Solid coffee shop! The coffee is good. I just got black coffee so I can't speak for the espresso and what not. Workers are friendly and personable. This is definitely a coffee shop to talk and not to study or work in. Music is very loud so it can be hard to focus and you have to talk loud. It's a good atmosphere for hanging out and catching up with friends! read more

These guys take their coffee seriously, wonderful attention to detail. I had a simple pour over and watching their process gave me a greater appreciation. They have a nice rooftop that you can hang out on. read more

Super cool place to hang out. Really has the college town type vibes where you might meet friends or do your studies. Totally would come here again- and they are open late! read more

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Delicious coffee, welcoming staff, and cozy environment! The seasonal drinks are rather intriguing and the fact that it's a cocktail lounge in the evening made me excited to come back eventually! read more

Such a funky, fun, and laid back spot. Love that the coffee shop is in the front and the bar is in the back; and that they have happy hour on the weekends. I grabbed a quick peppermint latte here with almond milk. Super smooth and easy to just sip on. The top was made into a heart and sprinkled with real peppermint flakes that made me so happy! I love that everything is handmade and time is really taken to craft each drink. The staff were super nice and made me feel welcome, so I definitely will be back when I am in Waco again! read more

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Such a cute atmosphere! The housemaid syrups!!! And the baristas know what they are doing! I said make whatever you want and she delivered! read more

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I recently went to Dichotomy on Valentine's Day after dinner. The coffee is very good and the vibes are classy at night. They even brought water glasses to where we were sitting which was a very nice touch. They have a sign saying no laptops after 5pm but they definitely don't enforce it so there are still people working. It is a very nice place for a conversation with your date after dinner. read more

Definitely a college spot (given that it's across the highway from a college, well, duh). Very artisan-like, very hip. One half of the shop is for coffee, and the other is for spirits. Given it was 10 AM, we stuck to the coffee side. We stopped here on our drive back from Dallas back to San Antonio. My coworker had a cookie butter latte and I had a spiced pear cappuccino and a sausage and egg taco. Alright. Tacos have me spoiled. I'm a south Texan, and while it was delicious, it didn't wow me. I should have added salsa to it. However, the cappuccino was fantastic! And I was so glad I broke my snobby "No cappuccinos after 10AM" rule because that perked me up with enough caffeine to finish my drive. It felt so very warm and comforting, like a big hug and pat on the back you need every so often to get you going. Staff? Bruh. Some of the nicest folks I ever encountered. They were so polite and friendly, and even when the line just kept getting longer and longer they were all still smiles. If I find myself driving up to Dallas again, I'll have to stop by here for my mid-point brew. Excellent stuff! read more

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Great coffee offerings, friendly staff, and just the right ambiance to make you want to chill with a good book or school project for a few hours. read more

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The workers are really nice and the place overall has such a sleek and modern vibe to it. A nice place to study but be prepared to bring a jacket because it's cold inside! read more

This has to be one the coolest bars I've seen in Texas, you'd never guess from the outside but it has a 1920's cocktail lounge in the back. Soft jazz, full bar, and comfy arm chairs. I ordered the 1885 (animal style) which is the (Dr. Pepper with espresso) + house made vanilla syrup and half & half. I never thought of this combo being something I'd like but I figured I'd give it a try. WOW! It's a match made in heaven highly recommend it. My dining partner ordered the hibiscus lemonade which is also made with a house made syrup. It was very refreshing and lightly sweet. This place has an amazing atmosphere perfect for anytime you're looking for coffee or a cocktail! read more

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So excited to visit Waco! When walking in the staff did not look up and acted like we were a bother. Upon leaving, said thank you and received no response. This place kinda took some wind out of my sail. Not friendly staff. read more

Fantastic little shop. I love good coffee and it took some searching via Google to find GOOD coffee when I came to visit. I was then told this was definitely the place to go by a friend who had previously lived in this area. The employees were very nice and very knowledgeable about the coffees, where they came from, even info about their importers. (My travel mates could not understand why I didn't just get hotel lobby coffee this morning. If you know, you know.) One other shout out for having a couple of gluten free food options. I got an apology for only having two things -- gluten free folks also know how hard that can be to come by! read more

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Coffee to price ratio is horrible. A coffee that size with that little amount of ingredients should NEVER be 7 dollars. Do not go here if you want to get a good coffee. read more

Dichotomy Coffee & Spirits - This is the size of the coffee. For 7 dollars. Ridiculous. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Waco, Texas

The coffee is always amazing, the vibes are always the best, and if you ever have the opportunity to come during the holiday season to try their holiday drinks *chef's kiss* read more

Yummy drinks, a lot of fun options! Chill vibes and a few different types of seating to choose from

We lover everything about this place. Every cocktail was inspired and executed perfectly. No, we did not plan on having every cocktail but we did, they were that good. The cafe portion of the venue is delicious too. And kolaches were a surprising hit. What a gem this place is. read more

We really enjoyed our visit to the rooftop patio. There's an enchanting little patio that overlooks Waco. It's really beautiful sitting up there! The coffee was very good and we had a very delicious & moist chocolate cake. I can't wait to go back there again. read more

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Really appreciated my service w no smile and my thimble of a latte for $5+. It was so small, I felt like I paid for the air vs the actual product. Didn't really make the latte w any extra attention either. Would definitely avoid this place. Little arrogance can be sensed read more

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Delicious coffee and charming atmosphere. There are many different places to sit and relax inside and outside. The server created flavors of lattes were amazing! read more

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Super disappointed with the service we received coming here. Coffee was decent but the barista seemed to not care about fixing our drink when it was made and it's regular milk. We made a special trip to come on our trip and ended up having to wait for forever. read more

I loved this place! The blueberry latte was fantastic. I've been back twice now and tried something different each time.

We stopped in for Sunday morning coffee and ordered 2 vanilla lattes and a cup of regular coffee. Appearance was cozy but not busy. We were greeted by a friendly server. Cost of small latte was $5.50. Only getting 2 stars because all 3 drinks were barely warm and not great tasting. Truly disappointed with this visit. read more

Great food and service! Super fun place to hang with friends and get an amazing cocktail or amazing coffee.

I gave Dichotomy a 5 star review a few years ago but today's visit was disappointing. The gentleman taking our order was somewhat aloof. The coffee, although it had a nice flavor, was not hot. And the toilet was broken. Hopefully it was just a bad day. read more

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I used to love coming to this coffee shop to study because their coffee was so delicious. But now, the prices are crazy high. They charge extra for everything. There's an up-charge to add syrup flavor, an up-charge to get your coffee iced, and of course an up-charge to get a non-dairy milk. The up-charge for the non-dairy milk is typical for most coffee shops, but the fact they charge extra for a flavor to be added to the coffee is insane. I end up paying $8 for an iced coffee that's finished in 2 sips because they put so much ice. Now, let's talk about the environment. This coffee shop is so stingy that they put a sticker on every table for people to order before they sit down. It gives off such an unwelcoming vibe. Sometimes I like go get settled into my work space and then order my drink. So reading this note made me want to get up and go support another local business. Overall, I would not come here again. I used to come here everyday a couple of years ago, and now I never want to support their unwelcoming business again. At this point, I can take my $8 to Starbucks and get a large coffee that I'd enjoy and still have some change left over. read more

Study spot!! Came here while visiting the Baylor campus and was a great break from the heat. Heard stories of the many college days spent here ! read more

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Came in on a Sunday afternoon and it really wasn't too busy! Easily got a table! We both got honey lavender lattes, one iced and one hot and both with almond milk. I thought it was really good. It had a very strong lavender flavor, so if you don't like lavender it's maybe not for you. Emily thought the drink tasted like a candle, but like in a good way! She also thought it was a bit "watery." The atmosphere was really good for studying but the music was a bit loud. I didn't mind though! We didn't find it distracting because honestly their playlist was fire. Overall a great experience and would go back!! Coffee Bucket List Stop #12 From Em & Em read more

Dichotomy Coffee & Spirits - honey lavender lattes (hot and iced) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Waco, Texas

Wow!. Amazing place. The coffee here is out of this world delicious. You need to come and support this place. Waco needs great coffee places like this. read more

Coffee was great. The barista taking orders was sweet but the lady making them was SO mean. She messed up my order and made it iced which wasn't a big deal but she was acting like I was the biggest inconvenience on the planet to get it hot. Wild... and super unnecessary. She messed up mine and the girl behind me & watched her do the same attitude with the next lady! Woulda been 5 stars had it not been for her. read more

I think Dichotomy is one of my favorite coffee shops I've ever been in. The aesthetic, vibes and coffee itself blew me away! I love the concept of being able to order a mimosa or coffee at the same time and know that both are going to be the best quality. I'm bummed that I live so far away from Dichotomy, but thank god for the Silos giving people more of a reason to visit Waco and stop by for a good cup of Joe. I'll definitely be recommending Dichotomy to all my friends passing by! read more

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The baristas and service here were nice, sweet and eye-opening... just like my coffee! I saw on the menu a drink with espresso and Dr. Pepper. The baristas were both kind and patient to explain this phenomenon. After their encouragement to step out of my comfort zone, I took a leap toward a brand new sip. MIND BLOWN. It was exactly how they described and mighty tasty. *Before ordering, they even added that if I didn't like it, they would make me something new! read more

Nice place inside, wanted to try out a different coffee shop than magnolia, however I asked for mocha iced latte and got chocolate milk. Barrista wasn't much help in helping me choose and unfortunately won't be coming back regretting getting coffee here. read more

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Coffee in the front, bar in the back. Dichotomy is a great place to study. Staff is friendly and always ready to help you find the perfect drink to fuel your studies. Seasonal drinks created by the baristas are always delicious and the drip coffee is great! read more

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This place was super cool! I'd like to come back in the evening and maybe check out the rooftop and some of the alcoholic drinks. My friend tried one of the "cocktail" like coffee drinks and she didn't love it, but they quickly swapped it out for another and she ended up loving the second drink! I just got an americano, but it was perfect! read more

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I love this place, coffee is amazing the spirits are amazing! The staff and everyone there is so happy and fun and want to make your night out enjoyable! The atmosphere is exciting and quaint at the same time! You won't regret stopping here on a night out! read more

Great place for cocktails! The staff was very knowledgeable as well and had great suggestions.

Yummy! We tried two different coffee shops with listed hours that were actually closed when they were supposed to be open. Did not disappoint, i had an iced coffee with Dr. Pepper! read more

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Coffee AND Spirits.... what's not to love?? But really.... this place is a GEM! As a born and raised Wacoan - I was here when this place first opened and I am SO HAPPY to see that it is still open and THRIVING! There aren't many coffee shops in Waco.... I mean I can count them all on 1 hand: Pinegrove, Common Ground, Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts, and DICHOTOMY. Dichotomy is hands down my favorite.... why? The coffee is amazing, the espresso is smooth yet bold. The staff is usually pretty friendly. The location!! ahhh.... the building. It has beautiful hexagon white and black tile. There is a cute little balcony that gives you a beautiful view of the skyline (Alico building) and of the Capital!! If you go on a Saturday, you get a good view of the farmer's market! This place is super walkable and it doesn't have a parking lot but there is always plentiful street parking!! Everyone is required to wear a mask if you are not actively eating or drinking. There is handsanitizer provided the minute you walk thru the door. COVID Precautions are taken serious here and I love it! Overall - this place is a gem, especially for Waco!! Please go try it and give them all your money so we can keep them thriving especially during these crazy times!! :) read more

I saw something on IG before my trip to Waco and decided to recreate my own! The coffee here is next leave and I highly recommend! The cookie one if Girl Scout, the middle is peppermint mocha and the lady was a season chia latte! If you are in town you must stop in! The baristas were very kind and typical coffee shop vibe which I love read more

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