Doug G.
Yelp
Leaf and Bean is always a go-to for me when visiting back home. I adore local chill-vibed coffee shops with solid iced coffee, and this spot hits the mark.
It sits directly on the square a few doors down from the famed Alamo and across from the courthouse. It occupies a fairly large space with a small outdoor covered patio, window/rail seating, a string of tables along with a casual and comfy seating area with oversized chairs and end tables.
Over the years I have sampled a few drinks and eats, with my most recent and consistent order being a cold brew with almond milk and SF cinnamon vanilla syrup. *chefs kiss* They offer all of your standard coffee shop drinks with a mix of house created drinks. I usually stick to the basics with small modifications, always a win. Pricing is pretty standard, maybe a tiny bit pricier than other shops. Cold brew with a few add-ons will run you around $6.
Food wise they offer a good variety of breakfast and lunch sandwiches, along with pastries and cookies. Most of the food is pre-prepared and packaged, just heated up in store. Same thing for the pastries and cookies. Honestly this is expected, and I'm not after James Beard nominated dishes.
Service is hit and miss, majority of the time there are multiple baristas behind the bar that are wrapped up in conversation with each other, a bit too much to provide attentive service.
The space is well kept and clean. Parking is all street, if you can't find one on the square, hit the side streets.
Overall, Leaf and Bean is a vibe and I'm here for it.