Summer has officially left the building, and while Alamo City may not be Stars Hollow, it is time for San Antonio coffee shops and bars to roll out their most creative seasonal sips. Channel your inner Gilmore Girl with these cozy fall drinks, from spooky margaritas to exciting new takes on the pumpkin spice latte.
Flowergirl Coffee
San Antonio’s most charming coffee truck-slash-flower shop ups the ante on its adorable vibe with an equally delightful fall drink menu. Channel your inner Charlie Brown (without missing the football kick) with the Great Pumpkin Latte, made with pumpkin spice purée and creamy tres leches milk. For those who can’t wait for Halloween, the Black Sabbath Cold Brew features housemade purple ube cold foam. Also on the Broadway shop’s menu: a Maple Street chai with brown sugar pecan syrup, perfect for sipping if the temperatures ever drop.
Gravves Coffee
As spooky season approaches, we’d be remiss not to highlight San Antonio’s premier destination for spine-tingling coffee creations. Goths have long adored the Tobin Hill shop’s black sesame charcoal latte, a moody fixture of the permanent menu, but the fall menu isn’t all thrills and chills. Guests can also indulge in seasonal favorites like the Harvest Moon, a spiced Thai tea, or the Apple of Eden, a mix of caramel apple spice and espresso. Both are available through Sunday, November 30.
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Hops and Grounds
Before strolling the River North district, fuel up with a cozy fall sip from this coffee kiosk’s seasonal menu. Highlights include an indulgent white chocolate pumpkin latte and an apple pie latte fragrant with nostalgic baking spices. Find autumn in a cup through November 30 — and don’t forget to check the blackboard for rotating seasonal specials.
Hops and Hounds
Swifties, this one’s for you. This downtown brewpub is hosting a Life of a Showgirl album release party on Thursday, October 2, and the themed drink menu is pure platinum. Sip through the eras with creative cocktails like Lavender Haze — a bold blend of tequila, Electric Jellyfish IPA, and a splash of orange juice or Champagne Problems, featuring St. Germain, grapefruit, and bubbles. It’s the ultimate toast to Taytay, no friendship bracelets required.
Southtown House of Spirits
Speaking of gothic-inspired sips, this Southdown haunt is the HQ for fall flavors. Order a Ghost Fashioned, with its signature tombstone-shaped ice cubes, or the Ghost of Grimace, made with a bewitching violet gin. And if hunger makes your stomach growl like a werewolf, the spot also serves frightfully flavorful personal pizzas. Goosebumps guaranteed.
What’s Brewing
This North Side roaster got a little goofy with its seasonal coffee menu, conjuring a Scare-amel apple in time for carnival season. If wild rides aren’t your flavor, cozy up with a rich almond mocha or try a butter pecan-cinnamon matcha blend. Whatever your fall order, don’t miss the chance to play a few rounds of pinball on one of the spot’s classic machines.