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    Refuge Coffee and Beer

    4.4 (64 reviews)
    Closed • 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Live music
    Happy hour specials
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Craft beer from Meanwhile Brewery
    Rebecca L.

    This was our first time trying this place. We were in the area looking for a dog friendly spot, and since they serve both coffee and beer, it seemed like a good fit. I ordered the Christmas Cookie latte, and the bartender mentioned their drinks aren't very sweet, so I asked for it extra sweet. Even then, the drink still leaned more toward espresso with sprinkles rather than a sweet holiday flavor. If you enjoy a stronger espresso taste, you'd probably love it. My husband ordered a craft beer from Meanwhile Brewery. We always thought this spot brewed their own beer, but they actually serve beers from other breweries. Inside, the Christmas decorations made the space feel really cozy. Unfortunately, when it started raining, we asked if we could stay inside with our dogs while we finished our drinks, but we were told we had to sit outside. I was hoping they'd make an exception since there were only two other people inside and the floors were cement. We tried sitting under the partially covered patio, but the rain made it difficult, so we ended up finishing our drinks in the car. Overall, it wasn't the experience we were hoping for and felt more like we had gotten our drinks to go.

    Chicken coop
    Maria L.

    Cutesy spot in alamo ranch helotes area. Animals, coffee, beers, and a NYC affordable deli truck. I got an everything bagel with lox. I got a lucky charm iced marshmallow latte and yeah its yummy.

    Miriam H.

    Attended for Selena Trivia night and had a blast! The owners were so nice and friendly! They helped us choose our drinks, offered comp wines and overall had us laughing and having fun! The place feels cozy and welcoming! Outdoors they have a playground super cute goats! My only complain would be the limited selection on wine. I know they're a coffee and beer but would've liked different wine and more snack options.

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    Carmen P.

    Lattes, great service and even farm fresh eggs! Refuge welcomes families with open arms, from the moment you park your car you see the love they give their family-owned business! They have picnic style tables, a jungle gym for families with young children to enjoy, and even have their chickens in close proximity for children to see. They have an array of coffee, tea and even other drinks for those non-coffee drinkers, snacks and pastries! A great indoor seating area and a couple times a month they have vendors out front. It was great to grab their sweet iced latte and pair it with other their farm fresh eggs from their chicken coop. The owners run the shop and are quite welcoming and take their time with every customer. The music is low and the ambiance feels so family-friendly! Will be back for their eggs and coffee!

    Victoria M.

    talk about a wonderful vibe and great service! their summer menu was to die for i got a coconut ube matcha and the favors were so vibrant and flavorful! and the outside area was a hidden gem with chickens and goats and an outside area of kiddos to play! will come back

    Coffee
    Lauren B.

    I have been here a couple times and I really like the outdoor space and that they have food trucks. The coffee to me is okay but this place is close, clean, and offers a great amount of space inside and out. This is a family friendly space and I love that they consistently host events too. They also have beer on tap so I think this is a really creative business and space. I wish they had more sugar free syrups for my friend who needs it but the service is always good and the vibe is on point. My last visit is also had a potato and egg breakfast two which was good I just wish there was salsa (perhaps there was but I didn't see it nor was I offered).

    Sarra G.

    Cute place, seems to have activities inside and outside, such as games and books available to use. Aside from having coffee and pastries they had a taco truck available too on the grounds. The tacos were very good and love that they had a keto option. I would say that the tacos were my favorite, and the guy we ordered from was great. I also ordered an apple cider chair tea, it was ok, and a cinnamon roll which was tough and dry. Signage to the place isn't great so you really need to watch for it so as not to miss the driveway.

    Julia made my Happy coffee.
    Lynn S.

    I visited here today to gage if it would be a welcoming place for yarnies (crafters). Immediately after I parked, I was entranced by the atmosphere. I didn't have any beer but the coffee is quite pleasant. It reminds me of a taste I knew as a child for a coffee shop. I haven't met the owners yet but Julia was quite helpful. I'm going to try it out for Saturdays. Thank you for the experience!

    Ice Latte with oat milk, pecan syrup, and cold foam
    Eliana S.

    Great place to take kiddos for the outdoor space with a playground. My recommendation for coffee is get something you're used to. Unfortunately I don't really taste the flavor of their coffee. This is a self served facility, other than ordering from the counter if you want any accommodations outside like moving chairs or getting some shade you will have to do that yourself. It's a great place to pack some snacks and hang out, I'm thinking of taking my foldable chair next time!

    Diana G.

    Lately I have been on a kick of going to different coffee shops. This coffee shop was having an event, so we decided to go. This place is really nice. It has inside and outside seating. The outside seating is dog friendly . They do have shade and a playground for kids. The unique thing about the coffee shop is that they also sell beer. The day I went, they were having a Christmas in July event, so they had a special Christmas menu. We all ordered a different drink. We all enjoyed them. Of course it was super hot so all our drinks were iced They do have a food truck parked outside. I think they just started parking there, but it's a Korean hotdogfood truck. Every team member we encounter was friendly. Parking is available on site

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    Nayra B.

    A quaint little bar and coffee shop. Former coffee shop and specialty tea shop barista here. We passed by Refuge while we were in the neighborhood and decided to stop in for a couple of Iced Matcha Lattes. This small country house turned bar/coffee shop was super casual, complete with an huge outdoor seating area in the backyard. It was strange to see so many kids loudly running around inside the shop and a massive children's play-set in the backyard as this café doubles as a bar, but I guess I can see the appeal if you're a parent. I personally wasn't that big a fan of the atmosphere, but my fiancé was. To me seemed like they couldn't decide whether they wanted this to be a more family friendly establishment or be geared more towards the night life, but regardless it was pretty nice overall. The barista was extremely friendly and had our orders out pretty quickly. I ordered my Iced Matcha Latte with Oat Milk and Raspberry Syrup as these lattes were made with ceremonial grade matcha. The matcha was virtually impossible to taste however and was completely drowned out by the low quality and not really enjoyable Raspberry Syrup. It tasted like oat milk with sugary syrup instead of a matcha latte. The same could be said about the other Iced Matcha made with Whole Milk and Vanilla Syrup. It was the better of the two Lattes as far as matcha lattes go purely because it had the fortune of having a faint matcha aftertaste. It still tasted more like a vanilla milk with a dash of matcha, not a matcha latte. I can't say they were crafted all too well either; the vanilla milk was creamy from the whole milk itself, but neither were all that smooth and needed better blending. Even if the staff was great and earned five stars, the drinks only get two. I've said it before and I'll say it again: even if you don't specialize in it, if it's on your menu you need to know how to make it properly. Though I won't go out of my way to return, I wouldn't mind trying out their pastries, coffee, or other beverages if I'm back in their area. Three stars from me, four from my fiancé.

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    Morgan H.

    Great spot to kick back and enjoy a coffee or cold brew. Always lively, always fun, kids can play on the playground while you chillax.

    Beautiful gazebo with peek through for playground set and ample seating
    Sophie H.

    I was so excited to find a place nearby that offered coffee flights. Husband and the kids accompanied me on 6/28/24. There was also a food truck in the gravel-based parking lot. Could be tight parking if there were lots of patrons for one of their events. ((They have really cool events like karaoke night, Singo, comedy night, etc)) The barista was super friendly. I ordered the iced latte flight, barista choice. The vanilla lavender was so good and reminded me of my former local coffee shop love in Maryland. The cinnamon pecan was my second fav, followed by the vanilla orange (creamsicle vibes). I liked it SO much that I'm going back today (6/30) to go try more lattes lol. Husband ordered the Saint Michael's Mead. The flavor of the day was cucumber lime. It was surprisingly good (I'm not a beer-y or non-sweet drinker but I could get down with this!). The girls ordered chocolate muffin and a blueberry lemon pop tart. Both were yum. There are plenty of benches/seats outside, as well as a playground and nest swing for kids. The interior has a nice cozy feeling with lots of patrons having small group meetings, doing some work, reading or chilling.

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    Music too loud, prices are super high for the amount of food you get, chairs uncomfortable

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    Great coffee and great customer service! Very chill inside. I went during the week in the afternoon and got my order within a few minutes.

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