Alixx Whaley

Sweet girl at the counter. We had a blueberry lemon muffin and a chocolate zombie cake pop. Both absolutely amazing 👏 Beautiful atmosphere. I love love the outside area. They also had some live music going.

+11

Josh

Fun community coffee house with zombie theme. Loved their banana chocolate chip muffin and look forward to trying more baked goods as well as their robust event calendar. They have bar seating as well as several rooms of tables and a large yard with patio seating. They have a parking lot and there's free street parking nearby.

Lauren Yearnd

This was the cutest coffee shop! Food was great and drinks were so good! If I am ever in this area this will always be a planned stop!

+26

Michael Blake

The atmosphere is very cool. Great coffee, good beer selection and lots of nooks inside and out. There's covered and uncovered patio space live music every once in a while. Lately I've been going for the painting classes with Liz Martinez from Sorry not Sorry cards. She's a blast, a very good teacher and just loads of positive re-enforcement. It was almost as good as going to my therapist! Felt like a million bucks afterwards!

Scott Umble

New favorite coffee shop!! Love the vibes inside, and the 2 baristas were friendly and professional. Made me one of the best lattes I've had in a while, and my wife an amazing mango smoothie. We will definitely be back!!

+2

Hillary Asbury

Stopped here on the way back to Houston after a weekend away, and we were so happy we did! The staff was super friendly and made our coffee just the way we liked it. The atmosphere was fun and gothic and the food was great too. Options for indoor and outdoor seating, great prices and plenty of parking. Would love to come back next time we are in the area!

+7

Ashlie Diego

Very nice, artsy cafe. I love late night coffee shops, especially when they have alcohol too! The barrista was very nice and explained his menu. I was very happy with my latte.

R Pf (Invest in yourself)

Wake the Dead Coffee House is an exceptional coffee house that is a must-visit for anyone traveling to San Marcos. The coffee is some of the best you'll find in the area, with a variety of unique blends and flavors that are sure to please any coffee lover. In addition to great coffee, Wake the Dead Coffee House also offers a fantastic atmosphere. The space is cozy and inviting, with comfortable seating and tasteful decor that creates a relaxed and enjoyable ambiance. It's the perfect place to catch up with friends, work remotely, or simply unwind with a good book. The staff at Wake the Dead Coffee House is also friendly and knowledgeable. They take the time to explain the menu and make recommendations, and they're always happy to accommodate special requests or dietary restrictions. They go out of their way to ensure that every customer has a great experience. Overall, I highly recommend Wake the Dead Coffee House to anyone looking for excellent coffee in a welcoming and cozy environment. Whether you're a local or just passing through San Marcos, this coffee house is definitely worth a visit.

Megan Rogers

Solid coffee spot with a good atmosphere. My hot chocolate was delicious, and it was a good place to get some work done. However, the $5 credit card minimum was off-putting (it would have been nice to know about it in advance), the cookie I purchased to get above the limit was dry and lacked flavor. I know a lot of people love this place, but it won't be my go to.

Sydney Light

I want to love this place so much because it is a great social setting, has a beautiful patio, and displays all sorts of local art. Their actual products, however, are honestly kind of bad and often ridiculously expensive. They use Katz Coffee, which a lot of places in the area are starting to use because it is a cheap Texas roasting company, and that brand just tastes so weird and gross to me. I also think every time I have gotten something iced, it has been lukewarm for some reason. Most of their pastries are pricey and have too much going on. I think a very small twinkie is like $6 or something. I got charged $5 for a biscotti STICK. Their food is okay. Sourcing from local places is great, but this place takes it too far and the outcome is mediocre and expensive food/drinks. If they changed their coffee and minimized their food menu to focus on quality, it would be my favorite coffee shop. The staff is pretty cool too. OH!! And their WiFi holds like FOUR people, so sometimes studying/working here is impossible. It is very cute though.

Chloe

I’ve tried spending time at Wake the Dead, hoping for a cozy coffee shop experience, but I’ve been consistently disappointed. The drinks and food are expensive for the quality—$14–15 for a latte and a biscuit feels hard to justify, especially since the food isn’t particularly noteworthy and the baristas don’t provide memorable service. The atmosphere isn’t comfortable either. The decor feels cluttered and leans on indie tropes rather than a unique vibe, the patio is only pleasant in cooler weather, and there are fruit flies inside and out. Seating isn’t comfortable for long periods, the AC struggles, and the music is mostly mainstream indie—it’s not inspiring or conducive to working. I’ve tried using the wifi to write or get work done, but it’s unreliable, especially when the shop is busy, and staff often don’t notice when it’s down. The chatter inside also leaves a lot to be desired; either it’s too quiet or dominated by inane gossip, which makes it hard to focus. Overall, I think this coffee shop might have potential, but at its current state, the price and experience don’t match. I ended up leaving to work elsewhere, which was more productive and comfortable.

Matthew Gee

CONSERVATIVES DO NOT GO HERE. Heavy anti trump posters everywhere. Absolute disgrace of a business to put false propaganda all over the walls. Conservatives must only support conservative businesses if you value your country and values.

customer feedback

Unfortunately, this will likely be my last visit to this coffee shop. I’ve been a loyal customer for over six years, but after today’s experience, I no longer feel valued or appreciated, particularly by the current manager. She came across as very aggressive and rude. She has green and black hair, though I regret not asking for her name. Earlier today, I ordered four drinks and returned to the shop after delivering them to the office, intending to sit down and get some work done. Despite having just made a purchase, the manager seemed displeased that I came back to use my computer. She insisted I buy another drink, which I found unreasonable, especially since others were working with their own reusable stainless steel cups, presumably thinking it was “water” or other drinks. The way she handled the situation was unnecessarily harsh: she grabbed my drink and told me I needed to buy another one. When I addressed how she was managing the situation, she dismissed my concerns, saying, “You run your business how you want, and I’ll run mine.” I was stunned by her lack of professionalism. She ended the conversation abruptly, stating it wasn’t going anywhere, and walked away. All I asked was for her to speak with more kindness and respect. This could have been resolved easily through calm communication and mutual understanding. She even mentioned, “I had several complaints from other customers who told me about my attitude in the past and how rude I can be, and she doesn’t care.” After reviewing the online reviews, this has been an ongoing issue for other customers. I truly hope she doesn’t treat any more new or existing regular customers, plus her staff, the same way for the sake of this business... If I were the owner, I would be seriously looking for a new manager. She clearly doesn’t know how to run a business; this can cause a lot of customers to leave because of her behavior. I hope things will change for the future.