Niche Coffee Company — Restaurant in San Antonio

Coffee Shop No. 508 Niche Coffee Co. San Antonio, TX June 10, 2025

From across the street, my first glance of Niche Coffee Company gave me the impression there was some rich history inside the building; so I had to look it up while waiting on my cortado. Turns out the cafe sits on the corner of The Riverwalk Plaza Hotel; once the garage to The Plaza Hotel. It was once boasted as the “finest hotel in the South” during the 1920’s. The Plaza stood on an island in the San Antonio River up until 1926 when the water was channeled away in flood-control work.

The building is not as lavish it was during its heyday golden era, but the bones are still there. Spanish heritage remains in the arches, carved stone and tile floors. I found the location to be captivatingly beautiful.

Niche Coffee Co. now welcomes coffee lovers on the corner street level of The Riverwalk Plaza. The cafe is modern yet comfortable and cozy. I read a couple chapters of a book and sipped happily on my very well made cortado. It was bold in flavor and served at a perfect temperature so it was smooth and velvety just the way I like it. The shop uses coffee beans from Quantum Coffee Roasters, a local San Antonio roaster.

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I've been coming here for about two months, and this has become one of my favorite coffee shops to go to! They have a simple menu, but the baristas can easily spice things up with their recommendations. The baristas, Clarissa, Lauren, and Christian, all take pride in what they do and provide really great service and always make me feel welcome. I come here almost weekly to get some work done, and not once have I ever felt pressured to buy anything, but I always do because we love supporting local businesses. I love being able to work for an hour or two, then grab a scone and Honey Lavender Latte. The coffee is great, the pastries are great, everything about this place...

I stopped by Niche Coffee Company in downtown San Antonio, and I’m so glad I did! The staff was super friendly, making the experience that much better. I tried the hot chai tea latte with almond milk—delicious! While I didn’t get to try the pastries, they looked absolutely tempting. The location is also really convenient, with parking options nearby and within walking distance to attractions like the San Fernando Cathedral, the Briscoe Western Art Museum, and the River Walk. It's definitely worth a visit for coffee lovers and...