Cotton Patch Cafe

Food was spot on ( not mama's but pretty darn close) and the service made a tough morning a little…read morebrighter ( not one iota of guilting to get the fam to visit more) . Good people + good food = good morning. Thanks Melisa.

Got the cinnamon roll to go and this is what I received. It was cold and undercooked!! My husband…read moregot the chocolate cream pie and tasted old! I seen so many negative reviews about this place but decided to give it a try anyways, but never again and I encourage others to not go to this place.

Cinnamon Roll

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Schmaltz's Sandwich Shop

4.3(221 reviews)

0.2 mi

Best Sandwiches in the 254 area code a classic deli with old time taste and service. They have two…read morelocations so visit them!

They were super busy so it was a bit chaotic. The drink machine was also broken so you could have…read moretea or water. The sandwich was large enough to split and tasted ok. I probably would of chosen a different cheese but that's just personal preference.

Interior

Quarter of my pastrami with mozzarella, $14.23.

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Ordering counter

Sam's Southern Eatery

4.2(108 reviews)

3.0 mi

Chose this place based on previous reviews and because Catfish is my fav, I was easily interested…read more Ordering was a bit confusing due to 3 menu boards not consistent with the others. Wording makes a huge difference to a first-timer! For it to be made-to-order, our food came out really fast-kudos! I was pleasantly surprised to be served a whole (beheaded) catfish...which I haven't had in years & thus, didn't have to question its authenticity...though it was over fried-smh. My Fiancée had fillets & shrimp-the fillets unfortunately taste & had the consistency of Swai (bummer) The shrimp was a weird yellow-ish batter color-she sd it taste like a mustard base. The red beans & rice was just OK..lacking flavor. The coleslaw was avg. All in all, it was alright, but I sincerely appreciate the whole catfish option.

Once again this is the best catfish in Waco. The shrimp are huge. Never tried the burgers but they…read morelook HUGE. This is where the locals eat.

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3 piece filet , 4 shrimp 2 sides 15.99

Sascees Southern Style Eatery

4.5(274 reviews)

3.9 mi

I swore I thought I wrote a review on this place years ago. Anyhow, this is my favorite soul food…read moreplace in the country. Anytime I'm passing through, I try to coordinate the timing to eat here. Glad it's far enough away so I don't eat like this too often! Very few places make good dressing and Mac n cheese. I like their baked chicken. Wished their hours were longer and they served breakfast. I could see fried potatoes, hot sausage and salmon croquettes in my future! This place is like eating at someone home that you know can cook.

Not sure why they are closed. Maybe for good? Yelp says they're open. Reviews are great. Closed on…read morea Friday afternoon.

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Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

2.9(199 reviews)

1.9 mi

Ordered the grilled bourbon salmon and shrimp with broccoli and green beans…read more Service was horrible, sat for 5 mins and no one came over to greet me, wasn't anyone at the door to greet and seat u. Sat at table in the bar section (self seating) no one still came over. Then I called cheddars while sitting at the table and ordered my food. They told me 10mins will be ready. Took 20 mins and the top part of my salmon was hard where it didn't turned over in time. Grass green beans

I was disappointed with this location. I went to a Cheddars on Oklahoma and it was great. The Waco…read morelocation was NOT! It was dirty... food & trash all over the floor & the food just did not taste good & service was just ok. I probably won't bother trying it again.

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - Our Santa Fe Spinach Dip is prepared with creamy cheese, topped with sour cream & served with freshly fried tortilla chips & a side of salsa

Our Santa Fe Spinach Dip is prepared with creamy cheese, topped with sour cream & served with freshly fried tortilla chips & a side of salsa

Our Honey Butter Croissants are baked to a golden brown and drizzled with house-made honey butter.

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Strawberry Texas Frozen Swirl: Frozen Texas Margarita swirled with strawberries.

Magnolia Table

4.0(2.6k reviews)

3.7 mi

Me and my husband been there. The food is good. Egg Benedict so good. Definitely we will come back.read more

Good stop. Good food. It was either this place or Waco Waffles (next stop for sure…read more This spot is definitely on the tourist bucket list stop. A little busy but not a horrible wait. There is a little shop with magnets for $16, a couple candles scents, some measuring scoops, etc.

Breakfast with daughter! 3/3/25

Biscuits with honey butter

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A beautiful spot for a special family party.

Milo

3.9(741 reviews)

3.7 mi

Had lunch today (9/13) at Milo in Waco. Disappointed. What has normally been good food and good…read moreservice, today the service and food were disappointing. Had Steak & Frites and asked for my waitress to have the steak cooked medium. It was brought to me rare. They put us at a corner table literally 8 feet from the kitchen which was very noisy and hard for my wife and I to have a conversation. Waitress, service and food were all unacceptable. Will not be going back! For as much as they charge for lunch or dinner, you would expect better quality food and service. My wife had the Tomato and Peach salad and she complained that the salad had too much pink peppercorns.

It's really hard to know how to contextualize Milo. On one level, the restaurant is really a…read moregastropub. However, they don't have that many artisanal beers on tap. Sorryhardto call it a classic gastropub. On another level, it's sort of a new American cafe, and in this particular vein of thinking, it certainly hits a lot of the high notes. The food is well-selected, with a smattering of farm-to-table plates, various proteins, and the classic pub selection of small bites. I really like the outdoor patio. The swamp coolers help to make the area hospitable even in the middle of the summer. I sat outside by myself, not too far from one of those blasting humidifiers, and enjoyed a nice cold beer and a delicious burger. My server was incredibly kind and very attentive. I think, in the long run, what I would most consider Milo to be is a restaurant that has a bar, that serves primarily farm-to-table delicious food. Yeah, that-seems to sum-it all-up. Oh, and the service is excellent.

The main dining area is big, bright, and casual

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MAD Old Fashioned - A little sweet, a little tart and perfectly chilled.

Revival Eastside Eatery

4.7(405 reviews)

4.8 mi

Found this gem on Yelp and decided to give it a try after reading the menu and reviews. SO glad we…read moredid! It's off the beaten path which is nice because we were able to find parking. We were greeted as soon as we walked in and directed to choose a table of our preference. The waitress quickly came over and grabbed our drink order while we looked at the menu. We placed our order and the waitress was very knowledgeable and able to answer our questions. She also informed us they work as a team so we can stop anyone when/if we need something. We started with the "Burning Bush" appetizer (crispy Brussel sprouts w/ lemon garlic aioli). YUM! They had just the right bite to them, and the glaze on them paired with the aioli was delicious! For our entrees we had the Golden Calf Burger w/ sweet potato fries and sriracha aioli and The Weight of Glory Sandwich w/ broccoli slaw. They were both incredibly flavorful and fresh! You can tell they locally source their ingredients and prepare them onsite. The portions are also plentiful, and we left with a takeout box. To round off lunch we tried the special mousse on the specials board (coffee flavored cheesecake mousse). It was so delightful we dug in before I could snap a pic. Just enough coffee flavor paired with chocolate sauce (not hersheys ). The big windows allow for a lot of natural light and lends to a welcoming and warm environment. We will for sure be back and bring others!

I always swing by here for a fantastic burger in the way to Austin. Iove farm to table spots and…read moretheir golden calf burger while coleslaw was divine. I especially enjoyed how the herbed goat cheese mixed with the lemon aioli (aioli is garlic mayo so the garlic is redundant in the menu) and beef patty. That combo was deadly to me, oof Some nice cold coleslaw to compliment the hot burger was a nice mix. I still haven't forgotten how heavy their tomato soup is! So packed with flavor omg. Friendly + quick staff as always and gorgeous wooden seating.

Good portion with right amount of dressing. All ingredients were fresh and tasty!

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Elijah Burger and Sweet Potato fries and garlic alioli!

Bubba's 33

4.0(365 reviews)

3.6 mi

Great attentive service. We had some cold beers with our meal. And for the appetizer we had half…read moreorder of onion rings super yummy and fresh. We had some delicious burgers. My husband got the smash bacon burger which was very tasty. And the patriot burger was very good. My dad got the mushroom cheese burger and added jalapeños. My mom had the classic cheeseburger which she loved. Everyone loved their burgers. It was a great way to spend family time.

If you're looking for some good food while watching football, baseball or whatever sport event is…read morehappening this is the spot for you. My dinner choice was the Bacon Cheeseburger with loaded fries (cheese & bacon). Food was beyond perfect and very filling. Trust me if you are looking for a place with some lively vibe then this is the place for you. Waitstaff is very helpful when it comes to food and drink options so don't hold back on the questions.

Ceiling decor

Italian Margherita Pizza

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MrBeast Burger

3.5(4 reviews)

1.4 mi

The service was horrible and the food was buns and super small portions fries were not saltedread more

This place popped up on my ubereats app. I think the menu is pretty straightforward; although if…read moreyou decide to add caramelized onions instead of regular onions, be sure to remove the white/raw onions on the options they give you on customizing your burger. It took a while for my driver to find my place so my order sat for a good minute before getting to me. The burger was good. No soggy buns, mi gustaaa. The beast style fries I was a little iffy on. I should be fair as to say I should've paid closer attention to what goes on it. Idk if it was horseradish or an excessive amount of raw onions, but my mouth hurt (allergies) All in all I'd give it another go :)

Fancy sammich boxes? Heck yeah

I forgot to remove the raw onions and pickles. The child still devoured it

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Donna S.

6 years ago

Oh my goodness...dirty air vents, nasty floor, ordered Cobb salads...it took an hour and fifteen minutes to get our salads! That's ALL we ordered. Asked for salt and pepper...waitress said "sure, I've got some right here...", she never brought them...A couple at the table next to us, gave us theirs! The lettuce was mushy...The kitchen was terribly slow and the Manager only appeared when someone had an issue with their meal! A restaurant is only as good as it's manager...If he or she can't delegate, the restaurant will fail. What a shame...It use to be the best place for Chicken Fried Steaks in Waco...We will be looking for a new "best" place. read more

Kristine K.

991

7 years ago

I love our neighborhood Cotton Patch! Not only is is great food and great service, but they give back to the community! They are always offering "Dine & Donate" for local charities. I get to eat great AND donate money!!!! read more

Natalie K.

7 years ago

Every time we go eat here, the customer service is so warm and attentive! The food is good and there is a good selection. Try the chips and queso! The grilled chicken is very flavorful. read more

Miles K.

254

7 years ago

Best service Clean restaurant Friendly staff Fast service Parking lot clean of trash Thanks Diane and Mike for turning this place around read more

Margaret M.

12 years ago

Good food good service and friendly. Always busy and sometimes you have to wait it's that good. It's clean.

Colin W.

12 years ago

Menu says they have pie. They do not have pie. Have not since the summer. Be warned. No pie. :(

Letha B.

4 years ago

Excellent food, great service, reasonable prices. Hard to ask for anything more!

Chad B.

4 years ago

Awesome! Misty was the best waitress I ever had!!!

ashton v.

5 years ago

Never go here

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