I wanted to really like this place but I think it's a miss for me. I went and dined in last week…read moreand ordered a lamb gyro. The pita had good flavor but the lamb tasted more like birria taco meat versus Greek food. The pita was also very soft and didn't hold up well. Fast forward to this evening's attempt. I ordered a chicken gyro, feta fries and a piece of baklava. My fries were literally burnt fries with shredded feta and pretty inedible. The baklava top layer was fine but the bottom layer of the phyllo was burnt, but overall soggy. The most disappointing was the gyro. It was filled with old onions that smelled as soon as I opened the box. I attempted to take them all off and salvage it with tzatziki sauce but after one bite the old onion flavor completely ruined the entire thing. So there went $20. I think this place has some potential and maybe in the future I'll try again, but buying food to literally throw it away was not on the agenda I will say the two stars are due to the two young ladies who assisted me at the restaurant. They were very polite during the ordering process.

Made a quick trip to Waco to head to the silos. When we arrived in town from the DFW area, we…read moredecided to grab a quick bite to eat. Alpha & Omega Mediterranean Grill and bakery hit the spot ! As you can see from the photos the foodlooked delicious. And, the flavor met expectations. I enjoyed the grilled chicken thighs, which had a nice lemon mustard flavor, some rice, broccoli, and pita bread. I also had some chicken orzo soup, which when it first came out was tepid in temperature. However, the team snapped to action and, reheated it promptly. All in all everyone in my party enjoyed their food. Fortunately, we beat the lunch rush and did not have to wait very long to get our food and seats were ready available. The vibe inside was rustic and warm and the staff was friendly and polite! (It's possible to be friendly without being polite, but this crew really hit the mark)

Ventured into Waco today to go see a show and we decided to go have an early dinner at the Olive…read morebranch. When we looked up the menu, there were gluten-free options for my sister; which was an immediate draw. The dishes seemed really good, authentic, and something that we really wanted to try. When when we walked in, I was a little surprised, it didn't look like a higher based restaurant, it looked like a sports bar. It was indeed a sports bar, TVs with games of various types on with bar music playing. Neither one of those things was a bad thing. It just didn't fit the menu in my opinion. It was still inviting, but very much a sports bar not the restaurant that we expected. We sat down. They brought over two glasses of water and some menus. We looked over the menus. We had some questions, they answered all of our questions in anything that they couldn't answer. The waitress went back and asked the chef or the kitchen. She was very helpful. I ordered the chicken marsala with mushroom orzo and I substituted the green beans (yuck) with cream spinach. They brought me the green beans instead, but then took them off when I told them that was not what I ordered and brought me the cream spinach. My sister ordered one of the other chicken dishes. We also shared spinach, dip, and chips. The chicken marsala was fantastic. The spinach dip was also fantastic. The cream spinach tasted just like the dip so I did not finish it and brought it home for my son. We each ordered a drink. She had the cranberry mimosa and I had the pineapple mimosa. They were not true mimosas. They were not made with champagne. It was fruit juice and wine. They were not bad. they just weren't mimosas. Our waitress was super sweet, very accommodating, and when she realized that my dish was not what I had ordered, she quickly remedy the problem. I would recommend this particular restaurant. It's in a very cute area, there are shops in the same building and many things within walking distance. If you go, just realize that it's more of a sports bar setting and not a nice restaurant where you would dress up. We felt a little out of place, but it was still wonderful.

My boyfriend and I have eaten here twice on our visits to Waco and the food has been good…read more Three-stars to me is good. Not extraordinary but good and that means I'll be a repeat customer. We've shared breakfast on both visits. The first time we had The Olive Branch Breakfast which is three eggs (we had scrambled), biscuit (you can get toast or biscuit), bacon, hashbrowns, and house made sausage. That's A LOT of food and you can see why we shared it. Our second visit we shared a jalapeño popper omelette and wheat toast. We also added a side of bacon. We were satisfied and happy with the service as well. We will return.

I have been a huge fan of this restaurant for over 10 years and have probably eaten there 50 times…read more Unfortunately, the new restaurant on Hewitt Drive continues to go downhill. The last five visits I have found dirty tables and dirty booths along with food that continues to go down in quality. As of recently, their veggie Domas, you can tell have been frozen and unfrozen, and have become mushy and falling apart. Their Beef euro has turned into hamburger meat with taco seasoning. Unfortunately, I think we are losing another one That was good in the past.

I had not eaten at this location before and a friend suggested having dinner there. Good choice…read more Does not have the atmosphere of the downtown Waco location as it is very large and not particularly cozy. But, same delicious food, other than no calamari, which was a bit disappointing as the calamari at the Waco location is excellent. I had the souvlaki chicken, which was a good sized portion and very tasty. My friend had a gyro, which she enjoyed. We ordered the chickpea fritters, which are a home run in my opinion and feta fries, which were good, but nothing special, and the dolmas, which were fresh and tasty. Macarons for dessert were tasty too. Tasty meal. I prefer the downtown Waco location.

Yummy very tasty I enjoy my life after tasting a sweet confection like this taco giving me new…read morefound strength for better tomorrows so thank you

5 out of 5 Bear Paws Almost went to Whataburger but came…read morehere instead. One of the best classic burgers around. If you haven't been, then hurry.

Wow! This place was amazing! The food and service were absolutely impeccable. If you're deciding…read morebetween here and Magnolia Table Cafe, skip Magnolia and come to The Toasted Yolk Cafe instead. I'm not from the area, so this is an honest review from a visitor. Our server, Sara, was incredibly kind, welcoming, and attentive. The hosts were friendly and genuinely seemed to care about making guests feel welcome something we didn't experience at Magnolia Table Cafe. Don't waste your money going somewhere just because of its name. If you want an outstanding breakfast with exceptional service, come to The Toasted Yolk Cafe. You'll leave with a full stomach and a smile!

My family and I had a very disappointing experience at The Toasted Yolk in Waco. We waited nearly…read moretwo hours for our food with very little communication from the staff. I finally asked our waiter for an update, and he told us our order was still three tickets behind. At that point, we decided enough was enough and asked to cancel our food. To the staff's credit, we only paid for our drinks, but spending two hours waiting and leaving without ever eating is unacceptable. I understand restaurants get busy and mistakes happen, but regular updates and better communication would have gone a long way. Unfortunately, based on this experience, we won't be returning.

We've been here before, a few years ago. That time it was just poke bowls. Now they have sushi…read moreburritos, fun drinks, and rolled ice cream! The employees who have served us were all helpful, friendly, and well-mannered. One experience was when I couldn't see what ingredients were in the containers. Their labels were no longer up, but the worker who made my bowl knew all names. The decor is simple with a sort of natural theme element. If anything, the most colorful part would be the food and drinks. There's an app for them. I'm collecting points!

This was my first time to the location and it didn't disappoint! I guess they get a lot of pick up…read morebusiness but I walked in. They had everything in stock, I asked about the seaweed (not dried or salad) which I've never had so they gave me a sample to try and I liked it! Service was prompt, it looked clean and staff was friendly!

Trying just about everything on the menu and I can't say enough good things about the service and…read moreice cream here. Personally think they are the best in the area for quality and prices.

I love shaved ice because of Ohana I would recommend shark attack , the bomb pop looking one, and…read moreif you have an army get the cookie sunday.

What can I say!! Not just a Vietnamese cuisine but an…read moreauthentic take on all dishes served! Excellent !! GOAT!! As we entered the restaurant we were immediately warmly greeted by who I think is the owner ( found out she was indeed) !! Ordered at the counter and was a table number: Beef Pho Egg rolls Banh Mi Sandwiches Grilled Pork Bowl Egg Rolls are very crispy with very tasty filling !! Bahn Mi buns made fresh ! Grilled Pork Bowl was a generous serving of grilled pork meat, sliced crispy egg roll, fresh veggies served top of vermicelli noodles with a side of their house sauce!!!

Drink: I ordered a large peach and mango fruit tea (no ice,…read more25% sweetness). The flavor itself could've been great, but the sweetness level was shockingly high, more like 100%. If it was made incorrectly, that's fine, but just offer to remake it. It's a $7 drink; the cost to fix it is minimal, and customers remember when you take the time to make something right. Because I requested no ice, the drink also wasn't filled to the top, which felt dismissive considering it was a full-priced order. Unfortunately I cannot drink super cold drinks or food. Seems silly to let a customer walk away with 2 oz shy of a full drink because you usually put ice Service: The staff member was polite when I walked in and even suggested one of their specialty drinks, which I appreciated. However, after I explained that I wanted a simple peach and mango tea and didn't want the specialty item that included strawberry and jellies, she continued to try to steer me toward her suggestion -- saying, "I think you'll like this better." I value recommendations, but once a customer has clearly declined, it's important to respect their preference. After receiving the drink, I realized how overly sweet it was and politely asked if it was truly 25%. I was told it might be because the boba had honey, but having visited hundreds of boba tea places, that alone wouldn't cause such a strong sweetness. I mentioned that I'm pregnant and watching my sugar intake, an opportunity to show care, yet there was no offer to adjust or remake it. When I politely set the drink down and left, there was no follow-up or acknowledgment. I didn't ask for a refund; I simply walked away. If keeping that one cup meant more than keeping a customer, that says something about priorities. Ambiance: Poppa Bear has a cozy café setup with Wi-Fi and a warm, casual vibe. When I visited, a few college students were working quietly on laptops. It's the kind of space that could easily become a community favorite. However, the experience felt like the team was more focused on avoiding loss than creating loyalty. In business, especially hospitality, a small margin for remakes or mistakes is simply part of good operations and it pays back tenfold in customer trust. Overall: Poppa Bear has real potential. The drinks and environment are inviting, but consistent service and responsiveness will determine its long-term success. A little attentiveness and flexibility go a long way in building loyal customers.