It's really hard to know how to contextualize Milo. On one level, the restaurant is really a gastropub. However, they don't have that many artisanal beers on tap. Sorryhardto call it a classic gastropub. On another level, it's sort of a new American cafe, and in this particular vein of thinking, it certainly hits a lot of the high notes. The food is well-selected, with a smattering of farm-to-table plates, various proteins, and the classic pub selection of small bites. I really like the outdoor patio. The swamp coolers help to make the area hospitable even in the middle of the summer. I sat outside by myself, not too far from one of those blasting humidifiers, and enjoyed a nice cold beer and a delicious burger. My server was incredibly kind and very attentive. I think, in the long run, what I would most consider Milo to be is a restaurant that has a bar, that serves primarily farm-to-table delicious food. Yeah, that-seems to sum-it all-up. Oh, and the service is excellent. read more

Came here for dinner on a Wednesday evening. Had no wait time and found the service to be fast and friendly The appetizers jumped out to me as more interested than the main dishes, though some of the mains did sound good. In particular the deviled eggs and Brussels sprouts caught my eye, unfortunately the latter was sold out so I went with the sweet potato Both dishes I had were really good! The candied bacon paired really nicely with the creamy deviled egg, the hot sauce vinaigrette didn't add too much flavor, but honestly adding a significant amount of heat would've probably taken away from an already very tasty dish. The baked sweet potato on the other hand had a nice dose of heat from the Calabrian honey vinaigrette, the sweet heat combo worked really, I'm surprised I'd never come across a spicy sweet potato dish before, but I'll definitely have my eye out for it in the future Overall I had a very good experience and will definitely be back for future rest stop meals between Austin and Dallas! read more

Milo - Deviled Eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Waco, Texas

I had an extraordinary brunch here! The space is clean and elegant, with fresh hardwoods and lots of plants. If this counts towards the "Gaines-ification" of Waco, I am all for it! The weather was perfect for dining on the patio. The cornbread was warm and perfect with butter. The friendly waitress kept my coffee cup refilled. Check out the luxurious green, white and gold bathroom while you're here! 100 stars for a relaxed, bougie experience. read more

Very friendly staff and a great waitress- Julia. I had shrimp with grits and my friend had curry. Salmon in both were delicious and very artistically presented. We also had a special which was summer squash. Definitely a repeater. read more

My sister had a specialty dental appointment and while there Dr. Wayne Parks DDS recommended we tatty it out because they have great biscuits. The establishment is light and airy with live plants aplenty and ample out four and indoor seating. The bathrooms are universal so each commode is contained in its own water closet. It would be get if more restaurants offered this type of facilities. The food was great. I ordered a Golden Hour cocktail which was amazing. Definitely has a southern vibe to the drinks and food. I hadn't eaten at all so ordered the Buddy Holly (eggs, potatoes, biscuit, and voice of meat). I'm a bacon girlie so went with the thick sliced bacon. Everything was fresh hot and delicious. Biscuit came with sourgum butter and a strawberry syrup. I'm not a fan of strawberries but added the butter to every morsel of the biscuit. Biscuit was dense without being too heavy. Potato's were lightly seasoned with a perfect crisp to them. Our server Courtney was attentive and was the person who mixed our drinks. It was a great Monday Brunch spot! read more

Milo - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Waco, Texas

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Food it great and ambient to but the bathrooms are so wrong prepared to feel awkward when you walk and your friends husband is getting out of the bathroom. To wash his hands and you walk in! Everything is mix up. Not cool! But if you don't care then give them I try, we are not going back. read more

They were out of everything we tried to order. We had the option of 2 dishes for the entire table to choose from Had high hopes but man what a let down read more

The food here is delicious and fresh! I had the strawberry salad! Lovely! The service was great! It is just a beautiful little restaurant full of plants! read more

I happened to be in Plano over the weekend for a conference so since I came this far, I hopped on a bus and scheduled myself for less than 24 hours in Waco! I didn't realize that the #Magnolia properties are closed on Sunday, so I found other fun ways to get the Waco hospitality from the moment I arrived. I was actually glad that I got to see the town for what it is a few days before people traveled there from all over for #Silobration. I look forward to returning to Waco for a longer visit! Milo was recommended to me by at least three different people: my Air B-n-b host, the Waco Tours guide, and some fellow tourists in from another state as well. I walked there from my Air b-n-b and was super excited to find a place where people hang out with friends for a good meal and conversations! I was dining alone and chose a spot on the patio. There was a football game on if you wanted it, but otherwise it was relaxing and a comfortable temperature for October. Now the first thing I always try if on the menu are Brussels sprouts! It was a great appetizer because it is solid yet still light and crispy. The vinaigrette was subtle but delicious. I loved the various toppings sprinkled on top and learned something new in my pepper game. Maybe I've had them before being from CA but I didn't know there was a Fresno chile pepper. The flavor was a sweet heat and great surprise with the crispy shallots and garlic. When traveling, I want to try local wine or beer so I ordered the Brotherwell Brewing Act of Faith Belgian style tripel. The herbal fruity flavors went really well with the sprouts and my main dish. For dinner I ordered the blackened salmon and grits. I love grits but usually for breakfast. It was a rare treat to try a more savory flavor. The salmon, grits, and the delicious veggies and herbs on top all bring their own distinct flavors and textures that also complement each other well. Each bite made my mouth so happy! My server was super friendly and attentive and did an awesome job in her first week. I would love to go to The Brotherwell Brewery Taproom next visit, then return to Milo! read more

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Milo All Day I love you!! I was in Waco 3 years ago and remembered my amazing meal at Milo. Flash forward to tonight, and it was just as amazing as I remembered! The interior is gorgeous. So bright, abstract, and greenhouse inspired. The restaurant is spacious and beautiful. Service was pretty good! Everything came out fast and our server had helpful opinions on menu items when asked! We ordered two appetizers - the artichoke and kale dip and brussels to start. They were both just fabulous and so flavorful. The brussels are very complex with slight heat, and they are cooked very well. The portion sizes were perfect for an appetizer as well. I ordered The Salad and my boyfriend ordered the mad burger. My salad was so good - it was perfect and enjoyable through every bite. The burger was good too, and I especially enjoyed the herbed fries with the jalapeno ranch. I tried two cocktails, the first being the strawberries and cream clarified seasonal cocktail. It was the cocktail of my dreams - fruity with a gorgeous vanilla note. The second drink I got was a spritz that was citrus-forward, botanical, and bitter. I really enjoyed it as well. I will be returning and honestly Milo is probably in my top 10 list of restaurants of all time. I would recommend it to anyone! read more

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Had a nice experience at Milo after a 5k. Breakfast Sando was nice and hearty. The avocado and aioli they put on it give a wonderful flavor. The home fries were delicious as well. My friend really enjoyed her Buddy Holly plate and her espresso martini. The inside was nice and clean, service was fine. read more

Milo - Breakfast Sando - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Waco, Texas

Still amazing place - I prefer the brunch menu more than dinner. We sat outside which was very hot but it made it so you could actually hear what other people were saying. The inside has terrible acoustics and feels like a school cafeteria. I got a special order - Nashville hot fried chicken on salad. Very tasty - not super spicy but nice. Pimiento cheese spread and crackers always a hit. Service was friendly and kind. Wonderful spot in Waco. read more

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The food, service and ambiance were outstanding! Farm to table fresh and outstanding flavors- loved all the dishes we ordered. This restaurant was recommended to us by Becky the owner of MamaBear College Mom - thank you - we enjoyed it! read more

Great farm to table restaurant in Waco. Food, service, rotating beer options, and atmosphere were amazing!

I thought Milo was nicely decorated especially with all the plants. My server was super kind and helpful. The mezcal cocktail I had was delicious. I ordered the chicken paillard and it was delightful. The chicken was nicely seasoned and I really liked the leek salsa. read more

Milo - Maple Embers - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Waco, Texas

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This restaurant prides itself on using local ingredients and it has paid off. I ordered the pork chop which didn't disappoint. Also... the vibe did not disappoint! I'm happy we ate here instead of waiting in an endless line at Magnolia. read more

Everything you could ask for in a brunch spot. We did have reservations, which I think you do really need for weekends. Beautiful interior, lots of natural light and plants. The blue corn pancakes were very ok. Nothing special, and were extremely dry. They come pre-syruped and it's not even close to enough. My friend's salmon and caper toast, however, was an absolute masterpiece. I would come back and order that dish every. Single. Time. The fried salty capers are perfection. Just the right amount of salmon, so flavorful. Less one star for the super awkward bathroom. It's one of those stupid nonsense bathrooms where you share a hand washing station with whoever happens to come out of the non-gendered bathroom stalls at the same time as you. Hated that. They were also not very clean. read more

Ladies trip! Enjoyed an amazing birthday dinner at Milo. We were greeted by an amazing wall of succulent plants and a friendly hostess. Our server was in training and was excellent! The food? SHUT THE FRONT DOOR! It was superb! Started with pimento cheese. Quite a compliment was made. "I don't even LIKE pimentos!" I guess Milo's has the ability to even change tastes and palates! From the flowers on the table to the ambiance and atmosphere and a slice of chocolate cake to celebrate a birthday. It was TOP NOTCH! Thank you to the chef and crew for warmly welcoming us to Waco! read more

As a local, I love the esthetics of this place! It's so beautiful! The cornbread, is a must, so good! This is a shareable dish, even though you might not want to share. I enjoyed a hot tea as well. This is a great place to meet some out of town friends. They ordered the Brussel sprouts and raved about them. They said they were delicious. We ordered the Buddy Holly, which was another good one and ordered the lemon herb chicken bowl. It was a beautiful presentation but more on the bland side. The sweet potatoes probably made the entire dish better. The service was good. Didn't have a lot of interaction with the server but not in a horrible way. We enjoyed our time there and left in a timely manner. read more

Milo - The lemon herb chicken bowl - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Waco, Texas

Hours stated are 10am for Monday We got there at 10:32am, just to be told they open at 11am read more

Terrible slow service & food. Would not recommend. Burgers were very dry. Waiters just kinda ignored us and never checked on us.

I gave it four stars but it's more like 3.8 I've been here several times for dinner and brunch. Food is good - menu is interesting - they do great renditions of Brussel sprouts. Ambiance is good. Servers are generally good - I would say I went to brunch - and I got the steak and eggs and asked for fruit instead of the potatoes - and the server told me that they couldn't do that, it's in a bowl and all mixed up in advance. But when served - it wasn't. Minor issue. I'd say it's a bit overpriced. Servings are small but that's the boutique thing nowadays. read more

If you aren't looking for something heavy then this is the dish to order! So delicious and the candied bacon omg I will recommend this place and dish to everyone! Wash it all down with a yummy pineapple mimosa! Magnificent!!! read more

Milo - Peach ricotta toast with candied bacon! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Waco, Texas

Great food, atmosphere, and service! You can't go wrong. We enjoyed the patio on a Sunday around lunch. The brunch drink options were a little limited but the mimosas were good and the service was great. The biscuits are incredible and everything that walked by us looked awesome. My migas with Chorizo were fantastic! read more

Milo - Migas with Chorizo and added fried eggs on top. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Waco, Texas

This place was probably the best option for brunch on Sunday. Almost everything is locally sourced. This was obvious in the freshness and simplistic menu. Simplistic in the amount of options NOT in the curation of taste profiles. While I can't quite put my finger on exactly what genre the menu would be classified as, I can say it was simply delicious. The food was hot and delicious. I don't know exactly what it was called but the blue corn cake was unlike anything I've ever had. It was a cornbread pancake with some Serrano apple butter stuff on top. Wow. Wow. Wow!!! Taste and texture off the charts. Our sever (Kara?) was amazing. We had 2 different managers come over and check on us. They had tons of gluten free options and this was amazing because they were extra careful. Definitely would go back and try more. So so good. read more

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A friend had recommended this restaurant and I am so glad we took her advice. We happened to catch their happy hour which had 1/2 off appetizers and discounts on drinks. Everything was DELICIOUS. The only reason for not giving 5 stars is because our waiter had to redo all our checks because he didn't deduct the happy hour prices. read more

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Ambiance was great and food was really good! Service was okay just had to ask for things multiple times but no issue. The salad and dressing was lacking in flavor but the chicken did help. The sando was underwhelming, by no means bad but the sausage was crumbling and avocado was barely present. The best part was the aioli and I had to ask for a side because it was a bit dry. The biscuits were very good, nice and airy and buttery. With the jelly they are delicious! Finally the Brussels sprouts. They are definitely top tier sprouts. Very crispy and flavorful. Most sprouts can't hold the crisp like these do! Overall I enjoyed Milo but with the many new restaurants popping up in Waco I would not prioritize coming back for anything (besides the sprouts!) read more

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I searched brunches in Waco and Milo popped up! I'm all about the reviews and I decided to try it. The customer service is amazing they greet you like me casa is your casa. I got the new sweet potato pancakes and the farmer daughter amazing taste fresh. Highly recommend and every is made from scratch. Delicious! read more

Milo - Sweet potato pancakes and the farmer daughter - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Waco, Texas

Looks appealing from the outside and nice setting inside but the service was not good as I had to ask for multiple refills on my iced tea and the portions were small and I'm not ok with the unisex bathrooms as their is no men's room or woman's restroom it's all co mingle and I'm not ok with that especially with my young kids. Need less to say I will not go back or recommend this to anyone but tell them they would be better off going somewhere else. read more

This place is amazing if you go you need to ask for Ryan Oomman he is an amazing server read more

Milo - Shrimp and redfish étouffée - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Waco, Texas

Enjoy a great dinner with my daughter here last night. Having never been here, our waitress Trinity took the time to explain everything to us. We ordered the Brussel Sprouts as an appetizer and they were DELICIOUS! A perfect portion for two. My daughter had the crispy beef lettuce wrap and I had the hot chicken tacos. Both of them were phenomenal! The beef was tender and savory. The tacos had some good kick to it, but pleasant. Throughout our visit Trinity kept checking on us to make sure our stay was enjoyable. The atmosphere was good, a large open area but it was easy to carry a conversation in it. We will definitely come back when in the area. read more

Milo - Crispy beef lettuce wraps - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Waco, Texas

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I've always appreciated the atmosphere and overall quality at Milo's--it's a place I've enjoyed visiting and recommending to others. That's why I was genuinely disappointed to find out that the chicken Caesar sandwich has been removed from the menu. It might seem like a small change, but for regular customers like me, that sandwich was a standout item and one of the main reasons I kept coming back. It had a great balance of flavor and felt like a reliable go-to every time. Taking it off the menu without a comparable replacement feels like a missed opportunity and, honestly, a bit frustrating. I completely understand that menus evolve and restaurants need to make changes, but it would mean a lot to see fan-favorite items like this either return or be replaced with something similar. Milo's still has a lot going for it, which is why this change stands out even more. Hoping this feedback is taken in the spirit it's intended--supportive, but coming from a very disappointed regular. read more

Came here a couple of days ago for early brunch. There was no wait and we were seated promptly. The inside had a nice modern touch with ample plants decorating the space. It really highlighted the organic and locally sourced ingredients. The food was visually appealing and tasted great. We could easily tell it was locally sourced and packed a heavy dose of flavor. read more

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We were seated immediately. Loved all the plants in the dining area with the industrial feel. Had a server come quickly. Did have to wait a little for the decaf coffee because they don't keep it brewed which was fine. Coffee was your standard. The food was great. We are always looking to support farm to table and this was good. The prices were about what you would expect. It also is large enough that you don't feel cramped or like you're going to hit your neighbors. Just watch out for the bench tables if you ave long legs as the table legs are placed a little uniquely. Me will definitely come back when in Waco. read more

Milo - Farmer's Daughter - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Waco, Texas

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The decor is so cute inside and really adds to the farm to table feeling. Our server was very nice and attentive and food came out at a nice pace. Unfortunately the Brussels sprouts were severely overcooked which detracted from the flavor and made them unenjoyable. I ordered the chicken bowl with rice, corn and sweet potato and it was really good! The chicken was super juicy and all of the flavors worked well together. My friend ordered the egg white frittata and the portion was a bit small, so if you're hungry you'd definitely need more than just that for your main. It's weird it doesn't come with a side of toast, potatoes, or something else. read more

Milo - Lemon Chicken Bowl - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Waco, Texas

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Bright and lively place for brunch. Lots of greenery which added to the ambiance. Food was delicious and service was friendly. Would definitely return again next time we're in Waco! read more

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What a cute places nestled in the heart of Waco! We were driving to Fort Worth but needed to stretch our feet a bit and decided to stop for a light bite and some ice cream next door. The interior and concept is beautiful - fresh and open space concept that gives you "farm to table" vibes. The parking I saw was limited, however, they might have more parking in the back... The staff were friendly albeit there was no one at the host stand when we walked in. It was after the lunch hour so the restaurant was very slow and empty and only a couple of patrons. Our server was friendly and checked in on us. We ordered the strawberry salad, crispy Brussels sprouts, and deviled eggs with candied bacon and jalapenos. Hmmm... I think they missed the mark on the food though. Firstly, the food came out in roughly five minutes after we placed the order, which makes me think that the food was all premade and little to no prep work. The greens in our salad were not fresh, but wilted and soggy. The brussel sprouts were good, but not fresh, and a bit too soaked in the sauce or dressing it was tossed in...and the deviled eggs had candied bacon that has the texture of a raisin...definitely my least favorite... While we were eating, our server Emily, was really great in checkin-in on us but once we were done eating she didn't come around to wrap us up and provide us with our check...so I had to get up and tell her we were ready... Cute concept but missed the marker on quality fresh tasting food. read more

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The place is so beautiful!! My mom and I took so many pictures and were so excited. We ordered a MAD burger and the steak bowl. The Burger was good but the steak bowl was very disappointing. It was $19 but the portion was incredibly small, I think it was one of the most expensive items in the menu, if not the most and it was really small. I had to share my burger with my mom bc the portion was so small that she was hungry after eating it. Other than that, the service was great. Way too overpriced for what it was. We kind of regretted going, especially because so many people recommended us to go. read more

I had high hopes. It was hot inside. The tables and chairs were in disrepair. I asked to sub bacon for the chicken sausage and the waitress had to go ask if they could do that which I thought was odd. She returned and said they couldn't. This is not a "no substitutions" worthy place. The food was normal for a farm to table place. read more

If it weren't for my husband having a client in the area, we likely never would have experienced this gem. He woke me and surprised me with dinner here on our drive home. It was definitely worth interrupting my nap! It's such a delightful space to walk into with the flowers and light airy atmosphere. Our server seemed somewhat new, but she was absolutely delightful. The menu is rather small, but that's because they locally source and make everything from scratch. For this reason, their prices are a little higher, so you may want to know that going in. The corn ribs were crispy and good enough to make a meal of all on their own. I ordered the burger medium and it was one of the best burgers I've had. My husband had the quail and didn't share, so I'm guessing it was as good as my burger. If you're in the area, I recommend checking it out. read more

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