Here are some of our favorite San Antonio coffee shops in the downtown area, and what we order there.

Vela Coffee: Anything seasonal here; currently including a baklovah latte.

Archies Fine Coffee: The Whimsey ($6.25), a nitro cold brew with salted caramel, brown sugar and cold foam.

Halcyon Southtown: The coconut latte ($6.55).

Stranded Coffee: The Maribel ($6), made with cinilla (cinnamon-vanilla syrup), oat milk and espresso with a dusting of cinnamon.

The Newstand: Drip coffee ($4). We also love the Persephone's Kiss ($8), an iced matcha with rose syrup and sweet cream cold foam.

Drippy's Coffee: Anything seasonal here; currently the wild blueberry drinks.

Poetic Republic Coffee: Anything seasonal, like the pistachio matcha with cold foam.

San Antonio Gold: The Holiday in Cambodia ($6), a blend of chai, cold brew, oat milk and Gold's five-spice blend.

Zen Haus: An aerated espresso with water and honey ($5.75). It might not be on the menu, but ask for it — trust us.