Food
Quick navigation: In the Hotel – Near the Hotel – Walking Distance – On Campus
THE WACO FOOD SCENE
Anyone who has lived or traveled in Texas knows that this is carnivore country, especially if the meat is smoked or barbecued. We even dedicated a special page to the topic. That said, there are a number of other options next to the Waco Convention Center and on the Baylor campus. We also invite you to explore WacoFork.com or ChishomCrossing.com and adventure further into the Waco area. Many of the highlighted restaurants are within a few blocks south and east of the hotel. See the local map page for assistance getting around.
If you want personalized guidance, you can explore our own faculty favorites.
IN THE HOTEL
- Starbucks at Hilton Waco
- Brazos Grille at Hilton Waco
NEAR THE HOTEL
The following are located next to the Hilton on the other side of Franklin Avenue (just go out the main entrance to the Hilton and look to the right).
- Cricket’s Grill & Draft House, 221 Mary Ave. (Bar and Grill, Craft Beer)
- Diamondbacks Steakhouse, 214 Mary Ave. (Steakhouse)
- Ninfa’s Mexican Restaurant, 215 Mary Ave. (Mexican)
- Olive Branch Bakery and Cafe, 213 Mary Ave. (Bakery, Breakfast and Lunch)
- Olive Branch Express, 213 Mary Ave. (Bakery, Breakfast and Lunch)
- Trojan Cork & Keg, 215 Mary Ave. (Bar)
- Oso’s Oh So Good Yogurt, 215 Mary Ave. (Frozen Yogurt)
- Bangkok Royal, 215 South University Parks (Thai Food)
- Teriyaki Park Sushi, 220 S. 2nd Street (Sushi and Japanese Food)
- Wingstop, 220 S. 2nd Street (Chicken Wings)
- Trailhead Coffee (in Outdoor Waco), 215 S. University Parks Dr. (Coffee Shop)
WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE
- Al-Miraj Grille, 416 Franklin Ave. (0.3 mi; Mediterranean/Indian, Hookah Bar)
- Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches, 100 S. 4th St. (0.3 mi; Chain, similar to Subway or Quizno’s)
- Schmaltz’s Sandwich Shoppe, 105 S. 5th St. (0.3 mi; Deli Sandwiches)
- Barrett’s Pub, 410 Franklin Ave. (0.4 mi; Irish Pub)
- Dichotomy Coffee and Spirits, 508 Austin Ave. (0.5 mi; Coffee and Cocktail Bar)
- 5th Street Ice House, 500 Austin Ave. (0.5 mi; Bar, Hookah Bar)
- Café Cappucino, 100 N. 6th St. (0.6 mi; Breakfast and Lunch)
- Jake’s Texas Tea House, 613 Austin Ave. (0.6 mi; Burgers, Homestyle dinners)
- Klassy Glass Wine Bar, 723 Austin Ave. (0.6 mi; Bistro, Lunch and Dinner)
- Metro Restaurant and Bar, 719 Austin Ave. (0.6 mi; Bar and Grill)
- Muddle, 727 Austin Ave. (0.6 mi; Cocktail Lounge)
- Sergio’s Restaurant, 608 Austin Ave. (0.6 mi; Mexican Seafood)
ON CAMPUS
The most accessible on-campus dining options will be on the ground level of the Bill Daniel Student Center, which is home to the following outlets:
- Ninfa’s Mexican Restaurant
- Panda Express
- Mooyah Burger (menu includes turkey and veggie burgers)
- Einstein Brothers
- Chik-Fil-A
- Quiznos
Additional options are available in other parts of campus.