Coffee Shop Cafe
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Coffee Shop Cafe

1005 W McGregor Dr, Waco, TX

★★★★★4.5(1,778 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

This beloved Waco institution thrives on genuine hospitality and a welcoming atmosphere that keeps locals coming back for their buffet spreads and made-to-order comfort food like crispy chicken fried steak and fluffy waffles. The old-town charm and bustling energy create a genuine community gathering spot where attentive service and warm fellowship matter just as much as the food itself. While the buffet leans traditional rather than trendy, the consistent 4.5-star reputation reflects a place that gets the fundamentals right—reliable, unpretentious, and genuinely appreciated by the people who call Waco home.

What to expect

Full breakfastMeetingsFamily friendlyPastriesLight foodSlow sitTraditional drinks

Google Reviews

Lily Bob
★★★★★2 months ago

I went to this place recently and it was honestly really good, but the best part was definitely our server. The food and drinks were ok, the food was warm and tasty. The place itself seemed a bit crowded like the table are too close together, but the atmosphere around is pretty welcoming. But what really made the whole experience stand out was how good our server was. She said her name was Lessly and she was super friendly from the start and made us feel welcome right away. She helped us decide what to order and gave really good recommendations. You could tell she actually cared about us having a good time and wasn’t just rushing through her shift. Even when it got a little busy she stayed calm and had such a good attitude. She checked on us at the right times and made sure we had everything we needed without being annoying about it. It honestly made the whole visit way better. The restaurant was great on its own but the server is the main reason I would go back and recommend this place to friends. Good service just makes everything better and she definitely nailed it. Definitely asking for her next time.

Leah C
★★★★10 months ago

Enjoyed a hand battered Chicken Fried Steak with Mashed potatoes and corn. Delicious. Great service. They have a buffet if you are in the mood for that with a little bit of everything. We will be back.

Paul Ward
★★★★★a year ago

Update: 20 August, 2024. A wonderful Buffet today for lunch. Always excellent service here and wonderful fellowship with people. Thank you Coffee Shop Cafe 5 ⭐'s rating. I recommend you to get here and enjoy. Update: 12 October,2024. Always enjoy stopping here for their Buffet. No matter what day I go, there's always great food and drinks along with wonderful fellowship. Update: February 25, 2025. Got there before the evening crowd. Had an enjoyable late lunch. Fellowship with others, especially with some older Veterans that were there. Service always fantastic and the food excellent. Still a 5 star 🌟 Cafe. Ready for the whole family. You will enjoy

Nadine Norman
★★★★★a year ago

Food selection on the buffet is limited ( 3 meats). Food is bland. Desert was cake ( dry cake )with soft serve ice cream on top. However this place was packed with what appears to be locals of the older generation. Parking is good. This place is hiway fronted.

Tanvi Shah
★★★★★a year ago

Loved the old town vibe in this restaurant, there was a lot of hustle bustle. The waffle was fabulous, the veggie omlette was slightly on the oily side. The buffet was good and had a good variety. However when we went the breakfast has no chicken dishes. The mugs hanging on the wall gave a nice feeling All in all, good experience!

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