Guidebook for San Antonio
Food Scene
great coffee and casual spot, excellent alternative to Starbucks - adjoins with Bike World where you can rent bicycles
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Merit Coffee
5903 Broadwaygreat coffee and casual spot, excellent alternative to Starbucks - adjoins with Bike World where you can rent bicycles
One of my favorite restaurants. The chicken pesto flatbread is really good as are the salads. For something different at the bar, try a cucumber martini.
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Stone Werks Big Rock Grille, Lincoln Heights
999 E Basse RdOne of my favorite restaurants. The chicken pesto flatbread is really good as are the salads. For something different at the bar, try a cucumber martini.
you can't make reservations, but you can call ahead and be put on a "waiting list"
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J. Alexander's Restaurant
255 E Basse Rdyou can't make reservations, but you can call ahead and be put on a "waiting list"
Tong's Thai Restaurant
1146 Austin Hwygreat traditional Thai food - can get to go
Sorrento Pizza & Restaurant
5146 Broadwaydelicious pizza and Italian food
good selection of gluten free/friendly items on the menu and excellent weekend brunch; if you go to brunch, reservations are suggested
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Boiler House Texas Grill & Wine Garden
312 Pearl Pkwygood selection of gluten free/friendly items on the menu and excellent weekend brunch; if you go to brunch, reservations are suggested
unique restaurant staffed by students from the Culinary Institute located in the same Pearl complex
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Nao
312 Pearl Pkwyunique restaurant staffed by students from the Culinary Institute located in the same Pearl complex
never eaten there myself, but gets good reviews from local vegetarians
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Green Vegetarian Cuisine
255 East Basse Roadnever eaten there myself, but gets good reviews from local vegetarians
A standard Texas "rest stop" - most Texans consider Whataburger to be the best fast food burger in the state
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Whataburger
3130 BroadwayA standard Texas "rest stop" - most Texans consider Whataburger to be the best fast food burger in the state
A standard Texas "rest stop" - most Texans consider Whataburger to be the best fast food burger in the state
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Whataburger
3130 BroadwayA standard Texas "rest stop" - most Texans consider Whataburger to be the best fast food burger in the state
A standard Texas "rest stop" - most Texans consider Whataburger to be the best fast food burger in the state
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Whataburger
3130 BroadwayA standard Texas "rest stop" - most Texans consider Whataburger to be the best fast food burger in the state
the green‑chile lentil burger and mushroom tacos are good; sweet potato enchiladas are not that great
Vegeria
8407 Broadwaythe green‑chile lentil burger and mushroom tacos are good; sweet potato enchiladas are not that great
Not super convenient to get in and out with a car, but if you're walking, jogging or cycling - it's a convenient spot.
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Starbucks
200 E Houston StNot super convenient to get in and out with a car, but if you're walking, jogging or cycling - it's a convenient spot.
Everything Else
Bike World in Alamo Heights
5911 Broadwaybike rentals
one of the most scenic golf courses around; built in an old rock quarry
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The Quarry
444 E Basse Rdone of the most scenic golf courses around; built in an old rock quarry
Trader Joe's
350 E Basse Rdgood selection of low-priced, decent wine
convenient to get to - straight down Broadway - only 5 minutes
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San Antonio International Airport
9800 Airport Blvdconvenient to get to - straight down Broadway - only 5 minutes
The Woodhouse Day Spa - San Antonio - Quarry
255 E Basse Rdexcellent spa services; a little on the high $$ side
Essentials
Good selection of prepared food for taking home to guest house; traditional and organic groceries
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Central Market
4821 BroadwayGood selection of prepared food for taking home to guest house; traditional and organic groceries
Where I do my weekly shopping for organic fruits and vegetables. Good selection of prepared food for taking home to guest house.
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Whole Foods Market
255 E Basse RdWhere I do my weekly shopping for organic fruits and vegetables. Good selection of prepared food for taking home to guest house.
excellent local grocer; good wine selection and decent prepared foods (but not as good as Whole Foods & Central Market)
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H-E-B
2118 Fredericksburg Roadexcellent local grocer; good wine selection and decent prepared foods (but not as good as Whole Foods & Central Market)
Shopping
Target
1223 Austin Hwya quick 5 minute drive if you need supplies
Alamo Quarry Market
255 E Basse Rdrestaurants and shopping of all varieties
small shopping center across from Quarry Market; home to Trader Joe's, another Starbucks, Max's Wine Dive, other restaurants, hair/nail salon and more
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Quarry Village
260 E Basse Rdsmall shopping center across from Quarry Market; home to Trader Joe's, another Starbucks, Max's Wine Dive, other restaurants, hair/nail salon and more
Sightseeing
Museo Witte
3801 Broadwaygood natural history museum
if it's not too hot outside, an enjoyable attraction
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Japanese Tea Gardens
3853 N St Mary's Stif it's not too hot outside, an enjoyable attraction