La Colmena Fruteria

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.

My 6-Pack to go

Triple chocolate

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Picnic in space

Honchos - The House Of Churros

4.6(321 reviews)

8.8 mi

The literal best churros place that I've ever had. I have never been to a specific churro dessert…read moreplace, unless it's offered as part of a dessert menu in a restaurant or other specialty place. I love churros, and this place has my HEART!! The variety of sauces is plentiful and has the right amount of sweetness if you're ever looking for a sweet treat. This place also has games you can play outside, so my family and I played cornhole after eating our churros. Highly recommend this place, and I look forward to coming back one day! :)

5 years since the first time I tried it and they still taste exactly the same. I absolutely love…read morethis place and will visit every time I'm in San Antonio.

Order area

For churros on the go...

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One Filled Churro with Cajeta Caramel

Lokmas Satx

5.0(8 reviews)

18.6 mi

Second time here, but i it would've def have been a lot more if I lived in the vicinity!…read more These Mediterranean style donuts are unheard of in SA, so good luck finding them anywhere else in the city! They have so many toppings and sizes to choose from, my favorites have been pistachio and lotus biscoff, and can't go wrong with the cinnamon sugar ones! They also sell some pretty good gelato! Owners and staff are extremely friendly and gave me some background history which was cool. The desserts come out fast too! It's a food truck so remember you'll be outdoors. They have some benches set up in front for your convenience! Very casual and laid back.

Came to Lokmas after craving some dessert. We passed by it on our way to H‑E‑B. We had the OG donut…read moreholes which were delicious. The service was quick and food amazing. Highly recommend coming here if in the mood for dessert.

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Cookie Plug

4.0(52 reviews)

12.9 mi•Downtown

I am sad that I only had the pleasure of enjoying these delicious cookies once. When I found out…read moreabout them, they closed this location and I don't see a new location listed. These cookies were huge and amazing!!!! A coworker brought them to work and I was hooked from the moment I took my first bite. We were damn near fighting to get another one, lol. I actually at two.

I don't eat a lot of sweets so probably not the best reviewer for cookies but I thought it was…read moredelicious. I could only eat one bite as they are very very sweet

A block from my hotel on Houston

Yummy choices!!!

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Cookies are huge!

Baklovah Bakery

4.5(534 reviews)

11.9 mi

Gorgeous pastries at this bakery! It's off I-10 and Wurzbach in a little unassuming shopping…read morecomplex, but the pastries are really divine! They are beautiful and everything we've tried was fantastic. They have some I think maybe gelato there as well. Seating indoors and outdoors. Go here if you need pretty baked goods, that are also packaged nicely, for gifting or bringing to an event.

I'm trying to be fair because the cafe is under renovation, but It was cold and noisy (lots of hard…read moresurfaces). My friend adored her macchiato and ferro rocher ball, but i had a different experience -- the basbousa i love here was heavy and less flavorful than before. I don't know what wasn't right, but this was not what i expected. There were only a few nougats, sadly none of my favorites. I wanted a cold Americano, but was told it was only available hot. The menu identified what drinks were only available hot and the Americano was not among them. I asked what was available cold, and he said, "everything else." I'm hoping this place will return to awesome when the renovation is done.

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Nicosi

4.5(35 reviews)

11.8 mi•Tobin Hill

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!

Take home

Chocolate fortune cookie

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Hanamaru Cafe

4.1(170 reviews)

12.3 mi

Service was very kind as we took a moment placing our orders. 5 out of 5…read more We got the Ube: it was creamy and full of flavor with a warm pancake style fish (it has a name I don't know how to spell sorry) 5 out of 5 Vanilla and Blurberry: this was my personal favorite and so glad we went out of our way to try this. 5 out of 5 I hope I can fine something like this closer to home. Overall 5 out of 5

I have lived here my whole life and never knew this shopping strip existed. It's a little hidden…read moreoff to the side, so you have to go looking for it. The taiyaki is made to order and was, very hot when we got it, so be careful if you have little ones. The red bean was sweet and tasty, and the chocolate chip was what you would expect. We got a nice side of soft serve with a crushed Oreo topping that was a nice touch to offset the taiyaki. The workers were nice, and the gentlemen at the register helped us figure out how we wanted to order based off what we had been discussing. The shop is cute and they were playing a Billie Eilish mix in the background, so not what we were expecting, but still a nice vibe.

Custard Taiyaki

Oreo Taiyaki

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That Cookie Tho

4.7(15 reviews)

13.3 mi•Downtown

If Cookie Monster lived in San Antonio, he would order all of his cookies from That Cookie Tho…read more I first tried That Cookie Tho at a farmers market, and it was life changing! Their cookies are so creative and I can assure you you've never had a more delicious cookie in your life. By far my favorite cookie is their Classy B; a double chocolate chip cookie with hazelnuts and nutella, topped with a whole Ferrero Rocher! My second favorite is their Cream Dream; signature base cookie with pieces of oreo and white chocolate. They don't have a brick and mortar but you can put an order via their website or over the phone. I believe they also do custom order, which are perfect birthday parties or as a gift.

Been watching this local cookie shop as it has risen to be the place it is today. I have run into…read morethem at many pop up markets around town. It's always a treat. The cookies are huge and the texture was perfect! They often sell out at markets.

Cookies

Dozen individually wrapped cookies

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Dozen cookies in the box

La Panadería

4.5(3k reviews)

13.0 mi•Downtown

Locally owned & operated

Established in 2014

The food was incredible! I had the LP Waffle Croissant and it was delicious!!! My husband also…read moreloved his Scrambled ham, cheese, & egg. You can't go wrong with either!

Second times the charm for this place! First time around the line wrapped around the neighborhood…read moreand in the summer heat--let's just say we are better off than waiting. I enjoyed the customer service from a few people, yet because this place is swarmed all -over, it would've been helpful for some workers to explain the steps of ordering. I had the rosca and cheesecake which were 7/10 in my book. Yes, the pan is soft inside but for all the hype, I expected more. There was also the issue with the AC not working which I hope can be fixed every coming summer .

13.9 mi•King William, Southtown, Downtown

Fiesta Lobster Benedict

We have a full coffee bar- what will you pair with your pan dulce?

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Breaskfast, brunch, and lunch available!

La Churrería by ChurroStar

4.6(44 reviews)

Rainy Day in San Antonio but we drove past this area and had to try it! Not many churro places in…read moreSan Antonio that will fill the churros, usually they just have the dipping sauce option and this place had the option for filling! They have a whole set up which is cool to see. The guy was nice and we got our churros quick and they were fresh, made right in front of us. Delicious!

So, you're hanging in the area getting some lunch. Now what? Cruise on over to La Churrería and get…read moreyourself a traditional Mexican desert! Located in a vibrant section near downtown San Antonio, La Churrería is the perfect spot! The staff is very friendly and the churros are made to order. On this occasion I ordered a churro filled with cajeta which is a Mexican style caramel sauce made from goat milk, and a scoop of ice cream. Warm, sugary and crispy on the outside but gooey and rich on the inside!! Paired up with the vanilla ice cream and you have a Mexican version of pie à la mode. A perfect combo!! Go pay them a visit and immerse yourself in this wonderful experience.

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Juan C.

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7 years ago

Very excited to always come visit this place they are always one point when it comes to I'm my order. The only bad thing about this place is that everyone knows how good it is and it can be somewhat busy at times but what do you expect from a high quality snack shop like this one. Not only is the product on point but they have great customer service!! Highly recommended read more

Brian S.

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4 years ago

Awesome service and great food at a very affordable price. Offers a veriety of cool desert for those hot San Antonio days. From homemade ice cream to fruit in a cup, it has everything. The best part is, it's very affordable. Highly recommend it if you're looking for good Mexican restaurant off the beaten path. read more

Kasey J.

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9 years ago

Another place I frequent with my neighbor/ best friend. I love their agua mineralllll. All their ice cream and raspa flavors are awesome. The pickle and chamoy one is so awesome. Their fruit in their fruit cups is always tasty, do you know how hard it is to find good melon? But they got it! Another love of mine. read more

Fany G.

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10 years ago

We accept all major credit cards ////// Ya aceptamos tarjeta //// El mejor lugar para Elotes, Nachos, Shavedice, ice cream, copas de frutas, rusas, agua mineral preparada, dulces mexicanos y mas. read more

Nina R.

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2 years ago

this place is bussinggg!!! soooo good! me n my husband fell in love with it the first time we came they are not stingyyy with the amount they give!!! I love it !!! read more

Frank M.

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3 years ago

a bit slow but the snacks n treats r always worth it for this place, definitely will try to come often

Cesar P.

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5

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4 years ago

super close and convenient for me, love and hate this place (i have to watch my blood pressure) lol read more

Alex J.

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6 years ago

Everything but the ice cream is delicious, and the staff is always very kind and welcoming.

Debbie R.

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5

3

3 years ago

Great selection of treats!! Service is super fast and the staff is always so friendly

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