Robin’s guidebook
Food scene
Delicious breakfast tacos!!!
This building was once owned by my grandparents who ran an auto parts shop!
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Lolita's Restaurante
1911 Franklin AveDelicious breakfast tacos!!!
This building was once owned by my grandparents who ran an auto parts shop!
Favorite date night place, but our kids also love the fountain in front.
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MOROSO Wood Fired Pizzeria
4700 Bosque BlvdFavorite date night place, but our kids also love the fountain in front.
Locally sourced, healthy menu. Get there early, they sell out of food sometimes!
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Harvest on 25th
112 N 25th StLocally sourced, healthy menu. Get there early, they sell out of food sometimes!
Magnolia Table
2132 S Valley Mills DrHip setting, food to go, everything is delicious.
Schmaltz's Sandwich Shoppe
105 S 5th StScratch made bread for sandwiches.
Alpha Omega
929 Franklin AveGreek restaurant. Great for couples and small groups.
Teriyaki Park
220 S 2nd StJapanese restaurant, sushi.
Thai restaurant. I prefer the lunch menu. My two favorite dishes are "Bangkok Noodle with beef" and "Pad Thai with chicken." SO SO GOOD. The coconut ice cream and rice is great for dessert too.
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Bangkok Royal
215 S University Parks DrThai restaurant. I prefer the lunch menu. My two favorite dishes are "Bangkok Noodle with beef" and "Pad Thai with chicken." SO SO GOOD. The coconut ice cream and rice is great for dessert too.
Vitek's BBQ
1600 Speight AveFamous for the "Gut Pack" - great barbeque.
Comfort food, fair trade goods.
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World Cup Cafe and Fair Trade Market
1321 North 15th StreetComfort food, fair trade goods.
American family style restaurant. Vintage Americana decor.
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World Cup Cafe and Fair Trade Market
1321 North 15th StreetAmerican family style restaurant. Vintage Americana decor.
Sironia
1509 Austin AveUptown cafe and shopping experience!
Baylor Club
1001 S M.L.K. Jr BlvdDelicious Buffet, Bar, and stadium view.
Slow Rise Slice House
7608 Woodway DrPizza, bar, outdoor play area!
Outdoor patio with billards, fire pits, tv.
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The Backyard Bar Stage and Grill
511 S 8th StOutdoor patio with billards, fire pits, tv.
Hat Creek Burger Co.
103 Archway DrHamburgers, outdoor play area.
Family-run local landmark, secret passage and arcade. Your kids will beg to come back here! Get the hamburger pizza with a side of ranch dressing and a root beer.
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Poppa Rollo's Pizza
703 N Valley Mills DrFamily-run local landmark, secret passage and arcade. Your kids will beg to come back here! Get the hamburger pizza with a side of ranch dressing and a root beer.
Southern food, signature drinks, bar, TV, Waco favorite.
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George’s Restaurant Bar & Catering
1925 Speight AveSouthern food, signature drinks, bar, TV, Waco favorite.
Tex-Mex, cool vibe, cocktails.
Our favorite dish: Spinach Enchiladas!!!
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Ninfa's Mexican Restaurant
220 S 3rd StTex-Mex, cool vibe, cocktails.
Our favorite dish: Spinach Enchiladas!!!
El Conquistador Restaurant
4508 W Waco DrAuthentic Mexican food and family run.
The Minnow
3201 Over Flow RdHouseboat restaurant, BYOB, on the lake, casual.
Portofino's
725 Austin AveItalian pizza and pasta, heart of downtown.
Pub grub, pool tables, shuffleboard, drinks, tv.
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Cricket's Grill & Drafthouse
211 Mary AvePub grub, pool tables, shuffleboard, drinks, tv.
Indoor/Outdoor seating, comfort food. Buy movie tickets and be served dinner while you are entertained.
The Raleigh At The Hippodrome
724 Austin AveIndoor/Outdoor seating, comfort food. Buy movie tickets and be served dinner while you are entertained.
DiamondBack's
217 Mary AveChophouse, steaks, sushi, elegant, $$$.
135 Prime
1201 Hewitt DrUpmarket steakhouse with patio seating, $$$.
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
5929 W Waco DrAmerican cuisine. TV, bar.
Upscale bar with great view of downtown. Grab a board game at the desk and have a fun date or night out. The Pink Flamingo drink is yummy!
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Z's at the Curry
611 Washington AveUpscale bar with great view of downtown. Grab a board game at the desk and have a fun date or night out. The Pink Flamingo drink is yummy!
BRÛ Artisan Coffee Works
601 Franklin AveGrab an espresso here!
Yummiest cookies ever. Take some home as a souvenir if you can!
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milk bottle cookies
218 South 11th StreetYummiest cookies ever. Take some home as a souvenir if you can!
Great place to park yourself, visit with others, and sip some delicious coffees.
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Pinewood Coffee Bar
2223 Austin AveGreat place to park yourself, visit with others, and sip some delicious coffees.
BRÛ Artisan Coffee Works
601 Franklin AveSpecialty coffee! yum.
Drinks and Coffees. Go late with your adult friends and enjoy an Old Fashioned!
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Dichotomy Coffee & Spirits, LLC; serving coffee drinks & craft cocktails
508 Austin AveDrinks and Coffees. Go late with your adult friends and enjoy an Old Fashioned!
Cowboy Coffee or Caramel Coffee Crunch, choose from a delicious array of blends for your morning joy or an afternoon pick me up in this old, restored home. This is where my husband and I MET! Dreams come true here..
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Common Grounds Waco
1123 S 8th StCowboy Coffee or Caramel Coffee Crunch, choose from a delicious array of blends for your morning joy or an afternoon pick me up in this old, restored home. This is where my husband and I MET! Dreams come true here..
Heritage Creamery
1125 S 8th StDo you like ice cream? Go big and go heritage.
Follow them on Instagram and grab a hanky because you'll start droolin. If you like local, for real bbq, check this place out!
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Helberg Barbecue
7809 Hwy 6Follow them on Instagram and grab a hanky because you'll start droolin. If you like local, for real bbq, check this place out!
If you want a beer, COME HERE!!!!
For real, these guys are fantastic. If the men in your group need a place to unwind, they will enjoy Waco Ale Co.
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Waco Axe Company
1526 Washington AveIf you want a beer, COME HERE!!!!
For real, these guys are fantastic. If the men in your group need a place to unwind, they will enjoy Waco Ale Co.
Franklin Avenue Mac House
3428 Franklin AveDrive thru or sit awhile! You won't regret anything you order.
This place is authentic, mouth-watering and absolutely delicious, and they have incredible service. Do not miss this delicious little place East of the river! (They also carry Milk Bottle Cookies!!)
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Revival Eastside Eatery
704 Elm AveThis place is authentic, mouth-watering and absolutely delicious, and they have incredible service. Do not miss this delicious little place East of the river! (They also carry Milk Bottle Cookies!!)
Laziza Mediterranean Cuisine
579 N Valley Mills DrMo Cookies
914 Lake Air Drgooey cookies!!!!
Off the Cob Popcorn
5301 Bosque BlvdDelicious popcorn treats!
I highly recommend this lovely hotel for lunch with friends or business. The rooftop bar is great for the night scene and dinner.
Hotel 1928
I highly recommend this lovely hotel for lunch with friends or business. The rooftop bar is great for the night scene and dinner.
Sightseeing
Come early for the bakery, but shopping doesn't start until 9! Make sure the kids find the teepee and toadstools in the garden for some playtime. Stay for the food trucks and shop as long as you like. This is a leisurely place to hang out and enjoy, take it easy and don't forget a seasonal candle!
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Magnolia Market at the Silos
601 Webster AveCome early for the bakery, but shopping doesn't start until 9! Make sure the kids find the teepee and toadstools in the garden for some playtime. Stay for the food trucks and shop as long as you like. This is a leisurely place to hang out and enjoy, take it easy and don't forget a seasonal candle!
One of the largest parks in Texas with playgrounds, swings, bridges, mountain bike and hiking trails galore. This park is on the map and hosts many events for adventurers worldwide!
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Cameron Park
2601 N University Parks DrOne of the largest parks in Texas with playgrounds, swings, bridges, mountain bike and hiking trails galore. This park is on the map and hosts many events for adventurers worldwide!
The Mayborn Museum is a great place for kids to play and some of the feature exhibits are geared towards all ages. There's a downstairs playroom for kids 5 and under that is awesome for letting kids run wild with play for awhile. There's a Mammoth exhibit as well as a mini train set!
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Mayborn Museum Complex
1300 S University Parks DrThe Mayborn Museum is a great place for kids to play and some of the feature exhibits are geared towards all ages. There's a downstairs playroom for kids 5 and under that is awesome for letting kids run wild with play for awhile. There's a Mammoth exhibit as well as a mini train set!
Enjoy our zoo! It gets really hot in the summer and fall, so go in the morning.
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Cameron Park Zoo
1701 N 4th StEnjoy our zoo! It gets really hot in the summer and fall, so go in the morning.
Something to see and explore with the family.
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I-Mammoth National Monument ye-Waco
6220 Steinbeck Bend DrSomething to see and explore with the family.
Shopping
Bloomingals
600 Austin AveFlorist shop with rustic decor for sale.
Simply Irresistible
1018 Austin AveDecor and gifts.
Caliente Home & Apparel
1002 Austin AveJewelry and interior design.
New quaint and whimsical bookshop! Secret Narnia passage and lots of books to enjoy.
Buy Monsterstreet series by local author, Jonathan H. Reynolds.
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Fabled Bookshop & Cafe
215 S 4th StNew quaint and whimsical bookshop! Secret Narnia passage and lots of books to enjoy.
Buy Monsterstreet series by local author, Jonathan H. Reynolds.
Courtney's Boutique
2704 W Loop 340Great boutique finds!
Apricot Lane Waco
2444 W Loop 340Boutique clothing store.
Shopping boutique and a bar upstairs.
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Pretty In Pink Flamingo Boutique
611 Washington AveShopping boutique and a bar upstairs.
Hinge Boutique
1518 Austin AveLa Grange Boutique
1522 Austin AveWide range of gifts.
Honey's Home+Style
1700 Austin AveAntiques, new and unique places.
Waco Running Company
700 Franklin AveIf you're a runner, stop by this place!
Summer Ellis Bijouterie
601 Franklin AveUnique jewelry with special meanings.
Cottontail Jones
1025 Austin AveThe place to go with children! An adorable setup that will have you coming back.
Gigis Tiny Treasures
310 S Main StAdorable and affordable children's boutique clothing.
Fun and trendy clothing store. Dresses, rompers, shoes, etc.
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Roots Boutique
201 S 2nd StFun and trendy clothing store. Dresses, rompers, shoes, etc.
if you like to read, do NOT miss this place. Take everyone you love and enjoy the fun!!! Drink specialty drinks made from favorite books, eat Turkish delight, the workers sometimes give kids secret code words to tell the barista for a prize. it's ADORABLE.
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Fabled Bookshop & Cafe
215 S 4th Stif you like to read, do NOT miss this place. Take everyone you love and enjoy the fun!!! Drink specialty drinks made from favorite books, eat Turkish delight, the workers sometimes give kids secret code words to tell the barista for a prize. it's ADORABLE.
The Findery
910 S 8th StA beautiful place to shop home decor and gifts!
Spice Village
213 Mary AveWonderful conglomerate of shops, classic Waco.