Laika Cheesecakes & Espresso has gained a dedicated social following with its signature cheesecake jars and celebration of Ukrainian heritage. Founded in 2020 by Ukraine-born Anna Afanasieva, the...
Strolling up to the local thrift stores, scouring the racks and finding a vintage piece is the highlight of any thrift trip. However, this moment of joy is getting increasingly rare with the influx...
House of Monsters has quickly become San Antonio’s go-to destination for horror enthusiasts. As the official home of Famous Monsters of Filmland, the shop offers an extensive selection of horror-inspired...
Robot Monsters Guitars has been a go-to destination for musicians and music enthusiasts since 2008, located at 609 E Dewey Pl. San Antonio, TX 78212. Co-owner Joe Cutthroat, who started the business...
North of downtown San Antonio, located about 25 minutes from UTSA, holds a hidden gem for anyone looking to take a short trip back in time. Propaganda Palace, as the owner A.J Martinez says, holds “the...
Surviving a car crash is not an easy feat. For Brainwave Records, it was just another bump in the road in owner Ryan McKnight’s quest to share his love of music. McKnight began his record collection...
As corporate guitar stores –— such as Guitar Center and Sweetwater ––– continue to rise, the once beloved local guitar shop has become nearly extinct. With only a handful of said shops remaining...
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...
Located roughly 20 minutes away from UTSA’s Main Campus at Castle Creek Village stands a small store full of hidden treasures. Owned by the lovely couple Shawn and Sandra Pickell, Diamond in the...
San Antonio is home to a healthy helping of record stores, but none are like Music Connection. This record store boasts a wide variety of media beyond vinyl — such as cassettes, VHS, CDs and 45s....
What started off as a question — “What do we want to do with our lives?” — during an afternoon walk in January 2023 evolved into a vision. Owners DezArey “Dez” Rodriguez and Page Pressley...
The Evans location of Gotham Newsstand closed down after six and a half years of business. The comic book shop, owned by Peter Hensel, has officially moved to 10109 Broadway St. The switch comes at...
