Drink: I ordered a large peach and mango fruit tea (no ice,…read more25% sweetness). The flavor itself could've been great, but the sweetness level was shockingly high, more like 100%. If it was made incorrectly, that's fine, but just offer to remake it. It's a $7 drink; the cost to fix it is minimal, and customers remember when you take the time to make something right. Because I requested no ice, the drink also wasn't filled to the top, which felt dismissive considering it was a full-priced order. Unfortunately I cannot drink super cold drinks or food. Seems silly to let a customer walk away with 2 oz shy of a full drink because you usually put ice Service: The staff member was polite when I walked in and even suggested one of their specialty drinks, which I appreciated. However, after I explained that I wanted a simple peach and mango tea and didn't want the specialty item that included strawberry and jellies, she continued to try to steer me toward her suggestion -- saying, "I think you'll like this better." I value recommendations, but once a customer has clearly declined, it's important to respect their preference. After receiving the drink, I realized how overly sweet it was and politely asked if it was truly 25%. I was told it might be because the boba had honey, but having visited hundreds of boba tea places, that alone wouldn't cause such a strong sweetness. I mentioned that I'm pregnant and watching my sugar intake, an opportunity to show care, yet there was no offer to adjust or remake it. When I politely set the drink down and left, there was no follow-up or acknowledgment. I didn't ask for a refund; I simply walked away. If keeping that one cup meant more than keeping a customer, that says something about priorities. Ambiance: Poppa Bear has a cozy café setup with Wi-Fi and a warm, casual vibe. When I visited, a few college students were working quietly on laptops. It's the kind of space that could easily become a community favorite. However, the experience felt like the team was more focused on avoiding loss than creating loyalty. In business, especially hospitality, a small margin for remakes or mistakes is simply part of good operations and it pays back tenfold in customer trust. Overall: Poppa Bear has real potential. The drinks and environment are inviting, but consistent service and responsiveness will determine its long-term success. A little attentiveness and flexibility go a long way in building loyal customers.

Amazing and delightful meals. Healthy fresh Pho with shrimp and shrimp spring rolls were delicious…read more Coconut milk tea so delicious . Lovely customer service was attentive and helpful. Nice atmosphere to dine in and enjoy or take to go orders.

Party of 6 Thursday 5:30pm Immediate seating…read moreWe ate here at the suggestion of a relative of a friend that has lived in Waco for five years. This is a spot they frequent often since his wife has dietary needs that the Clay Pot can support. The menu is a bit overwhelming with choices, so we started with appetizers: steamed chicken dumplings and the Clay Pot sampler. I enjoyed a couple of the steamed chicken dumplings with the house sauce which is a bit sweet but quite tasty. I ordered Bun Bo Hue soup with tofu. It was spicy and delicious. The tofu was fresh and cut into generous pieces. I ate as much as I could because no one wanted any and there is only one size. Our waiter Issac was amazing.

At first we were not going to stay for dinner, we were going to just have appetizers. I am so happy…read morewe stayed. I had the best Spicy broccoli and I finished the whole thing!!! Sooo yummy!

Stopped by here on a Saturday afternoon to pick up some sandwiches for a family picnic. I placed…read morethe order online for pickup. Overall, we were satisfied with what we ordered. The food was well packaged and the sandwiches were wrapped really well. When ordering Bahn Mi sometimes you don't know what you're going to get. These were on the pricier side and small compared to the Bahn Mi I'm used to getting. I will say the chicken in the Bahn mi was a little dry but the bread was really tasty. My husband really enjoyed his teriyaki chicken and would order again. I can't say too much about the ambiance as we took our food to go. Parking can be a challenge in the area as it's sparse.

Every time I get a chance to drive up to Waco I stop by Union Hall to grab a few favorites and…read moreBlasian Asian NEVER disappoints. The food is so delicious and mouthwatering filled with flavors. I have been coming here for a while and I'm always excited all over again to try it. Their customer service is top tier and they don't mind answering any questions about their menu or providing recommendations. They are definitely in my Top 3 places to eat when I visit.

This place is fantastic! Might be the best Asian we have tried in Waco so far. The Dim Sum options…read morewere very good and the general Tso was not too sweet and head plenty of chicken. The garlic chicken was a little too salty for me, but my wife didn't have any complaints. They start you out with some wonton chip like items with sweet and sour sauce. The crab puffs are honestly the best I think I have had and the egg drop soup was pretty good too. Honestly, the prices are great for what you get. We ordered a lot of food and it was right at $53...would have been more elsewhere. The service is super friendly and attentive and the ambiance is a little tight but not bad on a Sunday for lunch. I will say it would get crowded pretty easily, but it's worth going to!

I had not eaten food from this restaurant in a while as I found a couple of other places in town…read morethat I enjoy more. But, I must say, that the combination soup, which had shrimp and chicken and veggies and more was delicious. And, the pu pu platter was absolutely a meal in itself and excellent value, very tasty, and something I will definitely order again soon. I appreciated that they included, without my request, soy, hot mustard, and duck sauce, along with several bags of very tasty and crispy chips for the soup. I thought it was good value too.

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.

This was my first time visiting. The staff is friendly, and the food tastes amazing. I would…read morerecommend Sugar Spice to both locals and visitors.

I've been knowing about this place for years, but as of recent years I have started eating here…read more There's not many Thai places in Waco, but I would say that this is one of the best Thai places you'll find in Waco. I've been able to try a few of their dishes, like the Pad Kee Mao, and as of recently, their Pad Thai, which I had with shrimp. Every time I've had food from them I have been very impressed. There are foods that I would have been hesitant to try in the past because of unfamiliarity, but thanks to how they make everything taste, I'm eager to try everything. I really love their shrimp pad Thai. It was the best pad Thai that I've had so far! I'm not a huge dessert fan, but they have nice desserts such as the banoffee and fruit sando. If you are a banana pudding lover or a fruity dessert lover, I recommend you try that. They also have great appetizers as well!

I went to Curry Up & Wok This Way (cute name!) while I was visiting Waco. It's in one of the…read morecorners of the Union Food Hall. There are a few tables and chairs that are clean though a bit uncomfortable. Service was great - everyone working was really friendly! They had a dessert banoffee pie in a cup that was fantastic. As for my meal, I ordered the green curry with tofu and veggies. It was incredibly sweet. This is my go-to order, and I've never had one this sweet. It wasn't pleasant. It was also unclear if it was vegetarian or not (with fish sauce or not). My boyfriend got a noodle dish and really enjoyed it! I would say it's hit or miss - with the other options in the food court, I may try something different if I return!

appitizers- great orange chicken- amazing…read morefried rice dish- plain It really depends on what u order ;-/

My 12 year old loves this place! Cannot believe Waco has a Chinese restaurant with homemade…read morenoodles. The dining experience is sit down but feels more like fast food. The food comes out fast but it didn't even feel hot. Perhaps they make their food early in the day and then heat it up? Not sure. The sliced and stir fried noodles are both good: I did add some chili sauce to add flavor/spicy. The hibachi steak is delicious but chicken a little dry. Hibachi vegetables seasoned perfectly. Pan fried dumplings were also very good. General TSO chicken and fried rice good with decent flavor. The dishes are pricy but worth it if you are craving a variety of Chinese cuisine.

Waco Cha (now Cha Community) was one of my favorite pitstops for a treat or friend hang while I was…read morein college. The owners are thoughtful entrepreneurs who work hard to connect community in their spaces while making such good food and drinks. Waco is lucky to have them!

This is the boba shop that's our go-to when we're in town or passing through! It's rare to find a…read moreboba shop with amazing drinks as well as savory eats. There is something for everyone! I got the hojicha with oat milk, no sugar, regular ice and matcha strawberry (that was da bomb!). They were also able to accommodate my hubs who can't have dairy or sugar! He got a jasmine green tea iced and he was very happy. BUT what really made this trip so special was the yummy eats we got to go with our drinks. We got pan fried veg mandoo, bbq pork steamed bao, and green onion pancake. I grew up spending the weekends in Flushing, Queens eating these type of snacks and boy, eating these brought me back to those good times!

Great milk tea option. Their toppings are fantastic. We used the self-order tablet. It was easy to…read moreorder. Big space with cute seating areas. A great spot to hang out or study. 10/10 recommend for students, locals, and visitors.

This place was not well kept and some areas were a little dirty. Seems like a hangout spot for…read moreyounger generations. We went in and no one was at the front. It was a self-order and they come out when your order is ready. We got the mango milk tea w/ black tea. 2/10 not a fan. Popping boba wasn't good and flavor wasn't good either. We also got a mango smoothie with strawberry popping boba which was ok. 6/10. I don't think we'd come back to this spot again.

Great food and I'm a cool vibe at Magnolia…read more It's hard to find the information about this online , just spent 15 minutes trying to find the information to share with my grandmother. It kept dancing me between yelp and instagram and then updating the apps then logging in, etc hahah. I just wanted to search chicken bowl in Waco , and i failed Then typing club sandwich kept recommending places that sell club sandwiches. The food, vibe, and friendly owner make this run around worth it .

The sandwich board said it was the #2 food truck in Waco (and #1 isn't around here.) Since it was…read moreso flippin' hot and I didn't feel like venturing too far from Chip and Jojoland, I decided to try out this spot. The man out front was friendly and we got to chatting about where he gets his ingredients; there aren't an Asian markets in the area so he has to drive a good distance to get stuff. I ended up getting the 'trash can' bowl with beef and maxed out on all the veggies. The portion was ok-a lot of rice a couple bits of protein with a squirt of the sriracha ranch which was 'totally mild' as advertised. If you think about the Magnolia siloes as an amusement park then I understand this place, you're paying a slight premium for something that's just ok because you're in an area designed to part you from your money while you're caught up in the atmopshere.