North Main has a new place to caffeinate, carb-load and linger. Selah Café Coffee + Market quietly slipped into a soft opening on Monday at 616 N. Main St., bringing a New York–style espresso and bagel counter to downtown Boerne. The family-run spot blends a classic coffee bar with a petite market and a tight selection of books and take‑home goods, with owners planning to rotate the menu as the seasons and holidays roll through.
Soft opening and what’s on the menu
According to Community Impact, Selah’s public soft opening kicked off Monday inside the cozy space at 616 N. Main St. The current lineup leans into New York‑style bagels and sandwiches, plus weekly specials from local micro‑bakeries. On the drink side, the cafe is sticking to a traditional espresso bar built around house‑made syrups.
Sign permit and the historic storefront
City records show the cafe has moved into a circa‑1925 bungalow often referred to as the Bierschwale House, with the sign permit application listing Stephen Gimenez as the applicant. The Historic Landmark Commission packet names Dustin Dacy as the property owner and describes a simple, non‑illuminated panel sign tailored to meet historic district rules, according to the City of Boerne.
House special and local sourcing
Community Impact reports that the house special is a maple‑vanilla latte made with real vanilla bean, while pastries and fresh sourdough are supplied by nearby micro‑bakeries. The compact market shelves and bookstore nook are designed to give Selah a lived‑in neighborhood feel instead of the polish of a national chain.
Part of a Main Street uptick
Selah is one of several small, family‑run projects filling in along Main Street this spring. The Boerne Life listed the coffee shop among a cluster of new cafes and retailers projected for early 2026, hinting at a busier breakfast and lunch scene for downtown shoppers and workers.
For now, the cafe is staying in soft‑opening mode while owners finish dialing in products and installing exterior signage. They plan to share formal hours and a grand‑opening date on Selah’s social media pages. Until then, locals can drop by 616 N. Main St. for a preview of the menu as the team settles into its new home.
