Apr 30, 2025 - Business

Archies Fine Coffee in downtown San Antonio offers more than CBD drinks

Megan Stringer

A light colored coffee with a cold foam on top dripping with caramel sauce. — The Whimsey as seen at the downtown Archies location. Photo: Megan Stringer/Axios

A local coffee shop offers energy drinks and CBD-infused beverages alongside an array of speciality sips.

The vibe: Archies Fine Coffee downtown on Broadway is professional yet fun. The tiled floor and comfortable booth seating make it fit for a business meeting, and the neon blue Gildemeister's jewelers sign, plucked from a bygone era of San Antonio, adds a touch of fun.

That pretty much represents the drink offerings too.

What to try: I opted to skip the CBD and go for The Whimsey ($6.25) — as you probably know by now, I can't resist trying a new cold foam drink.

This one is nitro-infused, so it's smoother than a typical cold brew. It comes with salted caramel and brown sugar.
It's pretty sweet, but the creamy foam and strong coffee help make up the difference.

Catch up quick: Archies opened its Medical Center location in 2021 and moved downtown last August, per the SA Current. It has since opened a shop in San Marcos.

What's next: A return trip to try a CBD-infused sip.

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