Guidebook for Waco
Food Scene
Lovely cafe-style scene in the heart of East Waco!
Enjoy in-house roasted, fair-trade, organic coffee & house-made pastries down on the 1st floor of the Praetorian!
10 locals recommend
BRÛ Artisan Coffee Works
601 Franklin AveEnjoy in-house roasted, fair-trade, organic coffee & house-made pastries down on the 1st floor of the Praetorian!
Amazing authentic Mexican food at this cozy 'hole-in-the-wall' family restaurant!
Veronica's Restaurant
1618 Franklin AveAmazing authentic Mexican food at this cozy 'hole-in-the-wall' family restaurant!
Harvest on 25th
112 N 25th StEnjoy incredibly delicious & locally sourced food1
Lula Jane's
406 Elm AveLovely cafe-style scene in the heart of East Waco!
Revival Eastside Eatery
704 Elm AveIncredible food!!!
Torchy's Tacos
801 S 5th StA local favorite!
If you love Thai food, this is the place to go! Don't miss out on their lunch menu for a great deal!
36 locals recommend
Bangkok Royal
215 S University Parks DrIf you love Thai food, this is the place to go! Don't miss out on their lunch menu for a great deal!
Baris
904 N Valley Mills DrA local favorite for Italian food. Try the Pink Tortellini!
DiamondBack's
217 Mary AveA (pricier, but delicious) option for a steakhouse!
Hey Sugar Candy
324 S 6th StFor all of the sweet-tooth lovers!
Located next door to Common Grounds. Amazing ice cream made in-house.
37 locals recommend
Heritage Creamery
1125 S 8th StLocated next door to Common Grounds. Amazing ice cream made in-house.
Stone Hearth Indian Cafe
506 Austin AveTry the classic Tikkia Masala!
Ninfa's Mexican Restaurant
220 S 3rd StAnother great option for Mexican food!
Parks & Nature
Relax by Waco's most popular lake!
Cameron Park
2601 N University Parks DrA go-to for great views & trails!
Cameron Park Zoo
1701 N 4th StLake Waco
Relax by Waco's most popular lake!
Coffee
Enjoy house-brewed, organic, fair-trade coffee - roasted in-house! Also, make sure to try some of the freshly baked pastries!
10 locals recommend
BRÛ Artisan Coffee Works
601 Franklin AveEnjoy house-brewed, organic, fair-trade coffee - roasted in-house! Also, make sure to try some of the freshly baked pastries!
Try the "Cowboy Coffee" for a favorite local coffee drink unique with its own 'secret sauce'.
69 locals recommend
Common Grounds Waco
1123 S 8th StTry the "Cowboy Coffee" for a favorite local coffee drink unique with its own 'secret sauce'.
Magnolia Home
418 S 8th StJust opened at the end of 2019! Really unique style inside.
Sightseeing
Come see where it all began. Just a few blocks (walking distance!) from the Praetorian!
Love the food truck options! Great place to relax outdoors & an even better place if you love yourself some HGTV Fixer Upper!
256 locals recommend
Magnolia Market Silos
601 Webster AveLove the food truck options! Great place to relax outdoors & an even better place if you love yourself some HGTV Fixer Upper!
Come see where it all began. Just a few blocks (walking distance!) from the Praetorian!
138 locals recommend
Dr Pepper Museum & Free Enterprise Institute
300 S 5th StCome see where it all began. Just a few blocks (walking distance!) from the Praetorian!
Come take pictures on the historic & iconic Waco Suspension Bridge!
62 locals recommend
Waco Suspension Bridge
101 N University Parks DrCome take pictures on the historic & iconic Waco Suspension Bridge!
Baylor University
1401 S University Parks DrSic 'Em, Bears!
Jewelry
Summer Ellis Bijouterie
601 Franklin AveHandmade (in the Praetorian!) jewelry!
Shopping
Paper Crown
601 Franklin AveWonderful craft store!
Spice Village
213 Mary AveLots of different shopping options!
Wildland
721 Washington AveThe Findery
910 S 8th StDrinks & Nightlife
Enjoy some coffee and/or some drinks at a local favorite!
The Wine Shoppe
1800 Austin AveEnjoy a glass of wine at this unique wine bar!
Dichotomy Coffee & Spirits, LLC; serving coffee drinks & craft cocktails
508 Austin Ave