Posts by Kelsey Kennedy
Best Antique Shops In Waco
It should come as no surprise that there is a treasure trove of amazing antique shops in Waco! After all, before they owned the BIG Magnolia Market, Joanna and Chip Gaines started Magnolia Market as a very small shop on Bosque Blvd where Joanna would sell her cool home goods. Nowadays, there are several awesome…
Read MoreCha Community: Bubble Tea, Taiwanese Eats, Great Vibes
Cha Community wasn’t really on my radar in the Waco coffee shop scene until recently, and I’m so glad I finally stopped in. If you’re a big tapioca Boba tea person, you’ve no doubt already been here multiple times. But as someone who doesn’t drink a lot of bubble tea, I ignored this place until…
Read MoreMy Personal Review of Aloft Waco Downtown
I’ve been a longtime fan of the Aloft hotel brand from Marriott. I find it to be ridiculously low-priced for the modern feel, and Aloft hotels tend to be built in convenient locations around the city. I had an overnight work trip to Waco recently and chose to stay at the new(ish) Aloft Waco Downtown.…
Read MoreBe Kind Coffee Review in Waco
Be Kind Coffee is an adorable coffee shop in downtown Waco. It’s pretty small – just a little corner shop with floor-to-ceiling windows and a side parking lot – but it’s constantly buzzing with caffeinated energy. I’m on a mission to explore every single coffee shop in Waco (here are 15 coffee shops worth visiting!)…
Read MoreWaco Hotels With Amazing Pools
It’s really a shame when a Texas hotel opens without a pool because honestly? All we want to do in the hot summer months is jump in a cold swimming pool! There are a handful of really cool hotels with pools in Waco, and I’m rounding them up for you right here. I’ll also include…
Read MoreThe Best Boutique Shops In Waco That You Have To Visit!
Everyone comes to Waco to shop at Magnolia Market. And yes, it’s really cute (especially at Christmas!) and well worth a visit. But did you know there are lots of other boutique shops in Waco other than Magnolia Market? I mean, it’s a smart business move: small independent shops realized that Magnolia Market was already…
Read MoreMo Cookies: Waco’s Best Cookies
For legit some of the BEST cookies you can find in Waco, make sure you stop by Mo Cookies. It’s a female-owned black-owned cookie/brownie bakery in Waco serving up homemade cookies prepared in small batches. I have a sweet tooth (no one is surprised…) and desperately wanted a chocolate chip cookie last week. I looked…
Read MoreHottest New Restaurants in Waco
Waco, Texas might be best known for its charming small-town vibe and Magnolia Market, but lately, its food scene has been stealing the spotlight. From trendy new spots to locally loved gems, Waco’s restaurant landscape is evolving into something much more exciting and diverse. Whether you’re craving classic Texas food, innovative dishes from up-and-coming chefs,…
Read MoreOpal’s Oysters Is The New Restaurant From Terry Black’s BBQ (And It’s Awesome)
I’ve shared many times the desperate need that Waco has for more fine dining restaurants, especially in the downtown area. There are a handful of good ones, but for a city that is experiencing this much growth and tourism, there’s definitely a need for more really cool, upscale restaurants that make a statement. Luckily, Opal’s…
Read MoreThe Best Bakeries In Waco, TX
When someone asks about the best bakeries in Waco, I assume they’re wanting baked goods like bread, burger buns, and whole cakes (rather than cupcakes and cookies.) Yes, there are lots of great places to get desserts in Waco, and I’ll include a few of them here that have pretty robust baking programs. But for…
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