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    Black Bear Diner Waco

    3.4 (84 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Clint M.

    This restaurant was ok, the food was ok, I would consider coming back. I got the fried chicken and it was not good fried chicken, the potatoes were ok and the Cole slaw was decent just a little dry. The chicken crust was really thick and over fried. The cobbler and ice cream was ok. Everything about the food was just ok. The waitress was great and very nice. I feel like this place is more of a tourist place as it is a neat restaurant and has a gift shop up front. It's worth going to once and maybe you will have a different experience.

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    Beau M.

    It's actually a really cool place. The menu is like an ole newspaper and has so many options. The waitress were friendly and us out a lot. They were also very quick with the food and came out fresh. The atmosphere was like a step back in time with a diner and a woodsy twist which was pretty cool.

    K M.

    Passing thru, found this place on Trip Advisor. I arrived shortly after 9am and selected a seat at the counter barstools, by the kitchen. I came for breakfast and was gifted an amazing show of teamwork and efficiency, while waiting for my order. The coffee and water started my amazing experience with Missy and her unbelievable energy and perpetual motion. She took my order of Beats Choice with scrambled eggs, ham slice and two biscuits and gravy, the second I was ready, after seeing an amazing list of selections on the menu. As I sipped my coffee and drank water, Missy and her teammates were in constant motion, delivering drinks and plates, that were flying out of the kicked about every 15 seconds. What an amazing and encouraging display of layout, efficient practices and motivated team members! I sat there in amazement as I enjoyed all the food, but the people and the attitudes and "dance" they demonstrated was a welcome surprise. The biscuits were 3 inches wide and 3 inches tall, covered in cream gravy. The eggs were real and soft and flavorful. I finished it off with a glass of fresh-squeezed orange juice and a renewed appreciation for a well-managed operation with smiling happy people, who work their butts of to serve customers, every single minute. As Missy told me, "every second counts." Wise words for us all. Be like Missy! I NEVER saw a single time where wait staff was talking to each other or "resting." The only spoke in terms of "l got you, I need a plate of, etc." In Will she back, but will never forget my first experience at the Black Bear Diner!" They should take a film crew there to teach the world how work was done in the past and is still done at Black Bear Diner. I am going to include my experience in an upcoming book on leadership and foundations of long term success. Until then, you should visit the Black Bear Diner in Waco, Texas. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, they all come with a show if you take a seat at the bar stool counter. Tell Missy KMart, sent you!

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    Revival Eastside Eatery

    4.7
    (401 reviews)
    4.7 mi
    $$

    It was decent. Food was okay and the drinks weren't anything special. Hamburger comes out well done…read moreand not sure you really get a choice of how you want it cooked by the looks of others. Great friendly service. 4.7 stars is a very very friendly score for this place.

    Found this gem on Yelp and decided to give it a try after reading the menu and reviews. SO glad we…read moredid! It's off the beaten path which is nice because we were able to find parking. We were greeted as soon as we walked in and directed to choose a table of our preference. The waitress quickly came over and grabbed our drink order while we looked at the menu. We placed our order and the waitress was very knowledgeable and able to answer our questions. She also informed us they work as a team so we can stop anyone when/if we need something. We started with the "Burning Bush" appetizer (crispy Brussel sprouts w/ lemon garlic aioli). YUM! They had just the right bite to them, and the glaze on them paired with the aioli was delicious! For our entrees we had the Golden Calf Burger w/ sweet potato fries and sriracha aioli and The Weight of Glory Sandwich w/ broccoli slaw. They were both incredibly flavorful and fresh! You can tell they locally source their ingredients and prepare them onsite. The portions are also plentiful, and we left with a takeout box. To round off lunch we tried the special mousse on the specials board (coffee flavored cheesecake mousse). It was so delightful we dug in before I could snap a pic. Just enough coffee flavor paired with chocolate sauce (not hersheys ). The big windows allow for a lot of natural light and lends to a welcoming and warm environment. We will for sure be back and bring others!

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    Good portion with right amount of dressing. All ingredients were fresh and tasty!
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    Our Breakfast Place

    Our Breakfast Place

    4.4
    (299 reviews)
    1.7 mi
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    Locally owned & operated
    Casual dining

    After visiting Waco Mammoth National Monument, one of my friends headed off toward more baseball…read morestadium adventures while another friend and I decided to grab breakfast before I flew back to reality later that evening. Thankfully, Yelp absolutely came through clutch (as it usually does) and led us to Our Breakfast Place. We intentionally tried to time things to beat the post-church crowd and I think we mostly succeeded... though there was still a little bit of a wait. Thankfully, this place is absolutely worth the wait! The restaurant was bustling and busy but still had a welcoming, comfortable atmosphere. The menu was extensive with tons of tempting breakfast options, the prices were very reasonable to me, and the service was excellent from start to finish. Our waitress was so kind and friendly and even the women seated nearby struck up conversation with us while we waited for our food. It just had that warm, community-oriented breakfast spot vibe. I ordered the blueberry lemon pancakes which were a seasonal special and wow, they were fantastic. Sweet but not overly so, fluffy, flavorful, and the combo also came with an egg and I chose two slices of bacon. All delicious and certainly plenty filling. The coffee was strong too, which I greatly appreciated. All in all, this was a five-star breakfast experience and the kind of local spot I love discovering while traveling. If I'm ever back in Waco, I'd happily return.

    We ran a 10K and were hungry after. We were in the mood fir breakfast…read more We found this place via Yelp app. This place was busy but had a short wait. The place was at the end of a shopping strip. The restaurant was bright and typical to any breakfast restaurant Our waiter was nice and answered our questions. I like that they have smaller portions and regular portions. I order the small french toast and with poached egg and sausage. It was just enough since I cutting back, you may need regular portion for a big appetite. Overall it was decent. The food came out quickly and the price was good. I forgot to take pics.

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    Union Hall

    Union Hall

    4.3
    (173 reviews)
    3.6 mi
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    My first visiting this food hall !!!…read more Five of us have different dinner ideas that this venue was the perfect idea!!! Located in downtown Waco, this large food hall has several group seating areas , good for booking events or parties as well !! Several food vendors diversity options of international cuisines, burgers, pizzas, tacos .desserts!! If you want a quick bite during lunch break as well as a nice sit-down meal , this is the perfect destination!! My grandson and son went for the Pizzaria....my granddaughter got a hamburger and fries .. while my daughter-in-law and I craved for Thai cuisine !!! Everyone was happy !!!

    Stopped here while coming through town & it was a nice change of pace from fast food right off the…read morehighway. Got food from 2 different vendors here: Domo Ramen and Curry Up. Both were very good! Got the tonkatsu black ramen from Domo 1 it was heavy garlic but I personally liked that. Egg was a little harder than some other ramen eggs, but overall a good amount of food for the price. At CurryUp got the pad Thai with chicken - very good flavor. Not a huge serving size but plenty enough for 1 person. Overall the food hall is great - lots of options, students eating dinner so you can see what the like. Minor downside is parking - the lot was full when we came on a not-too-busy Sunday night, but we got street parking easily. Overall a great stop in Waco!

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