Waco Restaurants
By: jwilder
Here is our list of Waco restaurants that we like to frequent and would have no problems recommending to a friend.
* denotes our favorites.
NOTES:
- This is NOT a list of ALL restaurants in Waco (and never will be).
- This list is always a work in progress (but I use it all the time).
DISCLAIMER: Hey, this is a human curated list so data might be out-of-date or just flat wrong. Do your research before you go. Check your favorite review site for happy or sad reviews.
Last Update: 9-1-2023
Breakfast in Waco
Best places to eat breakfast in waco.
*Oak & Ivy
Woodway - Wine bar Bistro
Brunch menu available on weekend.
www.oakandivywinebar.com/
*Magnolia Table (Closed Sunday)
Reservation only. Ask for the strawberry butter.
magnolia.com/table/
Toasted Yolk
While this is a chain, it's a well known breakfast place.
Opened August 2023.
thetoastedyolk.com/locations/waco/
Baked Bliss
Neighborhood vibe. Togo or outdoor patio.
www.bakedblissco.com/
Our Breakfast Place (Open on Sunday)
Used to be Egg and I. Same vibe.
ourbreakfastplace.com/
Cafe Cappuccino
Breakfast, Brunch, Coffee.
www.cafecappuccino.com/
Coffee Shop Cafe
McGregor. Real Texas Cafe. Worth the drive! Open on Sunday until 2:00.
www.facebook.com/TheCoffeeShopCafe/
Mexican Restaurants in Waco
*Ninfa's
Near downtown.
ninfaswaco.com/
Hecho en Waco
Tex-mex near downtown and Silos.
hechoenwaco.com/
Abulita's
www.abuelitaswaco.com/
La Fiesta
lafiesta.com/
Los Cucos
loscucos.com/waco/
Chuy's Tex-Mex
Near IH35
5501 Legend Lake Parkway, Waco, TX
www.chuys.com/locations/waco
Italian Restaurants in Waco
Baris Pizza and Pasta
www.baristx.com/
Di Campli's Italian Ristorante (Casual, but call for reservations, authentic Italian)
dicamplis.com/
Moroso Wood Fired Pizzeria (Casual, but call for reservations, authentic Italian)
morosopizzeria.com/
Poppa Rollo's Pizza (Neighborhood popular vibe. Bar accessable via hidden phonebooth door)
popparollos.com/
Portofino's Italian (on Austin Avenue)
www.portofinosofwaco.com/
Shorty's Pizza Shack
Near Baylor
shortyspizzashack.com/
Slow Rise pizza
Pizza, salad, bar.
Two locations: Woodway and Waco on the Brazos
www.slowrisewaco.com/
BBQ Waco TX
Coach's Smoke BBQ, 330 Austin Avenue, Waco
www.coachssmoke.com/
Guess Family Barbecue
www.guessfamilybbq.com/
Vitek's BBQ, 1600 Speight Ave, Waco
www.viteksmarket.com/
*Helberg Barbecue
8532 N, Hwy 6, Waco
www.helbergbarbecue.com
Rudy's (Chain)
2510 Circle Rd., Waco
rudysbbq.com/location/detail/waco-tx
Jasper's BBQ
105 Clifton St.
www.jaspersbarbecue.com/
Waco Coffee Shops
Dichotomy (on Austin Avenue. Open every day)
www.dichotomycs.com/
Magnolia Press (Closed Sunday)
magnolia.com/magnolia-press-coffee-co/
BRÛ Artisan Coffee Works
www.instagram.com/bruwaco/
Fabled Bookshop and Cafe
fabledbookshop.com/
Pinewood Roasters
pinewoodroasters.com/coffee
Restaurants Near the Silos
Pivovar
Czech! Restaurant, brewery, pastries, hotel.
www.pivovar.com/
Hecho en Waco
Tex-mex near downtown and Silos.
hechoenwaco.com/
Magnolia Press (Coffee and Pastries)
magnolia.com/magnolia-press-coffee-co/
Restaurants Near Baylor
Restaurants near Baylor University.
The Mix Cafe, 1700 S 5th St c, Waco
themixcafe.com/
Shorty's Pizza Shack, 1712 S 12th St, Waco
shortyspizzashack.com/
Twisted Root Burger Co., 801 S 2nd St, Waco
www.twistedrootburgerco.com/
Lunch and/or Supper
This is the whole list of places to eat in Waco.
*Billy Bob's Burgers
300 S. 2nd St. Suite 102, Waco, TX 76701
billybobsburgerswaco.com/
*Fish City Grill
Southern style seafood casual.
fishcitygrill.com/waco/
Alpha Omega Grill & Bakery
Mediterranean grill and bakery focused on using fresh ingredients.
www.alphaomegawaco.com/
Barnett's Whiskey House
barnettswhiskeyhouse.com/
Baris Pizza and Pasta
Quaint Italian eatery. Neighborhood favorite.
bariswaco.com/
The Brazos Landing
Formerly Buzzard Billy's. (river view!)
www.thebrazoslanding.com/
Cafe Cappuccino
Breakfast, Brunch, Coffee
www.cafecappuccino.com/
Cricket's
Near Waco Convention Center
www.cricketsgrill.com/
Coachs Smoke BBQ
www.coachssmoke.com/
George's Restaurant
A Waco Tradition Since 1930. Two locations.
1925 Speight, Waco TX
1201 Hewitt Drive, Waco TX
georgesrestaurant.com/
Health Camp
Drive-in style. Burgers.
health-camp-waco.com/
Hecho en Waco
Tex-mex near downtown and Silos.
hechoenwaco.com/
Jake's
Diner. Automotive Theme. Downtown.
www.facebook.com/JakesTexasTeaHouse/
Kim's Diner
Happy Days vibe. Old School diner.
www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100049697875444
Magnolia Table
Diner style, breakfast and Lunch
magnolia.com/table/
Oh My Juice
Making Healthy Food Taste Good
Near Waco Convention Center
www.ohmyjuicewaco.com/
Oak & Ivy
Woodway - Wine bar Bistro
www.oakandivywinebar.com/
Pivovar
Czech! Restaurant, brewery, pastries, hotel.
www.pivovar.com/
Portofino's Italian (on Austin Avenue)
www.portofinosofwaco.com/
Poppa Rollo's Pizza
Neighborhood popular vibe. Bar accessable via hidden phonebooth door.
popparollos.com/
Revival Eastside Eatery
texas-sourced and house-made salads, sandwiches, + burgers
www.revivaleastsideeatery.com/
Schmaltz's Sandwich Shoppe
Opened in 1975.
www.schmaltzssandwichshop.com/
Shorty's Pizza Shack
Near Baylor
shortyspizzashack.com/
The Mix Cafe
Fast casual near Baylor
themixcafe.com/
Slow Rise pizza
Pizza, salad, bar.
Two locations: Woodway and Waco on the Brazos
www.slowrisewaco.com/
Torchy's Tacos
torchystacos.com/location/waco/
Twisted Root Burger Co. (near Baylor)
twistedrootburgerco.com/locations/waco
Union Hall
One building, multiple food vendors. Parking not so great.
Two locations: Downtown Waco and Woodway
unionhallwaco.com/
Milo All Day
Elevated southern food scratch-made. (Reservations)
www.milowaco.com/
World Cup Cafe and Fair Trade Market
The World Cup Café not only offers coffees from around the world, but also is training men and women in the food service industry.
www.worldcupcafe.org/
1424 Bistro
Waco's home for good food, wine, and conversation.
www.1424bistro.com/