Royal Roastery is a roastery offering freshly roasted nuts, baklava, Turkish delight, ice cream,…read moreknafeh, desserts, Arab drinks, juices, and shakes. When I stopped by on a weekday evening at 9pm it was packed. They had stations setup throughout the store to order different goods, which helped to alleviate the rush. Knafeh ($6) - They offered 2 types of knafeh, one with cheese and one with custard. I went with the one made with Nabulsi cheese and topped with shredded phyllo, and soaked in sugar syrup. It was warm, crispy and delicious! Karak tea ($5) - This milk tea drink was made with aromatic spices, primarily cardamom, cloves, ginger and cloves. I was happy to see they used whole milk instead of evaporated milk. The drink was incredibly rich and creamy and tasted great. Turkish delight ($18 / lb.) - This was extremely fresh, soft and chewy, made with cornstarch, sugar, nuts. Some of the varieties I tried had chocolate and/or fruits. The baklava here was fresh made with layers of phyllo dough, chopped nuts, and held together with some honey. The nut offerings here included, almonds, walnuts, peanuts and a few more. Overall I was impressed with everything they offered here with the exception of the nuts, which I thought were just ok. I'd definitely return if I was in the area.

The desserts here are fun, unique, and very different from what you find at most places. My only…read morecomplaint is the lack of labeling for many of the products. For example, with the Turkish delights and ice cream selections, only a few items are labeled. For most of them, you have to guess the flavor or ingredients. When I asked questions, there was a language barrier, and the staff member behind the counter was unable to clearly explain what the items were in English. This can be especially frustrating for customers with food allergies or dietary restrictions. In the U.S., I would expect all flavors and ingredients to be clearly labeled so customers can make informed choices. Even if staff members are not fluent in English, having accurate labels for flavors and ingredients would greatly improve the customer experience. The desserts themselves are excellent, but better product labeling would make the experience much more enjoyable and accessible for everyone.

Nestled in a shopping center hidden under the new part of Rayford road, this is an amazing find for…read moretrue coffee lovers. Roasting beans daily, Jovi is the coffee passion project of John and his wife Violet and features specialty coffees so good you can forgo cream and sugar. The place look deserted when I arrived but a quick call connected me with John who let me know his wife was in residence and would happily show me their wares. Violet gave me a tour of the roaster, explained the various coffee beans in house. She gave me a glimpse of future plans including bigger quantities of beans sold at a better price. Truth be told pricing was spot on given how fresh the product is. While you can buy Jovi on Amazon and even through their website, having them in town ensures the freshest roast and some great conversation with the owners. I ended up with a bag of Marcala and their holiday blend featuring beans from Honduras and Antigua. The owners have traveled to the region and learned the preparation process there. Run, people, this is a gift.

Great place with high quality beans. Very friendly service! They supply all of our beans for our…read morebusiness.

Great service, nice tidy ambiance. The coffee surpassed my expectations which in all honesty is not…read moresaying much since I'm new to the whole home espresso making thing. Ive tried a few store bought beans for my espresso machine and It was never smooth and creamy as I wanted, but thanks to this hidden gem...my first cup of coffee of the 1836 espresso beans that the owner recommended was absolutely amazing and delicious. I will most certainly be back.

I tried the ground Costa Rican Tarrazu- Don Roberto coffee and it was Ahhhhhhmmmmaaazzzziiinnng…read more Mr. Steve is so helpful and knowledgeable whether you want a nutty medium roast or a bolder coffee. What a treasure this is in our area . If you are looking for somewhere to buy your coffee Vertere is the place to go !!!

We visited Heritage Coffee on a Sunday afternoon. It was busy but there were still some open…read moretables. We placed our order with a very friendly young lady who was very helpful. I ordered the Affogato and a coffee. Let me tell you that was the best affogato I have ever had outside of Italy. The ice cream in there was soooo good. Coffee tasted great too. The seating area had this cozy little corner with comfy chairs like in a living room. Loved the ambiance. Highly recommend if you are in the area.

Great stop for a cup. $3 for an americano. Coffee is well above average, friendly staff,…read morecomfortable tables to relax and enjoy your coffee. Wife liked the maple brown sugar syrup in her coffee, I thought the coffee was good enough so you didn't have to add anything.

Found this very nice Coffee being served at one of my newest and now favorite local Restaurants,…read moreWhite Oak, located on the Gulf Fwy feeder road in Webster. It's now a Staple at my house and being served daily. If you haven\t tried the coffee at White Oak, you'll find it a nice compliment with breakfast.

My interaction with the staff was weird. I had asked if they made coffee or did they only sell…read morebeans. They said they only sold beans which if fine but I then stepped into their entrance area and they had a sign listing their signature drinks that they made. They also gave a guy a cold brew and gave people who came after me coffee samples. I really don't know why I was told they didn't make coffee since I was willing to pay. Bad customer service but people seem to like the place.

Love the story behind this local coffee roaster. The owner, Alex does a masterful job in…read morecommunicating his love and passion for coffee. It's incredible when you think how these beans are roasted and then shipped halfway across the world in order to make it to your cup. We contacted Alex to set up a time to sample some pourovers. It was great to hear his heart and how he came to be at District. We were grateful for the stories of him partnering to empower roasters from Costa Rica, Salvador, and other places. Every type of roast has a story behind it. Not to mention that he is able to supply us ground beans at a good price. Also impressed with his service and care for us as customers. Please support our local District Roasters! They are amazing.

My wife and I cannot drink regular coffee by itself anymore because it affects our sleep and gives…read moreus headaches so weve switched to swiss water processed decaf. Given that weve had to give up so much in the coffee drinking experience we try and get what we do consume to taste as fresh as possible so weve turned to getting our decaf beans roasted locally. Weve tried a couple of places in Houston and just recently came across District Coffee. Once we checked their website and made sure it was swiss water processed and not bathed in paint stripper chemicals we decided to give them a try... the head roaster Alex is a humble guy who has a family operated business near the 249/Cypress area. I drove out to the District headquarters to pick up a pound of decaf and Alex gave me a tour around the facility which was modest, but professional. Before i left, Alex asked about the reason for decaf and i explained that we mix it with regular to create a half caff blend and with that he walked over to a bin in the shop and pulled out an additional bag of whole bean half caff blend of their signature roast and said it was "on the house" since i had come all the way out from the Sugar Land area. Wow. Now that was unexpected and also very nice considering gas costs near four bucks these days. We just had a pour over cup of that this morning and it was very, very smooth. If the regular whole bean decaf is anywhere close to the smoothness of this signature half caff roast we will most likely add District coffee to our regular rotation of coffees for our morning routine. Thanks Alex. Good luck to you and your family and we'll spread the word about your brand. Take care.

So darn awesome to have not only good coffee, but to have it delivered to me by owner. I'm so…read morestoked to get this home to taste it. The smell is heady. Always looking for a good cuppa, a great vendor and fabulous customer service. I don't expect them to hand deliver to me, but they won't be surprised to see me in Waco to pick it up myself. Thank you Iron Bridge Coffee Company Update: I was delivered two freshly ground bags of the most engaging aroma coffee today in Temple. Now I'm enjoying the fresh brewed cuppa. Color me happy.

Best locally roasted you'll find in Waco. My personal favorite are the Black Honey Process.read more