Local recommendations and favorite places in Waco Texas
Food scene
This restaurant serves locally sourced food, the atmosphere is wonderful and the food is delicious! The service has always been top notch with attentive waiters on hand! Be sure to try the Quesadilla Burger! It’s very fabulous!
If you visit on a weekend, it’s ALWAYS busy so plan on a wait.
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Cafe Homestead
608 Dry Creek RdThis restaurant serves locally sourced food, the atmosphere is wonderful and the food is delicious! The service has always been top notch with attentive waiters on hand! Be sure to try the Quesadilla Burger! It’s very fabulous!
If you visit on a weekend, it’s ALWAYS busy so plan on a wait.
Homestead Market
169 Halbert Ln
Milo
1020 Franklin AveGood locally sourced food!
Xristo's Cafe
810 La Salle AveThey serve really good Greek food!
Silos Baking Co.
601 Webster AveMagnolia Table
2132 S Valley Mills DrCommon Grounds Waco
1123 S 8th StGood coffee
Grilled cheese sandwich anyone? These grilled cheese sandwiches take this classic favorite to a whole new experience!
Cheddar Box
601 Webster AveGrilled cheese sandwich anyone? These grilled cheese sandwiches take this classic favorite to a whole new experience!
Heritage Coffee
230 Halbert LnThis place has lots of delicious options for everyone, from pizza to Pho and everything in between. This is perfect for a family that can’t decide on a restaurant, you can each try something different.
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Union Hall
720 Franklin AveThis place has lots of delicious options for everyone, from pizza to Pho and everything in between. This is perfect for a family that can’t decide on a restaurant, you can each try something different.
Hecho En Waco Mexican Cuisine
300 S 6th StThe Pad Thai is delicious and Panang curry is FANTASTIC!
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Bangkok Royal
215 S University Parks DrThe Pad Thai is delicious and Panang curry is FANTASTIC!
This is a mom and pop place! Delicious but not fancy. 😉
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Butter My Biscuit
1427 S Valley Mills DrThis is a mom and pop place! Delicious but not fancy. 😉
Red Wagon BBQ
The best barbecue! Try the sliced brisket! 😋
Harvest on 25th
112 N 25th StYummy local food
Unique shops
Locals love to shop here!
This is a perfect place to shop and watch artisans and award winning craftsman create beautiful and useful furniture, pottery items and much more! It’s definitely worth a visit.
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Homestead Heritage
608 Dry Creek RdThis is a perfect place to shop and watch artisans and award winning craftsman create beautiful and useful furniture, pottery items and much more! It’s definitely worth a visit.
If you enjoy cheese, and who doesn’t, stop here! This local cheese shop has a cave that holds the aging cheese and it definitely worth a stop! Be sure to sample the Pecan Cheddar! :-)
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Brazos Valley Cheese
206 Halbert LnIf you enjoy cheese, and who doesn’t, stop here! This local cheese shop has a cave that holds the aging cheese and it definitely worth a stop! Be sure to sample the Pecan Cheddar! :-)
Things to do while in Waco!
Here’s a short list of fun local places to visit.
Dr Pepper Museum & Free Enterprise Institute
300 S 5th StTexas Ranger Hall of Fame u Mużew
100 Texas Ranger TrailMonument Nazzjonali tal-Mammoth ta 'Waco
6220 Steinbeck Bend DrZoo Cameron Park
1701 N 4th St