Candlelight Coffeehouse

07/09/2008 Posted by babylonboots

I have visited Candlelight on several occasions and always left in good spirits. One, the atmosphere is incredibly friendly and relaxing. The place supports local art and great artists are showcased every so often. If you are one for hot tea, I would definitely recommend this place. They have a plethora of interesting blends and everything is served on a cute tin tray. The food, ESP the brunch food, is fabulous. Everything has always been incredibly tasty and not too greasy. The brunch is really worth trying out. There is a great selection of foods and drinks and everything tastes very homemade. If you plan on going to brunch, get there early, as the indoor dining space is quite small and fills up fast. The back patio is beautiful at night, as there are gorgeous sculptures set up and golden lights illuminate the grounds. There are games and books to choose from if you plan on lounging around and the place is decked out in very antique looking couches and chairs. You have to order and pay at the bar, which can sometimes get pretty crowded. They then give you a picture so they can identify your table in serving the food. The wait staff is incredibly friendly and consists mainly of guys. Overall a really great place to visit at night and it closes at midnight!

Pros: beverages, esp. hot tea, food and atmosphere

Cons: the crowds at brunch are overwhelming, does not accommodate large parties during busy hours

05/18/2008 Posted by SanAntonioMan

As a member of a group of 20-30 club members that used to have weekly meetings there we stopped going. The prices continued to go higher even before the gas prices did and thier service kept getting worse. We would request seating for our group before we got there but they woudn't even put 20-30 seats together until we arrived (even though we were there every week). Most time we had to wind up sitting out side because the dining room had gotten full. One evening, it started to rain and they had no room for us inside. We all of had to crowd under this what little covering they did have on the third patio. There was no romm for us and tables, so we all had to eat standing up with rain blowing on us. They said they could not even give us a discount for the trouble. We again asked them if they could arange seating for us knowing we arrive every week at 7:30PM. We were told it was first come first seated and they didn't want to run out of seats for other by reserving so many seats for our group. After the rain inccident, we found another place to have our weekly meetings and the management has no problem with seating us. It is an ok place to take a date, but a couple of the dates I took there politely hinted we don't go back. Their recipes have changed and the portions have gotten smaller while the price gets higher and service get worse.

Pros: Love the patio (on nice days)

Cons: Everything else

02/15/2008 Posted by frediksburg

Some of my friends and I decided to go over there for dinner. First of all, they told us we would wait for 45 minutes-an hour for a table inside and turned out that they asked us to eat outside (even though it was cold). They made us get up ourselves to order and pay and they tried charging us more for what we ordered. The staff had a bad attitude and when I looked at the charges to my credit card online I noticed they charged me even MORE than I'd signed for in my receipt. The food wasn't that good either.. definitely not the 30 dlrs they charged me for it!

Pros: ambiance

Cons: everything else!

11/15/2006 Posted by bethwisdom

This is a great place! Perfect for a romantic get away where you can snuggle with your sweetie on one of the old couches, or hide on the patio and listen to the frogs in the pond by the twinkle of lights. Great for times you need alone time to recharge by reading a book and sipping a cup of coffee/tea. The staff will never rush you - even if you haven't ordered more than that cup of joe and have been hanging around for hours. The patio (there are three of them!) is great for a group of friends to get together where you can be loud and boisterous. It's good for the after date stop for a glass of wine or a decadent dessert. The food is always top notch, with the specials hardly repeated. The wine list is long, the beer list eclectic, and the coffee always hot, fresh and tasty. Sunday brunch is more family oriented, and evening more adult. Crowd is a mix of ages, ethnicities, and orientations - and all mingle nicely. My favorite place in town!

Pros: Ambience, food, wine

Cons: parking

08/03/2006 Posted by onbudget

Everyone is talking about the dang coffee being overpriced. I really think the coffeehouse in the name should be taken out. It is WAYYYYYYYYYYY more than any coffeehouse and I have been to many. This is an almost full service restaurant. Orders are placed at the bar. They give you a table tent. A server brings out your order. You closeout your ticket at the bar. NO TIPPING the server--c'mon. A full menu (not just sandwhiches w/daily specials). Overpriced--hell NO. For 2 dinners, 2 bottle of Champagne, 2 reg soft drinks, soups and dessert you ticket is $85. Then I don't have to tip. This is NO WAY $$$$$ it is more like $$. I loved the atmosphere cozy. You can hear your date or friends conversation. Towards the later hours of the evening there is more people arriving w/alternative lifestyles. So make sure that your date is not phobic or is cool w/that. I have no problem I just let them know ahead of time. GREAT PLACE.

Pros: Value Value and ambiance

Cons: Not enough parking

05/14/2006 Posted by unrational

I am a repeat visitor and agree, it is fairly over-priced but I think the great ambiance makes for a nice change of scenery from the usual monotony of Starbucks. Definately a good place for one of those first dates that you don't want to meet at a bar! It's quiet enough you can hear each other talk, but has enough background noise that the people at the next table won't be able to eavesdrop on your conversation. If you are hungry, they have cheese and fruit platters, as well. Parking- slightly difficult, shop is in an older section of downtown so if you go at night, it will seem dimly lit. Can park in front or on streets along side. I would still recommend it to any one of my friends, and I do. It's cute, stylish, and a great place to go for a night out with friends.

Pros: Large Garden Patio

Cons: Somewhat Expensive

07/29/2005 Posted by jjhunter916

Candlelight has a neat outdoor area with fountains, greenery, and even two friendly cats. However, the service and the general feel of the place seems to be lacking recently. The food also is overpriced; in fact, it used to be cheaper to eat the same fare not too long ago. Also, I'm disappointed by the portions. Although the food is average to good, the portions are much smaller. All in all, I would say this is a good place to go to once a month if you're a local. You go to candlelight when you want to sit outside admist the calm of a woods like atmosphere and sip some jo. The coffee is good and rightly priced!

Pros: Scenery, Coffee

Cons: Service, Cost

12/04/2004 Posted by goodoldsanantone

For a city like San Antonio, overridden with Starbucks, Candlelight Coffeehouse is a welcome change. However, I feel that everything about the place is boringly average. Yeah, the ambiance is alright, but the coffee and service are just like any other coffee shop in the city (Starbucks included). The hours stink and the prices are somewhat high. But, if you are looking for a change and sick of the norm, check this place out. I personally could take it or leave it.

12/03/2002 Posted by bhoberg

If you're looking for the perfect cup of coffee, search no further for Candlelight Cafe has it all. From a wonderful wine collection, to wonderful food, and the infamous Candlelight Blend of house coffee, this is the place for a nice quiet evening with friends or a romantic meal.