A Guide to Our Favorite Shops, Stops, Eats & Drinks

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A Guide to Our Favorite Shops, Stops, Eats & Drinks

Awesome Eateries

Locally owned, family-friendly place for New York-style pizza (made completely from scratch) and craft beer with a spacious outdoor patio right on the river.
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Slow Rise on the Brazos
1620 North Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Locally owned, family-friendly place for New York-style pizza (made completely from scratch) and craft beer with a spacious outdoor patio right on the river.
Serving a range of different tastes and offering the added nourishment of community, this eatery brings local chefs and entrepreneurs under one roof, offering delicious and diverse dining options from multiple stalls with seating at common tables.
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Union Hall
720 Franklin Ave
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Serving a range of different tastes and offering the added nourishment of community, this eatery brings local chefs and entrepreneurs under one roof, offering delicious and diverse dining options from multiple stalls with seating at common tables.
Operational for more than 75 years, this full-service restaurant (and local favorite), provides a variety of eating options, including steak, seafood, burgers, fajitas, chicken and tap beer.
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George’s Restaurant Bar & Catering
1925 Speight Ave
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Operational for more than 75 years, this full-service restaurant (and local favorite), provides a variety of eating options, including steak, seafood, burgers, fajitas, chicken and tap beer.
A breakfast and lunch eatery specializing in fresh, homegrown ingredients and good, old-fashioned cooking. Plus the Take Away + Market offers the full menu, coffee, pastries, pre-boxed lunches and treats on the go.
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Magnolia Table
2132 S Valley Mills Dr
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A breakfast and lunch eatery specializing in fresh, homegrown ingredients and good, old-fashioned cooking. Plus the Take Away + Market offers the full menu, coffee, pastries, pre-boxed lunches and treats on the go.
Voted Waco's best brunch! A home away from home, family-friendly restaurant serving signature gourmet breakfasts, luncheons and coffees.
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Cafe Cappuccino
100 N 6th St
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Voted Waco's best brunch! A home away from home, family-friendly restaurant serving signature gourmet breakfasts, luncheons and coffees.
Fresh means seasonal with menus that evolve throughout the year, ensuring simplicity and farm-to­table quality. Brunch to dinner, their food combines time-honored traditions with big flavors to create a memorable dining experience.
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Milo
1020 Franklin Ave
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Fresh means seasonal with menus that evolve throughout the year, ensuring simplicity and farm-to­table quality. Brunch to dinner, their food combines time-honored traditions with big flavors to create a memorable dining experience.
Best BBQ in Waco! Texas Monthly Top 10 BBQ Joints. Old School Texas Barbecue smoked with post oak for amazing meats and sides. Plus daily specials and desserts!
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Guess Family Barbecue
2803 Franklin Avenue
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Best BBQ in Waco! Texas Monthly Top 10 BBQ Joints. Old School Texas Barbecue smoked with post oak for amazing meats and sides. Plus daily specials and desserts!
An authentic Italian experience with exceptional service, delicious food, and a family environment.
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Di Campli's Italian Ristorante
6500 Woodway Dr
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An authentic Italian experience with exceptional service, delicious food, and a family environment.
Fine dining in a casual atmosphere using only the finest beef, seafood, and farm-to-table produce.
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135 Prime
1201 Hewitt Dr
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Fine dining in a casual atmosphere using only the finest beef, seafood, and farm-to-table produce.
A convivial hangout known for its beer selection & pub grub, plus pool tables, shuffleboard and other games.
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Cricket's Grill & Drafthouse
211 Mary Ave
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A convivial hangout known for its beer selection & pub grub, plus pool tables, shuffleboard and other games.
Cajun & American fare with a riverside setting. Fresh seafood, straight from the Gulf, plus fresh catch, straight from the boat, this laid-back eatery features indoor & outdoor dining overlooking the Brazos River.
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Buzzard Billy's
100 N Interstate 35 Frontage Rd
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Cajun & American fare with a riverside setting. Fresh seafood, straight from the Gulf, plus fresh catch, straight from the boat, this laid-back eatery features indoor & outdoor dining overlooking the Brazos River.
Independently owned and proud to be "grown here" in Waco, this creamery provides locally and responsibly sourced, delicious, frozen treats.
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Heritage Creamery
1125 S 8th St
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Independently owned and proud to be "grown here" in Waco, this creamery provides locally and responsibly sourced, delicious, frozen treats.
Hecho En Waco is located in the heart of the Silo District! Experience an authentic taste of Interior Mexican cuisine: Enchiladas, Tacos, Fajitas, Tortillas, Chile con Queso, Chips and Salsa, and the best Margaritas made from scratch!
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Hecho En Waco Mexican Cuisine
300 S 6th St
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Hecho En Waco is located in the heart of the Silo District! Experience an authentic taste of Interior Mexican cuisine: Enchiladas, Tacos, Fajitas, Tortillas, Chile con Queso, Chips and Salsa, and the best Margaritas made from scratch!
Unique and locally owned bakery and coffee shop offering a variety of everyday and seasonal favorites of their scoop style cookies, other baked goods and delicious coffee drinks.
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milk bottle cookies
218 South 11th Street
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Unique and locally owned bakery and coffee shop offering a variety of everyday and seasonal favorites of their scoop style cookies, other baked goods and delicious coffee drinks.

Must-See Stops

Featuring an outdoor concert stage, hosting local-regional­national entertainment, covered dancing and viewing area, fire pits, rooftop seating, washers and cornhole pits, outdoor LED TVs, a full restaurant and inside/outside bars.
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The Backyard Bar Stage and Grill
511 S 8th St
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Featuring an outdoor concert stage, hosting local-regional­national entertainment, covered dancing and viewing area, fire pits, rooftop seating, washers and cornhole pits, outdoor LED TVs, a full restaurant and inside/outside bars.
Cameron Park is one of the largest municipal parks in Texas, and it's where Waco celebrates life! Located right next door to downtown and the Brazos River, the park is an oasis with towering trees, two rivers, breathtaking cliffs and a National Recreation Trail system.
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Cameron Park
2601 N University Parks Dr
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Cameron Park is one of the largest municipal parks in Texas, and it's where Waco celebrates life! Located right next door to downtown and the Brazos River, the park is an oasis with towering trees, two rivers, breathtaking cliffs and a National Recreation Trail system.
Bringing together local growers, producers and artisan food vendors while providing a vibrant cultural experience in downtown Waco every Saturday year-round! Conveniently located between the County Courthouse and the ALICO building.
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Tržnica poljoprivrednika u centru Wacoa
500 Washington Ave
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Bringing together local growers, producers and artisan food vendors while providing a vibrant cultural experience in downtown Waco every Saturday year-round! Conveniently located between the County Courthouse and the ALICO building.
An award winning natural habitat zoo located with Cameron Park along the Brazos river. With 52 acres of lush landscaping, this attraction creates a beautiful atmosphere for all ages to enjoy the wonders of the natural world.
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Cameron Park Zoo
1701 N 4th St
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An award winning natural habitat zoo located with Cameron Park along the Brazos river. With 52 acres of lush landscaping, this attraction creates a beautiful atmosphere for all ages to enjoy the wonders of the natural world.
This Baylor University museum features natural science and cultural history focusing on Central Texas, with walk-in dioramas and exploration stations for geology, paleontology, archaeology, and natural history. In addition, there are two floors of themed discovery rooms that encourage hands-on learning for all ages.
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Mayborn Museum Complex
1300 S University Parks Dr
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This Baylor University museum features natural science and cultural history focusing on Central Texas, with walk-in dioramas and exploration stations for geology, paleontology, archaeology, and natural history. In addition, there are two floors of themed discovery rooms that encourage hands-on learning for all ages.
World renowned surf resort featuring a surf lagoon, wakeboard cable park, lazy river, wedge slide, and multiple food and beverage options.
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BSR Cable Park
5347 Old Mexia Rd
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World renowned surf resort featuring a surf lagoon, wakeboard cable park, lazy river, wedge slide, and multiple food and beverage options.
The historic home of the nation's oldest major soft drink -Dr Pepper! This non-profit organization tells the story of Dr Pepper and the soft drink industry; located in the original 1906 Dr Pepper bottling plant building.
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Muzej Dr Pepper i Institut za slobodno poduzetništvo
300 S 5th St
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The historic home of the nation's oldest major soft drink -Dr Pepper! This non-profit organization tells the story of Dr Pepper and the soft drink industry; located in the original 1906 Dr Pepper bottling plant building.
The nation's first and only recorded evidence of a nursery herd of mammoths, this paleontological site and museum displays fossils of 24 Columbian mammoths and other mammals from the Pleistocene Epoch.
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Nacionalni spomenik mamuta Waco
6220 Steinbeck Bend Dr
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The nation's first and only recorded evidence of a nursery herd of mammoths, this paleontological site and museum displays fossils of 24 Columbian mammoths and other mammals from the Pleistocene Epoch.
Open year-round, Monday through Saturday, offering tours, activities, learning opportunities, craft shops, heirloom furniture and handcrafted gifts, farm-to-table dining and much more.
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Homestead Heritage
608 Dry Creek Rd
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Open year-round, Monday through Saturday, offering tours, activities, learning opportunities, craft shops, heirloom furniture and handcrafted gifts, farm-to-table dining and much more.
An outdoor oasis of endless fun! If you love yard games, live music, food trucks, dogs, endless conversations, and having a drink (or two) - this the place for you!
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Freight Bar Waco
1613 James Ave
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An outdoor oasis of endless fun! If you love yard games, live music, food trucks, dogs, endless conversations, and having a drink (or two) - this the place for you!
A legendary icon of downtown Waco, completed in 1870. For years, the bridge served as a Chisholm Trail crossing, and at the time of its completion, it was the longest single-span suspension bridge west of the Mississippi.
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Waco Viseći Most
101 N University Parks Dr
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A legendary icon of downtown Waco, completed in 1870. For years, the bridge served as a Chisholm Trail crossing, and at the time of its completion, it was the longest single-span suspension bridge west of the Mississippi.

Unique Shops

Taking "destination shopping" to the next level with a collection of more than 60 various shops under one roof offering endless options of apparel, accessories, home decor and gifts.
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Spice Village
213 Mary Ave
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Taking "destination shopping" to the next level with a collection of more than 60 various shops under one roof offering endless options of apparel, accessories, home decor and gifts.
Set in a restored, airy space, this boutique offers a collection of fine home furnishings, home decor, boutique wear and an in-house craft beer and wine bar.
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The Findery
910 S 8th St
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Set in a restored, airy space, this boutique offers a collection of fine home furnishings, home decor, boutique wear and an in-house craft beer and wine bar.
A lovely boutique retail store specializing in unique, locally made and carefully sourced household items to help you entertain at home.
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Gather
719 Washington Ave
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A lovely boutique retail store specializing in unique, locally made and carefully sourced household items to help you entertain at home.
There's something for everyone at Magnolia-shopping, coffee, the garden & even food trucks. It encompasses two city blocks in downtown Waco, marked by two 120' high silos, built in 1950 as part of the Brazos Valley Cotton Oil Company.
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Magnolia Market Silos
601 Webster Ave
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There's something for everyone at Magnolia-shopping, coffee, the garden & even food trucks. It encompasses two city blocks in downtown Waco, marked by two 120' high silos, built in 1950 as part of the Brazos Valley Cotton Oil Company.
A women's boutique that features an assortment of hand-picked clothing tailored to compliment any body type. Inclusive fashion choices that give you the confidence to be your best self. Aside from apparel, the store is filled with aesthetic home goods, beautiful accessories, and unique gifts.
Lone Star State of Mind
A women's boutique that features an assortment of hand-picked clothing tailored to compliment any body type. Inclusive fashion choices that give you the confidence to be your best self. Aside from apparel, the store is filled with aesthetic home goods, beautiful accessories, and unique gifts.

Delicious Drinks

A charming coffee house that sits on the edge of Baylor campus, perfectly off 1-35. Known by Baylor students, Wacoans, and visitors alike for their signature Cowboy Coffee.
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Common Grounds Waco
1123 S 8th St
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A charming coffee house that sits on the edge of Baylor campus, perfectly off 1-35. Known by Baylor students, Wacoans, and visitors alike for their signature Cowboy Coffee.
Locally owned by a Baylor grad, serving cold-pressed juice, acai bowls, smoothies and salads. All products are made with fresh, natural ingredients - no hidden preservatives or refined sugars.
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Oh My Juice!
201 Mary Ave
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Locally owned by a Baylor grad, serving cold-pressed juice, acai bowls, smoothies and salads. All products are made with fresh, natural ingredients - no hidden preservatives or refined sugars.
A grain to glass distillery conveniently located downtown. Known for crafting many unique whiskies and spirits that have received worldwide recognition.
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Balcones Distilling
225 S 11th St
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A grain to glass distillery conveniently located downtown. Known for crafting many unique whiskies and spirits that have received worldwide recognition.
Locally owned craft brewery. Creating, crafting, brewing and sampling flagship beer ideal for everyone since 2018.
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Southern Roots Brewing Co.
219 N 8th St
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Locally owned craft brewery. Creating, crafting, brewing and sampling flagship beer ideal for everyone since 2018.
A relaxing country-side setting that offers the enjoyment of friends, great wines, and beautiful scenery.
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Country Spring Vineyard And Wine Garden
1685 Country Spring Rd
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A relaxing country-side setting that offers the enjoyment of friends, great wines, and beautiful scenery.
If life is a cakewalk, then One Day is the icing. You’ll find your favorite classic cocktails, coffee, beer and wine on the menu, keeping you in mind while mixing the old and the new to craft noteworthy drinks.
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One Day Bar
618 Columbus Ave
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If life is a cakewalk, then One Day is the icing. You’ll find your favorite classic cocktails, coffee, beer and wine on the menu, keeping you in mind while mixing the old and the new to craft noteworthy drinks.

Active Vacationing

Just because you are traveling doesn't mean you can't stay active! Try these fun ways to keep moving and have fun while visiting Waco!
A full-body workout that transforms you physically and mentally. Our musically driven group classes focus on low-impact, high-intensity movements that strengthen and tone your body in 50 minutes or less.
Pure Barre
A full-body workout that transforms you physically and mentally. Our musically driven group classes focus on low-impact, high-intensity movements that strengthen and tone your body in 50 minutes or less.
A 2.5 mile (one way) paved hike and bike Trail with a scenic view including wildlife and a bridge crossing the South Bosque River.
Cotton Belt Trail, Woodway, TX, Sjedinjene Američke Države
A 2.5 mile (one way) paved hike and bike Trail with a scenic view including wildlife and a bridge crossing the South Bosque River.
A riverside park that winds gently along the Brazos River featuring boat ramps, pavilions, a disc golf course, hiking trails, restrooms, horseshoe pits and scenic views of the limestone cliffs across the river. Disc golf course is par 64. Difficult course with an open but challenging front nine and a tree-heavy, narrow back nine. Great course for a good challenge!
Brazos Park East
3516 N M.L.K. Jr Blvd
A riverside park that winds gently along the Brazos River featuring boat ramps, pavilions, a disc golf course, hiking trails, restrooms, horseshoe pits and scenic views of the limestone cliffs across the river. Disc golf course is par 64. Difficult course with an open but challenging front nine and a tree-heavy, narrow back nine. Great course for a good challenge!