Wonderful coffee made by a very knowledgeable and friendly barrista in a warm but unpretentious shop. Brown coffee is located in an up and coming area across from The Pearl. There coffee was tasty and strong but smooth and palatable all the same. The ONLY REASON I didnt give it a full five stars is my loyalty and addiction to another coffee shop. That being said, if that other shop wasnt in my life........

Great coffee—true to intent. Pensive vibes, knowledgable barista, Slayer machine. A go-to 3rd wave for San Antonio. If it wasn’t for the burlap and decal wall decor I’d think I was back on the west coast. Would’ve docked one star for being a little too rigid about iced lattes, but they made up for it in customer service.

The Cortave here is seriously ADDICTIVE! As a Realtor®️ specializing in SAs downtown and historic corridor, I see a lot of clients over coffee and this is always one of my favorite local gems to introduce them to!

Amazing homemade raspberry muffin and great coffee.

Great local coffe shop. Personally, Ive had my best tasting cups of black coffee here. They usually have market cups for $5 and $10. $10 seems high for a cup of black coffee, but they are high in flavor. If visiting, please realize they focus on high quality and delicate coffee beans and encourage drinking your coffee black. If you are looking for a non-fat mocha latte with two dashes of vanilla, this may not be your spot.

I asked the barista for something sweet and iced. The coffee that they made was so good. I think it was a cold brew dirty. It is definitely one of my favorites now. The barista was very friendly and the entire place was super cool. Definitely would recommend.

Best espresso beans in town! I drive from far north of SA to get my beans. Have tried many other shops but nothing tops Browns cottonwood beans flavor! Friendly service always!

Good pour over coffee. Friendly staff who is very attentive. The location is small and quiet. The place seems to be designed for a quick stay.

Love everything here! When I am on the go I get a cold brew dirty and when I am feeling fancy I like to get the espresso with the house-made sparkling water. Great place!

Their Cold Brew w Rocks is the second best coffee drink in SA just behind the Dark Roast French Press at Press. Strongly recommend and the interior is a nice place to read.

Some of the best coffee in SA! Great location, relaxing vibes! Highly recommend!

-awesome hospitality and awesome coffee. We are from out of town and they took the time to give us local recommendations of things to do and it was clear our coffee was made with heart. Would recommend. Thanks.

Customer service is non existent. I would not recommend it and will not be returning. As a first time customer you expect quality and service for a good coffee. We will continue to search for a good coffee with great customer service.

Top coffee shop Ive visited in San Antonio! They dont have a lot of fancy drinks, but they know their coffee. As a fellow coffee snob I was extremely impressed! I got 2 pour overs and loved them both. The barista was very knowledgeable and talked to me about coffee for almost 30 minutes.

Great coffee, good quiet place to work

Amazing coffee shop! This is a coffee shop for coffee purists who are looking for unique coffees and a great coffee experience. The staff is very knowledgeable and provides a great experience.

They put the fat whisky ice cubes in the iced coffee! (To not dilute it.) Cute small place, solid flavorful coffee that is not burnt. Park at the free Pearl parking across the street and walk over! It was very quiet at 3pm and would be a great place to chill and get work done. Theres a small selection of pastries and the coffee leans heavy into espresso drinks.

Literally the best coffee in San Antonio. It’s also somehow stronger than other coffees while being smoother than they are too.

One of the best coffee places in town! My favorite is cold brew ‘dirty’!

Great Indepent shop with a nice relaxed vibe. The barista was super helpful and patient in explaining options. Great coffee.

Great atmosphere, knowledgeable baristas to suggest the perfect cup of coffee, and plenty attention to little details that set this place apart from any coffee shop Ive been to. The coffee itself is was delicious and full of flavor, I especially liked the ice cube. Loved my first experience here and would recommend coming here for anyone nearby, great place to have a quick and quiet meeting too!

Very high end café. Youre not allowed to alter your coffee in any way (sweeteners, milk, etc.).....and you wont need to. Brown makes a phenomenal brew.

Friendly, helpful & kind to the non-seasoned customer😁👍

The best coffee in san Antonio. The place is chill, while the coffee keeps you energized. A happy experience. Go get some.

This place is for coffee lovers that just want the basics. Excellent espresso with the right chocolate notes. In a very limited menu which is a positive in my book. If your just looking for a great coffee or latte. This is the place.

I rarely write reviews but this is one that I feel very strongly about. This is a terrible place. They would not under any circumstance provide sugar or any sweetener for the coffee they sell. Also you cannot take your coffee in a to-go cup. There are so many better places for coffee in San Antonio! If you are looking for a great esspreso you will have a better experience in the San Antonio Barista Academy where they take into consideration what the customer prefers.

This coffee shop is right on broadway, with a good amount of seats. I tried the cold brew dirty. It was delicious, but came with 1 HUGE ice cube that blocks the straw and makes it difficult to drink. No option on sizes. My husband tried the cold brew and coke. It was disgusting. But hey, someone must like it if it’s on the menu.Overall, better coffee shops around broadway we’d go to before this one.

Always a joy when I get over to Brown coffee. Beautiful weather, great company and happy weekend!

Great coffee! Great customer service! Would recommend to all my friends!

The place is very welcoming and the baristas are very friendly. It’s a nice place to study for a couple of hours.

First found out about this coffee while house-sitting at a friends house. After drinking a whole bag, we decided to replace the bag and have been drinking it ever since!

Great coffee! The cold brew was awesome and the barista was super nice.

Great ambiance and great coffee! Loved the place and the barista was incredibly nice.

Amazing. The best coffee!!Don’t expect coffee milkshakes, because that’s not what they are about. They make delicious unadulterated coffee.Highly, highly recommend!!

Cafe food... excellent. I can say this place does it for me. The staff was very friendly and attentive. The bill was decent.

Matt is awesome! Great place!!

Hip Espresso Bar. Kind Baristas. Delicious coffee. What more do you want?

First experience with this location of Brown Coffee. Very good coffee is here but if you want sugar in your coffee like my wife does) there is none here so bring your own. The barbacoa kolache was a revelation. Why has no one ever done this before?

Patrick was rad, service with a smile. Spot was clean and welcoming.

Really great atmosphere! Staff is very helpful.

Best Cafe Americano in town.

Great chill place to relax or study and do homework!

Customer service through the roof fantastic and welcoming for a first time guest.Great cold brew ‘dirty’ !

Love this spot! Always a good cup of joe here

Different but very good

Great atmosphere, excellent drinks and the barista was very knowledgeable!

Always great coffee. The cold brew dirty is great as are the Capps.

Great place, simple but really good menu. Great staff and environment. Highly recommended! Easy parking out front which is hard to get downtown.

Cool little coffee shop and very good coffee!

I was super jazzed to try this place out but when I walked in the man behind the counter didn’t seem enthusiastic to be at work. The vibe I was getting that he really didn’t care to make me a coffee. I tried the cold brew with almond milk and it was not great. The coffee tasted sour and like it was the bottom of the cold brew pitcher and had been sitting there for days. It wasn’t fresh. It stinks that I had this experience and the customer service could have won me over to come try something else but it was seriously lacking.

This coffee shop is very non traditional. They have a very limited menu and do not carry most standard coffee shop sizes and products like cream. First time customers should be prepared to have the staff try to impress you with how much they know about coffee but without actually communicating anything meaningful. Suggest you skip Brown all together. I did end up buying coffee but didn’t think it was much better than a Starbucks drink. There are much better specialty coffee shops in San Antonio.

One of, if not, the best coffees in San Antonio, no joke. Ive never been a person to drink black coffee, but their coffee is a completely different animal, and has made me a full on black coffee drinker. It deserves much praise, and recognition, not only for the coffee, but also for their wonderful, friendly, and very knowledgeable staff. I do plan on getting all the equipment to be able to make this coffee at home some day, and all my coffee will be coming from Brown. Please give this place a try if you enjoy, or even love coffee, you wont regret it!

Brown coffee is a great place for quality coffee. Small shop with hospitable employees. The cortave is delicious and their pour overs a great to start a morning.

What an amazing coffee experience. If you dont go to Brown Coffee (two locations) while you are in San Antonio, you have missed an opportunity to have some of the finest coffee. I was at the 1800 Broadway location. They have a Slayer machine there. The espresso came out thick and creamy. Just perfect. The people couldnt have been nicer. Just a great experience all the way around.

Hands down the best tasting coffee in San Antonio (and I could even say Austin). The menus is very simple and there is not a lot of room to sit but they are coffee fanatics and the process is highly controlled from growing the beans to brewing the coffee. I pretty much buy my whole beans exclusively from Brown now and I always try to pick up their newest variety. If you are interested in the meticulous science of coffee, you will want to visit Brown.

Gotta revise my review, was 5 stars, now 4, because putting a shot of espresso on a piece of ice is apparently too much to ask. This is still my favorite place to get coffee in San Antonio, but it makes it difficult to bring others who may be more casual in their coffee preferences with me.My old review:Best coffee in San Antonio, they never fail to impress.

Always impressed. Standards for quality are always high and maintained across the board. Best place in San Antonio to get an espresso.

This is a coffee shop for people who take their coffee seriously. Don’t expect lots of choice and variations (they can’t do 2% milk which I prefer for a latte) but do expect possibly the best coffee you’ve ever had. I’m always looking for the best coffee here and abroad and I think this might just be the best I’ve found. Wish they were also in Austin.

My favorite coffee spot when I’m in town!

Im not a coffee connoisseur, but this definitely made my taste buds pop. Definitely worth a try if youre in the area.

This is by far the best coffee in San Antonio. I have lived here many years after moving to the US from Australia. Having worked in the coffee industry in a country where there is no such thing as drip coffee, I have searched long and hard for the quality of product I enjoyed back home. I am stoked to have found it here at Brown! Anyone who is looking to experience coffee as it should be experienced, with its own flavours and highlights (not caramels, vanillas and other flavours - if you prefer these you might search elsewhere) - go here! Cannot say enough about the attention given to extracting the flavour from the careful selection of the beans through the careful process and attention paid to roasting without destroying, to the delicate art of extracting the flavour with care to present a delightful coffee. Well done mate! Thanks heaps for providing such top notch coffee.

Please stop with all the sirs and maam talk. This is not some kind of fancy wine bar. A more friendly, casual approach would be appreciated. Also, the staff takes themselves and their coffee talk way too seriously. This coffee is what you would normally expect in Italy, not some incredible experience. Its just coffee.

I have crazy respect for Brown and their purist ideas about coffee. If you truly like coffee, this is a destination spot.Unfortunately Ive never once felt welcomed in the space and, honestly, cant wait to get my drink and go. Get nervous even ordering without double checking that what I want is on the menu.. because they will make you feel like an idiot if its not. Take this part of my review for what its worth. One thing I love about coffee is the hospitality aspect.. and I dont get that from Brown. However they really do serve one of the best cups of coffee Ive ever had.

The expresso with the foam milk was fantastic.

Just perfect. An exquisite cappuccino with a perfect atmosphere to work.Really friendly and attentive barista. Perfect music selection of 80s 90s. Best coffee of Texas? Absolutely.

This place is for a true coffee lover. Great for a raw coffee experience but if youre like my fiancee who likes sugar, this may not be a place for you. They do not have sugar to add to your drinks. The coffee comes as is with no substitutions as far as I read. Awesome cup of coffee and friendly staff.

The background music (if one can call it that) is hideous.Its like a bunch of jumping kids shouting in your ear as you try to drink a cup of coffee. Youll need expensive ($300) Noise Cancellation earphones or ear muffs to keep from getting totally stressed out. (Or buy your coffee To-Go.... Oh! Maybe thats the intention of the owner. )The baristas are not allowed to change from the distortion & yelling audio track which ruins the ambience.Because of that, i come as little as possible. (Added: on this last visit, the background music was manageable, and @ moderate volume)

What a treat! Brown Coffee Co. is a credit to San Antonio! Visiting Brown isnt about just getting a cup of coffee, its about experiencing coffee.So to be clear...they do not aim to be everything to everybody. They have a mission, an identity, and they remain true to it. And thats what I I LOVE about them. They are experts on the subject of coffee. And thats EVERYTHING about coffee. They import and roast their own, so they know the product and the process, start to finish, inside and out. The most informative conversation Ive ever had on coffee was with the owner. And some of the best coffee Ive ever had has been theirs.I am so glad to have Brown here in San Antonio and look forward to many, many years of their innovative products and service to come.

Really odd coffee place. Attempting to be upscale but failing miserably to communicate what makes the shop unique. Very non traditional with very limited options. First time customers be ware that this is not a standard coffee shop menu.

I love this place but it is definitely not for everyone. The coffee shop does things a little differently than normal coffee shops. If you do not like your coffee black or as close to black as possible this is not a place for you. I love the atmosphere and the coffee taste amazing, this is my go to shop.

Great Third Wave spot. Had an amazing pour over. They do a good job at offering something at two different price points.

Worth the price. The Kolache barbacoa I wish they served for breakfast. That was a great pastry. Too bad it is only for weekends. The music is not too loud. Perfect to read inside. Great vibe inside.

Very disappointing experience. I enjoy coffee and a relaxing or inviting experience. This was neither. I was informed my coffee drink wasnt a true drink (I usually get a nonfat latte) and that I can only order from their small menu. You get coffee the way they like it, not the way you like it. They didnt have anything white (their word for milk, cream, etc) for me to add to it, no sweeteners, either). I may not be a coffee purist, but throw in the pretentious service and I think Ill leave the hard core coffee drinkers in peace. Two stars for a hot beverage.

Pretty good espresso.

Solomon was an excellent server & provided so much knowledge & insight to our coffee experience. Would definitely go back & bought several varieties of coffee to make at home as well. Thanks!

Love this place coffee is so darn tasty

My favorite coffee shop in San Antonio, hands down. Actually, its my favorite in any city. Its not your normal coffee shop. You really have to appreciate the way they prepare it. If you love coffee, and are down for having it prepared the way the particular drink is supposed to be presented, you will dig this coffee shop. Might not be right for you if youre into the usual cream/sugar drugs, but give it a shot!

I love this line. For some it might take a whole life time to achieve this. But for me, Im on the verge of accomplishment. My secret can be found just a few minutes away from downtown San Antonio. The Brown Coffee Co., I name thee coffee paradise, in my pursuit of the perfect cup.

Delicious coffee and comfy chairs. I like how peaceful it is here, too.

The best coffee in San Antonio

I think they talk up their coffee to much. I will say it did taste great but the price for quantity is poor. And their selection of custom flavored coffees is awful. I think they have good coffee but Id rather go somewhere else where I can get decent coffee for better price.

Good coffee here, Ive been here a few times and they always get me that good caffeine. Good hot or cold coffee drinks. Ill continue to come back.

Great coffee and friendly staff!!

This is the third time Ive gone in. Each time not greeted. Staff is busy chatting it up while Im left standing waiting to be acknowledged. Today was the last time Ill ever go there. Expected the usual no greeting while the pubk behind the counter talked to a customer, what are you getting... I told him I wanted an iced coffee milk ok? I agreed. Then he starts making it and chats up another customer and says to me, would you take care of that maam he pointed behind the counter for me to ring myself out. The tip stayed with me since I did a better job with my customer service to myself.

Had high hopes. Coffee was below average. And wow, $9 for a pour over blend of a Kenya/Costa Rica.. Thats just insane.. Maybe a Geisha is worth that or something similar. Coffee was flat with little sweetness. Not on par with Heart, George Howell, Ruby, and such. One positive though.. Beautiful place

Favorite roaster in texas, great place to nerd out about coffee

Ive tried a few locations... Each one how ever seems tonhave the same issue. Whoever is behind the counter honestly rants endlessly about method, quality, blah blah blah.. You wait forever for them to simply shut up and give you a drip coffee.. Everytime I feel like Ive overpaid for mediocrity.. I am a coffee lover, we have a vast and creative culture of homegrown shops throughout the city. I dont use cream, sugar, syrups or anything fancy.. I just like coffee.. This is not the spot (any location).. Cool logo, cups, stories etc...

Are you kidding me? Ive been going to Brown for over a decade now. Many others have started selling the gourmet coffee experience in San Antonio over those years & Ive tried many of them. There great, but Aarons attention to each bean from selection to roast & brewing is still the best.

Small little coffee shop where staff is very knowledgeable and is the place to go if you are looking for just a great simple cup of coffee

This place has awesome coffee. you can tell theyre passionate about their craft. dont leave San Antonio without having a cup here. even though theyre elite coffee crafters, the baristas create a warm and welcoming environment so instead of feeling intimidated by it all you can just feel at ease knowing youre in good hands.

A cozy, friendly vibe with excellent music, Brown is a fantastic alternative to chain coffee shops. Enjoy a smooth latte with milk frothed to perfection. No sugar needed... Cheers!

Came here on a Friday I think. The place has a cool atmosphere. Feels similar to a cafe in Chicago I liked.

Great coffee shop. Best coffee in town. Quiet ambience and friendly service. Worth going out of your way, especially in you need a place to meet or study.

Excellent coffee. Best Ive had in the city for sure. Deep flavor, excellent amount of foam in my latte.

Pro: good coffee, not crowded, clean bathroom, nice street view, local business, agreeable ambiencecon: bad service (dudes forgot my order...had to remind them after 15 minutes...they were just standing around when I reminded them - really bad 1st impression for me, therefore only one star), limited choice- no latte breve (no half and half) or heavy cream mixes (so I guess theyre too purist for that), limited parking, background music was all the same artist (so if you dont like it youre stuck)Ill risk the crowd at Rosella next time...scenery is better there anyway. Otherwise Ill reluctantly just go to Starbucks.

Expresso sweet and smooth. Always served perfectly.

Patrick is awesome.

Favorite cortado spot. Balance of flavors present are the best Ive come across. Junior is a straight up plus for this joint as well. Beyond his product knowledge, hes just good people.

Perfectly balanced pull on the espresso, knowledgeable barista, great environment to get some work done!

Victoria was very helpful and kind. My friend and I sat and talked for 2 hours. Great experience .