These Are HANDS DOWN The Best Lunch Places In Waco

Schmaltz's

Lunch is the overlooked meal of the day, which makes me sad. Why? Lunch is awesome! It’s the perfect place and time to reset and re-charge in the middle of the day. It’s an opportunity to connect (with a lunch date) or calm your mind (by eating solo), plus there are SO many great lunch…

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The Best BBQ In Waco, Ranked

Helberg BBQ

If there’s one thing Texans know really well, it’s BBQ. This state is a beef-lover’s state, and we are absolutely overflowing with amazing places to enjoy smoked meat. And along with checking out all the incredible craft breweries in Waco, visiting the the best bbq spots in Waco Texas is a quick way to make…

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Best Fine Dining Restaurants In Waco

One Thirty Five Prime

Waco’s need for upscale restaurants is immense. There are just a couple of spots that currently qualify for what I would call “fine dining restaurants in Waco that are actually worth the money, and I’ll share my honest thoughts on them here. Since Waco is still just barely graduating from a small town and becoming…

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Cha 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…

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Be Kind Coffee Review in Waco

Interior of Be Kind

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!)…

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Mo Cookies: Waco’s Best Cookies

Mo 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…

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Hottest New Restaurants in Waco

Opal's Oysters

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,…

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The Best Bakeries In Waco, TX

Jimenez Bakery

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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My Favorite Kid-Friendly Restaurants in Waco

Jake's Texas Tea House

When it comes time to dine out with kids in Waco, your options extend far beyond the normal fast food chain spots on the side of I-35. I promise. There are actually a handful of REALLY good kid-friendly restaurants in Waco! My goal is to quickly show you a few of the best options for…

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