"We ordered the emporium (hence the name is from the emporium piercing & tattoo center down the road) and the bee stinger. The drinks were very good, better than other local coffee shops I’ve had. I will say the emporium was a bit too sweet for my tasting but very good! We also ordered the cherry orange? Muffin which my picky toddler age (it was pretty sweet as well, sweeter than a blueberry muffin) The restroom also was pretty clean, had a changing table with some diapers and pads in the baskets as well which is great for anyone who forgot something that day! The last time I was here was about 6-7 years ago as well; I can’t wait for their fall menu to come back!"

"We spotted this place last night while walking around and knew we’d be back for coffee in the morning. It’s a small, hipster-style café with an effortlessly cool atmosphere - creaky wooden floors, a vintage Hilka TV in the window, and a well-worn charm that makes it feel truly local. The coffee? Well-crafted and flavorful. The staff is friendly, the vibe is laid-back, and the space feels just right for a quiet morning coffee, study session, or remote work. Definitely worth a visit."

"Delicious and reasonably priced coffee and drinks. Cozy, light & spacious interior. I love the photos on the wall from the mermaid show they used to do in town. A lovely little place to grab coffee, do some work, people watch, and enjoy a pleasant atmosphere. Staff was lovely as well and facility was nice and clean. Go support this sweet, local coffee shop!"

"Barista seemed a little distracted as it seemed she had a friend visiting her at work. Had to tell her oat milk a number of times and she kept asking me if whole milk was ok. I also paid for a 16oz and only got a 12oz which isn’t a huge deal. All in all the place is cute and I like the coffee :)"

"This has to me my favorite coffee shops in San Marcos. Located at the heart of the historic downtown is this gem of a coffee shop with a blend of modern and old coffee table and bit of a dark themed cafe. The decor is very nice and clean with ample seating arrangement. The batista was very sweet and greeted with a warm welcome. She served very quickly and we realised she worked very hard. Definitely deserves a 5 star for hard work and nice coffee making! The mocha was out of the world and would recommend everyone to try it out!"