John's Guidebook
Food/Drink scene
Boss Bagel is an awesome spot for breakfast and coffee. Their wood-fired oven means everything is fresh and made in-house. Only a block from your stay, it's a beautiful morning walk.
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Boss Bagel
6458 N New Braunfels AveBoss Bagel is an awesome spot for breakfast and coffee. Their wood-fired oven means everything is fresh and made in-house. Only a block from your stay, it's a beautiful morning walk.
Bombay Bicycle Club is one of my favorite spots to grab a drink or a quick bite to eat. It has an eclectic vibe and an awesome Happy Hour.
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Bombay Bicycle Club
3506 N St Mary's StBombay Bicycle Club is one of my favorite spots to grab a drink or a quick bite to eat. It has an eclectic vibe and an awesome Happy Hour.
This is an asian-inspired bar less than 4 minutes from your stay, right off Broadway. The drinks are amazing, get a sake bomb.
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Hanzo
7701 BroadwayThis is an asian-inspired bar less than 4 minutes from your stay, right off Broadway. The drinks are amazing, get a sake bomb.
Ocho is a cuban inspired restaurant and bar set underneath Hotel Havana downtown. Park outside Cadillac Lofts on the street for free and walk over about a block. The food is good, the bar underneath is dark and lit only in red light. Check it out, maybe get a reservation.
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Ocho
1015 Navarro StOcho is a cuban inspired restaurant and bar set underneath Hotel Havana downtown. Park outside Cadillac Lofts on the street for free and walk over about a block. The food is good, the bar underneath is dark and lit only in red light. Check it out, maybe get a reservation.
Great food for the whole family. EZ's has a 50s diner vibe and serves up delicious food. Order out or dine in. It's a 2 minutes walk from your stay, so check it out!
EZ'S Brick Oven & Grill
734 W Bitters RdGreat food for the whole family. EZ's has a 50s diner vibe and serves up delicious food. Order out or dine in. It's a 2 minutes walk from your stay, so check it out!
Awesome American food, drinks, and upbeat modern vibe. Go here for a date or with a group. This is a go to for us.
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Down On Grayson
303 East Grayson StreetAwesome American food, drinks, and upbeat modern vibe. Go here for a date or with a group. This is a go to for us.
Burleson Yard Beer Garden
430 Austin StMy favorite outdoor shopping/dining experience
The Quarry market is only a few minutes from your stay. Fantastic shopping, food and everything you would want in one place. Whole Foods and Trader Joe's are also here.
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Alamo Quarry Market
255 E Basse RdThe Quarry market is only a few minutes from your stay. Fantastic shopping, food and everything you would want in one place. Whole Foods and Trader Joe's are also here.
Coffee Shops
Press looks like it was built inside of a retired greenhouse. It's tucked away so don't miss the turn. Good coffee and a fun atmosphere.
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PRESS Coffee
4035 BroadwayPress looks like it was built inside of a retired greenhouse. It's tucked away so don't miss the turn. Good coffee and a fun atmosphere.
When I want delicious coffee from a San Antonio roaster, Merit is one of my all-time favorites. Everything is roasted in San Antonio and the shop is a local favorite for good reason. It's also attached to a bike shop. Just a cool vibe.
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Merit Coffee
5903 BroadwayWhen I want delicious coffee from a San Antonio roaster, Merit is one of my all-time favorites. Everything is roasted in San Antonio and the shop is a local favorite for good reason. It's also attached to a bike shop. Just a cool vibe.
Theory is a coffee truck that makes kickass coffee. The staff is incredibly friendly and quick. If you need a pick me up on your way to someplace, stop by.
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Theory Coffee
2347 Nacogdoches RdTheory is a coffee truck that makes kickass coffee. The staff is incredibly friendly and quick. If you need a pick me up on your way to someplace, stop by.
This place has awesome coffee and pastries and other food items. Built out of an old farmhouse it’s a quaint and quiet place to enjoy a coffee or grab a quick bite. They also have several draft beers on tap for an afternoon on their porch. Live chickens in the back will also keep you company.
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CommonWealth Coffeehouse & Bakery
118 Davis CtThis place has awesome coffee and pastries and other food items. Built out of an old farmhouse it’s a quaint and quiet place to enjoy a coffee or grab a quick bite. They also have several draft beers on tap for an afternoon on their porch. Live chickens in the back will also keep you company.
Hiking and Outdoor Activities
Here’s a quick list of some of my favorite spots to see outdoors in San Antonio. Some awesome places to enjoy nature, the hill country and see more of the city.
Explore the well kept trails. They are shaded and offer fantastic views of the hill country.
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Parque Friedrich Wilderness
21395 Milsa DrExplore the well kept trails. They are shaded and offer fantastic views of the hill country.
Another great spot for hiking in a different part of the city.
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Parque Eisenhower
19399 NW Military HwyAnother great spot for hiking in a different part of the city.
Check out McAllister if you like to trail run or hike. The Blue Loop is about 6 miles and offers fantastic single track trails through lush Texas foliage.
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Parque McAllister
13102 Jones Maltsberger RdCheck out McAllister if you like to trail run or hike. The Blue Loop is about 6 miles and offers fantastic single track trails through lush Texas foliage.
Head to the bridge at dusk and get an amazing view of downtown San Antonio. Check out Burleson Yard, the restaurant right next door, for a good drink or some great food.
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Hays Street Bridge
803 N Cherry StHead to the bridge at dusk and get an amazing view of downtown San Antonio. Check out Burleson Yard, the restaurant right next door, for a good drink or some great food.
The Botanical Gardens are one of my favorite places in the whole city. The lush landscape is so thoughtfully done and well taken care of. You can explore for hours and they feature revolving art exhibits all along the grounds. It’s worth a visit for sure. And only a couple miles from your stay.
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Jardín botánico de San Antonio
555 Funston PlThe Botanical Gardens are one of my favorite places in the whole city. The lush landscape is so thoughtfully done and well taken care of. You can explore for hours and they feature revolving art exhibits all along the grounds. It’s worth a visit for sure. And only a couple miles from your stay.
Art Scene
Some of my favorite art installations around the city.
Ruby City is free to the public and offers a fantastic collection of modern art in a very interesting architectural setting. Be sure to make an appointment online beforehand due to COVID restrictions.
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Ruby City
150 Camp StRuby City is free to the public and offers a fantastic collection of modern art in a very interesting architectural setting. Be sure to make an appointment online beforehand due to COVID restrictions.
Gorgeous architecture right off the San Antonio river by one of the countries premier architectural firms.
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Parque Confluence
310 W Mitchell StGorgeous architecture right off the San Antonio river by one of the countries premier architectural firms.
The McNay is within walking distance of your stay! It has reasonable priced daily admission and offers a gorgeous courtyard area and revolving exhibits.
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Museo de Arte McNay
6000 N New Braunfels AveThe McNay is within walking distance of your stay! It has reasonable priced daily admission and offers a gorgeous courtyard area and revolving exhibits.