We've been here before, a few years ago. That time it was just poke bowls. Now they have sushi burritos, fun drinks, and rolled ice cream! The employees who have served us were all helpful, friendly, and well-mannered. One experience was when I couldn't see what ingredients were in the containers. Their labels were no longer up, but the worker who made my bowl knew all names. The decor is simple with a sort of natural theme element. If anything, the most colorful part would be the food and drinks. There's an app for them. I'm collecting points! read more

This was my first time to the location and it didn't disappoint! I guess they get a lot of pick up business but I walked in. They had everything in stock, I asked about the seaweed (not dried or salad) which I've never had so they gave me a sample to try and I liked it! Service was prompt, it looked clean and staff was friendly! read more

It's good poke, but service is always bad. Placed an online order ahead of time and still waited over half an hour. Not the first time an online order has been late. So just a fair warning if you're looking for something quick, I wouldn't go here read more

The ambiance was welcoming and clean, the service was very nice and friendly but not very quick. The food was good and tested fresh with great appearance. I felt like the food was a little light for the price and my wife said her teriyaki chicken was lacking flavor. It's a good spot to make a healthier option if you wanted but wouldn't be in our regular rotation of places. read more

J-Petal & Poke' - Waco - Hawaiian Classic - Poke Near Me - Waco, Texas

Service: Counter order- excellent and friendly service. Food: The food was made to order so it took about 10 mins after ordering to receive our food. I enjoyed the Salmon lover poke bowl! This restaurant was very generous and gave us plenty of fish in our bowls, unlike a lot of other places where they skimp out on the protein. In addition to poke bowls, they had salad bowls, and other cooked protein if you are not feeling like poke that they. The restaurant also had a large selection of rolled ice cream! Ambiance: counter service, casual. Plenty of tables to fit small groups of 2 or a table of 4. read more

J-Petal & Poke' - Waco - Hawaiian Classic Poke Bowl (top) Salmon Lover Poke Bowl (bottom) - Poke Near Me - Waco, Texas

First of all, they were friendly and greeted us. Secondly, the food portions are huge and you get your moneys worth. Thirdly, the tuna is very fresh and all of the things just tasted so well put together. Just happened to stumble across this page when I was in town visiting family. read more

Highly would recommend! Order poke from them through door dash all the time and the bowls always come with fresh ingredients. There was never a time when I was disappointed with the bowl I received. Go here for your sushi craving.. don't go anywhere else. read more

The folks here are so helpful and friendly! Easy to locate and plenty of parking Fun to watch the ice cream rolling and they are meticulous and creative with the food presentation. Surely enough for 2 to share. read more

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Delicious poké and friendly service! I also got a mango boba drink that was excellently refreshing. Will go back when in town.

J-Petal & Poke has completely ruined other sushi restaurants for me, and I mean that as the highest compliment. Their sushi bowls are on an entirely different level. The quality and flavor are noticeably superior to anything I've had elsewhere, consistently fresh, perfectly balanced, and clearly made with care rather than shortcuts. One of the reasons we keep coming back is that everyone wins here. I'm hooked on the sushi bowls, and my wife loves that they also offer grilled chicken options with vegetables that are always crisp, fresh, and thoughtfully prepared. It's rare to find a place that nails both quality seafood and non-sushi options this well. The customer service deserves special recognition. The team is genuinely warm, welcoming, and attentive without ever feeling forced. We go regularly, and it's become one of those places where you actually enjoy seeing the staff you've gotten to know. That kind of consistency and friendliness says a lot about how the restaurant is run. J-Petal & Poke isn't just a place we eat, it's a place we look forward to visiting. Exceptional food, fresh ingredients, and outstanding people make this one of our favorite spots, hands down. read more

Unfortunately I really did not care for this place despite the great reviews. The food was just... not good and felt low quality. I got the white sushi rice, which had hard dried rice chunks (unpleasant to have to chomp thru) and the protein was about what you would expect from a poke shop in Waco, Texas. Spicy yet also somehow the fish itself was flavorless and had a texture that disintegrated in your mouth. I got a build your own poke bowl, which comes with 2 proteins. However, what is not advertised is that protein is $1 extra. This is confusing to me because the menu board does advertise that avocado is extra, but does not mention that protein is extra. feels deceptive to me but idk. I thought the ordering setup was odd. At other poke restaurants, I have experienced a "build your own poke bowl" line similar to what you would see at a sandwich or salad bar where they send you down the line. At this place, they send you to a seat and call you back up to pick out toppings? This added unnecessary waiting time and a bunch of people hogging tables while waiting to be called. Which brings me to my next point. This place doesn't have enough tables. During the lunch hour rush, I even saw two guys eating their lunch on top of the trash can since there were no tables available. Lastly, this place can't figure out what it wants to be. They sell poke (Hawaiian), but also advertise they sell Thai ice cream, and Japanese crepes. To be fair I did not get the crepe or icecream, but they seem a bit confused on what they want to focus on. read more

J-Petal & Poke' - Waco - Menu board advertises medium bowl comes with two proteins, but charged $1 extra for each. - Poke Near Me - Waco, Texas

The Hawaiian bowl. Rice, chicken, avocado, green onions, sesame seeds Green tea with mango read more

J-Petal & Poke' - Waco - That is the Hawaiian rice instead of having tuna I add chicken to it it was absolutely amazing!! - Poke Near Me - Waco, Texas

Nice staff, clean facility, and amazingly fresh food! The kids size was perfect amount of food for a quick stop and go. read more

J-Petal & Poke' - Waco - Shrimp & crab poke bowl - Kids size - Poke Near Me - Waco, Texas

Should you ever find yourself in Waco, I've gotta recommend J-Petal & Poke for a fishless poke bowl that's an absolute riot of color and texture. Loads of veggies options make this a solid pick that won't leave you hungry. Though the plant-based proteins (plain tofu and edamame) aren't anything to write home about, it's an oasis in the dessert of vegan options nearby. The ingredients are fresh, portions are generous, and prices are fair. read more

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Excellent Food, Friendly Service, & Multiple Flavorful Options. This is a definite MUST-STOP when passing through Waco! read more

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Excellent food, friendly service, many clearly-marked gluten-free options - would 100% go back! highly recommended!

Good portion of food, and it was delicious. The staff and owner were very friendly. I recommend the salmon and shrimp bowl with a refreshing pineapple colada. read more

J-Petal & Poke' - Waco - Pineapple colada - Poke Near Me - Waco, Texas

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I'm new to Poke, but I was in the mood for something fresh on a long drive. This was just what I needed! The staff was helpful and patient with all of my questions. Clean restaurant. Plenty of space inside and in the parking lot, even with construction going on. read more

Chicken teriyaki poke! This 5 star review is based on ONE thing: Would I order this again? A resounding YES! So good and fresh. read more

Really impressed with the teriyaki chicken! The service was fast and the tables were clean and welcoming! read more

J-Petal & Poke' - Waco - Chicken Teriyaki Poke Bowl - Poke Near Me - Waco, Texas

I'm extremely picky about my Poke....this place passed my test. Poke was fresh and plentiful. My daughter got an ice cream crepe after. It was amazing, I kept stealing it from her. Honestly it was plenty big to share anyway. read more

J-Petal & Poke' - Waco - 9. Banana Chocolate Truffle Crepe - Poke Near Me - Waco, Texas

Food was fresh and delicious. We got poke bowls and Hawian Sunrise crepe. Service was exceptional. Everyone was really polite and nice. Country music created a nice atmosphere You have to respect and family owned business where the owner is customer facing, making the bowls, and willing to take out the trash. Talk about leading by example. read more

J-Petal & Poke' - Waco - 5. Hawaii Sunset Crepe - Poke Near Me - Waco, Texas

This is one of the best dessert places I've ever been! It has a new age feel, and right off the river. It's in a great spot. They had Thai ice cream rolls, and so many kinds of crepes! They were so big you could barely eat it all! The service was fast, and the building was well kept. Lots of fun Baylor decor for their women's teams, which I thought was an awesome thing to add. If you find yourself in Waco, definitely stop here. read more

J-Petal & Poke' - Waco - 9. Banana Chocolate Truffle Crepe - Poke Near Me - Waco, Texas

My husband I visited the Waco location and we were incredibly happy with the choice. The owner, Thomas was so kind and the food was ahhhmazing! read more

We just got to town and I was so hungry. I hadn't had much luck finding gluten free food on the way. My GF app brought me to this place and I AM SO GLAD! I ordered the gluten free savory steak crepe and the fruit dessert crepe. The steak crepe was packed with fresh veggies and sweet and spicy steak. The dessert crepe was full of strawberries, bananas, raspberries and blueberries. Kapow!!! Tastebud explosion. I shared both with my husband. That was a lot of crepe! read more

J-Petal & Poke' - Waco - Fruitalicious Dessert Crepe - Poke Near Me - Waco, Texas

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Really great bowls! Highly recommend. Portion size was generous too. Why get stuffed with bar food when you can get stuffed on spicy tuna.

The food and staff are amazing! Everyone always asks for my order, so I'm putting it on here. Sushi rice, double cooked salmon, avocado, edamame, corn, carrots, bacon, fried onion, cilantro sauce and siracha. Try it if you like salmon, it's amazing! read more

J-Petal & Poke' - Waco - Sushi bowl - Poke Near Me - Waco, Texas

I've been coming to J-Petal for years and it's always amazing!! My go to is the shrimp and crab bowl, they're never stingy with the toppings or the protein like some places. Love love!! read more

This is one of our favorite spots. Love that the owners are a family working together behind the counter. They remember our names and are always kind, welcoming, and patient as we ponder the fun and creative menu, even though we often get the same things. Our favorite thing to order here is the Salmon Lovers Poke Bowl-- it is chock full of fresh, beautiful, and delicious ingredients, and we love that you can customize it anyway you want. We also love the Crab Crepe-- it is generously stuffed with crab and has a good balance of sweet from fresh corn and spice! Love finding a place that offers healthy and fresh options that are also yummy and filling. read more

Man! I need one of these in my neighborhood. The crepes (both sweet and savory) and ice cream are great. We didn't try the poke but I have to imagine it'd be good too. They can get a little behind when it's busy but try and be patient. The end results are delicious. We enjoyed the: - J Special crepe - Shrimp and avocado crepe - Hawaii sunset crepe - Berry twist crepe - strawberry Nutella crepe - new best friend (Oreo and strawberry) rolled ice cream - monkey business (banana and Nutella) rolled ice cream read more

First time visit. Food was great. Great proteins and wide variety of toppings. Hard to find but well worth it.

The food is bar none delicious! The presentation is gorgeous. The service is amazing! Ambiance is a little meh. But did I tell you that the food is amazing! Look at the crepe wrap I had! Teriyaki chicken crepe! read more

J-Petal & Poke' - Waco - Teriyaki chicken crepe and a mango lychee tea! - Poke Near Me - Waco, Texas

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If you are craving poke in the Waco area, this is the place to go! I ordered 2 diy poke bowls and the j savory crepe. I ate the crepe first and saved the two bowls for later. One of the bowls i came back for 2 hours later since my sister was taking an exam. The employees were very understanding and let me come back to get it! The poke bowl ordering system is very different here since they have other products that they are selling. You order your meats first then wait until they call you to pick your toppings. The seafood tasted so fresh! I was so shocked since this is located in Waco. The crepe was absolutely AMAZINGGG. I was shocked on how all the flavors went well together. There was a party in my mouth. If you're indecisive like me and want something from the land and sea, this is the dish for you. Their crepe holder is soooo cute too! The employees were so happy to work here. They all greeted me when I entered the door and said their goodbyes as I left. They looked happy with their job! That's very rare for an entire staff to be energetic and genuine. Haha! While I was writing this, the owner came up and asked how the food was. He gave me the little run down about how they found poke and they're a locally owned family! He was very happy and passionate about it. Love the vibe of this place and #supportlocal Random note! He did say that they're expanding to other cities in the state. I'm super excited to see them come to Austin one day. I'll definitely come back when I'm in Waco or whatever place they expand to in Texas. read more

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Ok y'all, I needed a break from conference food (cookies and crap) and stumbled on this place. I made a custom request twice for lots of veggies and cooked protein. Both were light, fresh and filling, not to mention pretty to look at. Staff was awesome and even recalled my name a few days later. In the 105* heat, this place nailed it. read more

J-Petal & Poke' - Waco - Night 1, most similar to the Hawaiian Classic Poke Bowl with cooked salmon and cooked tuna. Delish! - Poke Near Me - Waco, Texas

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Amazing food. The food is always so fresh and for what you get it's reasonably priced. I probably go here about once a week! Staff is always nice and helpful. Definitely recommend read more

Always great value and great service! I walked in 10 minutes before closing due to a late flight into the area and they were kind enough to still serve me. read more

Delicious, healthy poke bowl. Tasted like good quality ingredients and lots of topping options. I ended up doing a build you own option which they then call you up when it's your turn to customize your bowl. They also have pre set bowls to choose from. I also tried the mango green tea with had the boba at the bottom which was a fun surprise. There was a bit of a wait after ordering however they let us know prior to placing our order. I would consider ordering online ahead of time and then going to pick up if you're in a rush. read more

J-Petal & Poke' - Waco - 2 Proteins - BYO Poke Bowl - Poke Near Me - Waco, Texas

First time for everyone in my group and we all enjoyed either the seafood or chicken bowls or crêpes. We would've stayed for the ice cream that we were too full. It takes a while to create the piles of delicious flavors but all I can say is chill, chill it's worth the wait. read more

I came here with my team and they were very kind and the food was very good! There were about 30 of us and the service was still top quality and they got each order done in a timely manner. read more

Plenty of toppings and great food overall! I ordered a build your own bowl with salmon and a bunch of toppings, and it was amazing. The workers there are also very friendly. read more