Vela Coffee — Restaurant in San Antonio

Found this little coffee shop on a mini outing today, and it was honestly reeeally cute! It was very decently priced and I was able to get 3 things under $20. They gave seasonal drinks and they also have a great selection of bakery items too! I got their seasonal Blueberry Matcha and it was so good! The flavors blended together wonderfully and the matcha was just sweet enough!🍵 I also got a turkey and cheese croissant and a biscoff cheesecake that was the perfect amount of sweetness! Everything came out super quick and we didn’t have to wait too long, which was good since they unfortunately didn’t have free parking. But I only paid $5 parking next door to it. I spoke briefly to the baristas and turns out they have only been open for 10 months! They’re coming up to their year, they have a super friendly atmosphere and would be a great place to get some extra...

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 can spend hours spending time. 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....

Vela Coffee is a charming oasis for coffee and tea lovers alike. From the moment you step inside, the cozy vibe invites you to relax and enjoy the moment. The ambiance strikes a perfect balance between modern and welcoming, making it an ideal spot to work, catch up with friends, or simply unwind.

The pastries are a standout, offering a delightful range of fresh, flaky, and flavorful options that pair perfectly with any drink. However, the real star of my visit was their hot matcha latte. Rich, creamy, and perfectly balanced especially with the pistachio creamer, it’s a must-try for matcha enthusiasts and newcomers alike.

Whether you’re a local or just passing through, Vela Coffee is a gem worth discovering. It’s the kind of place you’ll want to return to...