Greenhouse Coffee 223 E. Hildebrand Ave., Suite 101 The coffee shop with an assortment of gluten-free pastries from the masterminds at Mixtli couldn’t withstand high rent costs, chef Diego Galicia told the Current. However, the team would like to bring back the concept at a different location. Credit: Sanford Nowlin

Just seven months after its launch, Olmos Park’s Greenhouse Coffee & Wholesome Foods revealed in a Friday Instagram post that it’s permanently closing.

The last day of service for the java joint, located at 223 E. Hildebrand Ave., Suite 101, will be Sept. 15, its owners announced.

A buzz surrounded Greenhouse when launched in January, and it wasn’t just the caffeine talking. Opened by the team behind lauded progressive-Mexican restaurant Mixtli, the shop appeared to have the right stuff to make it — even in a difficult environment for small business.

However, “rising costs in real estate made it impossible to continue operating,” the Greenhouse Team said in the Instagram post.

Mixtli Progressive Mexican co-owners Rico Torres and Diego Galicia partnered with Mixtli chef de cuisine Alexana Cabrera to open Greenhouse. Credit: Sanford Nowlin

Even so, the owners of Greenhouse — known for its espresso-based drinks and gluten-free food menu — hinted that they hope to reopen in a new location. “This isn’t a ‘goodbye forever,’ just a ‘see ya later’ until we can find a home that will allow Greenhouse to grow and prosper,” the statement said.

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This article appears in Aug 21 – Sep 4, 2024.

Stephanie Koithan is the Digital Content Editor of the San Antonio Current. In her role, she writes about politics, music, art, culture and food. Send her a tip at skoithan@sacurrent.com.