Guidebook for San Antonio

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Guidebook for San Antonio

Food Scene

great coffee and casual spot, excellent alternative to Starbucks - adjoins with Bike World where you can rent bicycles
32 residents recomanen
Merit Coffee
5903 Broadway
32 residents recomanen
great 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.
7 residents recomanen
Stone Werks Big Rock Grille, Lincoln Heights
999 E Basse Rd
7 residents recomanen
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.
you can't make reservations, but you can call ahead and be put on a "waiting list"
10 residents recomanen
J. Alexander's Restaurant
255 E Basse Rd
10 residents recomanen
you can't make reservations, but you can call ahead and be put on a "waiting list"
great traditional Thai food - can get to go
15 residents recomanen
Tong's Thai Restaurant
1146 Austin Hwy
15 residents recomanen
great traditional Thai food - can get to go
delicious pizza and Italian food
14 residents recomanen
Sorrento Pizza & Restaurant
5146 Broadway
14 residents recomanen
delicious 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
36 residents recomanen
Boiler House Texas Grill & Wine Garden
312 Pearl Pkwy
36 residents recomanen
good 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
7 residents recomanen
Nao
312 Pearl Pkwy
7 residents recomanen
unique 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
63 residents recomanen
Green Vegetarian Cuisine
255 East Basse Road
63 residents recomanen
never 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
86 residents recomanen
Whataburger
3130 Broadway
86 residents recomanen
A 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
86 residents recomanen
Whataburger
3130 Broadway
86 residents recomanen
A 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
86 residents recomanen
Whataburger
3130 Broadway
86 residents recomanen
A 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 Broadway
the 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.
9 residents recomanen
Starbucks
200 E Houston St
9 residents recomanen
Not 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 rentals
Bike World in Alamo Heights
5911 Broadway
bike rentals
one of the most scenic golf courses around; built in an old rock quarry
54 residents recomanen
The Quarry
444 E Basse Rd
54 residents recomanen
one of the most scenic golf courses around; built in an old rock quarry
good selection of low-priced, decent wine
69 residents recomanen
Trader Joe's
350 E Basse Rd
69 residents recomanen
good selection of low-priced, decent wine
convenient to get to - straight down Broadway - only 5 minutes
90 residents recomanen
San Antonio International Airport
9800 Airport Blvd
90 residents recomanen
convenient to get to - straight down Broadway - only 5 minutes
excellent spa services; a little on the high $$ side
The Woodhouse Day Spa - San Antonio - Quarry
255 E Basse Rd
excellent spa services; a little on the high $$ side

Essentials

Good selection of prepared food for taking home to guest house; traditional and organic groceries
168 residents recomanen
Central Market
4821 Broadway
168 residents recomanen
Good 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.
77 residents recomanen
Whole Foods Market
255 E Basse Rd
77 residents recomanen
Where 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)
354 residents recomanen
H-E-B
2118 Fredericksburg Road
354 residents recomanen
excellent local grocer; good wine selection and decent prepared foods (but not as good as Whole Foods & Central Market)

Shopping

a quick 5 minute drive if you need supplies
22 residents recomanen
Target
1223 Austin Hwy
22 residents recomanen
a quick 5 minute drive if you need supplies
restaurants and shopping of all varieties
162 residents recomanen
Alamo Quarry Market
255 E Basse Rd
162 residents recomanen
restaurants 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
31 residents recomanen
Quarry Village
260 E Basse Rd
31 residents recomanen
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

Sightseeing

good natural history museum
421 residents recomanen
Witte Museum
3801 Broadway
421 residents recomanen
good natural history museum
if it's not too hot outside, an enjoyable attraction
338 residents recomanen
Jardins de tè japonès
3853 N St Mary's St
338 residents recomanen
if it's not too hot outside, an enjoyable attraction