Really cool place. Would definitely go again. They were out of pizza, but the sandwiches were still pretty good probably not as many drinks as I would personally like for a spot like this but then again I don't drink a lot of alcohol and they had quite a few choices. I got the Texas roast beef sandwich good but probably would try something else next time. read more

Nice little market in downtown. The staff was friendly. I like that I can pop in and get a few jtems like hummus, protein bar, ice cream, yogurt, milk, wine or beer. Next time I plan to try the sandwiches. read more

12.26.25: Cute mini grocery store located in the downtown area. Carries a few household basics, snacks, drinks you name it. They also offer coffee, sandwiches and pizza by the slice. I had the Italian sandwich and it was delicious! Customer service was great & the employees greeted every single person that came in. Friendly service and many options. Highly recommend. read more

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Not really a full sized grocery store but a corner shop that serves sandwiches and pizza. They also have some prepared food you can take back to the hotel and nuke. Prices are ok considering how much you pay for food downtown. Service was friendly. Store is neat and clean read more

I love this model for an eatery/grocery. It reminds me of Billie's Grocery, a place we enjoy in KC. It was perfect for a low key lunch while also providing some great snacks and drinks to load up on to get us through the rest of our day. Great selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks plus so many snack and food options. They've really got you covered! The sandwich was DELICIOUS. I went with the veggie grilled cheese and it was cooked beautifully and so flavorful. Definitely hit the spot. The staff was very nice and the interior is very chill and inviting. We really enjoyed it. read more

Royal Blue Grocery - Veggie Grilled Cheese - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Convient if you're downtown to get stuff & you wanna be bougie. Because yeah the prices! Well, it is downtown & you are in America. See, I really judge places like this HARD in comparison against back home in Germany or The Netherlands where it's not necessary to gouge people that just need to run to the store & grab snacks. Because there are stores all over European cities & they do not have $8 chicken salad, or $3 snack bags of chips, or $4 bottles of water - again because you're downtown. I just cannot wrap my head around the absolute audacity of this capitalist behavior in America sometimes. Maybe it's other stuff weighing down right now. But, it is a cute little expensive Bodega. I did find some Cheetos I'd been looking for (the $3 bag), and the tarragon chicken salad was (from Austin) was tasty (& $8), then I got a little packet of mini bread to eat the salad with & they cost $2.79. Which I was fine with because I was actually surprised they had them. The Bodega has a good selection of wines & a ridiculous selection of waters - seriously go look! It's a nice little place. The employees are very helpful & kind. I got a brown sugar chai, & man was it really really good! Not bad for the price either. Take a look at their sandwiches as well, they looked good. If you have a per diem, stop in - it's a cute place to drop an easy $25 on snacks! read more

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Such a cute little grocery store / coffee spot right in the middle of downtown. The vibe is super nice with shelves full of snacks and drinks. I got the Cuban sandwich and a vanilla matcha and wow that Cuban was honestly one of the best I've ever had. The matcha was also really good way better than I expected. Overall, super satisfied with everything and the prices were pretty average too which surprised me since it's downtown. Definitely a spot I'd come back to. read more

Royal Blue Grocery - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

The Royal Blue Grocery is a very cute and small cafe + grocery that carries all of your snacking needs. As the name states, it is also grocery store, so you can pick up milk, eggs, and any other item you need. There are a few seats in the front of the store and some more outside. The interior is very inviting; they have shelves that sell store merch and other items from other local stores and creators. The workers looked cool, and were very nice and helpful! The vibe was very relaxed too. I have been here once before, I got the veggie melt last time as well. This time around, I came here with my sister and mom, so we all got a veggie melt and a drink. My mother got an iced coffee, my sister got a Naked mango smoothie, and I got a Martinelli's apple juice. We added 2 pumps of vanilla syrup and half-and-half to the iced coffee, which my mom said tasted good. The veggie melt was amazing as usual! They make the sandwiches in front of you, so that was pretty cool too. I am not entirely sure what goes into that sandwich, but it is so good! It's not heavy, there's a lot of filling, and it comes with a dipping sauce that makes it 100x tastier! I don't know what type of seasonings are in the sandwich, but adding the spicy dipping sauce makes it taste like a really good margherita pizza. Overall, I love this grocery, their veggie melt, and the vibe! read more

Royal Blue Grocery - Veggie Melt that comes with a habanero sauce - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Luvvv this place. In town for a conference and it's super close to my hotel, was looking for a later night snack/drink. They have a large variety of items, and even fresh coffee/tea drinks & hot food. They have BANANA MATCHA and it is genuinely the best matcha I have ever had. I've gone every day for a little something just because the selection is so great. Also grabbed a hot sandwich - the Cuban as recommended by one of the employees and it was delish. Cute small space that is utilized well! Will plan to come every day until I head home, highly recommend! read more

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The people were really nice but man was the food nasty. The outside of the store was sort of misleading. I'd avoid any of the pre-packaged foods with their logo on it. The caesar salad wrap was definitely old as the lettuce was brown and soggy. The banana pudding (which I had high hopes for) was nasty! It was also $20 for 2 items :( read more

I love RBG! It's a great little sanctuary from the grimy hot streets of downtown SA to take a break, get a snack / drink / meal. I'll usually walk in for a slice of (WonderSlice Bianca!) pizza and check out the cute gifts or muse over the varieties of candies & chocolates they offer. Everyone is friendly and it doesn't take long to get helped. The lunch hour can be a little busy, but I think it's one of the best quick and tasty options for the area. read more

Royal Blue Grocery - Italian sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

I was in San Antonio attending a work conference at the Convention Center. I always make a point to start my mornings at local coffee shops when out of town. Royal Blue Grocery is located in the Savoy building in downtown San Antonio. Founded in Austin, Royal Blue Grocery is a modern urban grocery whose offerings are responsive to the community it serves. It features Stumptown Coffee Roasters and East Side Pies in its coffee bar/deli and locally sourced, unique grocery, convenience, and gourmet grab-and-go products. Its hot sandwiches are freshly prepared, and the San Antonio store has an impressive wine wall. Royal Blue Grocery is not your typical bodega and has a cozy, inviting feel with plenty of natural light. Limited seating is available both inside and outside the store, but all seats are great for people-watching. Customer service is very solid and definitely more coffee shop-like than corner store. The coffee was great, and I plan to try their prepared items during my next trip to San Antonio. read more

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This is a cozy shop with lots of options if you're visiting and need a few things. With drinks, premade snacks/meals, grocery type items, and coffee, it's fun to look through and explore! There is an large upcharge for things that would normally be decently priced like granola bars, pantry items, and frozen meals, but if you want something quick then it's convenient. I also ordered a latte which was delicious, so definitely stop by for some snacks and little convenience items! read more

Had the cubano sandwich and it was pretty tasty, good size and reasonably priced. Service was nice and pleasant. read more

Royal Blue Grocery - Cubano sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Came to get a slice of pizza but they were out of the one I wanted. Wah waaaaaah... But the cashier was super cool and explained that they had gotten slammed. I will be back to try again... read more

My decision between a two-star and three star review here was one of the toughest. Ultimately, they earned the third star because the place itself - quaint, airy, bright, is worth a visit. Cute spot. Unfortunately, I was otherwise disappointed. For MONTHS around my downtown office, I've heard about this place and their awesome sandwiches. Finally checked it out for lunch yesterday with a friend who's not normally downtown. They were "out" of HALF THEIR SANDWICH MENU. I settled for a tuna melt, but that was not nearly close to the top of my choice list. It was fine...whatever...but it just couldn't outweigh the ridiculousness of being out of half the listed items. Also, wasn't a huge fan they charged my friend for the refill on his hibiscus tea. Service was friendly yet kind of cold, but that's understandable given it borders less on restaurant and more on convenience store. They're just trying to "check people out". read more

Give credit where its due!! Royal Blue Grocery was the choice for a quick lunch nothing heavy will keep it light till dinner time, so four sandwiches asked to be cut in fourths so as to give everyone a choice and a taste, The Italian, The Cuban, The Veggie and The Texas Hold em!!! all wonderful and great tasting thank you so much for the lovley ladies for being courteous.... loved the country charm feeling of the place found everything we need seems to have an interesting wine selection, but next time ... we'll be back fore sure!!! read more

Stumbled upon this gem and WOW. Ordered a veggie grilled cheese and bought some chia pudding and I cannot stress how amazing they both were. Will definitely be back! Cute shop with all the essentials + great food read more

Royal Blue Grocery - Veggie grilled cheese + chia pudding - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

I've been going here daily for years. I hope it never changes. Love the staff, selection and energy here. A gem whatever location you find

Decided to go during my lunch break - ordered the Italian sandwich and it was so good! They use focaccia bread which is one of my fave! Service was great and ladies working were nice. Seating was not a lot but they do have a small grocery inside which I thought was pretty neat. read more

After seeing a show around the corner we decided to hop into Royal Blue Grocery to grab a few late night snacks before heading back to our hotel. There is something for everyone here so be sure to come in and browse. One thing I loved about this spot is the local San Antonio gifts, stickers, cups/mugs, and mementos they have here. You will definitely find some cute souvenirs here too so don't discredit this spot if you are looking for some unique and local gifts to remember your time in San Antonio. Also I noticed the small patio outside which is perfect spot for some light working, writing, or just people watching. Next time I am in the area I might end up ordering a panini or a Rueben sandwich. Their menu looks tasty AF! read more

This place is a lifesaver if you're staying downtown and need some tasty coffee or snacks. We go here often and the cappuccino is top notch. They also have a good wine selection and snacks if you are a snacky type person but don't want to eat the worst possible foodstuffs. It's good to have something other than your average convenience store that has better quality snacks and the coffee soars. Also a great aesthetic and concept, and the staff are attentive. Highly recommend! read more

Loved their panini! If you're downtown in search for a quick bite to eat, come here! Only issue is they were out of a few sandwiches.

Cool place cool atmosphere with helpful people. Quick easy and a walk from the Travis building. I went twice in the tree days I was in San Antonio. read more

Waited a bit longer for the coffee than I would have liked. But this coffee beats hotel crap or even nearby Starbucks. Lots of snacks and treats here too. read more

Royal Blue Grocery - a woman standing at the counter - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Royal blue is that place! Cozy vibes, very basic food options but they slap. My fav is the chips, chipotle chicken Sandwhich and heywell drink. The service is good. The matcha and latte are good as well. Low key you just can't go wrong stopping by it's good! read more

Royal Blue Grocery - a sandwich and a drink on a table - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Cute little grocery right across from the Embassy Suites was a bonus during our stay. Nice selection of fresh foods, baked goods, beverages & snack foods. Charcuterie offerings, humus, snack bars and everyone seems happy and friendly at the counter. Prices weren't bad at all, particularly for a downtown shop in the tourist area. We had some chicken salad, crackers, a sandwich, some iced teas, water, etc and were happy with all our selections. They have some cute gift offerings as well. Also a pretty good selection of booze, I think. Not being a drinker I can't really say for sure but it looked to be a good selection of craft beers, wines and I think other alcohol as well. read more

Open till midnight. Offers fresh and delicious handcrafted coffee with a full barista. Inside you will find a mini grocery store that also sells wine, beer and essentials. Everything in here is carefully chosen as the best quality and very fair prices too! read more

Royal Blue Grocery - Handcrafted coffee and a mini grocery store that also sells wine and beer! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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We discovered this place when we walked pass by. An open and modern layout for your everyday needs. It changed my view of traditional grocery store. Lots of merchandise were from local sources and ensure the freshness. I got some souvenirs and a bottle of wine so we can enjoy later. Some outside seating was available too. The price was a little higher but the quality seemed better too. A small store made your life easier. read more

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Nothing like the local grocery to get your food fix on. The service and setting brings me back to the corner grocery store I remember as a child. What a great find and in greatly needed area. Glad I found them because they are indeed a life saver especially ad those late into the evening hours -- and right within walking distance. read more

Royal Blue Grocery - Chips, salad, sparkling water and a sandwich...hits the spot. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

I came across this place while walking to another establishment and wow this place is cute & have reasonable prices. What they offer Barista Hot foods Cold beverages Snack Wine Grocery items They also have merch and other nicknacks for sell read more

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This is a very clean, nice, organized with good selection Little expensive but understandable given area read more

The coffee here is great you have to know how to order Or hope that a helpful employee is there. The grocery store has essentially everything a convenience store need from batteries to advil to salsa read more

Great little spot for a quick breakfast and a cortado, fun baked treats or a cold drink.

Such a cute corner grocery! Every time I'm in San Antonio, I make this a must stop! Love the vibe here. read more

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Great espresso and coffee, convenient locations and fast for downtown San Antonio when you don't want to wait at the coffee shops

Walking distance from hotels, find a coffee bar, beer and wine, prepared foods and snacks. Sodas and bottled water is cheaper than the other convenience stores in the area. There are a few outside tables to enjoy what you've gathered to snack on. read more

Walked by this place and had to go in and give it a try. Cool place. A small sundry shop with good quality products on the shelf. Has an espresso bar and also a wide section of wines and craft beers. Could easily see this as a good place to do you're own wine and cheese thing in the evening. That being said I ordered an almond milk cortado and it was good. The temperature was nice and hot which I prefer. I'd come back again. Their signature seems to be the breakfast tacos to go - maybe next time. read more

Royal Blue Grocery - Almond milk cortado - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Wow. I'm surprised how well this place has it stocked. Gluten free, dairy free, vegan etc. items, you find healthy snacks. I mean the clean healthy stuff. Five stars for sure! read more

Amazing little downtown find that has everything you need or want. Local foodstuffs, prepared foods, and even household goods.