A great pit stop en route to Dallas. Came in hungry and left very happy. I got the daily quiche with fruit and was honestly shocked by how much fruit they give you. It came with this amazing poppyseed dip that made it even better. We also ordered the cheese poppers with jalapeño ranch and definitely underestimated them. They were crispy, curdy, and super addictive. The chicken fried steak was another win. Hand-breaded, flavorful, and covered in their homemade gravy. Straight-up comfort food. Dessert is a must. We got the banana pudding meringue and absolutely demolished it. It's said to be one of the owner's mother's recipes. The atmosphere has a clean 1950s vibe with retro decor and vintage car parts everywhere, which was pretty fun and different. Our server, Cindy, was super friendly and gave great recommendations. Overall, really solid experience. Would definitely come back. read more

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The ambiance alone is worth the stop. Even if you just pop in to eat some of their in house made desserts at their small bar top area. The retro themed eatery with gas themed memorabilia is an eye pleaser. The meals are served in old hubcaps, just to keep you submerged in that classic ol' timeliness. Regular burger was delicious with a side car of their fried okra. Kids meals are a wow factor as they use those 3D cardboard replica boxes of cars. Ours now drives around Barbie dolls! Their hours can be a bit inconvenient if you don't plan accordingly to eat here (open 11AM-2PM). Don't let that stop you for adding them to your Waco vacation plans! read more

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We chose this place because of the aesthetics. Looks like a super fun place! What detracts from it... an inattentive and unknowable waitress. We tried hard to have patience with her, assuming she was new. It took a long time for us (a table of two) to place an order, get mustard (as asked), and even longer to get the check. The food was decent - not great, but not bad. The fries were fresh. We were not asked if we wanted dessert or anything additional. Didn't even know they sold shirts until after we left and someone outside mentioned it. It was a completely missed opportunity for them. As tourists, we are in town to spend money. We love mom and pop shops; but I doubt we'll be back. read more

The service was good, and the waitress was very friendly and helpful. I had the chicken-fried steak and the key lime pie. I loved the chicken-fried steak, and the key lime pie was fantastic. The atmosphere is old-fashioned, and I enjoy the vintage signs on the walls and the classic car in the middle. read more

Although it's slightly out-of-the-way from the main travel corridor. It's well worth the slight detour to enjoy the outstanding food and eclectic atmosphere. Will definitely return again . read more

This is a great retro diner in Waco! I loved the look of the restaurant and the comfy booth seating. Service was quick and our waitress was kind and accommodating our slight rush to make our Dr. Pepper museum tour. I got the Premium Burger with a side of Corn Nuggets. The burger was pretty good! I loved the super soft bun and melted cheese on top, only downside was the patty was slightly dry but it was huge and very filling. The corn nuggets were definitely my favorite, slightly sweet and not overly cooked. They paired great with a side of ranch! 100% recommend this spot if you are visiting Waco read more

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Sweet baby Jesus, that was a loooong wait!!! The timeline: 11:50 - Arrived 12:05 - Seated - Waited 20 minutes. 12:25 - Had to flag down waitress. 12:30 - We got waters - yay! We order and waitress says she will bring out salads. 12:31 - Another table is seated next to us. 12:35 - Table next to us that was seated 4 minutes ago got their salads. Wtf. 12:43 - Still waiting for salads. Approached waitress behind bar asking, begging for help. She asks what table and says she'll help. I go back and sit down. 12:47 - Wife points out the big crowd behind us that arrived well after us is being served. 12:47 and 50 seconds - Talked to owner or manager... 12:50 - We got our salads! Yay!! 1:00 - Finished salads. Waiting on the main course. 1:05 - Owner bring a main course. Finally!! 1:20 - Ask for check realizing I should have asked for a check upon arrival food because I fear I may be in for another long wait. 1:25 - Contemplate what I have done wrong in the eyes of God to deserve being trapped in fried chicken limbo. Begin the question the existence of god. 1:27 - Waitress stops by, warning me it may take a long time to do chekc because they have to do it by hand due to their computer system being down. I hand her my credit card to make the process quicker. 1:33 - Signed check. I'm free!!! read more

Jake's Texas Tea House - Pink car - American Near Me - Waco, Texas

The ambiance of this place 5 out of 5 as well as the customer service. You can tell they take pride in their diner. We stopped in on a Sunday where they have family style dining. We ordered the fried chicken which came with four sides with unlimited servings. The chicken was a little burnt and we felt the sides lacked a little flavor. Next time we visit we'll try something else on the menu. Overall it was a great experience and like I said before you can tell they are hard working people and care about their customers. read more

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The food is delicious and large portions. The servers are very friendly. I have been twice now and will go again soon. I love the place it is so nostalgic. read more

Enjoyed the veggie quesadillas, chocolate malt and service very much. Found parking to be easy in the lot next door. Will return!

Your average place. The food was good nothing special! I prob wouldn't go back just because it's kinda expensive and some of the stuff on the menu just isn't for me maybe for an appetizer. But I do love the atmosphere of the place. read more

Good food but no Sunday brunch as ad said. Fried chicken was good. Order only one plate for 2 we had 3 more meals

Loved the service, waitstaff and the food! Very nice retro diner feel. Great selection for entrees and reasonably priced. Desserts were awesome. read more

The vibes in this place are great, a true diner feel. The staff is very friendly and the service was good. I had a double cheeseburger with bacon and I firmly believe this is one of the best burgers you can get in Waco. The fries needed more seasoning, but they were still good. Finished the whole plate. I'll be back. read more

We were in Waco and looking for a place to eat that was different than where we are from so we figured we tried it out. Our waitress was great, love that Texas hospitality. The restaurant was decorated in a 50's/60's theme with gas pumps, old cars and signs with character. Food: roughhouse burger steak, mashed potatoes with gravy and fried okra. Chicken sandwich with fried. Chicken fried steak (the piece was the size of Texas) buttered corn and mashed potatoes with gravy. Dessert: banana pudding and Hershey symphony pie. read more

Jake's Texas Tea House - American Near Me - Waco, Texas

Went for lunch on 4/10/22. It was Sunday and it appears like they have a family style menu on Sundays. You pick your main meat and they bring all the sides and salad out to share. IMO it was way to much food. I would prefer if they asked what sides we wanted to share and just bring those. Maybe with a larger group it works better but I hated to waste the food. All were warm but not hot. The main courses were good but not great. The catfish was cooked perfectly but needed some more seasoning. The CFS looked delicious but was a little on the tough side and the breading which was very tasty but was separating from the meat. This is a very cute place and is family run. I saw 3 generations working during this lunch. You gotta love that. We will come back next time we are passing through Waco. read more

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Such a cool place to eat lunch and view all the auto history that is displayed. The restaurant has actual CARS inside and they are so unique! Tons of signs and gas pumps make the atmosphere awesome. I went with a family style lunch which they offer on the weekends. I choose the chicken fried steak and all the sides comes with it! Unlimited sides just FYI! Great place to enjoy a good lunch and dinner! It's a must try read more

Jake's Texas Tea House - Family Style Lunch - American Near Me - Waco, Texas

Although the ambiance is fun, the food is terrible. Nothing is seasoned. Not even basic salt and pepper. While the portions are big, it is bland food thrown on a plate or bowl. Went on a Sunday with the family, and they do family style sides. Sides of mashed potatoes, black eyed peas, green beans with no seasoning. We ordered chicken tenders and chicken fried steak, but got country fried steak. The meat and breading were not seasoned. Ranch was the only thing saving my meal. Will not plan to come back. read more

Traditional diner and the food is just as fabulous! Lunch service is traditional diner food, and dinner is served family style. We love the staff, they are always welcoming and personable. read more

Food is amazing... service is spectacular!!! My only complaint is that they aren't open all the time!!!! Atmosphere is a must see!!!! Get to Jake's Texas Tea house now!!!! read more

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Great service and amazing food. Nicole is the best waitress in Waco. This is our favorite place to eat in Waco.

We showed up short before closing. The waitress was cheery and helpful. She even brewed us a fresh pot of coffee! Even after everyone had left, and they were officially closed, they didn't kick us out. The food was yummy. The sweet potato fries are to die for! read more

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Does anyone remember a salad buffet called Sweet Tomatoes? Sadly, they no longer exist in Texas. One of my favorite dishes there was the broccoli salad. I have been in search for a replacement and found none. That is, until I went to Jake's. Best. Broccoli. Salad. EVER. I really need to ask if they are selling it by the pint because I totally would buy some the next time I'm in town!! read more

Jake's Texas Tea House - Vegetables plate - American Near Me - Waco, Texas

Lunch at Jake's was a pleasant experience. We found street parking in front of the restaurant. The 50's decor was very nice. The food was the real highlight of the visit. The sandwiches were fresh and tasty. Our waitress was very attentive and friendly. Sandwiches are served in car hubcaps and if your sandwich is served in a Mustang hubcap, your lunch is free. Check out my photo of my hubcap since my lunch was free...yeah! read more

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The food, and ambiance was great. I'd like to revisit this spot if I'm ever in the area again. read more

Jake's Texas Tea House - American Near Me - Waco, Texas

Jake's looks great! The dessert we had was just splendid. But, our entrees were brought out by themselves. Part of the vegetables were delivered about 5-7 minutes later and the balance of our order about 5 minutes after that. Fried fish was warm when served cold when vegetables and tartar sauce arrived. Chicken fried steak similarly warm but also fried very hard. Should have ordered the fried chicken, it looked great and many patrons ordered it. read more

Jake's Texas Tea House Nice fun old style diner decorated with old car signs, mini cars and actual portions of cars. Themed after a car garage. Ordered the Country French Turkey, kind of like a Club sandwich Chicken Fried Steakwhich was average. Was kind of underwhelmed and by the high Yelp reviews was disappointed. Personally don't know why this place is rated so high read more

Everything about this place was wonderful! We all devoured our food, the service we received was helpful and friendly, and the ambiance was so cool! E ordered the chicken salad sandwich, beef tips lunch plate, hamburger steak smothered in cheese, peppers, & onions (I can't remember the official name), and a kid's grilled cheese. Everything hit the spot and we would definitely return. This was my mom's 6th trip here and I'm glad she suggested it! read more

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Great atmosphere and service. Interesting decor and large portions. Jake patrols the grounds, knows everyone and seems to enjoy His life. read more

The food was amazing!! I love the cars and the environment! However, the service was not good. It had seem that our waiter forgot about us for a good 45 minutes. It was very frustrating since we wanted to pay our bill and leave. Once we found our waiter she was crying. I feel bad for her but hope she is doing better now. read more

Great food in a great atmosphere! I wish I could score the mustang hub cap at least once in my lifetime! IYKYN

The food was okay. I ordered the chicken fried chicken and it was basically two large chicken tenders. Not really any flavor in the batter. But I will say the crunch was there. For sides I got green beans and Mac and cheese. It was okay but my green beans came out cold. So my guess is they served that up first to the plate and it sat in the window while they cooked the chicken. For southern food where's the seasoning? It tastes like they are making food for old white people who can't handle flavor. The staff was nice and helpful when they forgot the gravy for my order. Seemed over priced for what you are getting. read more

This was a cute (& not very busy) little outdoor patio where we thought we'd have a bit of lunch on Saturday, 3-6-21, after a trip to the Waco farmers market. We were seated right away at noon. We had our order taken pretty quickly. I ordered a BLT & my hubby got. Hamburger sliders and fries. We waited and waited for one hour and twenty minutes. Finally at 1:20 pm, we decided to get up and leave. I'm sorry that I don't have more to say except that my husband did get up after about an hours wait. He found a manager to ask about the whereabouts of our food. The manager seemed a bit disinterested. He did say they were "busy" & "they'd check on it." But another 20 minutes went by, & he nor anyone ever came to apologize or let us know what was taking so long for a couple of sandwiches. From what we could see, it was not super busy? (*See my video of the patio). We decided to leave & probably will not be going back to thIs restaurant. We just moved to the area from the Midwest. I'm sure there's plenty of other places to try, that we will enjoy & they hopefully will enjoy having our business too. read more

Jake's Texas Tea House - Sitting on the great patio - American Near Me - Waco, Texas

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Our entire party of four loved this nostalgic diner. Everything was spot on from the chicken fried chicken to the Loco Pollo. The Italian sausage quiche of the day was excellent. Save room for the homemade Banana Pudding with real meringue. read more

The food is great and the service was better. The themed atmosphere is one of my favorites. read more

Love the style that it has. The retro vintage ambiance is top tier. The food was delicious. Chicken salad sandwich with sweet potato fries, chef's kiss. The service was patient, friendly and quick. read more

Great hamburgers and banana pudding! We were looking for some place to grab lunch and glad we found Jake's!

Great food. Large portions. Decent prices. Nice staff. A nice addition to the restaurant options in Waco.

Edited: please read full thread It's unfortunate that we drove from Dallas to visit Jake's and did not even get seated. It seems like skipping parties to seat others is a reoccurring thing based off of the reviews I am seeing. Not sure for the reason for being skipped over, since we were a party of 2, and were in line before the three parties that arrived after us, yet got seated before us. It was not an issue for the host that he skipped us three times until we walked out. If you'd like a better food option and customer service while in Waco, I highly recommend Sascee's Southern Style Eatery. Their food is absolutely delicious and the customer service is amazing. Stacy, I find it hard to believe that you are genuinely apologetic about our experience. Below I have attached a picture for reference. We were In fact in your establishment, on Sunday September 27, around 1:30pm. According to yelp, maps, and your knowledge, you are open. As for the host, it's the white elderly male. I don't know what his title is, but he was the one who should be able to remember the situation. I have no desire to return to your establishment after your insincere apology. read more

Jake's Texas Tea House - American Near Me - Waco, Texas

Amazing food. Amazing staff. Amazing atmosphere. Get the Cadillac Melt. You won't regret it. This place it's 5 stars on everything. It's unique with great food. Worth the wait. The kids food comes in a little car!!! My kids loved it. read more

Jake's Texas Tea House - Cadillac Melt!!!! - American Near Me - Waco, Texas