A local caffeine peddler is giving the national chains a run for their money. Amsterdam-style coffee shop Archies will soon open its fourth store at 711 S St. Mary’s St in the heart of the King William district.
A public notice for a mixed beverage permit application spilled the beans on the new location. A store employee confirmed that the chain was working on the new store taking over the former home of Boozy’s Creamery + Craft.
Local entrepreneur David Padilla first opened Archies in 2021, adding a second San Antonio shop in 2024 and a San Marcos outlet in February. The concept has become popular by offering a wide variety of sippers from the usual espresso drinks to more adult concoctions.
Among the more grown-up choices are its plant-based energy drinks, spiked with a considerable dose of caffeine and tropical flavors. Any of the drinks can be supplemented with wellness boosts like collagen peptides or enhanced with CBD or THC.
The shops also have a full bar with beer, wine, and cocktails. Naturally, some of the best-sellers are carajillos and espresso martinis. If the latter makes guests peckish, they can order pastries, egg bits, or mini charcuterie boards.
The employee shares that the King William Archies still has a couple of months to go before it makes its debut. The brand’s website lists the location as “coming soon,” but does not give a timeline for its opening.
Padilla has told multiple local media outlets that he plans to expand Archies’ footprint in the upcoming years. He also founded Jugo, a small chain of shops selling cold-pressed juice, smoothies, and açai bowls.