San Antonio’s Medical Center just scored a serious caffeine upgrade. Haraz Coffee House, a Michigan-born chain rooted in Yemeni brewing traditions, has opened its first local shop at 8435 Wurzbach Road. The bright white-and-gold space is already drawing curious neighbors with spiced lattes, Middle Eastern pastries, and a mix of ceremonial coffee service and standard espresso drinks that lets you go traditional or stick to your usual order.
What to order
The menu leans into both comfort and curiosity. Alongside familiar espresso-based drinks, Haraz pours regional specialties like saffron and pistachio lattes and a signature Haraz-spiced latte. Lighter brews made from coffee husks or chaff can arrive in pots sized for four to six people, turning a coffee run into more of a shared ritual than a solo grab-and-go.
On the pastry side, the case runs from sabaya (also known as bint al‑sahn) to a caramelized “Istanbul” cheesecake designed to cozy up next to a hot cup of tea or coffee. As noted by CultureMap San Antonio, the chain also keeps crowd-pleasers like caramel macchiatos and matcha lattes on deck for anyone who prefers sweeter, more familiar sips. The Alamo Ranch ordering page lists a Saffron Latte and traditional Adeni brews on its online menu, hinting at just how deep the specialty offerings go. For a full look at drinks and house pastries at the San Antonio outpost, ToastTab carries the complete lineup.
Roots and the founder
Haraz is the brainchild of founder and CEO Hamzah Nasser, who launched the original shop in Dearborn before starting to franchise the concept in 2021. From the beginning, Nasser has pitched Haraz as a platform to showcase Yemeni coffee beans and support local farmers at origin. The brand roasts its beans in-house and combines traditional Yemeni and Turkish brewing methods with modern espresso-based drinks, creating a hybrid style that nods to heritage while still feeling current. Daily Coffee News has outlined the company’s sourcing philosophy and detailed approach to brewing.
Two shops in the city
The Wurzbach Road opening is the first of two planned Haraz locations in San Antonio. The company has also been working on a second shop at 10907 Culebra Road in Alamo Ranch, where CultureMap San Antonio reported that hiring was underway ahead of an April debut. The Alamo Ranch storefront already appears on Haraz’s ordering platform with posted hours and a full menu, suggesting a quick expansion across the city, according to ToastTab.
For those tracking the rollout from the planning stage, construction filings and earlier development details were covered by MySA, which followed the coffeehouse’s path into the local market.
