We popped into Cafe Homestead to get out of the Texas heat, and I swear Hosanna deserves a…read moreshout-out of her own. She was absolutely fantastic. Genuinely one of the friendliest, happiest servers I've had in ages. She kept our glasses full, checked in at just the right times, and somehow made the whole place feel even more welcoming. To top it all off, the head chef actually came out and served our food himself, which was such a cool touch and made the whole experience feel even more personal. You don't see that very often, and it really says something about the people there. The food was brilliant as always, but honestly Hosanna was the highlight. Between her amazing service and the chef coming out to serve us, it was one of the best dining experiences I've had in a long time.

My family and I absolutely love cafe homestead! My extended…read morefamily meets often in Waco & this is one of our favorite places to go. The grounds are beautiful & there are fun stores that are all walking distance from this restaurant. The building is absolutely stunning and is beautiful to look at. The staff is extremely kind. The food is absolutely incredible. We love the appetizers, specially the smashed potato's. My husband says the chicken fried steak is the best he has ever had. Great place to come with a big party or have a great family dinner!

This place was fantastic. I will definitely be back if I am able…read more They were the most tender chicken strips I've ever had. Full of flavor as well. The taters and gravy were delicious and the salad bar had a great selection. Coconut pie kicked ass too..... ENJOY the comfort food!

We stayed in the Hillsboro area for the weekend. Came across this place and I trusted the reviews…read more Excellent. The food, the service and price were all great. Went right before lunch time so like brunch time and there were several tables open. There are tables upstairs as well. Started off with the fried green tomatoes. Delish! I had their catfish plate and my daughter had the oatmeal with eggs and bacon. She loved it. Would definitely go if in the area again.

After visiting Waco Mammoth National Monument, one of my friends headed off toward more baseball…read morestadium adventures while another friend and I decided to grab breakfast before I flew back to reality later that evening. Thankfully, Yelp absolutely came through clutch (as it usually does) and led us to Our Breakfast Place. We intentionally tried to time things to beat the post-church crowd and I think we mostly succeeded... though there was still a little bit of a wait. Thankfully, this place is absolutely worth the wait! The restaurant was bustling and busy but still had a welcoming, comfortable atmosphere. The menu was extensive with tons of tempting breakfast options, the prices were very reasonable to me, and the service was excellent from start to finish. Our waitress was so kind and friendly and even the women seated nearby struck up conversation with us while we waited for our food. It just had that warm, community-oriented breakfast spot vibe. I ordered the blueberry lemon pancakes which were a seasonal special and wow, they were fantastic. Sweet but not overly so, fluffy, flavorful, and the combo also came with an egg and I chose two slices of bacon. All delicious and certainly plenty filling. The coffee was strong too, which I greatly appreciated. All in all, this was a five-star breakfast experience and the kind of local spot I love discovering while traveling. If I'm ever back in Waco, I'd happily return.

We ran a 10K and were hungry after. We were in the mood fir breakfast…read more We found this place via Yelp app. This place was busy but had a short wait. The place was at the end of a shopping strip. The restaurant was bright and typical to any breakfast restaurant Our waiter was nice and answered our questions. I like that they have smaller portions and regular portions. I order the small french toast and with poached egg and sausage. It was just enough since I cutting back, you may need regular portion for a big appetite. Overall it was decent. The food came out quickly and the price was good. I forgot to take pics.

Food was excellent! Servers very friendly and attentive…read more We've been twice for lunch but need to give them a try for breakfast. And definitely need to try their desserts--cookies and pies look amazing.

Improved service and has always served terrific comfort food. Serves excellent pies, as well.read more

We took the old highways home to Fort Worth from Austin today and found ourselves visiting Oma…read moreLeen's a second time, this time for lunch. So glad we did! The menu here is not expansive but it offers a very nice selection of tantalizing dishes. We opted for the fried chicken tacos. Being old timers with small appetites we customarily share an entree, but when I learned that an order consists of two, not the customary three tacos, I ordered a plate for each of us. Big mistake! Hahaha. These tacos are humongous! I'm afraid I totally failed to fulfill my duties as a responsible Yelper and take a photo of the presented plate. Attached is a pic of one, but the pic does not adequately provide for you a sense of the taco's actual size. We each had to work to finish one each. This creation is a work of taco art. A taco masterpiece. The tortilla appears to be house-made. The large pieces of chicken breast, perfectly seasoned and breaded; and crisply fried rest on a bed of some of the tastiest cole slaw ever. The fried chicken is then topped with a couple sauces that sing with the chicken and finished with house made hot honey. This taco is worth the drive to Hico from FTW for lunch. Service was once again very pleasant and attentive. And as I think I said in my previous review, Owners/Chefs Austin and Shannon have done a wonderful job of curating a welcoming, warm and authentic ambiance in this historic building.

We've been to Oma Leen's multiple times now and it has been consistently outstanding. We've tried…read morethe chicken and waffles, avocado toast, several scratch-made pasta dishes, and easily one of the best burgers and fries around--everything has been on point every single time. You can really tell the food is made with care and quality ingredients. The staff is always friendly and welcoming, and the atmosphere makes it a great place to relax and enjoy a great meal. This place is a true gem and absolutely worth the trip. We'll definitely keep coming back.

Such a unique place! Definitely a lot of history here... The wait staff is very kind and…read morepersonable, the food is fresh, and the environment is laid-back and casual. Definitely a great place to try if you are in the neighborhood!

Made our third trip to Riverhouse Grill in Glen Rose the other day and it was just as good as the…read morelast two times! It was the Friday of Spring Break and they were busy. However, we were seated right away on the patio and received our food promptly. Our waitress, (I believe her name was Emma), was the sweetest person and did an amazing job! The food was delicious! Riverhouse Grill is always clean and inviting (especially on the patio). One of my favorites in Glen Rose!

Super cute coffee shop in downtown Corsicana. Lots of seating and a lovely fall menus. I tried the…read moreapple cinnamon chai from the fall menu because it was iced and it is the only way I can sneak in fall when it's 99+ degrees outside. Luckily the coffee shop was air conditioned. I also saw a menu for food and a couple of customers eating, so I'm sure the food is just as good as the coffee selection

Warm, cozy, and friendly are the words that best describe Mita's Coffee House. After speaking with…read moreApril, the owner, we discovered it's also kid-friendly. Nestled in downtown Corsicana in a building dating back to the early 1900s, Mita's exudes a trendy yet nostalgic vibe with a fantastic menu to match. We ordered the Chai Tea Latte and the Apple Christmas Tea. They offer several seating areas perfect for conversation, relaxation, or hanging out. A standout feature is their book section, which highlights local authors and adds a unique charm to the space. My wife loved her Chai Tea Latte, calling it delicious, while my Apple Christmas Tea was hands down the best cup of tea I've ever had. We ended up staying for lunch because of doing some remote work. I had the Bacon and Spinach quiche which was amazing! Cristina had the Chicken salad that came with a cucumber salad. She said it was awesome! I would come back just to the cucumber salad! You don't just visit Mita's--you experience it. Well done! If you're ever in Corsicana, Mita's Coffee House is a must-stop destination.

Great mini tacos with cilantro and onion. Salsa had a kick to it and charra beans were yummy. Great…read morelittle place. Glad we stopped in. Will be back.

Small but good service and great authentic menudo! Must try the menudo and lemonade, it's a great…read morecombo!!

I have been wanting to come here for years so you can imagine my excitement when I called to make…read morereservations about a month in advance and they were able to fit our large party in! They have a designated parking lot making it super easy to visit here. They brought us to our table right away, which was this beautiful large family table set in its own alcove, so it felt very special and away from the main hustle and bustle of the restaurant. The vibe was like a modern upgraded diner. I had struggled deciding between going at brunch time or for the dinner menu, but I am super happy that we decided to do brunch because we got to enjoy the famous Jo's Buttermilk Biscuits with the flight of butters. All of the butter was great, but I especially loved the blackberry butter. The biscuits were so good though, that you didn't even need butter at all, they were just so light and fluffy. Not dry like your typical biscuit that you'd get at any other restaurant! For the main meal, I picked the crunchy French toast, which was perfectly crispy on the outside but nice and custardy on the inside. I love the use of the cornflake cereal on the outside, I don't think I can go back to any regular French toast after that! They have some seasonal drinks available, so make sure you ask your server. On our particular visit, we tried the 1905 latte which had a toasted marshmallow syrup inside and surprisingly was not too sweet despite being marshmallow. The restaurant is connected to the little merch area/market where you can buy a lot of of the Magnolia merch if you can't make it over to the Silos. The decor and feel inside is so beautiful, as expected if you're familiar with Joanna's work! What a treat to be able to visit here and may they last for a long time!

I was disappointed with our experience. We were seated at a table where the bench seat had a large…read morecrack, making it very uncomfortable to sit. On top of that, the air conditioning vent was blowing directly onto our table the entire time. After being seated, we watched several employees standing around chatting while we waited nearly 10 minutes for anyone to acknowledge us. No one greeted us, offered coffee or water, or even said hello. Eventually, our server arrived, and she was wonderful and very friendly. I ordered the Kind Breakfast, and my husband ordered the breakfast tacos. The presentation was beautiful, and the food looked delicious. Unfortunately, both of our meals were served cold. My eggs, bacon, and toast were all cold. Thankfully, my plate included a fresh salad and tomatoes, which tasted great because they were meant to be served cold. Overall, it felt like the focus was more on being a popular tourist destination than on providing attentive service and ensuring the food was served at the proper temperature. I had expected a much better experience.

Excellent food!!!!service ok!!!!Ambiance excellent.My fav restaurant to go out with my daughter !!read more

We drove from Rhome, Texas today to have a late lunch. It was packed and people practically were…read morelined out the door. The food looked delicious and had a HUGE Selection. We opted for the fried fish. I got the SWAI, a type of white fish and my sister ordered the Cod. She absolutely loved it and that's saying a lot since she isn't a huge Seafood/fish lover. Mine was good. Loved the light batter. I also got the pea salad, beets, cabbage, Fried tatters, and a side of the chicken spaghetti to go. Pea salad was delicious as usual and of course I just loved the beets. The cabbage was seasoned with the right amount of bacon. The taters were ok, but of course I tried some of the chicken spaghetti and it was to die for...one of my favorites. My sis had mashed potatoes and white cream gravy and lived it. She also had their corn and was very happy. We both had dessert, cheese cake and Coconut cream. Both were delicious. We had plenty of left overs. Service is great and everyone there is super friendly.