Let's put this Lighthouse on your radar!…read more There's no rough waters here. In fact, there's an abundance of festive drinks (with and without alcohol) that will keep you afloat. If you are like me, you'll have no idea where to take your order but don't stress -- a good-natured barista who will help your lost coffee mariner self and navigate you toward a safe harbor. I was guided toward a Coconut Milk Latte with their House Syrup! It was safe, yet adventurous as they have a homemade special House Syrup. Also, it was the exact caffeinated aid I needed to make it through the day. :D Hope the Lighthouse Coffee & Wine will beacon you in!

It hurts to write this because they used to really care about locals and now just seems to have…read morebecome very greedy and trying to take advantage of tourists with Magnolia across the street. Their muffins used to be large, moist, and reasonably priced. Now, they are over $6, tiny, tough, and just not good, despite having a decent amount of blueberries, which is awful when I used to LOVE the others. What's worse is that none of the prices were posted, and likely because it would be offensive to charge. Not even Chip and Jo charge that much at a tourist spot and theirs are much bigger. For $13, my specialty latte cost less than a very small muffin, which the guy at the counter (who didn't offer to heat it or anything) tried to explain were that much because they come from a bakery like they didn't always. His tone was condescending, which was off putting when most people would find this change to be insulting to long time customers who expect more from a local place. It's no wonder they were so empty when it used to be packed. Overcharging for this and trying to explain it as a "small business" upcharge is disrespectful to locals and tourists. Plenty of local places have great goods like Street Dog (their muffins are AWESOME and fairly priced). Even Magnolia has products with price tags that are worth the money and service that does not talk down to people when noticing a significant change. I bought it feeling used and never going back. Rather go to a place with no baked goods than one that has lost its way.

I tried the house latte, iced, and it was a nice flavor combo. The inside was a relaxing vibe…read more Would be a perfect study spot.

On our way back home to Austin, was desperate to get a good cup cappuccino/cortado, as staying in…read moreDallas, mostly drank at the hotel where we stayed for convince. On a quick search, found for keeps, dint expect much, but just hoped it will of my liking, and it was perfect. Place is huge, with ample space for parking and inside too, it's bright and cozy, staff was friendly, saw some yummy baked goods too, but all I needed was a good cappuccino, but as there cappuccino was 8oz, I wanted 6oz, went with Cortado, they served with a sparkling water, on this wooden tray, as soon I saw my drink I knew I would love it, and I did, it was perfect, just perfect. Definitely check this place out, if you're picky about your coffee and you know about your coffee, this is the place.

This place is super cute (think boho plant vibes), and the coffee is fabulous. They make all their…read moresyrups in-house, and you can taste the quality. The service is great and friendly too. They have a few toys for kids and coloring sheets as well. I hope to be back and recommend it to anyone in the area.

My cousin had posted about this awesome new coffee shop with the chillest vibe in Waco, so I just…read morehad to check it out! Thrst specializes in carefully crafted lattes with the highest quality beans that's expertly roasted locally. It's also a small business, and if you follow my reviews, you know that I'm all about supporting small businesses as opposed to the large chains. The menu offers signature drinks such as their Cafe de Olla and Mexican Mocha. They also offer the more common drinks like latte, americano, cappuccino and teas. They also have delicious looking pastries! I wasn't sure what to order and the owner, Andreas, took the time to describe some of their signature drinks to me. I decided to get a medium Hot Café De Olla Latte, which is described as the perfect blend of espresso, piloncillo, cinnamon and oat milk. It was smooth, creamy and divine! I also ordered a cinnamon twist, and it was absolutely delicious! The interior is rather large, with a coffee bar and tables throughout. Seems like a great place to study or hang out with friends. Another great thing about this place is that they open early, like 6:30am on weekdays. Many of the other local coffee shops open later. The only drawback is the parking sitch. It seemed that many of the spots nearby were reserved for specific businesses. I didn't find any specifically for Thrst, so I had to park down the street and walk a little ways. Overall, this is a solid coffee shop and I highly recommend supporting this small business!

What a cute coffee shop! I always come here when I visit my niece! It's our coffee spot for sure!…read moreThe menu is easy to read. The price point is perfect. I get straight espresso shots here and it's definitely the pick me up I need after traveling. The staff is really nice and they greet you when you walk in. You can sit there and hang out with friends or go through their drive thru. The service is quick and they are always so happy. I love the merch that they have and the aesthetics definitely my go-to!

I ordered the caramel macchiato probably the best I've ever had. Starbucks ain't got nothing on…read morethis.

I tried the strawberry matcha and really enjoyed it. The strawberry was fresh and not overally…read moresweet. The decor inside is very pretty and there are tables outside.

We've driven by this spot several times and decided to finally try it. Learned they've only been…read moreopen for a few months. We're huge fans of Moroso that is right next door in the same complex so we were pleasantly surprised to find out that they are owned by the same owners of Moroso. They use Illy coffee which is not of my favorites. I ordered my usual cortado though it was hard to narrow down because there was so many yummy-looking drinks on the menu! My cortado was one of the better ones I've had. Smooth (not the least bit bitter), and has a wonderful crema on top. My husband ordered the "Intenso." Pretty much a "drip coffee." He said it was yummy-- had a nice smoky flavor and a good mouth feel. We also ordered a blueberry muffin. So good and unique. It reminded me of an angel food cake with blueberries. Delish. The woman who took our order was friendly and enthusiastic. Aesthetic is nice and cozy. Four two-tops, bar-seating at the window, and four armchairs. Was quiet enough to work and e Joy a book, but also active with several patrons, a couple of which already seemed like regulars. Can't wait to return and try more yummy drinks on the menu.

Very large sitting area with plenty of decor to make this a cozy coffee shop. The staff were all…read moresuper friendly and accommodating. I love that they partnered up with a few car clubs to host a car show raising money for a local family going through some tough times. The coffee was smooth & tasty and the best part was they have 24 ounce cups for hot drinks. I can't think of another shop anywhere with that. If you're in Lorena TX be sure to stop by and support a locally owned coffee place with amazing people and coffee.

A friendly hello and smile greeted me when I walked in. I could tell right away how clean and well…read morekept the place is. The staff are friendly and the owners are good people. I've been to plenty of coffee shops all over the Waco area and the DFW area which is where I live now. So I know a thing or two about them. I can honestly say that I am pleasantly surprised at how good this coffee is. It's up to par with the many coffee shops that I frequent in my Dallas neighborhood. Lorena (my hometown) needed a good coffee place. I am happy to be supporting this local business. Out of the three drinks I ordered, my favorite was the Caramel Pecan Latte, but the Iced Banana Nut Latte was a close second. I could really taste the banana which I absolutely love.

I meant to write a positive review for this particular Common Grounds a year ago... I'm not much of…read morea coffee guy these days, but when I was couple years ago I stumbled upon this spot after being disappointed by a couple other Waco coffee spots. Allow me to explain... I come to Waco to see my beloved grandmother who is almost 97 and has a more active social life than you and I combined. I digress... Here, I can find parking and WiFi and pay for a breakfast burrito and waters/Cokes whilst I loiter and work remotely. The people are friendly, the renovated Whataburger is a vibe, I like the coffees here with much less sizzurp. Dear Management: please consider partnering with someone locally to offer fresh juice. Thanks for being my place to work when I'm in town!

This place is a gem! I was in the area looking for a caffeine pick me up before our drive back to…read morethe DFW area. There are a few coffee shops in the area but some do not offer almond milk. I'm a little picky and do not like oat milk in my latte. This place is super cute and retro. They have plenty of parking outside and even have a drive-thru. Since we were traveling with two littles, we opted to use the drive-thru. The employees were super sweet and the service was speedy. The prices are pretty good and the espresso is really good quality. I will definitely stop by again the next time I'm in the area. Check them out!

We love Glory Bell coffee shop! Everyone is super friendly! We love the Christian atmosphere and…read morethe beautiful windows & natural light! The mocha latte is delicious? We really enjoy hanging out at this coffee shop! It's also very clean & they sell some merchandise too.

I tried the seasonal spring peach latte and a blueberry muffin. The latte didn't taste much like…read morepeach- it could have used a lot more of the peach syrup. The blueberry muffin, however, was warm and very delicious. Slightly pricey, but I appreciate the discount for Baylor students. The atmosphere is also great. It did get pretty loud during the late morning, but it quieted down later.