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    Wake The Dead Coffee House

    3.9 (249 reviews)
    InexpensiveCoffee & Tea, Desserts
    Closed 7:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for working
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Strawberry cake ball and a white chocolate mocha
    Jonathon G.

    Just call me a sucker for a sugar rush before hitting the road again. The sign caught my eye and I decided to pull in. Wonderful space. Cozy. Drinks were made quickly and with no error to detail. Welll done!

    Their excellent Smoked Salmon on a Bagel, $14.50. Good ingredients, generous enough to share with a friend. 10MAR24
    Heather R.

    10MAR24 This morning I had a salmon bagel so nice it knocked my socks off. Lox style set up with cream cheese, red onion, capers, tomatoes on a plain bagel. WtD was Mr R's haunt years ago and I vaguely remembered getting this before and that it was good. Still listed online so I asked to try it again as he was heading there for coffee. This one was so tasty and fresh I had to query Mr R about what he'd seen--maybe they were premade and stacked in the fridge but I got really lucky on the timing? Nope, he saw them slicing the onions themselves and putting the whole thing together. Generous serving, solid ingredients, well assembled for what can be a messy meal, worth the $14.50. Which makes me wonder about the jalapeño cheese kolache I'd enjoyed the day before. I'd assumed they sourced them elsewhere but was impressed with it. Perhaps they make them in house, I've no idea, I just know after 20sec in the microwave it smelled amazing and tasted great. Pepper throughout the sausage, enough cheese to satisfy without being egregious, tender pastry wrapped around it didn't seem to have been defrosted. Heck of a find that I got to enjoy only because Mr R needed to meet the $5 minimum to pay by card. Mr R had a jalapeño cheese bagel. It came with a shot of cream cheese on the side but they supplied butter when he requested it. He was very happy with it and always with their coffee. I can't speak to the coffee, hate the stuff, but based on these revisits you should have no fear about the vittles there.

    New favorite coffee place. My dirty chai was fantastic, my wife loved her mocha, and bagel got good marks too. Good people, good vibes, great outside space and the best music playlist I've heard in a long time. Service was greatHad a fantastic time hanging with family and friends while caffeinating after house hunting. First time here, won't be the last.

    Snickerdoodle cookie
    Jenie L.

    My daughter and I have been exploring locally owned businesses in San Marcos and we found this adorably spooky place. We got a turkey sandwich, a muffin, cookies, tea, and a coffee. Everything was really tasty and cookies are the size of your head. They have a beautiful patio area so we borrowed one of their board games and played battleship outside. The atmosphere is very relaxed and casual. I wouldn't say the staff is friendly, but they are efficient. Very cool concept

    Pumpkin ale
    Hannah W.

    The vibes are very nice. Spooky, beautiful restrooms, indoor and outdoor seating, friendly staff, and delicious pumpkin ale! Super cutesy place in San Marcos!

    This is what they consider an Iced Matcha.

    First, the service and staff and speed here is PHENOMENAL! No idea how the coffee is because I don't drink the stuff, but my husband liked it. What they're calling an "iced matcha" though should be a CRIME. It's just overly sweetened milk. There's not even a hint of green to it. Literally just sweetened milk over ice. I'm more confused than anything.

    Shanesta H.

    Freddy vibe from the jump, and the coffee is strong. I love it, and they have art for sale too. Lots of outdoor space, and vega/vegetarian options for food. I will definitely come back...especially at night

    Interior
    John M.

    With a name like that what is there not to like...first thing we noticed is how fresh everything looked on the outside making us ask when did they open...only to find out they we celebrating there 14 year open...the super friendly staff informed us when they were closed for Covid the owners took the time to spruce up the joint and they did a fantastic job..inside decor was really cool..simple order of an iced mocha latte and an iced latte...super good drinks and a home town feeling..Top notch for sure!

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    2 months ago

    Love their cherry Italian cream soda! Also love how open it is outside, perfect place to do some work.

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    3 months ago

    Great atmosphere and very relaxing. Great location, not to mention awesome customer service. Coffee is the best.....

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    Coffee was made quick, service was really chill, the area was very cozy. Definitely a place to meet friends and relax.

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    8 months ago

    This place is great, service is amazing, the vibes are immaculate, and the coffee is even better.

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    10 months ago

    Super friendly. Coffee, smoothies and pastries are all wonderful. Very relaxed welcoming environment. Love it!

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    2 years ago

    Coffee was super good! Staff were very nice and friendly as well. I'm glad I live right next to this place so I can just walk here anytime.

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    2 years ago

    Bad customer service. The baristas have so much attitude and are so entitled. Do not come here

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    2 years ago

    Cute look with delicious local blends. Nice outside area even though I grabbed a drink to go, I could see myself sitting there.

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    2 years ago

    Dropped by this place a few time last time I was in SM. Great coffee & yummy breakfast burritos w/ the best sauces & friendly staff.

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    2 years ago

    Very cute place, salmon bagel out of this world, One stop shop breakfast, lunch , coffee, wine and beer !

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    Great relaxed atmosphere. I had the mocha which was great. Great place to work or read and get away

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    So, I learned that not all locations are as incredible as the locations that I've ordered from…read morebefore. I placed an order several days in advance to be delivered to my brother for his birthday. On the day of the delivery, I get a message that it was delivered with a picture that is not my brother's house. I can't see the house number and have no idea where it went. I called my brother and obviously he didn't get the order. I called the store and explained that the order was not delivered to the correct house. I was put on hold several times, gave the information requested, then put on hold again. In the interim, my brother's neighbor took the delivery over to their house. When the lady came back on the line I told her that the cookies were delivered by my brother's neighbor. She was quiet and didn't say anything. I said to her, the delivery driver (Tucker) still dropped it off to the wrong house and that should be addressed. Luckily, my brother's neighbor didn't toss them or keep them. She didn't say anything, didn't offer a remedy, didn't apologize, nothing. I will not order from them again. I'll go back to Tiff's for orders in this area.

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