5 Best Cafes in Waco TX
Updated 11 October 2026 · 13 cafes in Waco TX considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide ranks the best cafes in Waco, TX, by weighted Google rating, using businesses with at least 300 reviews. Thirteen qualifying businesses were considered. The list includes coffee shops and a bakery-cafe, plus one bookshop with a cafe, since reviewers describe its coffee as a major draw. Each entry gives the address, hours, and listed accessibility features, along with what reviewers mention most often, so readers can pick a spot for a morning coffee, a study session, or a relaxed afternoon.
#1
Bitty & Beau's Coffee
★ 4.9 (1,840 Google reviews)Coffee shop
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Bitty & Beau's Coffee is a coffee shop at 110 Franklin Ave in Waco, rated 4.9 from 1,840 Google reviews. It is open daily, with hours from 8 am to 6 pm and a 9 am start on Sundays. The listing includes wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating, and toilet. Reviewers mention cold brew and hot lattes, a good selection of sugar-free options, blueberry muffins, and a welcoming team. Several say the story behind the business is worth asking about.
Best for: Cold brew and sugar-free drinks
- Address
- 110 Franklin Ave, Waco, TX 76701, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–6 pm; Mon 8 am–6 pm; Sat 8 am–6 pm; Sun 9 am–6 pm; Thu 8 am–6 pm; Tue 8 am–6 pm; Wed 8 am–6 pm
#2
Fabled Bookshop & Cafe
★ 4.8 (1,247 Google reviews)Book store
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Fabled Bookshop & Cafe is a book store at 215 S 4th St in Waco, rated 4.8 from 1,247 Google reviews. It is open most days from 9 am to 9 pm, with Sunday hours from noon to 7 pm. The listing includes wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating, and toilet. Reviewers mention a curated selection of books, handwritten staff notes on shelves, a large seating area, and a coffee, beer, and wine bar. One reviewer enjoyed an author event held at the shop.
Best for: Coffee among bookshelves
- Address
- 215 S 4th St, Waco, TX 76701, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–9 pm; Mon 9 am–9 pm; Sat 9 am–9 pm; Sun 12–7 pm; Thu 9 am–9 pm; Tue 9 am–9 pm; Wed 9 am–9 pm
#3
Pinewood Coffee Bar
★ 4.7 (740 Google reviews)Coffee shop
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Pinewood Coffee Bar is a coffee shop at 2223 Austin Ave B in Waco, rated 4.7 from 740 Google reviews. It is open daily from 7 or 8 am until 7 pm. The listing includes wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating, and toilet. Reviewers mention smooth, rich drinks, a cozy space with wood paneling and plants, music played from vinyl, and a good mix of indoor and outdoor seating. Some note that the room fills up on rainy days.
Best for: Cozy spot with plenty of seating
- Address
- 2223 Austin Ave B, Waco, TX 76701, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–7 pm; Mon 7 am–7 pm; Sat 8 am–7 pm; Sun 8 am–7 pm; Thu 7 am–7 pm; Tue 7 am–7 pm; Wed 7 am–7 pm
#4
For Keeps Coffee & Bakery
★ 4.7 (347 Google reviews)Coffee shop
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For Keeps Coffee & Bakery is a coffee shop at 3619 Bosque Blvd in Waco, rated 4.7 from 347 Google reviews. It is open daily from 7 am to 5 pm. The listing includes wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating, and toilet. Reviewers mention coffee roasted in an on-site roaster next door, pour-overs and a flight of tasters, and gluten-free baked goods. One said there was enough seating during a busy Sunday brunch.
Best for: Coffee connoisseurs and baked goods
- Address
- 3619 Bosque Blvd, Waco, TX 76710, United States
- Hours
- daily 7 am–5 pm
#5
Common Grounds Waco
★ 4.6 (1,723 Google reviews)Coffee shop
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Common Grounds Waco is a coffee shop at 1123 S 8th St in Waco, rated 4.6 from 1,723 Google reviews. It is open daily, with hours from 7 or 8 am until 11 pm. The listing includes wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating, and toilet. Reviewers mention antique furniture, plenty of seating for studying, a seasonal Gold Rush drink, and free visitor parking on weekends nearby. One reviewer felt rushed after staff announced closing about 15 minutes early.
Best for: Late hours and study seating
- Address
- 1123 S 8th St, Waco, TX 76706, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–11 pm; Mon 7 am–11 pm; Sat 8 am–11 pm; Sun 8 am–11 pm; Thu 7 am–11 pm; Tue 7 am–11 pm; Wed 7 am–11 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 13 cafes in Waco TX with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then ranked by weighted Google rating across the city, 300 reviews minimum. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 11 October 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- For an early start, Pinewood Coffee Bar opens at 7 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated cafe on this list?
Bitty & Beau's Coffee ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.9 from 1,840 reviews. Fabled Bookshop & Cafe is second at 4.8 from 1,247 reviews.
Which cafes in Waco TX are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Common Grounds Waco, at 11 pm.
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