Wake the Dead Coffee House

Wake the Dead Coffee House

1432 Old, Kyle, TX

★★★★★4.5(1,003 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Wake the Dead nails the social coffeehouse vibe with a genuinely beautiful patio, local art displays, and a staff that actually engages with customers rather than just taking orders. The espresso-forward drinks are solid, the house-made pastries and breakfast tacos hit the spot, and the crowd here seems to appreciate a place that feels more like a community gathering than a caffeine transaction. Fair warning: opinions split on consistency, but when they're on, this is worth the trip.

What to expect

Espresso-focused, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu. Family friendly.

MeetingsPastriesLight foodTraditional drinksCraft espressoSpecialty drinksFamily friendlySignature drinksSlow sitOutdoor seating

Google Reviews

Kolbie Rogers
★★★★★2 months ago

Great atmosphere! Our barista was super helpful and kind. He gave us suggestions and told us about the place. We hadn’t been here before and he was able to make us a drink that’s similar to what we get at another place. It was so good! We will for sure come back when we are in…

Joe Hernandez
★★★★★5 months ago

Quality syrups, and espresso. Love that they have premade breakfast tacos until they last and pastries. Could use some more seasonal drinks but the drinks you order make up for it with the quality ingredients. Atmosphere is awesome, Feels like the old spiderhouse in Austin if…

Sydney Light
★★★★★5 months ago

I want to love this place so much because it is a great social setting, has a beautiful patio, and displays all sorts of local art. Their actual products, however, are honestly kind of bad and often ridiculously expensive. They use Katz Coffee, which a lot of places in the area…

DesiRae Smith
★★★★★5 months ago

Best coffee shop in San marcos, hands down!! The drinks, treats, and food are sooooo good!! The staff is the absolute best. The atmosphere is cool and quiet. Wake the Dead is a true pioneer of community in san marcos! Love the events and all they do to help the community.…

Alixx Whaley
★★★★★a year ago

Sweet girl at the counter. We had a blueberry lemon muffin and a chocolate zombie cake pop. Both absolutely amazing 👏 Beautiful atmosphere. I love love the outside area. They also had some live music going.

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