by Annette F
Are you looking for a great coffee shop in Waco Texas? You’ve come to the right place. We’ve rounded up all the best coffee shops in Waco and there are plenty to choose from. We have provided the addresses and just a bit of information on each one. You can get your caffeine fix at any of these local Waco coffee shops and maybe something a little extra.
These are primarily local businesses. We didn’t bother listing places like Starbucks, because you can find those easily yourself with any app.
Bru Artisan Coffee Works
Bru Coffee Works is one of the most unique coffee shops and roasteries in the heart of downtown Waco. The flagship location is in an antique elevator in the historic Praetorian building. The espresso machine is a one-of-a kind custom made machine from Florence.
The name, Bru, is short for the French word “Brûlerie” meaning roast and also refers to the Latin term for bear in honor of Baylor University.
They serve only fair trade, organic coffee as well as tea and pastries.
They have a second pop up location in the Stories building every Sunday with a rotating menu.
601 Franklin Ave Waco, Tx
Magnolia Press Coffee Co.
Magnolia is a beautiful, spacious coffee shop that encourages you to sit and relax over a cup of coffee and a slice of chocolate cake, cookies and a number of other sweet desserts. Their menu features drip coffee, cold brew, french press, teas, pastries and seasonal beverages.
Once you have drained your cup just head out the back door to Magnolia at the Silos, Chip and Joanna’s community hang out. Guests will find an old restored church, a whiffle ball field, tons of green space and local boutique stores. If you are a fan of Joanna Gaines decor this is the perfect spot to spend the day and maybe pick up a gift!
418 S. 8th Street Waco, Texas
https://magnolia.com/visit/eat/magnolia-press/
Common Grounds Coffee Shop
Common Grounds is one of Waco’s original coffee shops and was started as a Baylor class project. No surprise, it is located near the Baylor campus and has ample indoor and outdoor seating as well as a small concert space in the back.
They feature coffee beans from Native Sons coffee roasters, which is a local roasterie. They also sell Baylor blend coffee with a mission. These are coffee beans sourced from a fair wage farm in an emerging country.
Common Grounds Waco menu features drip coffee, cold brew coffee, nitro cold brew and traditional espresso drinks. Their cowboy coffee drinks are made with their famous sweet and caffeinated “secret sauce” and their sleep is overrated menu features highly caffeinated drinks.
1123 S 8th Waco, Tx
Dichotomy Coffee and Spirits
Dichotomy calls itself Waco’s premier third-wave coffee shop. They feature a traditional espresso menu of hot and iced beverages as well as batch brew, pour-over, cold brew and nitro using beans from Apex coffee roasters.
The rooftop lounge is the perfect place to enjoy beautiful views of downtown Waco and because it is open late, you can enjoy your coffee or spirit while enjoying the night lights.
508 Austin Ave Waco, Tx
Thrst Coffee
Thrst (third space theory) Coffee is a locally owned coffee shop and the owner also owns a coffee roasting company. Because of this the beans are carefully roasted to match the coffee profile resulting in smooth, delicious coffee.
The menu features traditional hot and iced drinks as well as specialty beverages and tea lattes.
1500 Colcord Ave Waco, Tx
https://thrstcoffeeshop.square.site/
Pinewood Coffee and Beer
Pinewood coffee bar is a large wood toned space that has a coffee bar, roastery and public house. There is no question it is one of the best coffee shops in Waco and is geared toward true coffee lovers. They serve traditional coffee and espresso drinks with seasonal syrups made from scratch. You can bring a team and try your hand at the monthly trivia competition.
They have an annual coffee world tour subscription where they currate a unique coffee for each month of the year. They also have a coffee and vinyl collection with a hand selected whole bean coffee and vinyl record.
2223 Austin Ave Waco, Tx
https://www.pinewoodwaco.com/coffee
KurbSide Coffee
KurbSide Coffee is a coffee wagon and they post their location on their Facebook business page. They are at the Downtown Waco farmers market every Saturday.
Their menu features coffee drinks with a Hispanic inspired twist.
https://www.facebook.com/kurbsidecoffee/
Bitty and Beau’s Coffee
Bitty and Beau’s was founded to make the world a better place for people with intelectual and developmental disabilties. It has grown from a family coffee shop in Wilmington, NC that employed individuals with intelectual and developmental disabilities to 23 shops in 12 states.
The coffee shop has a warm and welcoming environment serving hot and cold coffee drinks, frappes and smoothies.
https://www.bittyandbeauscoffee.com/location/waco/
110 Franklin Ave Waco, Tx
Be Kind Coffee
The name says it all! Be Kind Coffee strives to promote kindness and serve craft coffee. It was originally opened inside a meat market with a makeshift drive through. Now they have a second location inside a food hall in downtown Waco and they offer a vegan friendly menu.
They serve drip coffee, espresso beverages and their own unique latte’s including the Bee Kind Latte, Churro Latte, Butter Cup Latte and Do Good Latte.
425 Lake Air Drive Waco, Tx – drive through only
1534 Washington Ave Waco, Tx
For Keeps Coffee and Bakery
For Keeps offers a warm and inviting environment to enjoy artisnal coffee. They use beans that are ethically sourced, roasted in Kansas city and shipped fresh.
They offer the usual drip coffee, cold brew, pour over (pour steady) and espresso beverages as well as a flight with either drip coffee or pour over coffee.
3619 Bosque Blvd Waco, Tx
Fabled Bookshop and Cafe
Located in downtown Waco, this is women owned & operated bookshop and cafe. You get the quiet and peaceful feeling of being surrounded by books while sipping your favorite coffee drink. Their featured drinks are named after well known references to famous literary works like the Muggle Mocha and Sleeping Beauty. They also have a small selection of salads and sandwiches.
215 South 4th Street Waco, Tx
Lighthouse Coffee and Wine
Lighthouse has a covered patio that offers a view of the McClennan Courthouse. Located in the heart of downtown Waco the coffee shop is just a short walk from the river and the weekend farmers market as well as numerous shops and boutiques. They offer drip coffee, cold brew, pour over, shaken espresso and the usual assortment of espresso drinks.
624 Washington Ave Waco, Tx