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!

The coffee is absolutely spot on (especially when a fellow vet is making it)…read more The service is always the best, often there are veterans serving; over the years and every single time I come in for coffee, the staff is always giving the best service around. Ambience of Awesome

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!

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'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.

Yummy coffee with a Wonderful mission of sharing their profits! Great people, too! Owner was super…read morefriendly and helpful.

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.

Charges for honey in water (because they are losing money, according to staff)…read more The staff is nice. The drinks are pricey. The ambiance is very baylor-esk, no diversity otherwise. A bit overpriced considering the ingredients often tine contain HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, which is scientifically known to cause compounding health issues in humans. The service is about 50/50, as some staff is super chilled and some staff are stiff/off-putting(which is a normal). Ambiance wise, the downtown location definitely take the lead. The reason for this review is because I had had my hand burned badly from a hot water with honey being spilled on it when the staff was handing me the drink. The staff was not properly trained nor equipped to help customers if they were burned by the drinks (Mc-a-D's eat your heart out). When asked for a bag of ice, they claimed they didn't have bags, the water in the restrooms is not cold enough to help against the burning process, and there was no offer of help nor acknowledgement that they spilled burning hot water onto a customer's hand. I recommend other locations, and I recommend to always make sure they put the drink down with a lid for you or another to pickup as to avoid the chances of staff accidentally burning you and/or themselves. Safety is paramount.

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!

lovely space. beautiful lighting. friendly and efficient staff. the honey and cinnamon latte was…read moredelicious.

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.

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.

This store isn't penny pinching/price gouging, doesn't charge for miscellaneous things (which is…read moreamazing). Drinks taste good. Staff is very kind. Slow Rise being connected to them helps to dampen the suffocating baylor-esk atmosphere (slightly).

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

Good stop. Good food. It was either this place or Waco Waffles (next stop for sure…read more This spot is definitely on the tourist bucket list stop. A little busy but not a horrible wait. There is a little shop with magnets for $16, a couple candles scents, some measuring scoops, etc.

We called ahead around 1:40 PM to confirm if we could still be seated for lunch, and the person who…read moreanswered confirmed we could, reminding us they close at 3:00 PM. When we arrived at 2:20 PM, the hostess was actively on a personal FaceTime call right at the host stand. She bluntly told us they weren't seating any walk ins, and when we explained we had just called and been told to come in, she completely shifted the blame onto someone else instead of helping. Her dismissive response was, "That's weird because we don't ever answer the phone, maybe a manager that's not even here answered the phone or take away." We ended up having to order takeout instead. The employee working the takeout counter was wonderful, very kind, and even brought our food outside to us. The food itself was good, but between the hostess prioritizing a FaceTime call over guests, passing the buck, and showing zero hospitality, the experience was completely ruined. We won't be returning.