02/01/2026
Leaving San Antonio with a caffeine buzz! ☕️✈️
Before catching my flight back to Atlanta, I had to squeeze in one last local find: in the Terminal A (near Gate 7). Merit is a San Antonio staple, opening its first cafe in 2009 in Alamo Heights (originally as Local Coffee) and later expanding to Austin, Dallas, and Houston. Emphasizing a quality cup of coffee, Merit sources their beans directly from farmers in Central/South America and Africa and locally roasts them.
If you're ever passing through SAT, head to Merit Coffee—it will definitely be a bright spot in your travels!