Black Rifle Coffee Company — Restaurant in San Antonio

We stopped by Black Rifle Coffee for our Sunday morning brew, and while I was curious to try it, the experience didn’t leave me wanting to return. I ordered an iced latte with oat milk, honey, and cinnamon. Unfortunately, the drink was overwhelmed by cinnamon, throwing off the balance completely. As a barista myself, I’m very familiar with preparation and portions, so this was disappointing. My boyfriend had an americano with a pump of their wild blackberry syrup, which actually worked nicely — not too sweet and allowed the coffee flavor to shine. What stood out more than the drinks, though, was the atmosphere and culture of the shop. At checkout, I was asked if I wanted to donate to the armed forces, which I don’t mind in principle, but the suggested donation was a whopping $8, unusually high for a coffee counter. Then we were invited to browse their merchandise, which prominently featured gun and weapons-themed magazines. I have respect for veterans and officers, but that’s simply not my thing, and it felt very front-and-center here. As a Hispanic woman whose family has been in Texas since before it became part of the United States, I felt an added layer of discomfort. While my boyfriend was adding sugar to his drink, an older white man abruptly got in my way at the bar. I stood my ground, but the dismissive, entitled approach was hard to ignore. The environment didn’t feel inclusive or welcoming. Overall, the coffee wasn’t worth the off-putting atmosphere. While I respect what the brand stands for, the experience just wasn’t for me. I won’t...

One of the few businesses that's true to its ethos... Unapologetically American with a no-nonsense approach to a great cup of coffee. It's the first corporate coffee/retail shop of its kind for the company- and with a new small business venture there will be some hurdles and refinements on efficiency, sure, but it comes with a tenacious desire to make a name in a big market for veterans and grow a culture that puts duty, family, and country first. They have a clear vision and are driven by giving back to those who sacrificed so much to protect our way of life and the freedoms we enjoy. There's a program where every bag of coffee purchased gets a bag sent to our servicemen and women overseas, and I want to say over 100,000 bags were sent last year, not to mention the countless drops and donations given to fuel local police and fire stations and first responders in hospitals throughout the Covid response. They are on a mission to hire veterans and those who share the same views and support them, but there's no political agenda and people of all backgrounds come together here- it's laughter, coffee, friends, family, and our best four-legged companions. I love the Nitro Cold Brew for on the go, and if you pick up some C♠️F or Blackbeard's Delight I promise you won't be disappointed.

And what is Black Rifle Coffee Company?

"The greatest coffee company in the world, pfffft. Wait, what was the question again? Sorry, I blacked out on freedom."...

So, Sad that this place has not been able to find good help. Went through drive through. Ask about the Cortado. Person on the speaker helped me get it ordered. Got to the window and a different person helped me (“AB”). AB tried to give me something I did not order. When I tried to point out the difference, I was basically told too bad. I went in and tried to talk to manager, but one never appeared.

Too bad for BRCC. If I could return the merchandise I purchased, I would.

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Original review: Let's get started with what matters... coffee.

BRCC's coffee is WAY better than Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts or San Antonio's "Local Coffee" company! I have visited several BRCC locations and their coffee is consistantly great.

Now, let's talk about the bad. Their prices are very high and their cups are very small. A "medium" looks like a small, and the "large" is barely the size of a medium. (When my hand easily wraps around a large cup of coffee... that is just too small) You also pay a premium price for small cup of coffee. Then they nickel and dime you to death. I just paid $1 to add a little bit of vanilla to my coffee. When I am paying $4 for a little cup of coffee; don't insult me by charging me another $1 for sweetner!!!

Their building is super nice, but their location is hard to get too.

Summation: A great cup of "Joe", but because of the small cup sizes, I will only occasionally be stopping at BRCC. What a shame... They almost...