Hester’s Cafe & Coffee Bar

In the heart of Old Town, Hester’s is a lovely place to grab fresh and healthy food. Known for their hearty and creative sandwiches, soups, crisp salads, omelettes, waffles and homemade desserts that will melt in your mouth. They specialize in their own line of freshly roasted  custom blend coffee and have caffeine charged drinks of all types for all tastes. Try one of their delightful fruit smoothies or creamy shakes. We love their Wild Mushroom soup and don’t forget to save room for their homemade Texas Hill Country Apple pie. Monday-Saturday 7am – 3pm www.hesterscafe.com.

1714 S. Alameda   • 361-885-0558

Historic Old Town Six Points

Under $9

Grounded Coffee Cafe

Offering memorable coffee and other specialties is an art. Generic, commercialized, or standard blends just don’t cut it.  You deserve more.  Rich, deep taste, organic goodness, and variety make Grounded Coffee Cafe an experience not to miss. On Padre Island enjoy this relaxing cafe with premium, organic selections. Offering coffees, teas, pastries, sandwiches, and more.  Start your day with a latte, cappuccino, espresso or one of their house specialties. Don’t forget to stop in for a quick lunch or snack, with great sandwiches and pastries. Open every day at 6am.  www.groundedcoffeecafe.com

14254 S. Padre Island Drive   • 361-949-1944

On Padre Island

Under $9

Agua Java

Those looking for a caffeine kick should check out this upscale spot with a Latin American flavor that influences everything from the coffee to the decor. Nestled in WaterStreet Market, they offer inside and outside tables, fresh-baked scones, cookies, muffins and sandwiches. Try one of their signature lattes that you won’t find in the national chain stores! They also sell coffee by the pound. In walking distance of the bayfront hotels. Open daily, Monday-Friday from 6:30am-8pm; weekends, from 7am-8pm.

320-C William Street • 361-882-0865

WaterStreet Market

Under $9