This place has been our favorite coffee shop since they opened. Not only is the ambiance amazing, but the drinks are so far above anything we have experienced here in Waco. The intentionality of the menu and the thoughtfulness and quality of the ingredients in the coffee and food items far surpasses all. read more

For Keeps Coffee - Honey Amaretto cappuccino (bottom) and an oat milk latte with one pump of blackberry vanilla syrup (top). - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Waco, Texas

On our way back home to Austin, was desperate to get a good cup cappuccino/cortado, as staying in Dallas, mostly drank at the hotel where we stayed for convince. On a quick search, found for keeps, dint expect much, but just hoped it will of my liking, and it was perfect. Place is huge, with ample space for parking and inside too, it's bright and cozy, staff was friendly, saw some yummy baked goods too, but all I needed was a good cappuccino, but as there cappuccino was 8oz, I wanted 6oz, went with Cortado, they served with a sparkling water, on this wooden tray, as soon I saw my drink I knew I would love it, and I did, it was perfect, just perfect. Definitely check this place out, if you're picky about your coffee and you know about your coffee, this is the place. read more

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This coffee shop is so adorable with a ton of seats and a minimalist vibe. It gets pretty busy during the school year, especially with students studying. My honest opinion is that the coffee isn't really great. I had a peach latte over the summer I enjoyed, but overall there is a flavor I dislike. However, their bagels are actually the very best bagels I've ever had. I stumbled into here and grabbed a bagel without thinking much about it, and it has somehow turned into two more Waco trips to pick up these bagels IN BULK. It's magical. I wish I knew how to make them, but for now I will continue trekking from Dallas to Waco for them! Jalapeño cheddar has my heart! read more

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This coffee shop has a lot of space to sit inside with plenty of chairs, tables, and a few booths. Parking seemed a bit limited in comparison, though I may have missed some of the extra parking. WiFi seemed good. The space is subdued with relaxing music and a simple, clean design in off-white to beige and brown tones. I had a seasonal Blackberry Vanilla Iced Latte and an Everything Bagel with Cream Cheese. The latte tasted like a cherry latte to me. It was good but could have used a little more espresso relative to the milk and ice. I'll have to try a different drink next time. They appear to have some high-quality offerings. The Everything Bagel was delicious and nicely cut and toasted, prepared like a sandwich with the cream cheese in the middle. They offer a variety of sweet or savory bagels, kolaches, and pastries. Overall, I would recommend this place and would come back again. read more

For Keeps Coffee - Menu with Spring 2026 Seasonal Drinks - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Waco, Texas

I had the BEST experience at Four Keeps today!! The coffee was seriously incredible! Abe the barista made me the most amazing matcha I've ever had in my life. You can tell he really cares about what he's doing, and it shows. The service was so friendly and welcoming from start to finish, and the whole vibe of the shop is just so good. This is 100% going to be my new favorite coffee spot. If you're in Waco, you HAVE to check it out!! read more

Extremely rude staff, won't even look at you let alone speak other than saying "what do you want" verbatim. coffee was not good, it tasted watered down and bitter, when what i ordered was pistachio and vanilla (not bitter). the parking lot is also extremely full every time and so difficult to get out of. if you have such a busy shop, invest in a larger parking area. read more

We loved coming here for coffee and a light breakfast. This place was so clean, modern, and had ample seating options inside and outside. It was also really nice to see customers of all ages; some students and families were all enjoying coffees here and it was great to see. The coffee is great, bold, and delicious. We really enjoyed our bagels and schemear. Really fresh bagels and yummy cream cheese. Service was quick and easy. The little shop is beautiful. Parking can be difficult we did park next door since all the businesses were closed, but something to keep in mind. read more

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I decided to check out For Keeps Coffee after reading the many positive reviews left by previous patrons. Once you find a parking spot, you're welcomed by an inviting storefront with merchandise and pastries. I didn't try any baked goods with my coffee, but they're all baked on-site and looked amazing. The menu is pretty straight forward with a nice selection of coffee, tea, and food. I was impressed by the variety of syrup flavors. I didn't see any marked bottles, so I'm guessing they're also made in house. I My barista pleasantly answered a couple questions about the flavor pairings and made a recommendation of the honey lavender. Once I placed my order, it was made fairly quickly and was the perfect temperature. The lavender comes through strong, the honey is more subtle. Espresso beans weren't very strong, almost like a lighter roast was used. It's a tasty drink, not overly sweet nor bitter but might you might ask for a double shot if you're looking for a little more punch. Lastly, let's talk ambiance. The decor is minimalistic but unique in its own way. What the shop lacks in parking, it more than makes up for with seating, including a large wrap around patio that is pet-friendly. And if you're looking for a gift for the coffee lover in your life, there were plenty of merch options to choose from. For Keeps is a great spot for gathering to meet friends. It was kinda noisy when I was there, so probably not a place you wanna try and study if you're looking for quiet. Come for the coffee and pastries, stay to socialize and meet new friends. read more

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Love this coffee shop! It has a few fun little nooks to sit in! It's nice atmosphere. The lattes are delicious! Also their cheese bagels are amazing! They always make it good & if not, they'll fix it for you! It's a nice place with kind employees! The service is very good! I'm d so pray I will get a picture next time! read more

This place is just simply stunning! It's so Waco and lovely! I really enjoyed how spacious it is with so many seating options! I personally really quite loved the adorable wallpapered alcoves. The service was sweet and pretty quick. (Although I did go off season so there weren't as many college students) and the food and drinks were quite lovely! I ordered the everything bagel with cream cheese and a herbalitious latte! The bagel was so yummy! It was moist and didn't bother my gluten sensitivity surprisingly! I loved that it was a little bit salty aswell! Added that perfect finishing flavor. I do wish it came with a tad more crème cheese on it though. I ordered my latte iced and decaf, so I didn't get a chance to try out the true espresso. But the decaf brew was quite nice. Tasted like a light or medium roast which I personally prefer. The herb flavoring was so good and clearly fresh! As the herbs were sitting right in the counter! (Those were possibly for something else though haha) Although the flavoring was absolutely fabulous I do think a little too much was added as it just slightly overpowered the espresso. All together this is definitely a spot I will be revisiting! So fun to come with friends or by yourself to study. It's very peaceful and lovely. read more

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Really delicious coffee and pastries. Centrally located, not difficult to find. The parking lot is a little challenging at times. But the Service is good, & it is a really great place to go and get some work done or to just meet a friend to catch up and have coffee. It's very comfortable. read more

I went in and explained that I was looking for vegan pastries as my girlfriend has an allergy to casein. A protein found in dairy. They told me they did not have dairy free pastries. I said in that case, I would like to order a matcha. They did not ask which milk option I would like. They gave me my total and asked for payment. I took my matcha to my girlfriend as she was on her way to work, she had to come home because she was having an allergic reaction. I called them to see how we could remedy the issue as she was experiencing anaphylaxis due to their lack of customer service communication. Instead of offering options such as a gift card, or a heartfelt apology. The "manager" begrudgingly apologized for my experience but doubled down on their work practices of "assuming everyone wants whole milk", which I know is not a proper way to practice food handling. Ironically, my girlfriend is also a barista, and she knows this is not common practice to "assume" the customers milk preference. I will no longer trust them to make the correct decision based on previous allergy concerns or their default setting of assuming all customers are the same. These people need to find a profession they feel passionate about, not defending bad practices in poisoning customers. read more

We wanted some coffee before the drive home so we stopped by here. The interior is beautiful, it's very light and airy. They have little spots in the back that are perfect for studying. Service was not the best and not very welcoming. The barista asked for my name for the order but she didn't bother to call it. Luckily I saw them sit on the counter and we asked about it. I did notice that the male barista does call the customer's name when the drinks are ready. I had the strawberry vanilla latte. It lacks the flavor of strawberries and maybe the dried strawberries were just for garnishing. Pretty disappointed with this one. read more

Delicious coffees and the ambiance is a still and modern vibe - perfect for any occasion to stop in. Enough seating to fit a lot of people. The food is delicious - i ordered an orange cinnamon roll - so so so good. read more

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From the first moment I walked in I was blown away by the cute design and feel good warmth I experienced. Baked goods were amazing and the coffee presentation and taste were top-notch. Love all the creativity in menu choices. The staff were very helpful with my many questions and seemed to know a lot about their craft! Definitely will return!! read more

For Keeps Coffee - Pistachio latte made with oat milk. YUM! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Waco, Texas

Stopped here when visiting Waco! This has the most simple and fun vibe. I would be a regular if I lived closer for sure. Enjoyed a Carmel Latte which came with a piece of Carmel candy on top. Service was great. read more

For Keeps Coffee - Carmel Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Waco, Texas

What a delightful and lovely coffeeshop! Visited a friend and she raved about For Keeps lattes. So, we stopped in this morning and she was right! The service was wonderful, our lattes were delicious, and there was plenty of space to sit and chat. I cannot wait to visit again! read more

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Very cute spot and super busy. The coffee was too milky for my taste, but they do have house-made syrups, which is a nice touch. The lemon pastry was just okay--beautiful, but missing something flavor-wise. The pastries overall looked good, though. The staff was friendly, and the atmosphere was nice. Parking was a bit tricky, but it was a Sunday morning, so that's to be expected. Would consider giving it another shot! read more

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The vibe of this place is fun and relaxing. The jalapeño bagel was delicious! Along with the vanilla matcha. The service was quick and cheery as well! I'll go back when I'm back in that area of Waco:) read more

For Keeps is located near our church and is very popular within the community. We popped in on a weekday, and there were seats available. I guarantee that it will be packed if you come over the weekend! Nonetheless, we ordered coffee and some of their pastries. Nothing significantly stood out, but it was a decent 3.5/5. Other than that, the service was great, and the staff was nice. The ambiance is calm, and the interior design is beautifully set up. It's a perfect place to catch up with friends or study/work. read more

For Keeps Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Waco, Texas

Probably my 5th time visiting where the staff is just not friendly, they've been cold and stand offish while taking orders. Vibes aren't friendly. read more

I discovered this little gem recently while looking for local coffee shops. The iced latte with For Keeps syrup was delicious! I got a raspberry iced pistachio cookie/scone to go with it. Wow. Both of those items brought me back a second time and I'm looking forward to going there again. Plenty of room for conversation, study, work, or just positive ambiance. What a treat! read more

Food - I got an iced latte with a pesto danish. Latte was alright nothing special that blew my mind but very satisfying nonetheless. The pesto danish was delicious! I wish I had a photo. Crumbled perfectly! I would recommended. I also tried their kolache which was chef's kiss! Service - idk what employee rang me up, I didn't get her name but she rubbed me the wrong way. Maybe I read into her expressions but she didn't look happy to be there and just seemed jaded which in this type of business can be ~rude~ so that kinda sucked. Honestly a lot of the employees there are like that???? Kinda weird vibes imo Ambiance - beautiful cafe. I mean the grand arches that comprise the back booths are beautiful. Ample sitting room and very well lit. read more

One of the only places in Waco to get a real bagel! I needed a large bagel order and they were warm and delicious!!

Building is beautiful along with the decor and atmosphere. The workers could be a little friendlier, but overall the coffee was great quality. read more

Very good coffee and very good service. Lots of seating!! Nice study vibes although I wished the chairs were more comfortable

I really wanted to love this local coffee shop. I like supporting local as much as possible! It's over kinda on the west side of town (or northwest). Not very far from Valley Mills and Bosque. The first time I visited there, I found the parking situation confusing. They have a tiny parking lot with a little more in the back. But if you don't luck out with one of those spots, you have to go around and find street parking much further out. Just a little tedious honestly, especially since they don't have a drive-thru/to-go access. Then when you go inside they have a nice, spacious set up with lots of seating. There's also a small outdoor patio. You get in line to place your order and wait your turn. When you get to the front of the line, the service is ok. Not great but not bad. Then you wait for your order. It gets super crowded and often there's only standing room left. When your order is up, the coffee is pretty good but not amazing. Prices are on the high end. I am not sure. I guess I feel like this place is lacking. read more

Love For Keeps! They have the best coffee in Waco. Great vibes, and super tasty pastries. Get the white chocolate raspberry scone if it's on the menu! So good! read more

Disgusting & disappointing-- Could be a great spot, but with some of the worst & most inappropriate customer service from the baristas-- or maybe a couple rotten ones at least. It was super exciting to have a place like For Keeps open in Waco because there is no other coffee shop in the area with such a pretty interior. However, wildly inappropriate actions from the baristas and lack of kindness and accommodation make for a dull & sickening experience (&1 star review) overall. While I've had my own experiences, a friend of mine shared that when she last visited, she received a latte in a to-go cup after asking for one in a for-here mug. She returned it and asked for one for here instead as she requested and was given the latte in the mug shown in the picture-- how DISGUSTING & IMMATURE. She also said that the three baristas were huddled over the latte while it was being re-made. So not just one rotten barista, but three allowed such an absurd thing to be served. As someone also in this service industry, it's clear that this was an intentional penis pour & not accidental. I'm shocked that someone would go out of their way to ruin someone's day after the most simple request. Someone's cup of coffee can do the opposite & make their day instead. SO, just hoping this brings attention to management in how some of their workers are behaving & their lack of service in what could be a really nice coffee shop. For me & my friends, we'll be going anywhere else to avoid such experiences, because absolutely anything else would be better. I feel bad for the baristas here who are trying & putting their skills to use for good. read more

For Keeps Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Waco, Texas

Love the cinnamon roll and the latte! Service is great and fast. With a really calm environment.

The coffee is very good!! The cappuccinos are excellent. I love the little arch booths. Great for meeting people and having a quiet place to talk. read more

For Keeps Coffee - Menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Waco, Texas

Always chill and just a calm environment to work in. Staff is very kind and are quick when it comes to their service.

I LOVE this place! Beautiful, quiet, lots of space. Coffee and breakfast sandwich was so good! Something special in the taste! Great place for studying! Work and study atmosphere is perfect for focus. LOVE read more

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We got an iced mocha and strawberry lemonade. The drinks were served in reusable glass cups and looked so adorable. My mocha was surprisingly delicious and pretty strong if you're looking for a good cup of coffee. The coffee shop is surprisingly huge and it was very busy but there were still some seats. The only downside was the parking was quite difficult with it being so busy so I had to parallel park in the back. read more

For Keeps Coffee - Strawberry lemonade - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Waco, Texas

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Aesthetically pleasing in a very chill setting. Early Saturday morning it was filled with people but didn't feel overwhelming or packed. Could hear yourself talk at a comfortable level and still enjoy your morning cup of Joe! Great job to the owners and the amazing versed staff. read more

For Keeps Coffee - Bar counter - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Waco, Texas

Another great coffee shop in town that is for the coffee drinker. Espresso shot was a bit sour though.

Lovely atmosphere and very friendly staff! Great coffee and an amazing iced chai tea. Delicious pastries made in house from scratch too! I tried the cardamom plum pastry. Yum! read more

Great hidden treasure in Waco! If you're looking for on-point third wave well done coffee, this is a perfect place for that. Good vibes as well. read more

They have outside seating, so bring your puppers! The coffee is good and the bagel with smear is awesome! The employees were nice and happy to answer any questions! Definitely will be back! read more

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for keeps is sooooo good! my wife and I love coming here! the coffee is awesome and the bakery food is top notch ! highly recommend. not only that but the staff is extremely friendly and the customer service is great! read more