Super cute family place! I don't like coffee but love the idea of having coffee and alcohol! My only complaint would be to add more signage , more types of wine and adult snacks ( besides food trucks outside) but overall it's is an awesome place! The owners make you feel welcome and are helpful if you are not sure what to order. Went for Selena trivia night and had a blast! Owner was fun and engaging with customers! Outside they have an awesome playground, benches and some chickens/goats. Would definitely come back for more events or to hang out with the owner! lol read more

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If you have kids, this is the place to go. They have a playground and morning crafts and games for the children. They also have a area where you can pet goats if you feel like it. All while having an amazing coffee or adult beverage. Service was solid even with a ton of people in line and the vibes are solid! read more

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Refuge Coffee is such a gem! Not only do they serve great coffee and a fun selection of craft beers, but the whole atmosphere is just adorable. There are a couple of food trucks on-site and even a small farm area...so if you've ever wanted to sip your latte under big oak trees and pet miniature goats, this is your place. The concept is super cute, the staff was friendly, and the coffee was absolutely delicious. We'll definitely be back again! read more

Came the Friday after Thanksgiving, it's pretty easy to miss this place because there isn't visible signage but made it to the destination nonetheless. I think with the outside seating it makes for a great place if you're wanting to catch up with a friend and brings your kids or dogs. Me and my partner ordered off their seasonal menu, and I felt the flavors could have been a bit bolder. It wasn't far off just your average latte with a hint of a flavored latte. I saw others working if you want to sit down and enjoy coffee or an adult beverage I see the potential. I did drive out of my way to try it and took it to go so my experience wasn't as epic. They have a variety of drinks both teas and coffee with the option to infuse with CBD / THC if you prefer. Baristas provided good service. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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i had the cinnamon toast latte and it was so good. service was a little slow but nothing too terrible. i would definitely be back. a lot of outdoor and indoor seating as well. read more

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! read more

Refuge Coffee and Beer - Julia made my Happy coffee. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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

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). read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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 read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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Here is an update...we have been going to Refuge for about six months and we love going however the last few months have been so unwelcoming by other people there. We noticed that that they are Christian based a bit, which is fine but personally I believe it has brought a ton of judgmental people. Our last few trips have been an awful experience due to the community that is there. Refuge has always been a great fun spot, the actual service itself is great! The other families that go just aren't nice people. I know this is something Refuge CANT control, however I feel people should know how uncomfortable it can be at times. read more

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Went back a second time and the employees are just so friendly you feel right at home. They definitely value customer service. Everything was clean, trash cans were empty, and it was the evening so they had some lights outside and a fire. I ordered the banana pudding donut and the seasonal chai latte called silent night. Both were delicious! I recommend a visit read more

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Excellent coffee. We got an affogato, a CBD drink, and a specialty latte. They used Alden's for the affogato and that complemented the espresso nicely. The other drinks were flavorful but not cloying. The barista was making latte art as he poured the lattes. The line moved slowly but it was worth it for such excellent drinks. There are many places to sit inside and outside and plenty of parking around the back of the building. read more

Refuge Coffee and Beer - matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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I literally went on the best date ever at this spot last night. Thankfully, there was like only two other couples there, so it was quiet and chill. It was already dark and chilly outside. Not only was the beer garden super cozy, but also quite romantic. The customer service was absolutely amazing. Too bad I didn't get the bartenders name to shout out some kudos. All I know is that he's new and also new to bartending, but he did an amazing job, very friendly and funny young guy. The inside of this place was super clean which I love the most of places and decorated very simple and well. We sampled a couple of beers and our favorite one was the hive. I believe that is what it was called. Also came in a super cute fitting little cup. Definitely going back. read more

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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! read more

Refuge Coffee and Beer - Ice Latte with oat milk, pecan syrup, and cold foam - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Family owned coffee shop that refuses to do poorly. Each time I visit I greatly enjoy how the staff treats me and love the options for the coffee available. This is a great place that follows the ideal of KISS. Keep it simple, stupid! read more

Such a chill atmosphere! Calm music going. Plenty of room both in and outside. They serve both alcohol and coffee. There were like 3 groups of women already meeting together, so looks like a prime meeting spot already! Has an amazing outside area for kids to play and despite being right off the road it's not too loud! They have a bunch of fun flavors for coffee. I got a rose and white chocolate latte, super yummy!! Would highly recommend! Also, the owner was so sweet! And they brought the drinks out to us! Great service! read more

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I came here for a painting with goats event! The grounds are nice, plenty of outside seating and some indoor seating too. The staff was friendly and didn't seemed stressed at all with the influx of customers due to the event. 4/6 of the people at my table tried the pecan pie coffee drink and loved it. I don't like sweet drinks so I tried the shaken espresso, you make it easy. Eh. It was okay. I would not get again, but would go back to try something else or even a beer! Cheers! read more

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My friend is a total coffee connoisseur, is opening her own coffee truck, is very discerning with where she spends her money, (but will also drive 100 miles out of her way for good service) and is loyal. After the first couple of days, the not only knew her order, but her name and the time she'd normally arrive and had her order ready to go for her. She was impressed enough that she went to Refuge everyday for the duration of her visit from Alabama. I tried one of their iced lattes. It was delicious. The place is obviously popular and always has a full parking lot. read more

Amazing! Friendly service, chill atmosphere and yum drinks! I had the seasonal dirty chai with pumpkin pie spice. It was perfection. Nit overly sweet and great spicy flavors! read more

What's not to love about a place that offers my 2 favorite things: beer & coffee. This place has it all - indoor & outdoor seating, weeknight events, food trucks, outdoor yard games, board games, chill vibes. They use locally and ethically sourced ingredients for their coffees, and all beer is local to Texas! I hope this place does well, as it's conveniently located in the heart of many neighborhoods and close to home for me. read more

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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.

If you're looking for somewhere to take your toddler while being able to catch up with a friend, look no further. There is no better coffee shop for toddlers. They have indoor toys and a great outdoor play space. However the last few times I've gone, my coffee drink has not been tasty and it is higher priced compared to surrounding coffee shops. If I'm paying $7 for a small latte, I'd like it to taste good. Im sure we will be back again because it is so family-friendly, but next time I'll just skip the coffee. read more

I've been to Refuge Coffee about half a dozen times, admittedly only for non-alcoholic drinks (e.g., coffee). The space is inviting--there's decent parking, comfortable outdoor seating, and a play area for kids (though the equipment could use better upkeep). Inside, the vibe is relaxed and well-designed, IMHO. However, I'm giving Refuge 3 stars due to two ongoing issues: overpriced drinks and inconsistent customer service. Most beverages are significantly overpriced, including basic kid-friendly options like hot chocolate. Ironically, the hot chocolate has been too hot for kids, while the coffee itself arrives lukewarm--if I'm ordering a cup of coffee, my preference is for it to be hot. Customer service has also felt disengaged on most, but not all, visits. Employees have seemed indifferent or disinterested, which impacts the overall experience. In a coffee shop, the essence is simple: warm hospitality and quality drinks. When both are inconsistent, it's hard to justify the price point. The free refills on drip coffee are a nice perk, but don't hang onto the to-go cups too long--they (reliably) tend to leak from the bottom! Overall, Refuge has a lot of potential, but the fundamentals need attention. read more

Great little family friendly coffee & beer garden! They even offer flights for coffee, beer and wine! I'm a sucker for flights so I can try one of everything! I recommend trying the "Honey, I'm Good" latte, it was so flavorful! The Matcha is also good here so much so that our kids stole it from us! I also recommend trying their giant poptarts! The one we had was cherry lime and SO delicious. They have a Pizza Food Truck that is on site and also very delicious it's wood fired right there in front of you so you know it's yummy and fresh! They have both indoor seating with board games inside and restrooms, and outdoor seating (picnic tables) with yard games, a playground, and shaded seating! Definitely a great stop for a family outing. read more

Quick service. Delightful staff. Plenty of parking. Pulled in to quench my cafe thirst and found this place. Varieties of milk. Varieties of pastries. The Berry blend in this pop tart triggers the tastebuds. Not too sweet which is amazing. My macchiato was delicious. My only critique is that the entry road should be a smidge better marked. Cheers! Will definitely come again read more

Refuge Coffee and Beer - Mixed Berry pop tart and an iced caramel macchiato - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Heard a ton of great things so was eager to try but our first time was super... weird? The overall vibe felt really odd. The service was great honestly the girls up front were so kind and gave us a homeschoolers discount. The coffee was good as well not my favorite but it was fine. Mainly just the other patrons felt rather judgy and a bit off putting. Hopefully that's better next time. read more

Great idea for this area. Nice place for drinks and snacks. Local pizza food truck sits right outside if you're hungry. So much fun for the whole family. Large outdoor play area. Inside is more for work and coffee vibes. Could be a cute place for a date or an evening with the family. Local drinks available like Poteet Strawberry wine and other brews. The staff has been so kind and helpful. Definitely will be returning. Come support this local business!! We needed a place for family + drinks and fun. read more

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Went with a couple of friends and kids for afternoon coffee, great little spot for the kids to run around while we sat and chit chatted. Had coffee with CBD and chocolate, both were great! Person helping us at the counter was very friendly, would go back again. read more

Wanted to try a new local coffee spot, and this place did not disappoint! We tried a couple of their holiday drinks: My boyfriend ordered the silent night, rating it a 8/10 and mentioned that he would order it again. I ordered the "Light of the world" which was great, 7/10 but after asking the barista to make it a bit sweeter for me, she worked her magic and turned it to a 10/10. As far as the ambiance, the place was super modern looking and had lots of different types of seating for you to get comfy in. They even had a game wall, where you can find all the classics to pass time. Plus! There was an outside if you're wanting some fresh air or want the kiddos to run around in the playground We will definitely be back thanks to the great customer service provided by the ladies at the front (whom I didn't get the names of) read more

A family friendly place with something for everyone. For the coffee & beer snobs, it is the best of both worlds!

Cute coffee spot and a playground! I didn't really like my coffee but I would come back and try different flavors! I always recommend this place to coffee lovers. I love the outside area and there's lot of chairs and tables to sit at as well. read more

Indoor and outdoor seating. Got there around 10:15 and seemed to be running low on pastries, not sure if they bake more throughout the day or not. So you might wanna get there early if you have your mind on something in particular. We were able to snag the last blueberry muffin in the display case. Had a nice crunchy top, lots of cinnamon. I had the lavender latte, decaf. It was pretty good, not overly floral tasting. Was able to order my toddler a steamed milk with a little cinnamon. I had a sip, it was yummy. Came here for a playdate meetup with some other moms in SA. Lots of space outside for kids to run around. There was a playground/fort thing with a rock climbing wall, 2 slides, a net swing and hanging bars. Not to mention a little playhouse, big truck, connect four and corn hole. I also saw a hammock and porch swing under the trees. Would come back again as a family for my husband to be able to get a beer and me a coffee and be able to sit back and relax while the kiddo has fun. (Ps there's also a wood fire pizza place in the parking lot , but I don't think they're associated with the coffee shop) read more

Needed a place for a coffee date with a long-time friend but didn't want to hit up Starbucks. Found this place with a Google search and I'm so glad I did! It's such a fun concept-coffee in the morning and beers later on. The place is super cute. Inside is cozy and has a few board games to play as you hang. Outside has tables and a small playground. I saw that they had a food truck there as well. I haven't been yet for the beer but the coffee was delicious. I see in their website that they have events going on throughout the months. Some of them look really fun like "goat cuddles, movie nights, and live music nights. I hope to attend one of these soon. I was so busy I didn't snap a pic of my coffee or pop tart (chocolate) but both were really good. read more