One Day

I came in today to celebrate my birthday with a friend then take an inebriated walk home. I can’t remember the spelling but I got the “fairy fire” a drink that is supposed to be I believe strawberry basil and ginger beer with a dash of cayenne pepper. Well there was so much cayenne it drowned out everything else. Left a thick ring around the top and a moderately thick layer of sediment on the bottom. I muscled through less than half the drink when I examined the drink and thought the ratios had to be off. I went up to the bar and said “hey man I know I’m gonna be super critical here but I think that there’s just too much cayenne in this drink like you already get a little bit of spice from the ginger beer and it’s just drowning out everything else.” Then the long haired guy working said “I’m going to take that criticism and do absolutely nothing different.” With that attitude you see in videos online of stereotypical teenagers and Immediately walked away. I wasn’t even expecting him to remake the drink just to apologize and ask if he could help so I could order my next drink. But that and that my friends drink was also poorly mixed made me leave. Yeah I dumped the rest of the drink out on the spill mat but then he ran out after and tried to yell at me for it… also if the drink was made right there wouldn’t be any to poor out. 🤷‍♂️

Absolutely love this place! One Day has stellar cocktails, incredible ambiance, and exceptional staff. Whether you want an afternoon coffee, a pre-dinner cocktail, or a late night party, One Day has it all. I’m always impressed with their seasonal menus, fresh house-made ingredients, and knowledgable bartenders. The Kentucky Blues is by far my favorite drink. The patio is perfect for a group hangout, comfortable seating alongside fire pits. Give One Day a try, you’re sure to love it!

"Melissa Joukema" recently posted a ridiculously poor rating on One Day Bar that wrongly called out a female bartender without any reference as to why she felt that way (and without any productive feedback that could help the staff improve), and I could not disagree more with her assessment. Every time I have been to One Day over the past few years that it has been open, I have always had an outstanding experience both with the quality of cocktails as well as the service from the bartending staff. If you are looking for a perfect place to unwind, celebrate, or just enjoy a night out in Downtown Waco, One Day has ALWAYS come through for me! This place has an incredible atmosphere, a killer curated drink menu that rivals bespoke bars in Austin, and staff that makes you feel like you belong from the moment you walk in. The bartenders are true artists, and you can tell they love what they do! Shoutout to the bartending staff... they are friendly, professional, and always on point. I thoroughly enjoy One Day when I am in Waco visiting friends and family, and I continually recommend this establishment! Already looking forward to my next visit. Easily one of the best bars in town, if not the best!!

Great little mixology bar in Waco. The staff was cool and know how to make some damn good drinks. This place is a vibe to say the least and provides a cozy intimate feeling. My friends and I had a nice time here and will be back again!

Great service! The drinks were so good and the atmosphere was so cozy. Great music selection! We grabbed mozzarella sticks from the burger truck right next door. I highly recommend this place! What a vibe. You guys nailed customer experience. 🔥