Talia Johnson-Watkins

Many students like to drink coffee to get their day started. They roll out of bed, get dressed and hit up their favorite coffee shop. Some of the coffee shops in San Marcos offer more than just brew. Talia Johnson-Watkins has more in this Bobcat Update.

Students and locals often go for coffee but stay for the atmosphere and entertainment. For example, the Stellar Café, a coffee shop on the Square, is known for its specially-crafted drinks and perfect-for-studying atmosphere. Stellar Café barista Maci Shipman says the shop attracts a lot of students who are focused on studying.
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Of course, Stellar Café makes good coffee, and what sets the shop apart from its competition is the variety of coffee and tea that is offered. Shipman says Stellar even has a healthy version of espresso that customers like.
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While the Stellar Café takes pride in the quality of its drinks and its unique atmosphere. some coffee shops are more focused on providing good entertainment and fun. Wake the Dead Coffee House, on Old Ranch Road 12, schedules events every week and puts an emphasis on providing a fun experience. Wake the Dead barista Molly Hayes says she loves how family-oriented the shop is. She also says that there's always something going on at Wake the Dead.
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A Wake the Dead regular, Chelsey Menec, says she loves the shop's environment -- from the coffee, to the staff, to the flowers on the back patio.
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Buzzmill Cafe is a local coffee shop that emphasizes the importance of community. Buzzmill Chief of Culture Jason Sabala says Buzzmill more than anything just wants to have an impact.
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Buzzmill also holds a variety of events. Sabala says Meatless Monday's and open mic night are popular.  
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Open Mic Night coordinator Faylita Hicks says Buzzmill is a good place for artists of all kinds to get their start.
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Hicks says Buzzmill has its own residency program that helps artists build their career.
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San Marcos is rich with a wide array of coffee shops. Whether you go to one to grab a cup and run, or if you stick around to study or socialize, the coffee shops in San Marcos have it all. For Bobcat Update I'm Talia Johnson-Watkins.