Drove through the other day. The person on the intercom that took my order was very friendly and…read moreefficient. My chai latte, which I ordered hot, was delicious and appropriately hot! I had egg bites, see photo, and they I believe were the three cheese egg bites and they were truly special. Fluffy, the right amount of cheese flavor, and good size served at a perfectly warm/hot temperature. Nicely done!

We were in Waco for Baylor's graduation week and decided to visit Black Rifle with another gal and…read moreher family. The two ladies at the shop later on a Friday afternoon were both so kind and helpful. My family and I were visiting from California and wanted to bring back some goodies to friends who were babysitting our dogs. The ladies were so helpful! We also loved that they were doing a fundraiser for a fallen firefighter's family and loved supporting that. We love the ambiance too! We would highly recommend this company and this location in particular.

Vibes are top notch (record player, quirky items, all seats are taken with folks on laptop and…read moreservice is great) Chai was pretty mid tho, lacked a lot

I loved this coffeeshop! Between the exposed brick walls, plentiful Pothos plants and music on the…read morerecord player, this spot had a very '70's vibe. I was intrigued by their Huey Lewis drink, so I decided to give it a try. Much like an Arnold Palmer (half lemonade, half sweet tea) this drink was half lemonade, half coffee. I liked it! It felt like Arnold Palmer's grown up cousin - less sweet, with more bold espresso taste. The barista was very kind and answered all my questions. I would definitely return!

I've enjoyed coming here over the years! From coffee dates to study sessions to my first drink with…read morefriends on my 21st bday, I've had some great memories here! Some of their speciality lattes (like the Remember Me one fall) have been so delicious that I've braved the trek downtown, searching for a parking spot in the middle of my workday, just to get one as an afternoon pick-me-up. I also love the 1885 drink, which is Dr Pepper + espresso. It sounds crazy, but a Waco girl loves it. I will say, ever since the inside was re-painted as a weird, tentacle-esque, purple and orange mural, the ambiance has tanked. It used to feel like a peaceful, vibey spot, especially at night or during the holidays. Now the walls make my skin crawl a bit. Maybe some people love it--I usually hear the opposite But it's still worth going for the drinks!

I just want something to WAKE me up! Not all coffee is the same. If you're looking for a roast…read moretasting coffee you can find it here! I ordered the Boxing Day coffee with the cinnamon notes. I couldn't taste cinnamon so much til I was almost done. It's good coffee, but nothing special even with the descriptive notes for their drinks. It feels industrial inside. Nice bathrooms, spacious layout towards the back. Comfortable seatings and plenty of tables.

Not only was the coffee excellent...but, the service was superb and the atmosphere was cozy.read more

We were in town and changed plans to come through this place. We came by at 8:00am and the empty…read moredrive through line was a bit long of a wait for food pre-made breakfast burrito. Not good. BAD coffee & latte. Wonder what coffee beans they use here. It's not good. Take the chocolate banana bread if you need to get something good. Disappointed.

First off, I've read some critical reviews of the donuts and I have to say that if you're looking…read morefor a yeasty Homer Simpson style donut, this isn't the place to get that. The donuts here are croissant donuts so their texture is that of a croissant. Now that I got that out of the way-- Their donuts are flaky, soooft in the center, and full of flavor. These are best eaten warm! If you do take out, pop them in the microwave for 15 seconds or so and they taste just as good as they do in the shop. Our favorites: The Glazed Donut, the Cinnamon Sugar, the Chocolate Iced. My favorite seasonal donuts are the Key Lime, Raspberry Lemon, and Maple Bacon. Tip: their donut holes are huge and sold by the piece. You can order one of each flavor or all of the same. A good move if you're wanting something smaller or you want to try more than one. They have flaky, delicious kolaches made with meat from local barbecue joint Guess BBQ. Our favorite is the Turkey and Colby Jack. They serve Intelligentsia coffee. Not sure what blend it is but it is perfect with their donuts. Their branding is on point. Fun colors and design on everything. Inside is clean and it's been pretty quiet whenever we've been there. A good place to bring your books and study for a bit.

Gave me the wrong kolache and three tiny fences of meat.... Hard pass. The coffee was also reheated…read morefrom last night. Hard pass. Service was par but pales in comparison to competitors. Too many options these days. Hard pass.

I meant to write a positive review for this particular Common Grounds a year ago... I'm not much of…read morea coffee guy these days, but when I was couple years ago I stumbled upon this spot after being disappointed by a couple other Waco coffee spots. Allow me to explain... I come to Waco to see my beloved grandmother who is almost 97 and has a more active social life than you and I combined. I digress... Here, I can find parking and WiFi and pay for a breakfast burrito and waters/Cokes whilst I loiter and work remotely. The people are friendly, the renovated Whataburger is a vibe, I like the coffees here with much less sizzurp. Dear Management: please consider partnering with someone locally to offer fresh juice. Thanks for being my place to work when I'm in town!

This place is a gem! I was in the area looking for a caffeine pick me up before our drive back to…read morethe DFW area. There are a few coffee shops in the area but some do not offer almond milk. I'm a little picky and do not like oat milk in my latte. This place is super cute and retro. They have plenty of parking outside and even have a drive-thru. Since we were traveling with two littles, we opted to use the drive-thru. The employees were super sweet and the service was speedy. The prices are pretty good and the espresso is really good quality. I will definitely stop by again the next time I'm in the area. Check them out!

We love Glory Bell coffee shop! Everyone is super friendly! We love the Christian atmosphere and…read morethe beautiful windows & natural light! The mocha latte is delicious? We really enjoy hanging out at this coffee shop! It's also very clean & they sell some merchandise too.

I tried the seasonal spring peach latte and a blueberry muffin. The latte didn't taste much like…read morepeach- it could have used a lot more of the peach syrup. The blueberry muffin, however, was warm and very delicious. Slightly pricey, but I appreciate the discount for Baylor students. The atmosphere is also great. It did get pretty loud during the late morning, but it quieted down later.

What can I say!! Not just a Vietnamese cuisine but an…read moreauthentic take on all dishes served! Excellent !! GOAT!! As we entered the restaurant we were immediately warmly greeted by who I think is the owner ( found out she was indeed) !! Ordered at the counter and was a table number: Beef Pho Egg rolls Banh Mi Sandwiches Grilled Pork Bowl Egg Rolls are very crispy with very tasty filling !! Bahn Mi buns made fresh ! Grilled Pork Bowl was a generous serving of grilled pork meat, sliced crispy egg roll, fresh veggies served top of vermicelli noodles with a side of their house sauce!!!

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.

Popular. Well oiled machine. Friendly vibe.. pizza and I dream available as well.. great…read morepresentation. It's got something for everyone. And cute coffee cowboys

Cute coffee shop pizza shop combo. Sadly the coffee was not to my taste, but worse the service was…read moreterrible. Coffee used for cold brew is quite sour, so if you like a sour coffee you will like this. Sour coffee isn't my preference so it was a miss for me. As for service, I asked for oat milk in my cold brew, but when they call me up there wasn't any in the drink. I asked them about that, and they added the smallest splash. After a few sips I went to the counter to ask for some extra in a small cup to add to the drink, and the batista said she would have to charge me! I reminded her they initially messed up the order and she begrudgingly agreed and gave me some extra. Ultimately, I got what I needed but I didn't appreciate being potentially charged for a couple of tablespoons of something I had already paid for. On a separate note, the ceiling is dusty, and the AC intake is positively caked in dust! Makes me wonder what other maintenance issues there might be that aren't visible

Stopped in and grabbed the Matcha Protein Latte and knocked out some computer work before my next…read morecall. Locations is a little small on seating but staff is friendly and service in on point. Would definitely recommend this location to my colleagues and clients in the area.

Not my first choice but it was the only coffee shop that was open at 6 am with dine-in. I was here…read morefor about two hours this morning, charging electronics, sipping at a coffee and writing out a few emails. This was a decent Starbucks as far as the seating goes. Plenty of two-top tables with power outlets nearby. Wifi worked well. Music wasn't too loud. Coffee was... the usual. [Review 833 of 2024 - 588 in Texas - 21864 overall]