A mere 10 minutes away from UTSA’s Main Campus, a cozy coffee bar with a unique back story serves frequent customers and caffeine lovers. Thirty Grind Coffee Bar, located in the Paseo Residences at Eilan, makes it known it is all about natural coffee bean flavors combined with a modern atmosphere. Brought to San Antonio on Nov. 10, 2023, Thirty Grind serves local customers a mix of coffee, matcha and tea. The shop operates Monday through Friday from 7 a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., reopening on Saturdays from 6 p.m.-10 p.m.
This small shop has an intimate atmosphere. The dimly lit, and calm scenery, combined with bookshelves and fluorescent greenery give the interior a comfortable yet distinctive feel. Smiling workers greet customers with both a fixed and seasonal menu, giving customers the choice of picking a classic beverage or something new. With a very short wait, each drink is instantly enjoyable as one gets work done or relaxes in a peaceful environment.
Upon speaking to one of the employees, Eden, it becomes apparent that this little shop is a co-owned business, with Natalie Nunez being the main founder. Eden highlights that Nunez is in the shop at certain hours nearly every day to check-in.
“Often Natalie will come in just about every day, but other times it can be every other day,” Eden states. She also describes working there as a fast-paced but pleasurable experience, focusing on getting the drinks and treats out while taking orders at the same time.
“I would say it’s very busy constantly from the moment we open,” Eden mentioned. “It is very common to see regulars as well, some coming in every day.”
The vision Nunez had when creating this spot was to make coffee focused on authenticity.
Eden adds that the baked goods sold in the display cases are delivered by a local San Antonio baker named Janet Allan. She mentions that Allan “makes frequent deliveries so the cases are always stocked with fresh items.” Allan bakes all her goodies from scratch and has a location where she sells them too, as well as custom orders. Her Instagram page is linked on Thirty Grind’s Instagram page for anyone wanting to commission her.
Placed at 7803 La Cantera Terrace Suite 8123, this place is a no-miss when needing a coffee fix near campus. Delicious, decorative drinks with a strong, natural coffee flavor are the staple here at Thirty Grind, perfect for those needing something authentic to get through the day.
English
Spanish