For Keeps Coffee & Bakery
Waco's prettiest coffee shop featuring Brandywine roasts, creative pastries, and excellent espresso drinks.
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Austin Avenue District
Waco · Jul 25–26
17 places to eat in Waco this weekend: Jul 25–26
A weekend shortlist for Waco, Jul 25–26: verified events, food, neighborhoods, and easy plan pairings.
Updated Saturday, July 25 · event dates verified when shown
Pinewood Coffee Bar
Roaster-level coffee with a polished bar setting that travelers consistently rank among Waco’s best.
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River District
Be Kind Coffee
Adorable downtown shop where quality coffee and compassion go hand in hand, perfect for studying.
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Austin Avenue District
For Keeps Coffee
Bright, calm, and seriously coffee-forward, with the kind of pour-over cred locals recommend.
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Austin Avenue District
Magnolia Press Coffee Co.
Cute corner coffee shop inside Magnolia Market with surprisingly excellent coffee and outdoor seating.
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Silo District
Marie’s Wine Bar
Self-serve wine flights and live music make this downtown bar a fun first-timer pick.
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Silo District
Sloane's
Tiny, stylish 80s-vibe cocktails with the kind of intimate crowd locals love.
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Silo District
Tru Jamaica
A downtown favorite for **jerk chicken** and Jamaican flavors you won’t find everywhere in Texas.
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Elm Avenue District
Opal's Oysters
A chic oyster bar with a craft cocktail program and a hushed, intimate vibe that locals love for date night.
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Silo District
Alabama Sweet Tea Truck
A mobile stop for refreshing sweet tea blends like the Mason Dixon.
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Silo District
Bertie's On The Rooftop
Sunset cocktails and rooftop views make this one of Waco’s most polished date-night bars.
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Waco Downtown Cultural District
Red Herring
Stylish small-plates spot for oysters, cocktails, and a dinner that feels very downtown-insider.
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Silo District
Jake's
A cute lunch-only spot serving homemade desserts like lemon meringue and German chocolate cake.
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LaSalle Avenue District
5IVE Bar
Downtown’s flashy club pick for cocktails, VIP sections, bottle service, and late-night energy.
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Silo District
Vitek's BBQ
The legendary Gut Pak turns smoked meat into a messy Waco rite of passage.
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Waco Mammoth National Monument
Magnolia Table
Come for the famous breakfast plates and Texas-style comfort food tied to Waco’s biggest draw.
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Silo District
The Brasserie at Hotel 1928
Southern classics in a glamorous historic hotel set an instantly memorable dinner mood.
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River District
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