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!!!

Everything is so stinking good and fresh! Cozy vibe as well. I had their broken rice dish and the…read morefried egg rolls both were amazing. The Vietnamese coffee is also killer! Definitely recommend to anyone looking for a fun drink or a quick bite. Both times I've been service is prompt and friendly.

This place is amazing! The employees are so friendly and helpful. I work customer service, and this…read moreplace is it! It's a little hidden, but it's worth finding.

This place is GREAT! I am in love. The flavor of the boba...the combinations of flavors...I will…read morebe back for more! Highly recommend!!

Stopped by Tea Time recently for boba break on the road back from DFW to Houston. It's located very…read moreclose to I-35, so it was super convenient to get to on the road. The shop has a wide selection of teas, coffees, slushes, smoothies, and toppings to choose from. They also have poke bowls available that you can build/customize to your likings. You can either customize your own drink or pick one of the existing drinks on the menu. You can also adjust the ice and/or sweetness levels if you choose to do so, add toppings. We got the Oreo Milk Snow Ice, Mango Honey Snow Ice, and Brown Sugar Milk Tea (not pictured), and every drink tasted delicious. I'm actually surprised that they don't have more reviews.

Wow! A boba spot near campus that hits the spot! I'm visiting for a while and my niece recommended…read morethis place. The boba was perfectly cooked. The flavor of the boba was on point! I got the black milk tea with extra boba and mango jelly. I also got the mochi taiyaki! You can choose three fillings! Red bean, boba, and chocolate were the choices. They come in a cute cat paw shape! Service was fast and very detailed. You have to try this place! I'm really impressed! Great job Tea Time Waco!!!

Husband had a spicy shrimp soup that he totally enjoyed. I had Special soup that was filled with…read morevegetables and noodles. Needed a little something to it.. a bit bland, but I did enjoy it. We will be back. Saw friends there that eat there all the time.

First time here. Wasn't our first choice but as we walked by, we decided to try it. I saw clay pot…read moreand wanted to try it since it was something different that I've never seen at a Vietnamese restaurant. Walked in, greeted by the server, she was very nice and recommended a few dishes. So far so good. One star for her. Here's where it went wrong. I'm thinking okay, lunch price was fairly decent so I ordered the lunch portion as I don't eat that much. Boy was I wrong. It was less than a cup of rice that was soaked in gravy sauce that was overly sweet. It was probably less than a cup of riced cooked. Wow, shock that you would charge $12 for that bowl. Not what I expected from a clay pot rice. My husband ordered the Pho and he said it was alright but one piece of mint is ridiculous and it was $20. Zero star for the food. The only reason I gave it another star is because of the music. We heard some Cambodian music. Not what I would hear in a Vietnamese restaurant but I'll take it since we're Chinese/Cambodian American. Would I return, most likely not.

The food, service and ambiance were great. Soft music, great smell, politely and helpful staff, and…read morea great owner. This local spot is becoming a favorite of mine. I'm always happy to support local restaurants. We loved the pho and Vietnamese iced coffees.

Why only three stars? I averaged down as follows:…read more This place gets five stars for the taste of its food, which was truly outstanding. Obviously, that's very important. I had a pork banh mi sandwich along with a vermicelli pork, bowl and an extra eggroll. Without question, the best Vietnamese food I have had in Waco and this place would situate itself very well in a bigger city, such as Austin, based on the taste of the food. Simply delicious! But, portion size in terms of the meat was inadequate. Incredibly small portion of meat on the vermicelli pork although the overall dish was filling, I did not buy noodles and some veggies, I bought a pork dish. Same was true of the bahn mi sandwich. Not enough meat. Unfortunately, I would have to say that I do not believe this place offers good value for the money I n Waco, particularly for the pork vermicelli bowl.

Whatta beautiful little escape for tea! Came here for the boba milk tea and felt like i walked…read moreinto an enchanted flower garden. So many drink options!! I got hojicha latte with almond milk and no sugar and it was PERFECT on this 94 deg day. The hubs got matcha latte with oat milk and no sugar. He said it was refreshing! There's asian snacks available but grabbed lunch at the Franklin St location right before heading here. Def checkout the food there! I love that you can grab flowers here (Norma's) and they can put it together into a bouquet for you.

From the owner: Cha Community is an Asian American, immigrant, and woman-owned boba tea small business with a…read moremission of bridging cultures and creating community. We have three shops - one in downtown Waco, one in Downtown Temple, and our newest shop on 8th St in Waco across Baylor University campus. Our Downtown Waco and Temple shops have both boba tea and food service and our 8th St shop is a boba tea bar experience with a sip and shop experience with local woman-owned vintage business Coco’s Closet! At Coco’s you’ll find vintage and premium designer secondhand finds, including unique clothes, shoes, and accessories! Please note: We begin tapioca boba service at 11am at our shops as it takes about 2 hours for us to prepare and cook the boba. We have adjusted summer hours and open our shops earlier during the Baylor school year on weekdays/Saturdays to allow for guests to order tea and drinks without tapioca boba.

The food here is absolutely amazing, and the cook deserves five stars for doing an EXCELLENT job!…read moreMy mother and I visited today, and everything we ate tasted wonderful. Unfortunately, the two women working the front register completely ruined the experience and made us never want to go back. When we first arrived, both employees were glued to their phones. We had to struggle just to get their attention to ask a basic question about the ordering kiosk. Because we were paying with cash, we had to order directly at the register, but the cashier acted like she wasn't even listening to us. Later, I needed to go back up to the counter to ask for a second plate. My mom and I were splitting our lunch--we intentionally ordered a large portion and an extra side of rice to do this--but the cashier rudely snapped at me, saying she had "already given me a plate." (She only gave us one.) To make matters worse, the front-of-house environment felt incredibly unprofessional. At one point, the cashier had her top pulled up and her pants pulled down around her hips to show off a stomach tattoo to her coworker right at the counter. After the interaction, she was so incredibly rude that we could actually hear her talking about us all the way from our table. It is incredibly sad that such talented kitchen staff and great food are being dragged down by such terrible, unprofessional customer service at the front. Management really needs to address this

Wako Roll was a real treat. After a long drive, I was tired and wanted something simple and fast…read moreso I could get to my hotel and recover. What I found was a great little sushi joint that had some interesting Asian twists to follow along. When I arrived, the dining area was fairly busy, yet felt comfortable in the modern Asian restaurant style, slightly reminiscent of a Pei-Wei. I admit, I can't do this place justice because I was tired and did not get enough photos of the place. Even though I hate using order yourself kiosk, I can't complain much about the ones at Wako Roll. The system provides you good images of the items you are selecting and easy ways to substitute or add ingredients or modify your order. The menu offers a wide variety of Korean dishes including bibimbap and various varieties of bulgogi, but what caught my eyes were the Wako Roll Tacos. I ordered a Bulgogi Taco and a Spicy Pork Taco, plus a California Roll for good measure. The tacos were larger than I expected and served in a common street taco style, but LOADED with ingredients. The meat was juicy and flavorful, and the fresh vegetables added the perfect crunch. What really surprised me was the California Roll, a basic sushi staple at every sushi bar worth its name. The roll was larger than expected, tasted wonderful, was clearly freshly made, and STUFFED with a marinated, shredded crab that was an unexpected treat. For the price, of $7 it was far better than I expected it to be. Traveling through Waco anytime soon? Stop at Wako Roll and try something out. Chances are, you will not be disappointed.

I love this place! Literally the only place I get my sushi and Chicken Katsu!!…read more The employees do such an amazing job. I Never have anything to complain about.

The food and the bubble tea are delicious. I recommend the pork dumplings, they are a smash every…read moretime I get them; as well as the taro tea. The service is always great. One of the older ladies was very friendly and accommodating, reminded me of my grandmother. The atmosphere is very peaceful and quiet. Allows you to really enjoy the food. Overall do recommend, at least give it a shot; you never know; it could be your new favorite place