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Pinewood Coffee Bar

4.6 (186 reviews)
ModerateCoffee & Tea
Open 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Dogs allowed
Good for working
Outdoor seating

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Kit T.

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Such a unique coffee joint with a retro vibe inside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]There is a record player as a decor but wasnt sure if it does play music ?[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I ordered the cortado and it was very tasty! [[HIGHLIGHT]]You can dine outside too[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

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Alejandra A.

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great coffee shop no just because the coffee is amazing but the atmosphere, it's quite inside perfect for working on your laptop or reading.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The outside is nice with a beautiful tree in the middle enough tables and chairs.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The Service is good super cordial and nice. It's seems to the place that locals go

View of the main entrance and bar
Miguel T.

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Stopped by for some coffee and was pleasantly surprised by the great environment.... Plenty of seating to sit and enjoy some coffee or tea...[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The baristas were super friendly and the coffee was delicious!!!! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great wood clad ceiling, small booths if you want a little more privacy!!![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] All around worth it!!!! Glad we stopped here!

Gorgeous service- here we have a drip and espresso
Azsure D.

The vibe is great. Is location is surprising. The barista knew is coffee!! He knew the blend and the roast!! All hail. This is a true coffee lover's spot for quality specialty coffee. My companion had a drip Kenyan and it was good- bright and on point. The espresso was medium roast (I prefer a dark) but good quality. This is a high value high quality shop and coffee drinkers have no choice- you must come here. Plus it is adorable. We sat outside and were very content.

House Latte
Hannah F.

We met family here while visiting from out of town. My husband and I both chose the house latte but I had mine hot and he had his iced. I liked mine but my husband didn't like his. The coffee was great but there wasn't a lot of the house syrup flavor at all. The staff was very friendly and it's a beautiful location to just hang out. The outdoor patio is beautiful and had a really nice breeze despite the hot weather. I'd be willing to give this place another shot next time we're in town.

View from one side of the bar area
Melissa G.

While driving up for a work trip a coworker suggested I come thru to Pinewood Coffee Bar for a coffee for the road when he found out I was planning to stop in Waco. I was super happy with his suggestion as this coffee shop is super quaint with their chill vibes and the music playing throughout the place. Upon walking in I was not surprised to see almost every seat was taken by studying students and remote workers. This is definitely a nice spot to post up and get some work done. The baristas were super welcoming and gave me enough time to figure out what I wanted to order. I opted for a cold brew and requested to add CBD to my drink. I found out they do have CBD sparkling waters and COULD mix it with my cold brew but I opted to just take a sparkling water with me instead and have it later. I was glad I did too as I was able to take off the edge and stressors of driving through to my destination. The atrium area outside is just super charming. It was a little cold to be sitting outside on the day I visited but there were people out there enjoying the fresh air and doing their thing. Next time I am in the area I will definitely come through again as this spot was just the bees knees.

Cortado
Laney Y.

Great customer service, good vibes and strong coffee. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Too many students flood this place though.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] If you stay longer than 2 hours, please purchase more than one beverage!

Cappuccino
Bailey D.

Pinewood is a Waco staple - and I make it a point to visit every time I'm back in town. This was my go-to coffee shop when I was at Baylor - and it's comforting to know that I can walk in and grab a glass of cold brew that's just as delicious as it was when I was in school. Locally-roasted coffee beans make a difference, and you can truly taste that difference here. This is a great place to study or work remotely: the Wi-Fi is fast, and the caffeine is readily available. The atmosphere is warm and familiar - even if it's your first time stopping in. I've always had excellent service, and have often asked the baristas for their recommendations. If you're planning to sit outdoors, I would definitely recommend a set of headphones or earbuds, as it can get a little loud around lunchtime. I have yet to experience their Public House - but it's definitely something I hope to get around to soon.

view from the bar stools

[[HIGHLIGHT]]great interior and ambiance. inside had a really earthy, granola vibe with bar space, booths, plants, and records all around.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]the outdoor patio was also such a sweet space.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] the menu is really simple and easy to understand. they have seasonal and rotating syrups that are fun flavor combinations. coffee was pretty good. it wasn't the most flavorful latte, but i did get oat milk so that may have masked the syrup.

Outside patio
Kayla V.

Pinewood is a cool spot. They've got two house-made syrup options, and I was all about the seasonal maple rosemary--it was fantastic! The coffee is just the right balance--rich and flavorful, with no milkiness, which is a big win for me. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The staff was genuinely sweet, and the whole atmosphere felt really retro and cozy - stranger things vibes in the best way.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Definitely a spot I'll be returning to.

Sam R.

Really enjoyed working out of Pinewood Coffee Bar during my Waco trip. The cortado I ordered was great, and there was ample indoor/outdoor seating. The staff is friendly and doesn't mind if you post up for a while. There wasn't any food, but there was a food truck that I ordered from for lunch before heading home. The music selection here was great, they take their vinyl collection seriously. Would have liked it to be a little quieter, but I just popped over to the tables outside for meetings. All in all, this was the hippest stop I made in the area (by far). I'd consider it a must visit in Waco!

Oat milk cortado
Taylor G.

Why wasn't this here when I was at Baylor?! Such a great study/work spot with lots of good places to sit/plug in. And the coffee was fantastic! I had an oat milk cortado and my husband had an americano. Both were delicious and the barista that took our order was kind. Highly recommend stopping by if you're visiting but expect a decent crowd of students.

Great coffee and vibes!
Celine L.

A gem of a coffee shop. The baristas were very friendly and helpful when I asked for bean recs for espresso. I got a bag, and one of them kindly grinded some of it for me after I explained I was still waiting on my home grinder to arrive. I enjoyed some coffee while reading a book in one of the nooks, and the amount of natural light made it very cozy. There is plenty of space both inside and outside, and there is a good selection of beans for whatever you may need.

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Love this place. Its cute and they have lots of options for people who have dietary restrictions. Love the location downtown as well.

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Love everything about this place. Super friendly. Coffee is amazing. Wish you served food but I get it!!! Enjoy it every time we stop by.

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Coffe is bitter. Nice cafe but to serve bitter cold brew coffee very disappointing. At $4 I suppose I got what I paid for.

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A very classy and busy cafe that caters to tourists and locals of Texas!!!…read more Shoppers from the adjacent Magnolia Marketplace as well as non shoppers come here for snack bites and refreshments!! Pastries are always baked fresh before they open. Got my hot chocolate and ham & cheese croissant which was so delicious and warmly served!!

Magnolia Press was our first stop and entry point to the Magnolia Market while in Waco. The line…read morewas out the door, but moving fairly quickly, taking us about 10 minute from outside to the counter. They were controlling the line and crowds well. Magnolia Press is their house coffee shop serving up all the coffee house classic beverages and snacks. Beverages were all the basics with a few specialty drinks, both hot and cold. The food was standard breakfast sandwiches and pastries. Prices for everything were moderate, but expected. I went with an iced mocha and chocolate croissant, while my partner went with a breakfast croissant. The food came out a few minutes before the drink, so we munched on the goods while we waited for the coffee. The food was good and the drink was tasty. It hit the spot for sure! The flow can get a bit backed up depending on how busy the baristas are...and they were busy! We waited a longer time after ordering than we did in line to order, but neither wait was egregiously long. Once we got the coffee, we made our way outside to the courtyard. We passed the small, but cute dining room. The space is gorgeous, perfect coffee house and Magnolia vibes. Overall, great entry point to the market. Lovely vibes and decent coffee!

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Our first time here. The lady at Magnolia square recommended it to us. It as cute little restaurant…read morewith a farmhouse feel. Our waiter was great. He was very attentive and recommended some dishes for us. I ordered the Rigatoni and my husband ordered the Burger. We also ordered a side of Brussels. My Rigatoni was great, was very filling and I could barely finish it. The Brussels was exceptional. I would come here just for that. It was cooked perfectly and the flavor was great. My husband said his burger was a bit dry but other than that, he said it was okay. Would definitely try it again, maybe their breakfast next time.

This was a check in the box visit for us, we've been looking forward to visiting Waco for quite…read moreawhile. We made reservations because this place is so popular--it is clearly riding on its name. As there is nothing here that we recommend. Check in was less than the pleasant experience one might expect, delayed as staff ignored us while sorting out something more compelling on their computer/pads. Greetings at Dennys are nicer. Table was still wet, and salt and pepper missing (we had to reach to another table eventually). Our server was not particularly interested in serving, but took our orders after another longish wait. We did have expectations for the food, and these were not met. None of it was particularly fresh or different from any other breakfast place on the highway. My scrambled eggs were not completely cooked, you could see the liquid in the plate very plainly (cook and runner don't care). Not a problem, because they weren't warm anyways. Potatoes were also something from a crappy diner--and also cold. So the biscuit....greasy, and not made palatable by the strawberry butter. Server was not good--long periods of time gone, never even had a refill for my coffee, and we were there long enough for several refills, waiting for the server.... When I got up to leave, my pants stuck to the seat.....thanks for leaving some sticky stuff to remember this meal. In a tourist restaurant especially you have ONE CHANCE to either make someone's day or give them a story to tell back home about how awful you were. And you were awful. Not recommended. Look at the pictures online and go somewhere good.

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Breakfast with daughter! 3/3/25
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5.0
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This place is super cute (think boho plant vibes), and the coffee is fabulous. They make all their…read moresyrups in-house, and you can taste the quality. The service is great and friendly too. They have a few toys for kids and coloring sheets as well. I hope to be back and recommend it to anyone in the area.

My cousin had posted about this awesome new coffee shop with the chillest vibe in Waco, so I just…read morehad to check it out! Thrst specializes in carefully crafted lattes with the highest quality beans that's expertly roasted locally. It's also a small business, and if you follow my reviews, you know that I'm all about supporting small businesses as opposed to the large chains. The menu offers signature drinks such as their Cafe de Olla and Mexican Mocha. They also offer the more common drinks like latte, americano, cappuccino and teas. They also have delicious looking pastries! I wasn't sure what to order and the owner, Andreas, took the time to describe some of their signature drinks to me. I decided to get a medium Hot Café De Olla Latte, which is described as the perfect blend of espresso, piloncillo, cinnamon and oat milk. It was smooth, creamy and divine! I also ordered a cinnamon twist, and it was absolutely delicious! The interior is rather large, with a coffee bar and tables throughout. Seems like a great place to study or hang out with friends. Another great thing about this place is that they open early, like 6:30am on weekdays. Many of the other local coffee shops open later. The only drawback is the parking sitch. It seemed that many of the spots nearby were reserved for specific businesses. I didn't find any specifically for Thrst, so I had to park down the street and walk a little ways. Overall, this is a solid coffee shop and I highly recommend supporting this small business!

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Thrst Coffee Shop
Thrst Coffee Shop
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