Coffee & Nature: Five Local Coffee Spots to Visit (On Your Way to SATX Nature Parks)

Summer, that glorious goldenrod of a season, is upon us. School schedules have given way to lazier days, with hopefully less traffic and more joy. These smaller, simpler moments have long been a favorite of mine, especially as we are never certain how long our military family will stay rooted in a place. Our days can be as open-ended and sporadic as we want them. These days can carry all the adventures, or they can be a place to break and reset as we spend day after day by the pool.

Something our family has done, and now especially as our boys get older, is to try to balance our lives with loads of outdoor time while also exploring and supporting local coffee shops in each new city. This summer, we’re doing double: exploring SATX coffee shops and the nature parks nearby.

If you’re like me, you might love an iced lavender latte to stunt the nuclear hotness from melting your morning. Here are some ideas to get your latte and greenbelt itinerary in order.

Summer Latte Love

Clear Light Coffee Co. (on route to Walker Ranch Historic Landmark Park)

Come for the patio, the latte art, and the cold brew. Walk right across to Walker Ranch, iced and ready for the trails. 12656 West Ave., Bldg 3. Closed Monday & Tuesday; Wednesday, 7:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.; Thursday–Sunday, 7:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Me Latté (on route to Hardberger Park)

This little mint julip of a coffee truck offers serious summer inspo, like their new Berry Matcha, in addition to iced everything. 16900 Blanco Road. Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.; Weekends, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Niche Coffee (on route to Denman Estate)

Offering all your traditional faves and assorted pastries. Try one of their signatures, the Oatmeal Choco-Chip Latte, for a twist. Head to their downtown location if you’re craving AC and trendy space to chat. 9900 Wurzbach Rd. Monday–Sunday, 6:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.  

Press Coffee (on route to San Antonio Botanical Garden)

If you enjoy your coffee in a lush greenhouse of glory, you’re home. From Cold Brew to Oolong, they have your summer palate covered. 4035 Broadway St. Daily, 7:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Rose Hip Coffee (on route to Robert LB Tobin Park)

Offering organic and specialty lattes like the Saffron Honey and signature Rose Hip. Daily pastries from their microbakery bring extra sunshine to your morning cup. Monday–Friday, 7:30 p.m.–1:00 p.m.; Weekends, 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Jacey Blue Renner
Jacey Blue Renner is a freelance writer & poet who holds an MFA from Lesley University. Most recently you can find her work in San Antonio Magazine. As a USAF spouse, she has moved extensively with her family, but would've stayed in the UK (the island love of her life), forever. She uses words & running to keep her grounded. Her boy crew is an inspiration on how to live fully. Currently stationed in SATX, her family is her complete heart. Favorite Restaurant: La Fonda on Main. Favorite Landmark: The Pearl. Favorite San Antonio Tradition: Battle of FlowersParade.

2 COMMENTS

  1. Great article. Love the idea of linking coffee shops to outdoor spaces. May I add another? Kulture Kafe, on your way to the Mission Reach (Eagleland trailhead.) Thanks!

  2. I’m curious what coffee shop is pictured in the photo to click onto the article. It looks good and I can’t figure it out from the article.

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