldn't you just mind your own business? The point is everything. NoFi is what happens when you reach the boiling point of all of this. Half of the love of coffee, to me, is the routine. The focus. The attention to detail in pulling a shot. The perfect coffee to water ratios, with the brewing process timed precisely to bring out the tasting notes. No Sweet'N Low needed. NoFi is a little different than your typical space. There are no outlets for guests. They do not offer to go orders whatsoever, and their namesake might give it away, but NoFi has no WiFi. As a coffee connoisseur and someone who loves having intentional moments, I had to make the trek from Austin to experience this self proclaimed "Slow Bar." You step inside and have two options: the standing only bar or a table. I wanted to learn more and converse, so I chose the bar. The staff is immediately welcoming and accommodating, pouring a glass of water before you even have a chance to look at the menu. Their menu is simple. They offer pour over coffee, espresso, cappuccinos, tea, and a few specialty drinks like their cocktail style cold brew. It seems to change frequently with new coffees as they become available. The owner chatted with me about the options, and I knew I wanted to start with a pour over. He recommended September Coffee Company's White Honey. After I ordered, he immediately went to work. He let me smell the grounds before brewing, and you could immediately pick up the lavender notes. In the background, Paul Simon's Graceland played on wax over large speakers at a comfortable volume. The pour over was served at the bar alongside a Banana Mocha Cake pastry I ordered. It is hard to put into words how incredible the flavors were, but it was easily one of the best pour overs I have ever had. I have paid a high price for certain pour overs that were just okay, and none came close to the flavor and joy I got from this one. I conversed with the staff and another friendly patron, a NoFi regular and coffee fanatic, about everything and nothing at all, from Gorillaz to coffee to life. The staff is very open to talking with you. Without that openness, the concept would fall short. I spoke with the owner about his vision and intentions for the space. He seemed honest and proud. He should be proud. This energy is missing from many current coffee shops. This is experiential coffee. Some guests were playing a masterful game of chess. Another woman was sketching in her notebook. I feared it might feel performative, but as natural sunlight mixed with warm yellow bulbs, it felt honest. I went for a second drink with the Dak Coffee Roasters' Cream Donut, a perfect espresso counterpart in a cappuccino. No syrups needed, as the rich pastry like flavors balanced beautifully. How is it so flavorful? That is the magic of good coffee. The prices are extremely fair. I paid $8 for my cappuccino and $10 for the pour over, and I would have ordered a third drink if the effects of caffeine were not a concern. I am penciling NoFi into every visit I make to San Antonio from now on. It is one of the best places I have ever been to in my 24 years of living and one of the best spots I have reviewed on Yelp. I left inspired and mesmerized. Maybe this is how cafes should make you feel. This is where I want my money to go. Experiential and satisfying. One of those places that makes you love life. It feels good to slow down. It's a touch better than a Keurig...

Nestled next to friends of sound this coffee shop exudes individuality. Seating is situated inside…read moreand service can be either at the bar or while seated. Offerings are coffee (filter or espresso). No need for syrups as these offerings pack a punch in flavor all on their own. There is no WiFi and NO to go coffees. The intent is to sit and enjoy. Records spin behind the bar with the album on display for all to see. Thoroughly enjoyed our coffee here and how this shop brings great coffee and an experience in one.