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.

Tasty Asian/American fusion with fantastic service! A great option if you're at Magnolia Market!…read more Service: the service here is fantastic! The gentleman at the front did a wonderful job explaining their menu. I was offered a sample of their chicken and after I told them I was a vegetarian, they kindly gave me a tofu sample instead. Food: - Tofu Rice Bowl: Loaded with fresh veggies, and the Sriracha Ranch and Blackberry Chipotle sauces were very tasty. The tofu had a delicious soy/ginger garlic flavor! TL;DR: Great service and tasty vegetarian options--perfect if you're visiting Magnolia Market!

Amazing sandwiches and soups. Very friendly staff and nice clean establishment. Would recommend if…read moreyou are in mode for sandwiches.

First let me start by saying that I typically go out of my way to support small businesses. So,…read morewhen I saw Gus' Deli, with a 4.8 star rating, I knew I couldn't resist stopping in. (Tl:Dr at bottom) The restaurant itself is very charming. The service was done with a smile. The problem came when I was handed my bag to-go. It felt LIGHT. I rewound in my head to recall the price of my meal. $15.50. I said "there can't be a sandwich in this container. Somethings missing." To my surprise there was a sandwich inside the container. The smallest Reuben sandwich I've ever laid eyes upon. Astonished I asked the counter lady "is this the $15 version or is this a half order or something?" She called for the manager. The manager assured me that this was $15.50 worth of food because "there's chips and a pickle." The sandwich, while delicious, was a mess. It's a Reuben, to be expected. Do they give you napkins? Nope. They put a sticker on the Togo box though, which is charming but, a waste of their overhead. The chips were almost stale, but not quite. Obviously poured from a large bag arbitrarily into the Togo container. Nothing to note of the pickle. This was not a $15.50 meal. The place was empty, and now I know why. Rather than being seen as an alternative to a chain deli restaurant right down the street this place is viewed as a more expensive option. And in today's economy that's not a winning strategy. This business could learn something from the recent pricing scenario that Doritos went through. They raised prices, likely to keep their margin as high as possible while production costs rise, and instead of taking in the profits they saw consumers leave their chips on the shelf in search of cheaper options. Are they still the best flavored chips on the market, arguable but likely. But what they did after the backlash was to lower prices and therefore gain volume sales, which makes the margin less relevant. This business is likely failing. No deli should be empty at 11am. That's lunch time, and deli sandwiches are a staple meal for lunch in America. This business will be gone, sadly, and in its place a 5 guys burgers will eventually take its place. At least they'll avoid putting a sticker on the Togo container and likely give you a napkin or two. The cost difference is probably staggering. Tl:Dr overpriced little sandwich.

I love this place! I keep coming back and it's my go to spot when having company! The food is SOOO…read moreGOOD! And it's real, wholesome food! I can eat my whole portion without feeling sick, it tastes so good! The staff is friendly, menu is reasonably priced for the quality and quantity! It's usually pretty clean! On busy days the dining room can't get a little untidy, but it's understandable!

The line NEVER stops here ! This was a completely random…read morestop for us everything was absolutely delicious and they've got solid vegan breakfast options & vegan bakery items galore . ( vegan coffee cake !) BEST vegan cold biscuit I've ever had ! Not kidding , herby savory and all the things you want a biscuit to be except ours was COLD .. The only con here is that line , not enough staff for this kinda rush and there was NO dedicated staff member to take orders . You're supposed to order , seated , etc etc . However the gal was doing 100 things so could only come to front to take an order about once every 10 min which was wild . After standing there for what felt like forever in line I finally realized to-go orders had priority so I placed my order online on my phone in line ;) . Boom order up faster than that line and wait would have taken . Bummer we couldn't sit inside the restaurant . Definitely a must try but make sure to order ahead of time .

I had just driven into Waco and was craving a good deli sandwich. After checking out the reviews,…read morethis place seemed like a great choice -- and it absolutely was! I arrived just five minutes before closing, and the staff still welcomed me warmly and quickly put together a delicious sandwich for me to enjoy back at my hotel room. What really stood out was the friendly, family-like atmosphere from everyone working behind the counter. You can tell this is a place that truly cares about its customers, and it's easy to see why they've remained a local favorite over the years.

Easily the best sandwich spot in Waco and likely one of the best I've ever had. It is a very…read moreunassuming small spot but they are so unique and flavorful. To add the service is great as well. The bread is the star of the show as they bake it fresh daily and it is not your traditional slice from a loaf but essentially a giant biscuit that they coat in garlic butter. Then their ingredients are all just the absolute freshest. I can't speak more highly about this Waco staple and will always stop by when I'm passing through.

I was so excited when I jumped onto Yelp to find a place for dinner that there was a Velvet Taco…read morewalkable from my hotel. I've been to Velvet Tacos in Fort Worth, and it's been a while since I've had it. The service was helpful and kind. They allowed me to remove what I didn't like on a taco. The tacos were delicious. The margarita is no joke- be ready to feel it halfway through it. If you don't, then ask for the extra shot. The restaurant was a good cool temperature, and the decor is fun! Just go!

Generic Velvet Taco This isn't a real VT, no signature tots,…read moreno avocado crema sauce, and when you order the Quesabirria you only get one, unlike at real VTs where you get two. If you're used to real VTs don't bother stopping at this generic version, but if you're from Waco and you don't know any better...you're getting ripped off!

I ordered a plate of mixed fajitas that were absolutely gross, both the chicken and the beef. But…read morethe beef was particularly bad. I was surprised when it came out in under 10 minutes, Even asking the waitress, "already?". It was obvious it was precooked and stored, the flavor was undeniable. It tasted old. had that cooked in old oil flavor. Rock a deep fryer hasn't been changed out in a month absolutely no seasoning or marinade that I can tell. It was very off-putting. I sat there for a few minutes arguing with myself whether I was going to say anything or not. The waitress saw that I was displeased. when I very politely told her that the food tasted terrible she called over a lady who immediately became dismissive, rude and eventually argumentative. I asked for a manager, she stated, "Well, I'm the owner." She lied, swore up and down the food was fresh, lied again, claiming she had that very dish herself that day, as if just moments before I walked in the door) and that they have had no complaints. she refused to take it back and let me order something else. she stood there lording over me. basically, too bad so sad You're going to pay for it anyway. I left the whole plate on the table. I will never be back.

We eat at Parks whenever we go to Waco. The food is great, service is caring, they treat us like…read morefamily and prices are reasonable!

Found this gem on Yelp and decided to give it a try after reading the menu and reviews. SO glad we…read moredid! It's off the beaten path which is nice because we were able to find parking. We were greeted as soon as we walked in and directed to choose a table of our preference. The waitress quickly came over and grabbed our drink order while we looked at the menu. We placed our order and the waitress was very knowledgeable and able to answer our questions. She also informed us they work as a team so we can stop anyone when/if we need something. We started with the "Burning Bush" appetizer (crispy Brussel sprouts w/ lemon garlic aioli). YUM! They had just the right bite to them, and the glaze on them paired with the aioli was delicious! For our entrees we had the Golden Calf Burger w/ sweet potato fries and sriracha aioli and The Weight of Glory Sandwich w/ broccoli slaw. They were both incredibly flavorful and fresh! You can tell they locally source their ingredients and prepare them onsite. The portions are also plentiful, and we left with a takeout box. To round off lunch we tried the special mousse on the specials board (coffee flavored cheesecake mousse). It was so delightful we dug in before I could snap a pic. Just enough coffee flavor paired with chocolate sauce (not hersheys ). The big windows allow for a lot of natural light and lends to a welcoming and warm environment. We will for sure be back and bring others!

I always swing by here for a fantastic burger in the way to Austin. Iove farm to table spots and…read moretheir golden calf burger while coleslaw was divine. I especially enjoyed how the herbed goat cheese mixed with the lemon aioli (aioli is garlic mayo so the garlic is redundant in the menu) and beef patty. That combo was deadly to me, oof Some nice cold coleslaw to compliment the hot burger was a nice mix. I still haven't forgotten how heavy their tomato soup is! So packed with flavor omg. Friendly + quick staff as always and gorgeous wooden seating.

I didn't know this place existed until I seen it on door dash the other day. I saw that they had…read morereasonable prices, a menu with a large variety, and good looking food. After seeing all of that, I had to try out Griffs for myself! I got the catfish, shrimp, fried okra and onion rings. It was so much food, I enjoyed the okra, onion rings and fish it all tasted great. I didn't really enjoy the hush puppies because they were deep fried a bit too hard for my liking, and the shrimp just didn't hit the spot for me, but it definitely had a nice crunch. I would definitely come back to try more

We visited Griff's this morning for breakfast, and it was a huge disappointment…read more My husband ordered the steak and eggs. The steak was rubbery--cooked on the outside but red and underdone in the middle. The hash browns were mostly burnt and inedible. The sausage was unevenly cooked--one side was brown, the other side was burnt and crispy. His eggs were just okay, and the drink was fine. I ordered the chicken fried chicken plate. The pancakes were two different sizes--one was burnt and left a bitter taste in my mouth for over 30 minutes. The chicken had no flavor at all and was soaked in greasy oil that tasted like it had been reused to fry fish and everything else. My eggs were inconsistent--one almost over hard, the other closer to over medium. What made it worse is that no one even asked how the food was. Normally, when we pay, they ask. I was waiting, because I was ready to be honest--it was disgusting. We won't be returning for breakfast if she is cooking. I've been here before and the food was good, but I don't know what happened today. Actually, I do--it was the cook. The food was nothing like what Griff's usually serves. -- Disappointed Customer 7/9/25