Amy’s Waco Eats and Drinks Guidebook
Food scene
https://www.pivovar.com
Delicious, unique European and Texas food and drink! Charming, fun restaurant, brewery and bakery. Truly nothing else like it in Waco
10 recommandé par les habitants
Pivovar
320 South 8th Streethttps://www.pivovar.com
Delicious, unique European and Texas food and drink! Charming, fun restaurant, brewery and bakery. Truly nothing else like it in Waco
Beautiful Italian Restaurant downtown in the Phoenix building! Definitely a must see. Unique American Italian dishes and fun drinks. Indoor or Outdoor dining, reservations are recommended on busy weekends. Open for Brunch, Lunch, & Dinner
Pignetti's Waco
Beautiful Italian Restaurant downtown in the Phoenix building! Definitely a must see. Unique American Italian dishes and fun drinks. Indoor or Outdoor dining, reservations are recommended on busy weekends. Open for Brunch, Lunch, & Dinner
This Urban Eatery is fun, upscale food court and that gives you the opportunity to try several different Waco owned joints at one time.
Start in the Sam’s Bar and work your way around from appetizers to dessert. My favorites are: Huaco Eatery, Pho My, Curry Up & Wok this Way, Tiny Pies and Wacool Tacos are some of our favorites. Nice open eating area as well as outside seating.
59 recommandé par les habitants
Union Hall
720 Franklin AveThis Urban Eatery is fun, upscale food court and that gives you the opportunity to try several different Waco owned joints at one time.
Start in the Sam’s Bar and work your way around from appetizers to dessert. My favorites are: Huaco Eatery, Pho My, Curry Up & Wok this Way, Tiny Pies and Wacool Tacos are some of our favorites. Nice open eating area as well as outside seating.
A little out of our 10 minute range but worth it especially if you're going to Main Event, Top Golf, or the movies. Great choices and celebrates our awesome military members. cool selection of clothing too.
Black Rifle Coffee Company
A little out of our 10 minute range but worth it especially if you're going to Main Event, Top Golf, or the movies. Great choices and celebrates our awesome military members. cool selection of clothing too.
Favorite Restaurants
Most of these restaurants are unique to Waco but we've also included a few of our favorite chains because they're that good.
This is a special place with lots of history before Chip and Joanna transformed it into this beautiful restaurant. The wait can be long especially on the weekends but they allow you to stop and put your name on the list and do other things while you wait. We recommending going between 2 and closing time for less wait time. They also have delicious take out items in the little store on one side.
125 recommandé par les habitants
Magnolia Table
2132 S Valley Mills DrThis is a special place with lots of history before Chip and Joanna transformed it into this beautiful restaurant. The wait can be long especially on the weekends but they allow you to stop and put your name on the list and do other things while you wait. We recommending going between 2 and closing time for less wait time. They also have delicious take out items in the little store on one side.
Great live music, good food, outdoor seating, fun atmosphere. Check the website for updates and live music schedule.
63 recommandé par les habitants
The Backyard Bar Stage and Grill
511 S 8th StGreat live music, good food, outdoor seating, fun atmosphere. Check the website for updates and live music schedule.
Cool place, fun atmosphere and unique burgers. I’m so in love with the Gosh Jam It Burger that I put goat cheese on my burgers all the time.
22 recommandé par les habitants
Twisted Root Burger Co.
801 S 2nd StCool place, fun atmosphere and unique burgers. I’m so in love with the Gosh Jam It Burger that I put goat cheese on my burgers all the time.
Nice quiet restaurant with a delicious selection of Thai and Asian food. Very close to Baylor in the Stone's Throw area
36 recommandé par les habitants
Bangkok Royal
215 S University Parks DrNice quiet restaurant with a delicious selection of Thai and Asian food. Very close to Baylor in the Stone's Throw area
Yes, it is part of a chain but we love the Tex-Mex at Chuy's. They never use anything frozen (except the Margarita's) so the food is very fresh and amazing. They have a great happy hour with a Nacho buffet from 4-7 on weekdays. It does get crowded so you might call ahead for the wait.
19 recommandé par les habitants
Chuy's
5501 Legend Lake PkwyYes, it is part of a chain but we love the Tex-Mex at Chuy's. They never use anything frozen (except the Margarita's) so the food is very fresh and amazing. They have a great happy hour with a Nacho buffet from 4-7 on weekdays. It does get crowded so you might call ahead for the wait.
Another chain but awesome! Everything we've had has been good from Pizza, Burgers to Chicken and Shrimp Pasta. Great drinks and good beer selection!
14 recommandé par les habitants
Bubba's 33
2601 S Jack Kultgen ExpyAnother chain but awesome! Everything we've had has been good from Pizza, Burgers to Chicken and Shrimp Pasta. Great drinks and good beer selection!
A local gem that you'd probably pass by without noticing. The food is absolutely wonderful. This family owned restaurant has the best Falafel, Kebabs and Gyros in Waco.
https://www.facebook.com/DsMediterranean/
11 recommandé par les habitants
D's Mediterranean Grill
1503 Colcord AveA local gem that you'd probably pass by without noticing. The food is absolutely wonderful. This family owned restaurant has the best Falafel, Kebabs and Gyros in Waco.
https://www.facebook.com/DsMediterranean/
This place is a few minutes outside our "10 minute zone" but it is so worth the short drive. The food is amazing but Homestead Heritage and Craft Village, all in the same area, are wonderful places to visit while in Waco. Nothing like it!
45 recommandé par les habitants
Cafe Homestead
608 Dry Creek RdThis place is a few minutes outside our "10 minute zone" but it is so worth the short drive. The food is amazing but Homestead Heritage and Craft Village, all in the same area, are wonderful places to visit while in Waco. Nothing like it!
Cute little diner, reasonable prices for good old fashioned burgers and more. So good! And delicious shakes with Bluebell Ice Cream! They also have a place in Union Hall now!
http://www.bestburgersinwaco.com/
Captain Billy Whizzbang's Best Burgers in Waco Texas
901 Lake Air DrCute little diner, reasonable prices for good old fashioned burgers and more. So good! And delicious shakes with Bluebell Ice Cream! They also have a place in Union Hall now!
http://www.bestburgersinwaco.com/
Such a great place for breakfast but everything is delicious. The Eggs Benedicts and Waffles are delicious but they also have lots of healthy and unique options like a superb Chicken and Avocado egg-white omelette. They can get really busy so call ahead to check wait times.
https://ourbreakfastplace.com/
9 recommandé par les habitants
Our Breakfast Place
4600 Franklin AveSuch a great place for breakfast but everything is delicious. The Eggs Benedicts and Waffles are delicious but they also have lots of healthy and unique options like a superb Chicken and Avocado egg-white omelette. They can get really busy so call ahead to check wait times.
https://ourbreakfastplace.com/
George’s is that Waco restaurant everyone seems to love. If you’re looking for big plates, big drinks and local flavor, this is your place.
89 recommandé par les habitants
George’s Restaurant Bar & Catering
1925 Speight AveGeorge’s is that Waco restaurant everyone seems to love. If you’re looking for big plates, big drinks and local flavor, this is your place.
You’ll find several decent BBQ places in Waco. Guess is our favorite for flavor and consistency. They also recently made national news working with the Drew Barrymore Show to provide 17,000 lbs of chicken to food banks and those in need after our freak deep freeze in Feb. 2021
38 recommandé par les habitants
Guess Family Barbecue
2803 Franklin AvenueYou’ll find several decent BBQ places in Waco. Guess is our favorite for flavor and consistency. They also recently made national news working with the Drew Barrymore Show to provide 17,000 lbs of chicken to food banks and those in need after our freak deep freeze in Feb. 2021
A couple of minutes outside of our 10 minute radius but worth it.
Great pizza and beer, fun atmosphere and nice outside area. And you’ll find Common Grounds, Woodway is in the same building.
24 recommandé par les habitants
Slow Rise Slice House
7608 Woodway DrA couple of minutes outside of our 10 minute radius but worth it.
Great pizza and beer, fun atmosphere and nice outside area. And you’ll find Common Grounds, Woodway is in the same building.
This place is four minutes outside of our 10 minutes to everything goal but sooo worth it. You can’t go wrong with any of the local favorites sectioned the menu. My husband loves the Chicken Waffle and I think the Chicken and Pancakes are the best! Be prepared to take some home too. I also love that they serve Black Rifle Coffee.
Brown House Cafe
9110 Jordan LnThis place is four minutes outside of our 10 minutes to everything goal but sooo worth it. You can’t go wrong with any of the local favorites sectioned the menu. My husband loves the Chicken Waffle and I think the Chicken and Pancakes are the best! Be prepared to take some home too. I also love that they serve Black Rifle Coffee.
The place if you’re looking for extraordinary steaks, seafood and sushi. One of our favorites is the BBQ Fried Oysters! It is like getting a small meal and an appetizer as it comes on a perfectly paired salad. You can spend a fortune on dry aged steaks that are probably amazing but they’re regular steaks on the menu are the best in Waco. The desserts are very special too.
43 recommandé par les habitants
DiamondBack's
217 Mary AveThe place if you’re looking for extraordinary steaks, seafood and sushi. One of our favorites is the BBQ Fried Oysters! It is like getting a small meal and an appetizer as it comes on a perfectly paired salad. You can spend a fortune on dry aged steaks that are probably amazing but they’re regular steaks on the menu are the best in Waco. The desserts are very special too.
New name- Moroso Italian Ristorante
Nice Arancini, wonderful Italian classics, delicious and unique Pizza , exceptional specials. Just 5 minutes from the house!
50 recommandé par les habitants
MOROSO Wood Fired Pizzeria
4700 Bosque BlvdNew name- Moroso Italian Ristorante
Nice Arancini, wonderful Italian classics, delicious and unique Pizza , exceptional specials. Just 5 minutes from the house!
Quintessential Mexican Restaurant, fun atmosphere, excellent and huge drinks. Home of the Famous Purple Margarita! All the food is good! Lots of unique Latin dishes you won't find at other Mexican restaurants in Waco
27 recommandé par les habitants
La Fiesta
3815 Franklin AveQuintessential Mexican Restaurant, fun atmosphere, excellent and huge drinks. Home of the Famous Purple Margarita! All the food is good! Lots of unique Latin dishes you won't find at other Mexican restaurants in Waco
Bars and Lounges
Cool eclectic place for wine or a specialty cocktail. Food truck and food specials too.
11 recommandé par les habitants
One Day Bar
618 Columbus AveCool eclectic place for wine or a specialty cocktail. Food truck and food specials too.
Really cool downtown spot! Check events because they may have some great live music! The Austin Ave Charcuterie Board is fun to share with friends and good wine.
28 recommandé par les habitants
Klassy Glass Wine Bar
723 Austin AveReally cool downtown spot! Check events because they may have some great live music! The Austin Ave Charcuterie Board is fun to share with friends and good wine.
Lovely Wine Bar/lounge with nice seating and friendly staff. The Tapas and desserts are definitely unique in Waco and everything is delicious! Always offering new dishes and new wines to try. The live music is the cherry on top.
Segovia Wine Bar
Lovely Wine Bar/lounge with nice seating and friendly staff. The Tapas and desserts are definitely unique in Waco and everything is delicious! Always offering new dishes and new wines to try. The live music is the cherry on top.
Food and Special Places
Great cup of Joe by the Silos! All the Croissants are delish! Joanna recommends the Magnolia Press Chocolate Cake. It’ll bring you back to childhood because it tastes like a Ding Dong.
Magnolia Press Coffee Co.
Great cup of Joe by the Silos! All the Croissants are delish! Joanna recommends the Magnolia Press Chocolate Cake. It’ll bring you back to childhood because it tastes like a Ding Dong.
Same great pizza as the 1st location but that atmosphere! Beautiful decks overlooking the Brazos River makes this a must! Catch a sunset on the deck with a cocktail. Live music and room for large groups too.
Slow Rise on the Brazos
Same great pizza as the 1st location but that atmosphere! Beautiful decks overlooking the Brazos River makes this a must! Catch a sunset on the deck with a cocktail. Live music and room for large groups too.
Coffee and Tea Spots
Common Grounds Waco
1123 S 8th StFor Keeps Coffee & Bakery
Cozy coffee shop on a the historic Austin Ave. Nice indoor booths and outdoor seating under beautiful old trees the building is built around. Often have live music and host small craft fairs. Lots of special drinks to choose from too!
59 recommandé par les habitants
Pinewood Coffee Bar
2223 Austin AveCozy coffee shop on a the historic Austin Ave. Nice indoor booths and outdoor seating under beautiful old trees the building is built around. Often have live music and host small craft fairs. Lots of special drinks to choose from too!
Breweries and Distilleries
Excellent local brews, Barley Wine and sometimes Seltzers
Great atmosphere and outside area for kids or dogs
Hands down the best Pizza in town imo!
Southern Roots Brewing Co.
219 N 8th StHidden gem near Magnolia table! Great beer and the largest selection of IPA’s in town. Lots of good food choices smoked in the outdoor area.
18 recommandé par les habitants
Bare Arms Brewing
2515 La Salle AveHidden gem near Magnolia table! Great beer and the largest selection of IPA’s in town. Lots of good food choices smoked in the outdoor area.
Conseils aux voyageurs
À ne pas manquer
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