This Veteran’s Day (and honestly, any day), show some love to local heroes who traded uniforms for entrepreneurship. San Antonio is full of incredible veteran-owned businesses, from cozy cafés to family restaurants and handcrafted goods. Here’s your guide by category 👇
☕ Coffee & Cafés
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Medina River Coffee Roasters – Small batch coffee from a retired Army officer. medinarivercoffee.com
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Texas Grounds Coffee Co. (Helotes) – Coffee + community + Texas pride. texasgroundscoffee.com
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Black Rifle Coffee (180 W Bitters Rd) – Iconic veteran-founded brand giving back with every cup. blackriflecoffee.com
🍔 Restaurants & Food
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Casa Rio / Schilo’s – Historic River Walk staples owned by Army veteran Bill Lyons. casario.com | schilos.com
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Crawfish King (Live Oak) – Family + veteran-owned seafood boils. facebook.com/crawfishking
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Drop Zone Cafe & Bar – Military themed spot founded by a Korean War vet.
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The Jerk Shack + Freight Fried Chicken – Chef Nicola Blaque’s Michelin-recognized, veteran owned flavors. thejerkshacksatx.com
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Pumpers – Navy veteran run burger joint downtown.
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The Purple Pig BBQ (Schertz) – Barbecue by a veteran pitmaster. thepurplepigbbq.com
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Jamaica Jamaica Cuisine – Veteran co owned Caribbean comfort food. facebook.com/jamaicajamaicacuisine1
🍺 Breweries & Brewpubs
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Longtab Brewing (Leon Valley) – Green Beret founded “brewstillery.” longtabbrewing.com
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Gather Brewing Co. (Universal City) – Veteran owned brewery + kitchen. gatherbrewing.com
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Dos Sirenos Brewing – Family run brewpub with veteran roots. dossirenosbrewing.com
👕 Retail & Gifts
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Grunt Style Retail Store – Patriotic apparel, founded by veterans. gruntstyle.com
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Triple Nikel – Local veteran founded apparel brand redefining representation. triplenikel.com
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Sunshine Woodworks (Boerne) – Veteran craftsman creating custom yard games. facebook.com/SunshineWoodworks2522
💈 Grooming & Services
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Veterans Barber Salon & Service Cuts Barbershop – Military precision fades from veteran owners. servicecutsbarbershop.com
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Military City Air Conditioning & Heating – Veteran HVAC pros keeping SA cool. facebook.com/militarycityair
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EcoForce Pest Management – Family + veteran-owned eco friendly pest control. ecoforcepestcontrol.com
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Critter One – Veteran-led wildlife removal that’s humane & local. critterone.com
Why it matters:
Every purchase, sip, or haircut helps support those who’ve served our country. So grab a coffee, a pint, or a new tee and thank a vet while you’re at it. 🇺🇸
