I first found out about PhiloÇoffee (pronounced philosophy) on Instagram when it was feature on an account because of their "Insta-perfect" colorful lattes. I finally had a chance to go there and not only try their espresso drinks but their sandwiches too. There is street parking only along W French Pl, and there is a sign in the lot next door saying that it's for that law firm only. However, it's a quite street so no need to worry about your car being at risk of getting hit, towed, or not having enough space. The inside is relatively small, but during good weather days their seating expands with outdoor tables on their patio in the back. It has a very cozy feeling inside with the white walls, wood floors, exposed metal, metal chairs, wood tables, and comfy armchairs and couches. There is a drink fridge across from the counter and there is a pastry display next to the register on said counter. The menu is on a large blackboard hung high up in the ceiling behind the register on the counter. The prices are a little funny at first glance since they end in $0.80, but the prices are extremely fair compared to what other places are charging for drinks, sandwiches, and food. My husband and I ordered a cortado, vanilla latte, reuben sandwich with a side salad (extra $0.75, pretty good), and a turkey pesto sandwich with the default side of kettle fries. There were only two members working that we could see - one manning the register and the coffee and the other in the kitchen. Despite the full house of customers and the minimal manning, they turned the others out in an extremely appropriate amount of time. The sandwiches were warm, toasty, and tasty. The side salad was topped with feta cheese and pickled onions as well as a balsamic vinaigrette dressing. It wasn't over the top but rather just right. The cortado was well done and my latte was extremely smooth and not too sweet from the vanilla. I was surprised the latte wasn't colored, but I also realized that it may not be a default options or come with every drink. So before I left I asked the barista how to get the colors and she said that you ask for it for a $0.25 surcharge. And there you have it folks, to get your Insta-ready colorful latte all you have to do is ask (: read more

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Oh really good study spot for when you are trying to do group projects. The outside is super cute. The coffee is always amazing and I'm still obsessed with the turkey pesto sandwich. It was absolutely delicious. The service is always good. They are super nice and they take care of us. read more

PhiloÇoffee - Cafes Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Not this first time I've been here but it's always a pleasure to hang out w friends. Food and drink is yummy, baristas are nice, vibes are nice. It's all very nice. Very yummy very nice. read more

Cool vibe, awesome service, and the best iced dirty chai I have EVER had...If you want a sweet treat of a coffee give the Vanessa a try..it's delicious! Plus you can't beat the outside under the cool massive oak tree to enjoy your libations in the shade. We will definitely be returning. read more

Cutest place ever. Studying outside on the most perfect day is so calming before final exams. The food and coffee was also good. read more

PhiloÇoffee - Outside dining - Cafes Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Food was great! Baristas have great customer service! Very clean as well! I was here for a good few hours doing work. Will be back soon! read more

PhiloÇoffee - Cafes Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Super cute place. Coffee is made with care and worth trying - it didn't knock my socks off but it beats all the local chains for sure. Nice study space and outdoor dining area as well. read more

I'm in San Antonio for a family emergency and my one pleasure or respite is to visit at least one different coffee shop a day...PhiloCoffe was my first coffee shop (besides the obligatory Starbucks visit!) This is a small shop with great outdoor seating. The three young gentleman working were polite and friendly and knowledgeable about the menu items. I had an iced lavender latte - the flavor was nicely balanced and not too sweet. I didn't try any food but they seemed to have some great snacks! The only reason I gave this 4/5 stars was the lack of parking...I parked on the street. read more

PhiloÇoffee - Iced Lavender Latter - Cafes Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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coffee = yummy barista = friendly enough, but not overpowering lol vibes = music is a bit loud lol read more

Super cute little place. Looks like a house from the outside but has a cozy inside and a nice outside space with a beautiful tree. Good coffee and good breakfast options. They use boss bagels which are solid bagels for here in San Antonio. The breakfast sandwhich is one of the better ones I've had in SA. Staff were friendly and able to make accommodations for food substitutes read more

The coffee from Philo is amazing! I had a iced vanilla coffee and a lox bagel. Love the atmosphere and the location of the coffee shop. All the staff was so friendly and caring! Definitely recommend this coffee house!! read more

PhiloÇoffee - Lox Bagel - Cafes Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

This place is true to the laid back small coffee shop vibe. My chai melange with vanilla was perfect: not too sweet and not too icy. read more

PhiloÇoffee - Delightful vanilla Chai melange - Cafes Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

We have found the staff to be consistently professional, friendly, thoughtful, and helpful. They do little extra things to make the experience good. The coffee is very good, perfectly brewed, always hot, made from San Antonio Coffee Roasters beans. The muffins are light, cake-like, and tasty. The French theme at the corner of French Place & San Pedro is clever. It's across from the San Antonio Women's Club. read more

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I love their Americano. It's stout and gives me that caffeine boost I'm looking for. Today I tried their lox bagel. It's a little different than your typical lox bagel because it has a slice of tomato and red onions on top. Overall tasty and filling. The coffee is well priced and the service is friendly. My daughter has tried the pastries and loved them. read more

Delicious sandwich!! Cortado was good! Everything about it, would come again! Warm and toasty. read more

PhiloÇoffee - Egg, Veggie & Cheddar Croissant - Cafes Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Cute, quaint, comfy little coffee shop. I'm so glad I popped in for a French press. The coffee was delicious and the staff friendly. I loved how cute and comfortable it is on the inside. I noticed food, pastry, wine, and soda selections. They may have more options. They offer complimentary dog treats as well. I must say I really enjoyed the French press. read more

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The feel of this place is relaxing, it feels nice and open. And most importantly, the coffee is good :} I didn't get anything else but I'd go again read more

Wow wow wow!!! I love this place. The ham and egg croissant was so delicious and coffee was soooo smooth and yummy. Love that they offer lactose free milk options. Girl who took our order was super sweet. Love the cute patio outdoors. Definitely coming back here. read more

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Really great coffee shop. They take their time making their coffee but boy is it good. I had a honey cinnamon cottage and it was phenomenal. Out of the way to go to but highly recommend. read more

PhiloÇoffee - Cafes Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

I came across this coffee shop while out and about. The staff was very friendly and the coffee shop is cute and cozy. I ordered the iced chai tea latte with pumpkin spice. It was so good! I can't wait to come back and try other drinks. read more

PhiloÇoffee is a quaint shop with awesome service, and great tasting coffee. Whether you choose to sit indoors or outside, as small as the property is, there are lots of space for everyone. It's a really chill environment, and you can bring your work stuff or a nice book to enjoy with your delicious cup of coffee. This place checks all the necessities of what makes a coffee shop. I have seen the high-rated reviews online and I was not disappointed. Loved my visit here, and I definitely will be back whenever I'm in the area again. read more

Very cute environment! Perfect for a date spot or comfy work space. A little overpriced for what is realistically average food and coffee, and stressed employees. I've seen employees be short with one another on a handful of occasions during a "rush" around 10AM. Not the best look in a small space where all customers can see and hear you. They do accommodate and substitute avocado for cream cheese or butter (for an up charge) but that makes for some additional vegan options. Otherwise there is one veggie sandwich. They have 3 alternative milk options (also all for additional $). read more

PhiloÇoffee - Cafes Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Stumbled upon Philo and I am stoked that I did! This quaint little coffee shop is a great find and not just for coffee. Philo has a great selection of hot food, such as the turkey pesto, but also great options like the bagel and lox. Don't forget to pick up a muffin as well as the Lemon muffin is extremely delicious! The seating outside is really nice and a great place to sit down and relax. If you take your pupper, they can get a free treat as well, which is always nice. Lastly, the staff has always been super friendly and nice. read more

What a gem! I almost flew past this little shop but thanks to the patriotic longhorn, I spotted it. The atmosphere is just what I look for in a small, individually owned shop: quaint, clean, welcoming, peaceful. The decore is inviting, there are a variety of seating options, and the baristas were helpful to make recommendations. I had a mocha with oat milk no whip and a granola parfait. The coffee was perfect and the parfait the best I've had. It's worth a stop at Philo if you like coffee and quaint. read more

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Only rated 3 instead of 5, because my lox bagel took at least 30 minutes, maybe longer- I didn't start timing it right away. And, it was DELICIOUS!! But seriously, it wasn't very busy, and I only ordered 1 bagel (no coffee or anything else), so I don't know why it took so long. I was about to walk out, but was starving, so couldn't bring myself to do it. The wait was so frustrating, I don't know if I'll be back. No apologies for the long wait either, even after 20 minutes had passed and I did a quick "status check." read more

I got an Iced Americano and a Raspberry Lemon muffin and it was very delicious! I stayed there and studied for a few hours - a good place with nice study vibes. I really like that they have paintings for sale around the cafe! Seating outside was also really nice. Will definitely go again! read more

PhiloÇoffee - Cafes Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

PhiloCoffee was a SOLID coffee shop! I'm always on the hunt for new coffeeshops popping up in San Antonio, but I do wish that they're closer though. I heard about PhiloCoffee by a fellow Yelper and after hearing her rave and pour her love out for this coffee spot I knew that it will definitely be worth the drive. First impressions, its a fairly small coffee shop with several bar stool seats and booths. There's a fair number of outlets so you settle down and get to work! PhiloCoffee offers various number of pastries that vary from sweet to savory. My first time going I asked for the barista's recommendation since that usually a pretty good gauge at what they like the best/are most proud of. I ended up ordering a cortado and a tomato and cheese pastry. The pastry was an interesting concept since you have the sweet glazed puff pastry, but also the savory components of the tomato and the cheese. The cortado was strong with a slight bitterness, but a very nice aftertaste! My preferred drink is usually a cold brew or a latte since I usually go to coffee shops and work for hours, but the cortado was a nice change. I definitely recommend placing this spot on your list of coffee shops! read more

PhiloÇoffee - Tomato and Cheese Danish - Cafes Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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I really loved this coffee shop. Mostly for its location and ambiance. It's lovely inside, eclectic, minimalist furnishings, yet cozy, the kind of place that you'd want to take a book to and read on a rainy day. Lots of natural light. And the coffee, these guys can definitely make a beautiful latte, and taste wise, full bodied, but not bitter in the least. Had a cinnamon roll, fairly basic, I'm into sweets so I would have liked it more gooey and with lots more icing, but my waistline is thankful that it wasn't that decadent. I would have liked a larger pastry selection but that's just a preference. I look forward to going back and trying the matcha latte and everything else on the menu. One suggestion: the place is small and not really kid friendly, though it's not anti-kid, it's just not a place I'd take my toddler back to. read more

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Located in the Tobin Hill - Alta Vista - Monte Vista area, Philoçoffee (cute, huh?) is going to be a handy quick meeting spot for me. The decor is chill but spiffy; more polished than the former occupant (Press), almost too spare. I ordered a hot green tea, and it was a suitable pick-me-up. They offer pastries, croissants, macarons, and other francophile goodies. Families playing on the patio warmed up the atmosphere compared to many coffee shops that are packed with laptop warriors. read more

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Super cute coffee shop with lots of other drink and food alternatives. Very local cute feel. Incredible interior design. 10/10 would recommend to everyone. read more

PhiloÇoffee - Pesto Turkey sandwich (comes with chips) & matcha tea! - Cafes Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

First impressions to me are everything . And based on that I'm either ready to be pleasantly surprised or graciously disappointed. By now you've heard about the newly opened Philo Coffee where the "C" is pronounced as an "S", a clever Parisian linguistic nod. Twas not so long ago that it used to be the ultra hip Press Coffee. But in the realm of Yelp all things must have an entrance and an exit. Without going on a Tolkienesque rant(too late for that!) that fills ten volumes of a book I will try to be the utmost brief. Firstly the interior feels aesthetically incomplete. For example the walls were bare without any art. In its defense a silhouette of the Eiffel Tower is incorporated into their logo, suggesting a French influence is at hand. However none of the rest of the decor throughout the room supports that notion. On the beverage end I did try their French Pressed Coffee and it was okay. It just seemed too bitter for my taste. The owner's heart seems to be in the right place. However as an indie coffee house it's imperative that you make some sort of connection with your patrons. It begins the minute we enter and leave. I say this since my experience was less than welcoming. A warm, friendly personality by staff is immeasurably. It permeates through the room like the sun. Making even the most unpleasant day just a little bit bearable. Yelp is about taste and all taste is subjective. The qualities that make one business extraordinary to one person can be underwhelming to another. And vice versa. Philo Coffee is a witty play on a name. The rest of the place just needs to catch up to its own cleverness. read more

A delightful little coffee shop just north of the community college. It's the natural habitat of hipster trash like myself. The baristas' coffee art game is on point. read more

Brought my rat in today to get her outside and about, was welcomed happily by the staff and even got grapes for free for her to snack on while i was there. fantastic service! read more

I live close by. This is my fav place for a coffee date with friends. The shop is cute and comfy. The staff is friendly. Lots of coffee options. They will have your favorite drink or anything new you want to try. It's also a nice spot to have a beer or wine. read more

I really enjoy the vibe here. The seating areas inside and outside are tastefully decorated and cozy. I appreciate the drink selection and how there is a short menu that offers the staff's favorites! Sometimes I order hot or iced mochas but it's not sweet, so I always have to add more sugar. read more

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I pass this coffee shop all the time on the way to school, and I FINALLY tried it this weekend. I love the look of this shop. I tried their caramel latte with oat milk, 10/10!!! read more

I stop at PhiloCoffee often. The location is great and the space is very cute and surprisingly spacious considering it's not that big. I've gone to work and to hang out with friends, regardless of the occasion I have never had a bad experience. I've gone to many coffee shops all over the city and this one is one of my faves! Very reliable and wonderful coffee. read more

PhiloÇoffee - Soy latte - Cafes Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

We've been here twice since we arrived in San Antonio two weeks ago. My top favorite coffee drink is a cortado and they do them extremely well. The baristas are friendly and kind and clearly skilled, every drink we've gotten has latte art on it. It's small inside with roughly 10 seats so if it's full you may be out of luck for seating, but if you can snag one it's a grab place to bring your laptop or a book. Overall I would highly recommend! read more

PhiloÇoffee - Cortado - Cafes Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

This is my favorite coffee house in San Antonio. The atmosphere here is so relaxing, with a converted house as the coffee shop, and a tree covered patio outside...it's just awesome. Let's start with the staff....they are awesome. Every time I've been here I'm greeted with a smile, and the service has been great. The coffee and tea drinks are perfectly made, and if you want something to eat, their food will not disappoint. I highly encourage you to check out this place....and oh yeah, give it a good review! read more

They're slow as fudge. The girl making coffee was sweet but overall an agitating experience. Especially if the guy who's taking orders is also has to make the food. I got so agitated that I cancelled my food. read more