I was in Waco over the weekend and wanted some breakfast, so I did a google search for best breakfast in Waco and the the Olive Branch stood out for me with the excellent website. The wait wasn't bad and they make the it bearable by providing complementary coffee. Nice staff (thank you Avery, and the hostess was very nice ) our food was fast and delicious. The cinnamon pancakes were awesome and didn't have to wait to pay which is always a big plus for me. Wish that there was one in Dallas but the next time I'm in that neck of the woods I'll be back. read more

Great go to before the Baylor games. Have had a few items on the menu from grilled cheese to a roasted chicken sandwich. Very quick and professional service. I will be back! read more

The sandwiches were delicious and so interesting! I tried their smoked turkey and their grilled cheese- both had a unique blend of flavors without being overpowering. The servers were kind and attentive and the vibes were relaxing! read more

Fabulous restaurant with a very peaceful ambiance. We were greeted quickly when we came in. We seated ourselves on a Friday at 12:38 pm with a full house & a waitress was quick to the table to get our drink order. Placed our lunch order after having to choose from a very awesome choice of fresh dishes. There was a slight hiccup on my dish, but when we let our waitress know it was quickly rectified. I can't say enough how delicious & fresh the food is here! If you are looking for good locally sourced food restaurant,this is the place! We will be back tomorrow to have lunch before heading home to Fort Worth. read more

Amazing brisket sandwich. Brisket is super fresh with great flavor. Bread soooo soft! also had a mimosa carafe. Why not right? read more

The Olive Branch - Brisket sandwich w sweet potato fries - Cafes Near Me - Waco, Texas

The service was amazing and the food was delicious!! The breakfast croissant was phenomenal!!!

I love The Olive Branch! The food is amazing, the atmosphere is great, and the service is wonderful. The only downside is that everyone knows this place is amazing so Sundays can be busy and have a longer wait time. But trust me, it's worth the wait. The hosted team specifically did a great job today! Also... the biscuit... they are a MUST. read more

Dropped in for a quick afternoon lunch and had an amazing experience. We were immediately greeted by Amanda who brought us to our section under Abigail, who I learned was the manager helping the waitstaff that was short staffed for the day. The service was EXEMPLARY and the food even better! They provided such attentive service and ensured a quality experience. Will absolutely return read more

The Olive Branch - Cafes Near Me - Waco, Texas

Not the greatest food in Waco. I was very disappointed after seeing all the other pics and food options and not having the same outcome. When we first arrived, it was empty and the music did not match the ambiance. They were playing horrible hip hop music with bad language. I thought I was at a club for a second. The service and the appetizers were good. I ordered crispy brussels sprouts and my son the truffle fries. However, the burgers were cooked to a crisp burnt and dried. Our server didn't ask how we liked our burgers cooked and just as I recalled she hadn't, I was thinking I hope they don't overcook them because of how long they took to come out. I don't mind a smash burger so long as they're moist and not dry which what this pattie looked like. I personally make better burgers at home. I ordered the bacon jelly burger and the bacon looked very cheap. They need a higher quality bacon. I honestly don't think the meat was Akaushi. I didn't take pics because I was so done and ready to get out of there. read more

This place is amazing! Two days in a row noshing on their Lemon Blueberry Cinnamon Roll. Angels sing when you bite into this deliciousness. Coffee is great. Service outstanding. Wonderful way to wake up in Waco! read more

Tori was the absolute best server I've ever had! she was super sweet and took care of all my needs! def recommend requesting for her when you go read more

Stopped in here on a Texas road trip and had quite honestly the best omelette of my entire life. I was looking around to see if other people were as amazed as I was. Waco doesn't have much, but it has this wonderful restaurant! read more

The Olive Branch - Ham Omelette - Cafes Near Me - Waco, Texas

The service was the only good thing here IMO. The pancakes were too dry & cakey. I kept putting syrup on them and felt they were still dry. The same thing for the biscuit sandwich, the biscuit was so crumbly my brother-in-law couldn't eat it without utensils. My MIL & FIL didn't like the meat on their sandwich & asked to not be charged for it. The mac & cheese was decent. It was it a nice spot close to shopping so that was a plus. I wouldn't go back again. read more

Delicious food and great service! We got there on Mother's Day about 15 minutes before they opened. There were a few people waiting outside already, so we got in line. By the time they opened at 10:00, the line behind us was so long! I figured once we got seated, along with everyone else, it would be a little slow-going and I was preparing myself to have patience. I was wrong. We had great service! Got our drinks right away (including my free mimosa for Mother's Day), ordered in a timely manner and didn't have to wait very long for food. Two of us had the Maple Bacon Chicken Biscuit and one of us had the Brisket Burrito - both delicious. read more

The Olive Branch - Pineapple mimosa - Cafes Near Me - Waco, Texas

Good food, great service! Long wait sometimes but worth it. I especially love the coffee here. The yogurt and fruit is great and so is the vegan bowl read more

Great food! Really friendly and attentive service. Ask for AnnaBella... .she was amazing!

My wife and I took a friend to lunch on her birthday. The staff was very friendly, knowledgeable and efficient. The restaurant was clean. My wife had a salad which she absolutely loved and our friend had an omelette which she really enjoyed. That's one nice thing about this restaurant, you can get breakfast into the afternoon. I had a hamburger which was delicious but very thick and a bit cumbersome and messy to eat. I also had fries which were very good. We will definitely be repeat customers. read more

As a local, I've eaten here a A couple times now (only for breakfast). I wish I could write the service differently than the overall rating! Service has always been, extremely prompt and very attentive and friendly! 5 STARS on that! But sadly the food is at most 3 stars... Twice now the avocado toast has been so soggy with balsamic vinegar it was hard to get down. The orange juice was warm and tasted like cheap Hi-C juice... which was pretty overpriced for that. I've also tried some sort of brisket skillet egg melt... The brisket was quite salty and the fries that were in it were burnt! I will probably try again in the hopes that the food quality goes up but it's pretty overpriced for food that's not very enjoyable... read more

Good food, but can't get to enjoy. Only day I'm able to come for breakfast is Saturday and they've been closed every Saturday for a month now until noon for private parties? Wouldn't be an issue if they notified on a website or voicemail. Instead, won't answer the phone and you don't find out until you walk up to the door and see a sign on the window. Unfortunately I live 20 minutes away which is the reason for this review. Simply put, be better and inform your clientele. read more

I haven't been back to the Olive Branch Cafe and Bakery in awhile. I had the opportunity to visit it this past week and I decided that I wouldn't eat breakfast here. They've totally changed their menu. I asked the waitress why they changed the menu and I was told it was because it makes it easier for the cooks. For some reason, I thought a restaurant was there to serve its customers but I guess I am mistaking. There are a couple of severe problems with the new menu. The first problem is that it's far too expensive for a breakfast menu. I don't want to visit a restaurant where they are literally forcing me to eat from a brunch menu every day. The second glaring problem with the new menu is that it's far too much food to eat for breakfast. I want to break my fast, I don't want to eat and fall asleep. Whoever decided that this was a good strategy for business is sadly mistaken. Not a good move at all. I can scratch this place off my list of breakfast spots. read more

The Olive Branch - The new menu. - Cafes Near Me - Waco, Texas

I've been twice to sit and eat and a handful of times to carry out. The service is always friendly and quick. I've never had to wait. The food is very good. It's right below Spice Village, so it's a great place to stop in during your shopping day. read more

O always enjoy coming here, especially if I'm wanting a special meal to treat myself or my family. I can always count on the consistency and delicious taste of the food, and the employees provide excellent customer service. They have some of the best food in town, and it is always delicious. The desserts are really good too, and they have cheap kids options, even for picky eaters. read more

Didn't seem to know how to make over easy eggs. I didn't want to send it back a second time. read more

The Olive Branch - Brisket Skillet. Supposed to be over easy - Cafes Near Me - Waco, Texas

Not many restaurants in Waco rival this one... We wandered in one night not sure what to expect, but were blown away by the menu. I ordered the goat cheese burger with sweet potato fries (a must) and ended up ordering another one Togo! Olive branch does a wonderful job with breakfast, lunch, dinner, and drinks - truly never disappointed. read more

Bird was amazing! I came with a party of 5 today after a long time not seeing each other. She was attentive and professional and make us feel at home. Thank you for all you for today and helping us with the menu. This was my first time there. Thank you Bird!!! you were awesome! read more

The Olive Branch - Cafes Near Me - Waco, Texas

From brunch to dinner, this is one of my favorite local places to eat. Service and food is wonderful!

4/5 stars. Good breakfast, if you want some meat this is a good choice. Only critique I have on this dish is put it on a bigger plate. I felt a little cramped while trying to eat this. Would recommend others to come to the olive branch. Came on a Saturday and had no wait for party of 3 at 12:00 pm read more

The Olive Branch - TOB Breakfast - Cafes Near Me - Waco, Texas

The TOB Burger was perfectly seasoned and tender. Best restaurant in Waco!! Staff and owner are awesome! read more

The Olive Branch - Cafes Near Me - Waco, Texas

The Olive Branch........thought I was finding a new gem but apparently we have been in Waco for 14 years!!! Ok so they aren't marketing themselves very well.....too bad BECAUSE everything we had tonight was LIT (as my daughter would say) Decor is sorta "I just moved in here" haven't decorated yet vibe...wait staff attentive....Seat yourself........ BUT again the food was Phenomenal......loving it, coming again read more

Affordable scratch made bistro food. Amazing tomato basil soup Huge sandwiches, fantastic fries! Love the new service set up Can't wait to come to a dinner service and try the fried goat cheese Only thing I would say is the chicken pesto sandwich needs some tweaking, would have loved for it to be pressed like a panini,& more saucy pesto. Amazing pastries, and great service. read more

Love this place, they have a different chef special every weekend. The food and service is great, have been here multiple times and they can be very busy at times but that's because it's a great place to be, at the center of it all. read more

Brunch menu has a lot of different choices. Biscuits are top notch. Omelet was over salted. read more

The Olive Branch - Egg White Omelette - Cafes Near Me - Waco, Texas

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My wife had the pesto, and it was dry. I had the bolognese, and it was terrible. It was little more than spaghetti sauce with pot roast. They'll probably say it was brisket because it's in Texas, but trust me, it was pot roast. The chairs are steel and very uncomfortable. The wait staff were very kind. The only reason I'm voting 2 stars instead of one is because everyone is stretched due to the labor shortage. I will never visit The Olive Branch again, and I advise you to avoid it as well. read more

Had such high hopes for this place, but was let down a bit. The list of bad occurances just sky rocketed over the whole 2 hours in this place. 1.) their menu online says they have French dips, which was a huge factor to coming, but they no longer carry it. 2.) on the weekends you cannot get your eggs done any way as the menu states, only scrambled. 3.) you absolutely cannot order off the kids menu if you are not under the age 12 year's old, even though we've already ordered meals, just wanted a side mac & cheese. 4.) got a BLT & was cold, untoasted, and dry. 5.) never got the macaroni ordered 6.) spent an hour waiting on a wrap and 2 cold sandwiches 7.) bill price issues After all this, the manager did finally take care of our meals which we did not ask for, but was greatly appreciated. Hopefully with a few changes behind the scenes this place will be as awesome as it looks! read more

The Olive Branch - American wrap & the delicious soup of the day (Jalapeño Cheese) - Cafes Near Me - Waco, Texas

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Nice small find here in Waco, not too much to find in Waco so worth a stop. The ambience is actually really rustic looking and that adds plenty of flare to the place. Coming here in winter is somewhat nice however it is a cold place - high ceilings contribute to the place feeling colder, so advice; bundle up a bit. Now lets talk about the service, food and quality. Service is great, super friendly our server Ethan was incredible courteous. The menu is decent but I wish they had more signature dishes. One great thing - they serve REAL espresso! I ordered the Stuffed French Toast of the Day; Banana Foster filling!! WOW! It was moist, not super sweet - just perfect (maybe a bigger portion or two portion sizes). Only downside I saw was the food takes a bit to actually come out . They also should serve maple syrup instead of the prepackaged "syrup". One amazing thing the porcelain cups!! Wanted to take one so badly! And the place is packed! read more

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Great breakfast, I recommend the French toast and potatoes as they were delicious!!! Only drawback was the wait for the food. We got there at 10 and food came at 10:40, but I understand they're busy. read more

Our party of 3 arrived about 6:30 PM & was able to be seated immediately in the spacious dining room. Service was swift, professional & friendly. We started with delicious spinach artichoke dip with tortilla chips. Next came a scrumptious Caesar salad followed by Cajun chicken penne pasta for my 2 companions and baked lasagna for me. Everyone enjoyed their entrees with me bringing home half of my lasagna. Both companions had margaritas while I, the designated driver, stuck with water. It was a very enjoyable dining experience which we would do again. read more

Wonderful breakfast, amazing customer service, and delicious coffee. I love that it is attached to the Spice Village for breakfast before shopping! read more

The Olive Branch - Cafes Near Me - Waco, Texas

I'm going to go out and say this is better than Cafe Cap. I left Olive Branch a better man. "Fire in the booth" as the young kids would say.. read more

Amazing breakfast at the Olive branch yesterday. This is our second time having breakfast. If it is very busy it can be a long wait but yesterday our timing was perfect, no wait and a table opened as we arrived. We had the power bowl with eggs and veggies, shaved Brussel sprouts and grilled potatoes and it was amazing! What a surprise of flavor and goodness! We had the biscuits and gravy with eggs and that was awesome too, and one of us had the extremely large croissant with eggs cheese and bacon and we all thought our meal was best! All large portions We will be back! Thank you for such an awesome food experience. read more