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Waco · Sat, Jul 25

16 places to eat in Waco tonight: Sat, Jul 25

Dinner ideas, live events, bars, and nearby fallbacks for Waco tonight, Sat, Jul 25. Use the signals to decide what is worth leaving for.

Updated Saturday, July 25 · event dates verified when shown

For Keeps Coffee & Bakery
Local pick

For Keeps Coffee & Bakery

Waco's prettiest coffee shop featuring Brandywine roasts, creative pastries, and excellent espresso drinks.

Local pickFood and drink Austin Avenue District
Pinewood Coffee Bar
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Pinewood Coffee Bar

Roaster-level coffee with a polished bar setting that travelers consistently rank among Waco’s best.

Local pickFood and drink River District
Be Kind Coffee
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Be Kind Coffee

Adorable downtown shop where quality coffee and compassion go hand in hand, perfect for studying.

Local pickFood and drink Austin Avenue District
For Keeps Coffee
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For Keeps Coffee

Bright, calm, and seriously coffee-forward, with the kind of pour-over cred locals recommend.

Local pickFood and drink Austin Avenue District
Magnolia Press Coffee Co.
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Magnolia Press Coffee Co.

Cute corner coffee shop inside Magnolia Market with surprisingly excellent coffee and outdoor seating.

Local pickFood and drink Silo District
Marie’s Wine Bar
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Marie’s Wine Bar

Self-serve wine flights and live music make this downtown bar a fun first-timer pick.

Local pickBars and nightlife Silo District
Sloane's
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Sloane's

Tiny, stylish 80s-vibe cocktails with the kind of intimate crowd locals love.

Local pickBars and nightlife Silo District
Tru Jamaica
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Tru Jamaica

A downtown favorite for **jerk chicken** and Jamaican flavors you won’t find everywhere in Texas.

Local pickFood and drink Elm Avenue District
Opal's Oysters
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Opal's Oysters

A chic oyster bar with a craft cocktail program and a hushed, intimate vibe that locals love for date night.

Local pickFood and drink Silo District
Alabama Sweet Tea Truck
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Alabama Sweet Tea Truck

A mobile stop for refreshing sweet tea blends like the Mason Dixon.

Local pickFood and drink Silo District
Bertie's On The Rooftop
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Bertie's On The Rooftop

Sunset cocktails and rooftop views make this one of Waco’s most polished date-night bars.

Local pickBars and nightlife Waco Downtown Cultural District
Red Herring
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Red Herring

Stylish small-plates spot for oysters, cocktails, and a dinner that feels very downtown-insider.

Local pickBars and nightlife Silo District
5IVE Bar
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5IVE Bar

Downtown’s flashy club pick for cocktails, VIP sections, bottle service, and late-night energy.

Local pickBars and nightlife Silo District
Vitek's BBQ
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Vitek's BBQ

The legendary Gut Pak turns smoked meat into a messy Waco rite of passage.

Local pickFood and drink Waco Mammoth National Monument
Magnolia Table
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Magnolia Table

Come for the famous breakfast plates and Texas-style comfort food tied to Waco’s biggest draw.

Local pickFood and drink Silo District
The Brasserie at Hotel 1928
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The Brasserie at Hotel 1928

Southern classics in a glamorous historic hotel set an instantly memorable dinner mood.

Local pickFood and drink River District

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