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    Jake's Texas Tea House

    3.9 (328 reviews)
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    JAKE'S TEXAS TEA HOUSE ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Touristy
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Kylie F.

    This is a great retro diner in Waco! I loved the look of the restaurant and the comfy booth seating. Service was quick and our waitress was kind and accommodating our slight rush to make our Dr. Pepper museum tour. I got the Premium Burger with a side of Corn Nuggets. The burger was pretty good! I loved the super soft bun and melted cheese on top, only downside was the patty was slightly dry but it was huge and very filling. The corn nuggets were definitely my favorite, slightly sweet and not overly cooked. They paired great with a side of ranch! 100% recommend this spot if you are visiting Waco

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    Ana A.

    The ambiance of this place 5 out of 5 as well as the customer service. You can tell they take pride in their diner. We stopped in on a Sunday where they have family style dining. We ordered the fried chicken which came with four sides with unlimited servings. The chicken was a little burnt and we felt the sides lacked a little flavor. Next time we visit we'll try something else on the menu. Overall it was a great experience and like I said before you can tell they are hard working people and care about their customers.

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    Greg R.

    Sweet baby Jesus, that was a loooong wait!!! The timeline: 11:50 - Arrived 12:05 - Seated - Waited 20 minutes. 12:25 - Had to flag down waitress. 12:30 - We got waters - yay! We order and waitress says she will bring out salads. 12:31 - Another table is seated next to us. 12:35 - Table next to us that was seated 4 minutes ago got their salads. Wtf. 12:43 - Still waiting for salads. Approached waitress behind bar asking, begging for help. She asks what table and says she'll help. I go back and sit down. 12:47 - Wife points out the big crowd behind us that arrived well after us is being served. 12:47 and 50 seconds - Talked to owner or manager... 12:50 - We got our salads! Yay!! 1:00 - Finished salads. Waiting on the main course. 1:05 - Owner bring a main course. Finally!! 1:20 - Ask for check realizing I should have asked for a check upon arrival food because I fear I may be in for another long wait. 1:25 - Contemplate what I have done wrong in the eyes of God to deserve being trapped in fried chicken limbo. Begin the question the existence of god. 1:27 - Waitress stops by, warning me it may take a long time to do chekc because they have to do it by hand due to their computer system being down. I hand her my credit card to make the process quicker. 1:33 - Signed check. I'm free!!!

    Mark G.

    We were in Waco and looking for a place to eat that was different than where we are from so we figured we tried it out. Our waitress was great, love that Texas hospitality. The restaurant was decorated in a 50's/60's theme with gas pumps, old cars and signs with character. Food: roughhouse burger steak, mashed potatoes with gravy and fried okra. Chicken sandwich with fried. Chicken fried steak (the piece was the size of Texas) buttered corn and mashed potatoes with gravy. Dessert: banana pudding and Hershey symphony pie.

    Sides of corn, green beans, black eye beans and mash potatoes with gravy
    Mark M.

    Went for lunch on 4/10/22. It was Sunday and it appears like they have a family style menu on Sundays. You pick your main meat and they bring all the sides and salad out to share. IMO it was way to much food. I would prefer if they asked what sides we wanted to share and just bring those. Maybe with a larger group it works better but I hated to waste the food. All were warm but not hot. The main courses were good but not great. The catfish was cooked perfectly but needed some more seasoning. The CFS looked delicious but was a little on the tough side and the breading which was very tasty but was separating from the meat. This is a very cute place and is family run. I saw 3 generations working during this lunch. You gotta love that. We will come back next time we are passing through Waco.

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    Shawna E.

    Everything about this place was wonderful! We all devoured our food, the service we received was helpful and friendly, and the ambiance was so cool! E ordered the chicken salad sandwich, beef tips lunch plate, hamburger steak smothered in cheese, peppers, & onions (I can't remember the official name), and a kid's grilled cheese. Everything hit the spot and we would definitely return. This was my mom's 6th trip here and I'm glad she suggested it!

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    Kyler M.

    Such a cool place to eat lunch and view all the auto history that is displayed. The restaurant has actual CARS inside and they are so unique! Tons of signs and gas pumps make the atmosphere awesome. I went with a family style lunch which they offer on the weekends. I choose the chicken fried steak and all the sides comes with it! Unlimited sides just FYI! Great place to enjoy a good lunch and dinner! It's a must try

    Avocado burger and sweet potato fries.
    Elisabeth M.

    We showed up short before closing. The waitress was cheery and helpful. She even brewed us a fresh pot of coffee! Even after everyone had left, and they were officially closed, they didn't kick us out. The food was yummy. The sweet potato fries are to die for!

    Chicken fried chicken ,mashed taters, fried spicy green beans!! Jalapeno gravy!!!

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    Thank you, Kylie! Y'all come back now, ya hear?!

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    1 year ago

    Enjoyed the veggie quesadillas, chocolate malt and service very much. Found parking to be easy in the lot next door. Will return!

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    Good food but no Sunday brunch as ad said. Fried chicken was good. Order only one plate for 2 we had 3 more meals

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    Great service and amazing food. Nicole is the best waitress in Waco. This is our favorite place to eat in Waco.

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    Great hamburgers and banana pudding! We were looking for some place to grab lunch and glad we found Jake's!

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    2 years ago

    Great food in a great atmosphere! I wish I could score the mustang hub cap at least once in my lifetime! IYKYN

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    Great food. Large portions. Decent prices. Nice staff. A nice addition to the restaurant options in Waco.

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    Milo - The main dining area is big, bright, and casual

    The main dining area is big, bright, and casual

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