Niche Coffee

This place was nothing like the photos and the service was not great. They were out of cream and instead of just putting the cream in my drink, I had to bring the empty canister to the bar and then she refilled it and put it down so I can bring it back to the station and fill my own drink. also I did not see any food but I went around 10:50 AM and perhaps their food is only served at a certain time.

Today I find myself at Niche Coffee Co. in the heart of historic San Antonio. Niche, like so many other coffee shops in San Antonio operates at the base of a hotel. And like the others, it’s difficult to interpret where or if the hotel leaves off and Niche begins. Regardless, Niche aims for a neighborhood essence and comes close to the mark. I’ve ordered my usual, a cappuccino in a mug, a bit dry. No croissant today, as nothing in the case spoke to me. The roast was more mild than some of the other coffee establishments I’ve visited this trip. While rich in flavor, it lacked the punch required to move past the expertly crafted foamed milk. Perhaps a touch more dry would have served the roast well. Providing the blend equal footing. That said, I enjoyed my cappuccino and I dare say I would have enjoyed a second if time were my advantage today. If you should find yourself in San Antonio, add Niche Coffee Co. to your list. Sit for a bit, perhaps read a book, and enjoy a second cup where I cannot. Enjoy.

Great coffee spot that had an excellent drink and food selection. Definitely recommend their Mexican vanilla latte. The atmosphere was really nice, good service, and easy place to find a seat to read or work. Plan on coming back next time I’m in town.

My friend has some allergies to regular milk and some gums in alternative milk, the barista Ollie read out the ingredients to her for what almond milk they use which was SO KIND! It seems simple, but that extra moment of kindness meant a lot to me. She was knowledgeable and so great!

Coffee Shop No. 508 Niche Coffee Co. San Antonio, TX June 10, 2025 From across the street, my first glance of Niche Coffee Company gave me the impression there was some rich history inside the building; so I had to look it up while waiting on my cortado. Turns out the cafe sits on the corner of The Riverwalk Plaza Hotel; once the garage to The Plaza Hotel. It was once boasted as the “finest hotel in the South” during the 1920’s. The Plaza stood on an island in the San Antonio River up until 1926 when the water was channeled away in flood-control work. The building is not as lavish it was during its heyday golden era, but the bones are still there. Spanish heritage remains in the arches, carved stone and tile floors. I found the location to be captivatingly beautiful. Niche Coffee Co. now welcomes coffee lovers on the corner street level of The Riverwalk Plaza. The cafe is modern yet comfortable and cozy. I read a couple chapters of a book and sipped happily on my very well made cortado. It was bold in flavor and served at a perfect temperature so it was smooth and velvety just the way I like it. The shop uses coffee beans from Quantum Coffee Roasters, a local San Antonio roaster. Enjoying life one cortado at a time!