Well, this place absolutely lives up to the hype and I wish I had the time to stay and play pinball! I ordered a Sami with light hazelnut syrup, extra hot. It was quite literally the best latte I have had in a long time. The staff was super chill and the demographic of people at this joint was super cool as well. One thing I will mention is be careful when parking because I definitely hit a curb! I would recommend this place to anybody visiting the area. read more

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Been coming here regularly recently but haven't had the chance to review. Always impressed by the coffee itself!! Great taste and always served quickly. Good food options if you want a bite too. And love all the options for buying bulk. Have bought a few for gifts this past holiday season and got great feedback on all! Great local coffee spot and roasters! read more

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They're a roaster and also sell to the public. They had a large variety of beans available and a nice coffee/match menu of drinks. The barista was nice and was handling a huge crowd even though it was late in the day. In the back they have a section of pinball and arcade games. It's really cute in here and we will be back to try more. read more

What a cool spot! Dropped in for a cup of coffee, did not know there were multiple rooms full of pinball machines! Old school to new, and all run appropriately on quarters. Pretty cool. Great cup of coffee. Will be back specifically for that. They sell coffee beans, so picked up some to try. Also sell some bakery goods. Nice folks in an industrial environment. Pro tip: park in the back. Recommend. read more

5 stars for coffee and cool pinball (I wish the baked goods were better so one star off).

Decided to try this coffee shop since we were in the Bitters area and it was close by...thank you Yelp for helping us find this place. :) First off, I did not expect to find this place nestled in such a commercial/industrial park kind of area. It is really off the main roads, so I was surprised at how busy it was. It must have a pretty loyal client following because the shop did not stand out at all from the street view during the day. Second, when my friend and I walked in we were hit with the most wonderful smell of roasted beans and brewing coffee. There was a decent line waiting to place an order and the tables in the front area we all but taken, so a good sign that the place has a following. Third, when it was our turn to order the girl at the counter was nice about explaining what the drinks were (type of coffee used and what is usually mixed into it), but she was a little hard to hear cause she spoke very softly and the inside is loud with brewing and orders being ready. Maybe make a note that if you see older folks come in...speak a little louder so we dont have to lean in and ask "What?" several times. Finally, while waiting for our order, my friend and I walked around the shop, and it is definitely bigger than it looks from the outside. There are so many pinball machines, and huge coffee roasting machines on display. It was pretty cool to stroll through the place. My warm matcha with lavender syrup was yummy, and my friend enjoyed her latte, so all in all I recommend this place if you wanna try a fun little coffee shop and play some pinball. Have some quarters ready! read more

The la dolce vida cold brew was hands down the BEST I have ever had! I didn't add any cream or syrups but a splash of half and half would be all you need.The coffee is bright and nutty and sweet with out any sweetener at all.I will be going back to get the beans or whatever it take to get more. Now let's talk about the value. We got two drinks a cold brew and a latte for under $10 with tip. That's unheard of these days! There are other small drive through locations but this is their roast house I guess. You can buy bulk beans and merch. They also have the largest pin ball selection in SA. read more

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Great roaster in the San Antonio area. Building is a very cool location with decent seating area and a handful of arcade games. They have a big display area showcasing their different bean varieties which can be purchased by the bag or used a pour over there. Coffee was tasty and the barista had great recommendations. I did not try and of the bites they have but the pastries all looked good. read more

We stumbled upon this place and it was quite interesting. There was a pinball tournament when we arrived... so it was a bit hectic of some passionate pinball players. I really liked the variety of coffee beans you can select to make your coffee. I got the cherry, toasted nuts and chocolate flavor. It was good but a sip of that woke me up! We decided to take the recommended coffee beans they recommend for expresso. read more

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Great coffee, fun pastries, awesome vibe. Bring the kids and hand them a couple bucks and they will have a blast with the old school pinball machines. Staff are friendly and kind. Note: front entrance is NOT accessible, but if you drive around to the back, there is an accessible entrance there and lots more parking, including accessible spots. read more

What's Brewing continues to be the place I bring ALL of our visiting guests. I let them pick the coffee we will brew during their stay and get to show them a very unique place in San Antonio. It is always a hit. I exclusively brew What's Brewing coffee at home :) read more

Popped in for a chess meetup but enjoyed the coffee and PINBALL machines! Some machine play ran up to $2 but there were $0.50 per play options as well. Drink a coffee, give the kids a few bucks for the machines and everyone wins. read more

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They can't make matcha drinks in the slightest, but their other drinks are better. Former coffee shop and specialty tea shop barista here. My fiancé really wanted to give What's Brewing's specialty Spring Menu matcha drink a try despite our abysmal experience last time with their standard Matcha Lattes so we returned to try said drink, the Iced Shamrock, at his request. This drink was better than the last lattes we tried, only because it was actually drinkable. We don't even want to call this a matcha drink because it tasted solely of lavender. All of the flavor was at the bottom of the drink, and even having mixed it better ourselves any flavor that remained was super faint about two thirds through. It was so oversaturated with lavender that the only reason we were able to identify that there was any matcha in this drink whatsoever was its green color. My fiancé gave it two stars. As I was not so confident in their matcha drinks after our last visit, I ordered the Hot Chocolate with Almond Milk figuring it would be a safer option and it did in fact prove to be the better of the two. It came out warm, not hot, so I drank it a little faster than I'd like to have so it wouldn't get cold on me. It was mixed far better than the Iced Shamrock Latte and was really creamy and smooth. As it was made with a darker chocolate it had a pleasant bitterness to it, and the chocolate's sweetness complemented by the natural sweetness of the almond milk gave it a silky richness that paired well with the bitterness for a balance drink. It gets four stars from me. Though I'm a little glad we returned to give other drinks a try I'm still very disappointed by the consistent total failure in the matcha department, especially when I myself use the same brand at home. Their Hot Chocolate was really good and their homemade PopTarts looked really yummy too, so another visit still could be in our future. read more

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What's Brewing is such a fun take on a coffee shop. They roast in-house, which you can view through a window, & you can buy from their plethora of bean selection. They have over 20 different pinball machines you can pick & play from. Their strength is their fun ambiance! However, I was a little disappointed by the lack of latte art & bland taste from their house blend latte. This is a place I would bring my friends who are looking for a fun brunch activity. read more

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$3.25 for a Latte! WHAT?!? Loved What's Brewing? Such a fun vibe. Open space with lots of pinball machines to play. Aside from the pinball machines they have a ton of board games you can choose from. The machines cost $1 and they do have change machines. Lots of seating in the area. I ordered a vanilla latte. I was truly surprised at how cheap it was. I've been to a ton of coffee shops and never only payed $3! Great coffee, great service and great experience! All around fun visit to the coffee shop! read more

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I'd had first heard of What's Brewing several years ago when HEB would sell their coffee. It seems HEB stopped selling their coffee so I had to seek them out to get my coffee directly from them. This place is a fun and hip location to visit. Whether you're after coffee, a snack or both this popular place is where you want to be. They have some fun pinball machines you can play while you're waiting or just want to have fun. The staff is very friendly and courteous. There is a reason this place has such high ratings... excellent coffee, atmosphere and service. read more

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Great coffee pop up in pearl market!! Delicious coffee and very friendly workers highly recommend

What's not to love? This is my choice of coffee spots as the food and coffee keep bringing me back! The Baristas are amazing and WILL get you on a first name basis if you go long enough, wonderful personable people! Nothing contemporary and minimalist about this! Loud sounds from pinball, bean sacks stacked up high, couches to read or hangout, board games to be played or places to study. This makes What's Brewing much like an embodiment of San Antonio, so many walks of life in this city--and they all meet here for good coffee and lots of fun. read more

After dropping my husband off at the airport, I had time to kill before a meeting and desperately needed a cup of coffee. The location is surprising because it's in a very industrial area, but they had a steady stream of customers, which speaks to the great coffee and cool place. Not only can younsit and have a fabulous cup of coffee but you can play arcade games. Really unique place. read more

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Great lattes! Good pastries. Lots of cozy couches and seating. Love that you can buy fresh beans by the pound and flavored cold brews to go. read more

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The ambiance of this coffee shop is very unique. Fun vibes and there are a ton of pin ball machines which you can play for some quarters. I thought the coffee was good. I judged the location by the espresso shot and personally thought that it was quite bright tasting. I feel like the extraction could have been a little better but the drinks with milk were all fantastic. Their bean selection is top tier for San Antonio. Having tried 3 now I've enjoyed everything I've purchased. read more

First time here. Our friend bought us coffee (beans) a few months ago and and we were pleased with the coffee. Decided to check this coffee roaster since In the area. Purchased a cup of coffee and bought 16 ounce coffee beans. (See pics) Only question I had was, I didn't see roast date in the barrels that beans were place in. Would be good to know roast date. (For freshness) Awesome place with pinball machine. Friendly staff. read more

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Wow! Some off the best coffees I have ever tasted. The owners take so much care in choosing growers and really knowing where the coffee comes from and the amount of care and effort it takes to produce the highest quality coffees in the world. They buy the coffee beans and then toast to perfection. Tried their CALIMAX from Guatemala as well as their Finca Santa Isabel from El Salvador. Outstanding! read more

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Love this place! Parking: lot right in front or on the sides Love the location near the airport. Plenty of seating areas all around & the Pinball machines are the best!! The coffee is pretty good & everyone is very friendly & helpful. Highly recommend for your caffeine kick!! read more

A hidden gem of San Antonio! The coffee is actually fantastic. It's easy to guess that by the long line of customers the last two times we've gone. Solid flavors and service! You'll fall in love with the atmosphere and selection of new and old pinball machines around the building too! Don't worry about quarters - they have two machines! read more

Coffee is bomb. Bomb! Seasonal coffee was amazing. Unbelievable selection of pinball. Dreamy. One big suggestion. PLEASE get a change machine so that I can spend more money there:). Maybe even an ATM as I don't always have cash on hand. Great space! read more

They have rooms of pinballs machines! ...and coffee and pastries, of course. Coffee is delicious with a great selection of roasts and flavors. Bakery selection is somewhat limited but what they have is great. Lots of seating, friendly staff, and a selection of board games as well make this a great way to spend a few hours. Come for the coffee, stay for the pinball-- or vice versa . read more

One of my favorite places to hang out. Amazing atmosphere, welcoming staff and good coffee. (I recommend the iced Sami)

i got the orange lavender latte... honestly a waste of money. it tasted soo bad and has a real bad after taste. giving two starts bc it's a cool place and has nice baristas but i would not recommend getting their drinks read more

Top-notch Service, delicious coffee, and refreshing atmosphere. Do yourself a favor, go order something nice, and play some pinball. read more

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Purchased first whole beans from Whats's Brewing? And did omg best coffee ever! This one is las trojas Costa Rica! It was first time visiting but now that I have a coffee bean grinder I'll be visiting again soon! read more

Visiting SA from Seattle and this spot is great! The pinball machines are a neat random find at a coffee shop, and the mochas my wife and I got were great! We tried the kolaches today and they were fresh and really hit the spot. We will probably be back in the coming days before we head back home read more

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Pick your beans! There's so many bins of beans and you can get them in any drink. Staff is super nice and take time to actually craft drinks. This location is the complete coffee experience: operation, coffee shop, lab and recreation. Defintely bring some quarters, or bills, to get some pinball in. read more

One of my favorite coffee shops! Always a great roast, they messed up my order once and remade my drink with no issue and made sure I liked it. Also had a "pop tart" and it was huge! I usually come here to draw, I've played the pin ball machines a couple of times and there are a couple that have ate my change. Other than that, coffee always comes out great. read more

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this place says they open at 8:00am.....odd hour to open for a coffee place but thats fine. when your customers arrive and its 8:00-8:03-8:06 and your still not opening its so disappointing. read more

Excellent place! Excellent coffee! Great place to meet for easy business meeting or with friends!

**Before I start, I just want to make very clear that this review is not about their brick and mortar, but their weekend pop-up at The Pearl. ** With that being said, I've been a fan of What's Brewing for now some time. Every time I go to The Pearl's farmers market I make it a point to visit the What's Brewing team. They are always located across the green area, underneath the iconic "The Pearl" red sign. During cold days my go-to is their brewed coffee, which is only $2 (you can't beat that price), and during warmer days their chocolate mint cold brew is absolutely delicious! Even though I am a no sure and no milk kinda gal, I appreciate them having a self serving station where you can add your own sugar and milk to your drink. If you can't make it to their brick and mortar, definitely give them a try during their pop-up at the farmers market! read more

This was a great coffee house. They have many options for whole bean coffee but you can also get a coffee or latte and relax there too. They have a lot of seating and a lot of Pin Ball machines. So many pinball machines! They'll even do pin ball tournaments there. There is also a shelf with different games and children''s books. I had a honey latte that was delicious. They have a Peruvian decaf that is water processed which I got along with some regular Italian roast for a friend. They both smell great. Go for the coffee stay for Pin Ball fun. read more

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Great coffee, more parking behind the building. Share your fondness of pinball machines with friends and family. Good vibes all around.

We've been coming to what's brewing since we moved to the area a couple of years ago and it quickly became our go to for purchasing coffee beans, they have such a great selection! We absolutely love the Red Sea blend! The staff and ambiance are incredibly welcoming and will make you want to stay a while. read more