Vela Coffee

Amazing coffee shop a short walk away from most downtown hotels in San Antonio. It's not on the riverwalk, but worth the trip if you're really into coffee.I stepped inside Vela Coffee thinking it was just an ordinary coffee shop with a unique name, but I was surprised to learn that they offered pour overs, a rarity in today's world of coffee.I had the choice of Ethiopian washed, Kenyan Natural, and a Colombian washed beans for my pour overs; I opted for the Colombian as the barista mentioned it was the most popular. I then saw him carefully prepare my pour over using a dedicated setup. I can tell he's passionate about his craft.I also ordered an iced latte with lavender syrup. I originally asked if they had any sugar-free syrups, but they said that all the ones they've tried didn't make the coffee taste the same, so they don't offer them. They also asked if I wanted to get the latte with a half shot to reduce the amount of sugar in the drink since I had asked about the sugar-free options, which I agreed. Then upon trying it out and realizing that the flavor wasn't the same, the barista added another half shot of syrup (one full shot total) to sweeten the drink.I found both baristas to be knowledgeable and detailed with the highest customer service. I'll be sure to return if I'm ever in the area again!

Another Day, Another Coffee NEW VIBRANT SPECIALTY COFFEE IN SAN ANTONIO Wow! Guys, if you're in the downtown area, you have to take a visit to Vela Coffee!This beautiful coffee shop pays attention to detail, both in atmosphere and food & drink! They serve locally sourced brews ( from Weathered Hands Coffee) and pastries ( Crumbs ), and make some bites in-house as well (like their delicious lotus biscoff cheesecake!). They also have a seasonal menu, which had a delish lemon vanilla matcha (10/10) Staff is so friendly and helped me choose my order! The serene downtown spot opened its doors in October and is a great place for when you're in the area and wanting to get work done. If you're in the area all day, use one of the paid parking lots, or try to grab some street parking a few blocks away if it's only for an hour or two! Open Every Day 7:30 am - 4:30 pm

If you know me you know I was searching for quality, local coffee shops long before the plane landed in San Antonio. And this one checks all the boxes! Local, new (less than two weeks since opening), meaning behind the name (just ask the owner what it means), and of course great beans. But wait, there are pastry options via a local bakery. In downtown and just off the beaten path, I knew this would be one of my first stops. What I didn't know is it would be a stop every day I was in San Anintino. Or that I would be flying back with a bag of beans from there. But that's what makes this pleasant experience a surprise. Every cup of coffee, Americano, and latte was a work of art for my eyes and palette to take in. Friendly team and the ambiance is second to none. The way the sunlight pours in (lazy pun intended) through the windows makes you question whether or not to just clear your schedule and stay there all day. Or at least until closing time. And I would be remiss if I left out they were the ones who recommended I visit La Panadería for lunch. But that's a review for another day.

Tucked away a short walk from Travis Park is the delightful coffee shop with a contemporary comfort vibe. I recommend. Details below. First visit, party of one, on the Friday after Thanksgiving. My tasty cappuccino was elegantly presented in a coordinating cup that complimented the decor. Outstanding service. Overhead music very uplifting. Large windows to see pedestrian traffic walk by is fun. Limited seating outside but plenty of seating inside. Be sure to stop by and have a tasty beverage.

Opened just a month ago and located near the Alamo, this is a great coffee place to drink coffee and study as well - free WiFi and at the bar seating plenty of outlets to plug your laptop top in. Seats are also very comfortable and well cushioned, not the cheap hard seats so you could spend hours working comfortably if you needed to. My husband who is a coffee aficionado (think coffee snob) loved his pour over and definitely a "third wave" coffee shop. They also have pastries (handmade pop tarts by bakery near by) and interesting coffee like Turkish coffee made traditionally and blueberry matcha. Prices on par with most coffee places. Baristas were very friendly. They also sell coffee bags made by Weathered Hands Farmhouse coffee. Parking is classic downtown parking - paid parking lots and metered parking. Highly recommend.

I ordered an Iced Lavender Vanilla Latte and it was pretty good. I like that the syrups are made in house. Overall the coffee shop was a nice place to go and do some work. Staff was friendly and coffee was prepared fairly quick.

Had a good time eating and drinking at Vela Cafe. I had the chai tea latte. Spicy and sweet, just like I like it. The staff is super friendly and knowledgeable. And the mood is so zen. Very chic and welcoming. The music, the coffee....all I'm missing is my dog. And my husband.

This coffee shop was just around the corner from where we were staying for a weekend wedding in SA, and it was well worth the 5 stars! I got a sugar cookie latte and my partner and I split an almond croissant and a brown sugar pop tart, which were both made perfectly and were absolutely delicious. The coffee was definitely sweet given the flavor but not too sweet! The baristas were very friendly and the interior was clean, modern, and well-maintained. I definitely recommend if you are into quality coffee - I'll return next time I'm here!

Vela is so amazingly good!The coffee is the best in San Antonio. I have tried alot if new Coffee places and this by fat the best coffee and pastries.Everone mush come to see calm environment and great tasting coffee.

Very impressed all around, 10/10 would recommend! Great Coffee, Great Matcha, Great Staff, Great ambiance, Great location