We popped into Cafe Homestead to get out of the Texas heat, and I swear Hosanna deserves a shout-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. read more

Great food, great service, highly recommend. We have lunch at Cafe Homestead every time we are in town. You will love it!

Café Homestead is one of those niche places that you have to experience to believe. Excellent quality food from a scratch made kitchen from what we understood. Fresh breads, and really good service. The special was good, and also my wife loved the quesadilla burger. read more

Cafe Homestead - Front of cafe homestead - American Near Me - Waco, Texas

My family and I absolutely love cafe homestead! My extended family 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! read more

Amazing experience, far beyond my expectations. Service was excellent, friendly, great communication. Food was excellent! My only complaint is the salsa is weak on heat. I get it. Too many complaints from folks who don't appreciate what salsa is supposed to be. Maybe a solution would be to stock two heat levels, one for Texans and one for the fearful. This place is beautifully decorated and designed. Highly recommended! read more

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Our server was absolutely spectacular, only had to ask for our drinks to be filled one time. Super great at giving us recommendations since it was my first time going while also letting us choose our own adventure. The food was very fresh and seasoned perfectly. Nothing tasted artificial or frozen and the pecans on my salad were freshly candied. Absolutely gorgeous seating and overall gorgeous place with a nice and open seating arrangement. The feelings walking around were very much of a modernized version of a Colorado dream vacation cabin. Everyone was super kind and helped me navigate the menu with my gluten intolerance!! Thank you to everyone at Cafe Homestead, will be back read more

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Everything at Homestead Heritage was exceptional. All of the employees are so nice & friendly. The cafe was adorable with a somewhat rustic decor and fabulous delicious food. I'd also recommend trying their peach tea. Our server was very attentive. I'd highly recommend a visit with a stop at the cafe for a meal. read more

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Our server Natonya was very kind and efficient. Drinks served promptly. Hard to pick from menu but I finally chose the quesadilla burger. Everyone dresses like "homestead" which is refreshing. I guess I'm just old fashioned. Food was absolutely delicious. Wagyu beef burger poblano and chipotle mayo. Served with a side of fresh made tortilla and picante. Had the unsweet mango ice tea! Music playing softly in background. Lots of family tables. read more

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Hosanna was our waitress and she was so polite, sweet, knowledgeable and professional. My husband couldn't decide between the meat loaf or chicken pot pie, and she said that if he was hungry to get the meat loaf plate. He did and loved it. The fried chicken is superb and so is the trout! I would eat any of the selections as all the food is so tasty, with clean ingredients and plated so well. I wish we lived closer, but we are 3 hours away. We stop by Cafe Homestead every chance we get. It is so worth it! The decor is so inviting. Thank you for all you do! Nancy H. read more

This is a Beautiful atmosphere and clean! Our server was very sweet and helpful! The food is absolutely delicious! We brought our out of town BFFs & we had a great experience! read more

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The food was so delicious and fresh. We got the spinach dip, the quesadilla burger and the seared trout fillet and everything was so flavorful and cooked perfectly. Service was quick and attentive. The restaurant is beautiful. read more

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I had a horrible front-of-restaurant experience at Cafe Homestead. I came on a Friday evening by myself as I was on my way up to Fort Worth for the weekend. I was told there would be a 30 minute wait and a host took my number and said they would text me when a table is ready. The waiting area in the lobby was full with waiting families so I stepped outside the front door and sat on a bench just to the right of the door. 45 minutes passed and I was still waiting. So I went back to the lobby. The hosts were busy talking to other customers. But I stood there and made eye contact with the hosts who saw me earlier. I then sat down in the now available waiting area so that the hosts could easily see me. I waited another 20 minutes (now a total of about 65 minutes), still no text or communication from the hosts. The host desk was without other customers so I went up and asked about a table. The host seemed to not recognize me. She checked and said my reservation had been cancelled, that they must have taken down the wrong number. It seems no effort was made to check if I was anywhere around the lobby despite no response from phone communication, not even a step out the front door to try and locate this guest. I felt a total lack of hospitality. Hospitality I would think a highly-rated restaurant like this would pride itself on. Being there by myself as I was, attentive, caring hospitality would have been especially important to make my solo dining experience feel pleasant and satisfying. This initial experience unfortunately cast a shadow on my entire meal. I will say the food was still tasty despite the overall service experience letting me down. I had the seared trout over rice with mixed vegetables and key lime pie for dessert. I am sure the large majority of guest's experiences here are positive, but mine was very disappointing. If you're wanting good food and will be okay with a potentially poor service experience, you'll probably enjoy Cafe Homestead. read more

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This restaurant recently rebuilt (2022) is absolutely stunning. It is reminiscent of a country style restaurant, with elegance! I ordered the chicken fried steak and my wife had the hamburger. Both were excellent! Our server Malachi, was excellent and attentive. Definitely worth the trip. read more

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This was our second time at Café Homestead, and it did not disappoint! The service was wonderful--everyone was so kind and welcoming. The atmosphere is relaxed and comfortable, not too loud, which makes it great for larger groups or just a cozy meal. The food was fantastic with lots of menu options and hearty portions. I had the Brazos Salad this time, and it was so fruity and delicious! And whatever you do, don't miss out on the peach cobbler--it's absolutely amazing. Café Homestead is tucked away in such a cute little town with charming surroundings. It's definitely a spot worth coming back to again and again! read more

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Beautiful 1/2 mile drive to property on a tree covered road. Start with the Corn Fritters. So good! A wedge salad can seem pretty standard, not this one. Highly recommend. The chicken fried chicken was one of the best I have had. The meatloaf had an incredible tomato bbq sauce and was very unique. Wash it down with the homemade peach tea. So tasty. Did think we would have room for dessert. But found a way and it was worth it. Best blackberry cobbler I have ever eaten. The chocolate pie was very good as well. A shout out to Hosanna who served us and made some wonderful suggestions. Highly recommend this place. read more

Cafe Homestead - A true Texas Cafe! - American Near Me - Waco, Texas

This was our first time to eat at Cafe Homestead. The staff is very helpful and attentive from the time you walk in the door. The ambiance is casual and the decor is country ( as in all the Heritage businesses). Our waitress was very friendly and helpful. We had a lot of questions as this was our first time to eat at the Cafe. I ordered the Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich and my wife ordered the Chicken Salad Sandwich. The spicy chicken was spicy but not extremely hot. I prefer having the spicy verses having the meat spiced so hot with peppers you can't enjoy it. I enjoyed this sandwich very much! The sandwich came with fries which were nice and crispy and seasoned very well, I loved them! The Chicken Salad Sandwich was very good. The pecans and other items in the salad were minced so small you couldn't taste them separately. My wife said it was very good but she would probably order something else next time. The side of this dish came with homemade potato chips. These were very good and I recommend them but I personally prefer the Fries over the chips. The bun on both sandwiches come with a homemade bun. These buns were very tasty and fresh. They also branded their logo on the buns while they were toasted on the griddle. This is a great restaurant and we will be coming back when we are in the area. There are many different items on the menu with a wide variety of choices and combinations. read more

Cafe Homestead - Chicken Salad Sandwich with Homemade Potato Chips - American Near Me - Waco, Texas

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Soooo Good. Had the Poblano soup, wife had spicy chicken sandwich. Both well above average. Nice modern restaurant, great staff and servers, great food...yep four stars! read more

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This is a must visit if you are going to Waco. This is my first time visiting since it was re-built and they have truly outdone themselves. The restaurant is modern with high ceilings, and very charmingly decorated. Our waiter was extremely friendly and upbeat. The chips with salsa and guacamole was absolutely spectacular. The chips were most likely freshly fried and the salsa was one of the best I've had. The guacamole was also excellent and well seasoned. The chicken fried steak was very well executed. The steak was flavored well, and the exterior was perfectly crunchy and tasty. The gravy tasted good and complemented the dish perfectly. The Santa Fe salad was only okay. The ingredients were super fresh but for some reason the end product was only okay. My diagnosis: A must visit restaurant in Waco for freshly made, scrumptious food. read more

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Great experience and worth the wait! Make a reservation if possible to shorten wait time. Food was amazing and fresh. read more

Cafe Homestead - CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICH - American Near Me - Waco, Texas

The food was very good! The server was very very friendly! The background music was lovely! read more

Cafe Homestead - Hamburger and sweet potato fries! - American Near Me - Waco, Texas

This place unfortunately did not do it for me. While it is super cute inside, I don't think the high price reflected the quality of my food. We started with the corn fritters. They were good! Just a pretty small portion for the price. The sauce was a little spicy but doable. The lemonade was pretty watered down and not sweet. I had high expectations for the wagyu chicken fried steak but I was unfortunately let down. The gravy and actual breading were delicious but my steak was dry and incredibly tough. The mashed potatoes were also pretty bland. Because of this I would guess that the chicken fried chicken is probably a bit better. The rest of my family also agreed that they meals were more on the bland side and nothing impressive. Our food also took forever to come out, almost an hour which felt weird because we saw everyone else around us order, get their food, and eat well before ours came out. Not bad but your money is probably better spent elsewhere. read more

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Great service and food as always!!!! The pimento cheese dip was delish as was my veggie sandwich! Hubs had a chicken salad and said it was very tasty!! read more

Are people really this nice? Very friendly and genuine staff. The environment is welcoming, like you stepped into a farmhouse kitchen. Make a reservation - it gets busy quick. The food is excellent - from the corn fritters to the quesadilla burger and French Fries (fried in beef tallow so they are EXTRA good!) Give them a try. Very refreshing escape from the stale, transactional environment some restaurants have become. read more

The best restaurant for me! I like that the food comes from the farm with less toxins and pesticides! The food is so fresh! The wait staff is great being so polite and accommodating. My husband ate the cheeseburger and didn't get sleepy from the bread like he usually does elsewhere due to the gluten. The atmosphere is so pleasant and the music is mild so not overpowering. read more

I've not eaten here in a while, but lunch last week was delicious. Mashed potatoes a real treat! Corn fritter is good also. The chicken fried steak was excellent. Friendly server. Finished up with coconut cream pie, and one of the cobbler's. An excellent meal. Will be back soon! read more

We spent the day at Heritage Homestead and scheduled a reservation at Cafe Homestead. The surrounding area and restaurant are beautiful and peaceful. All of the staff are so friendly. We order the corn fritters as an appetizer and they were fantastic. I loved the sauce. We had the quesadilla burger which came with tortilla chips. Also had the Reuben sandwich. Everything was amazing and was so fresh. Would definitely recommend spending the day at Heritage Homestead and eating at the cafe. read more

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Love this place! The food is excellent and everyone is so friendly. Lots to see and do- could spend several hours just walking around to all the cute shops. read more

Cafe Homestead - American Near Me - Waco, Texas

This is a definite stop to eat! We are very food fussy being from NJ, the fried chicken was the best I've ever had. Read the back of the menu to learn the history, very interesting. Jessica we very sweet and offered suggestions. Loved this place read more

We had a 1 pm reservation and glad we made it. Nice place, decor was fitting and our waiter was very good. Food was excellent. We started with the corn nuggets. Almost like a hush puppy, not served really warm and had a good dipping sauce with it. I had the Chicken fried steak and mashed potatoes and I have to admit, it might be one of the best I've ever had. Not humongous like some places but the flavor of the meet, crust, potatoes and gravy came together very well and I would revisit again just for this. We also had the chicken salad sandwich and it also had great flavor. read more

Everything you could hope for in an eating establishment. Food, Service and Ambiance, all were excellent. You need to make a reservation... read more

We absolutely loved going out to Cafe Homestead ! The food was delicious, and the gorgeous ambience and the precious waitstaff were a completely delightful experience. The Craft Shoppe was open to peruse and enjoy too. We had chicken fried steak and garlic mashed potatoes and steelhead trout and vegetables. So so yummy ! #wewillveback read more

What a cute place! From food to service it was a great experience! We had to order to go due to the wait but the picnic tables did not disappoint which were so clean. read more

The variety of items on the menu offers something for everyone. Serving size was perfect but left no room for dessert. We plan to return whenever we are in the area. Be sure to visit the market on your way out. Buy any bread item, you won't be di read more

Great food from starter to dessert. Service fantastic!!! Our server was friendly and knowledgeable. The overall atmosphere was good. Not overly noisy. We will be back! read more

Decent restaurant in the cute area! We had to wait a bit which was fine considering we went on a Saturday. The food was okay. A bit overpriced in my own opinion, I definitely think while the food was decent, it wasn't quite the value I paid for. The drinks were pretty bland and definitely overpriced. I paid $5 for a lemonade that tasted like flavored water and same with the tea. Was a bit disappointed in that since we were in line at the farmers market nearby for hand made lemonade and had to leave in order to come back in time for the line. Food quality: 7/10 Tacos were my favourite, the chicken quesadilla were okay, and I didn't try the coffee burger however from what my sister said and the picture, it's more of a grilled cheese since there's no lettuce or burger-y aspect. Also for nearly $20 she thought it was quite insane. Service: 8/10 Our server was super sweet and helpful. However, on the way to the bathroom, we had to squeeze by this table in which I had said excuse me pretty loudly to the server and he didn't move. When I motioned to go past him, he still didn't budge. I thought that to be rude. It's not like he didn't hear me, even the people at the table heard me. Prices: 3/10 Decent experience overall, 6/10 It was cool, but the next time I go I'll probably stick to the farmer market food since prices are steep anyways and their food seems more authentic and worth the price you pay for! read more

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Great food & service! This whole area was like finding a hidden gem. Would recommend & eat here again. We got the corn fritters to start then chicken fried steak and chicken salad sandwich for our main meals. read more

Food was delicious. Everything. Apps, dinner, dessert. Well the coffee sucked. But they took it off the bill. So no complaints highly recommend. Super friendly staff. read more

Cafe Homestead - CHICKEN FRIED steak - American Near Me - Waco, Texas

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This was by far the best restaurant in Waco! We ordered the brisket green sauce enchiladas and the quesadilla burger every bite was delicious. We also shared a piece of chocolate cream pie which was to die for. read more

Cafe Homestead - Quesadilla burger and brisket green sauce enchiladas - American Near Me - Waco, Texas

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Came here for lunch. Waited 40 minutes but they do take reservations. Varied menu of items. Service very good and nice open atmosphere. Ordered iced tea, brisket tacos and chicken salad sandwich. All very good and came with chips. Prices in the $16-18 range for the lunch items. There are stores around the area to check out while waiting for a table. read more

Our server was delightful and the food was fantastic. We thoroughly enjoyed our selves and your restaurant. It was our third time eating here and highly recommend it it! read more