The Wacoan is proud to announce the food and entertainment winners of our 23rd annual Best of Waco survey.
The following list is the result of readers’ votes in 102 food and entertainment categories in our online survey in September. We appreciate every one of you who cast a vote. Now please join us in congratulating the winners of Best of Waco!
Visit bestofwaco.com to find the winners from our professionals, products and services categories, published in June.
Waco’s Best Food
Breakfast
Cafe Cappuccino
Brown House Cafe
Harvest on 25th
Breakfast Tacos
Lolita’s Restaurant
Leal’s Mexican Restaurant
Taqueria Zacatecas
Kolaches
Czech Stop and Little Czech Bakery
Slovacek’s West
Gerik’s Ole Czech Bakery & Deli
Waffles
Waco Waffle Co.
Cafe Cappuccino
Our Breakfast Place
Brunch
The Olive Branch
Our Breakfast Place
Harvest on 25th
Healthy Eating
Alpha Omega Grill & Bakery
J-Petal & Poke
Harvest on 25th
Appetizers
Di Campli’s Italian Ristorante
Milo
The Butcher’s Cellar
Small Bites (Tapas)
Red Herring Restaurant & Bar
Segovia Wine Bar
Di Campli’s Italian Ristorante
Burger
Dubl-R Old Fashioned Burgers
Health Camp Burgers and Shakes
Whizzbang’s Hamburgers
Fried Chicken
Krispy Chicken
George’s Restaurant Bar & Catering
Jim’s Krispy Fried Chicken
Chicken-Fried Steak
George’s Restaurant Bar & Catering
Brown House Cafe
Lone Star Tavern and Steakhouse & Catering
Steak
One Thirty Five Prime
The Butcher’s Cellar
DiamondBack’s
French Fries
Alpha Omega Grill & Bakery
Whizzbang’s Hamburgers
Kitok Restaurant
Onion Rings
George’s Restaurant Bar & Catering
Health Camp Burgers and Shakes
Whizzbang’s Hamburgers
Barbecue
Helberg Barbecue
Vitek’s Market
Tony DeMaria’s Bar-B-Que
Sandwich
Schmaltz’s Sandwich Shop
Revival Eastside Eatery
The Olive Branch
Seafood
Opal’s Oysters
El Mar Seafood Grill and Bar
The Brazos Landing
Wings
King’s Chicken Wings
George’s Restaurant Bar & Catering
Shorty’s Pizza Shack
Gluten-Free
Harvest on 25th
Alpha Omega Grill & Bakery
J-Petal & Poke
Vegetarian
Clay Pot Restaurant
Alpha Omega Grill & Bakery
J-Petal and Poke
Vegan
Harvest on 25th
Clay Pot Restaurant
J-Petal and Poke
Cajun
Cajun Craft
Armstrong’s Bayou Cafe
The Brazos Landing
Mexican
Jorge’s Cantina
La Fiesta Restaurant & Cantina
Hecho en Waco
Chips and Salsa
Jorge’s Cantina
La Fiesta Restaurant & Cantina
Jesse’s Tortilla Factory
Margaritas
La Fiesta Restaurant & Cantina
Jorge’s Cantina
George’s Restaurant Bar & Catering
Tacos
Jorge’s Cantina
Taqueria Zacatecas
Sison Tacos
Tamales
Jesse’s Tortilla Factory
La Fiesta Restaurant & Cantina
Casa de Castillo
Italian
Di Campli’s Italian Ristorante
Baris
Pignetti’s Waco
Pizza
Slow Rise Slice House
Shorty’s Pizza Shack
Poppa Rollos Pizza
International
Tru Jamaica
Pupuseria Mix
Rosita’s Honduran Restaurant
Asian
Curry Up & Wok This Way
Cha Community
Clay Pot Restaurant
Indian
Saffron
Tikka House
Taz Indian Cuisine
Sushi
Wako Roll
Hokkaido Ramen & Sushi Bar
Masa Sushi
Coffeehouse
Be Kind Coffee
Common Grounds
Pinewood Coffee Bar
Tea Selection
Zuke’s Tea Bar
Cha Community
Around the World Bakery
Boba
Cha Community
Poppa Bear Boba
Zuke’s Tea Bar
Matcha
Cha Community
Be Kind Coffee
Zuke’s Tea Bar
Beer Selection
George’s Restaurant Bar & Catering
Cricket’s Draft House + Grill
Southern Roots Brewing Co.
Cheap Eats
George’s Restaurant Bar & Catering
Baris
Shorty’s Pizza Shack
Atmosphere
Red Herring Restaurant & Bar
Opal’s Oysters
The Butcher’s Cellar
Hidden Gem Restaurant
Dubl-R Old Fashioned Hamburgers
Kitok Restaurant
World Cup Cafe
New Restaurant
Hilltop Tavern
Agaves Mexican Kitchen
Sison Tacos
Food Truck
Le’s Kitchen
Frenchie Daddy French Toast
Burgertology
Vendor at Union Hall
The Blasian Asian
King’s Chicken Wings
Roni’s Mac Bar
Outdoor Dining
Opal’s Oysters
Shorty’s Pizza Shack
Bertie’s on the Rooftop
Extra Kid-Friendly Dining
Shorty’s Pizza Shack
Slow Rise Slice House
Luna Clean Food Cafe
Take a Date
Opal’s Oysters
Red Herring Restaurant & Bar
Di Campli’s Italian Ristorante
Catering Service
George’s Restaurant Bar & Catering
Helberg Barbecue
Baris
Waco Downtown Farmers Market Booth
Cha Community
Around the World Bakery
Curry Up & Wok This Way
Waco Downtown Farmers Market Goods Booth
Brazos Valley Cheese
Valley Mills Vineyards
Chef Flaco’s Salsa
Waco Downtown Farmers Craft Market Booth
Don’t Eat Beads
(TIE) Designs with Jamie
(TIE) Handmade Waco Southern Sisters’ Soap
Sweet Eats
Bakery
Un je ne sais Quoi…
Jimenez Bakery
Around the World Bakery
Cookies
Milk Bottle Cookies
Around the World Bakery
Mo Cookies
Cupcakes
(TIE) Cuppiecakes
(TIE) Silos Baking Co
Baked Bliss Baking Company
Dessert
Di Campli’s Italian Ristorante
Opal’s Oysters
George’s Restaurant Bar & Catering
Doughnuts
Beachy’s Baking Co.
Donut Hole
Cougar Donuts
Special Occasion Cake
Cuppiecakes
Around the World Bakery
Simply Delicious Bakery
Gluten-Free Desserts
Around the World Bakery
Harvest on 25th
Baked Bliss Baking Company
Ice Cream/Custard
Katie’s Frozen Custard
Helados La Azteca
Heritage Creamery
Shaved Ice
Coco’s Shaved Ice
Mr Snow
Ohana Shaved Ice and Ice Cream
Waco’s Best Fun (Entertainment)
Art Gallery
Art Center Waco
Cultivate Waco
Washington Gallery
Create Art
Practically Pikasso
Art Center Waco
Cultivate Waco
Art Program
Art Center Waco Artventure
Waco Civic Theatre Stars Camps
Mission Waco | Mission World Urban Expressions
Celebrate New Year’s Eve
Bertie’s on the Rooftop
Hemingway’s Watering Hole
Twisted Sisters Patio Bar New Year’s Bash
Celebration Meal
Di Campli’s Italian Ristorante
One Thirty Five Prime
Pignetti’s Waco
Racing Event
H-E-B Cameron Park Zoo Stampede
Ironman 70.3 Waco
Bearathon
Charity Event
(TIE) Cameron Park’s Brew at the Zoo
(TIE) Advocacy Center Mardi Gras Ball
Fuzzy Friends’ Rescue Barkin’ Ball
Mission Waco | Mission World Walk Style Show
Community Theater
Waco Civic Theatre
Silent House Theatre Co.
Waco Children’s Theatre
City Event
Brazos Nights
Waco Wonderland
Fourth on the Brazos
Community Event
Cameron Park Zoo Wild Lights
The Texas Food Truck Showdown
Baylor Homecoming
Community Festival
Heart O’ Texas Fair & Rodeo
Waco Restaurant Week
Waco Cultural Arts Festival
Local Musician
(TIE) Holly Tucker
(TIE) Wade Bowen
Sloppy Joe Band
Huser Brother Band
Local Artist
Kermit Oliver
Cade Kegerreis
Wendy Michelle Davis
Golf Course
Ridgewood Country Club
Cottonwood Creek Golf Course
Lake Waco Golf Club
Museum
Mayborn Museum Complex
Dr Pepper Museum
Waco Mammoth National Monument
Park
Cameron Park
Whitehall Park
Hewitt Park
Disc Golf Course
Brazos Park East “The Beast”
Hewitt Disc Golf Course
William Cameron Park Disc Golf Course
Water Park
Hawaiian Falls
Waco Surf
Camp Fimfo
Local Pool
AC Hotel Waco Downtown Pool
Playdium Pool
Doris Miller Community Pool
Camping Site
Camp Fimfo
Midway Park
Waco Surf
Horseback Riding
Highlander Ranch at MCC
Brazos Bluffs Ranch
The Tiny Escape
Take Visitors
Cameron Park Zoo
Dr Pepper Museum
Magnolia Market
Tour Company
Brazos Tours
Waco Pedal Tours
The Waco Trolley
For Kids
Cheer Program
Heart of Texas Cheer & Dance
Texas Dynasty Cheer & Gymnastics
Diamond Athletics
Gymnastics
Texas Dynasty Cheer & Gymnastics
Heart of Texas Cheer & Dance
Flips Gymnastics Center
Dance Program
Joy’s School of Dance
Heart of Texas Cheer & Dance
Dance by Emily
Children’s Park
Cameron Park
Carleen Bright Arboretum
Hewitt Park
Child’s Birthday Party
Cameron Park Zoo
Mayborn Museum Complex
Skate World Waco
Host a Playgroup
Cameron Park Zoo
Mayborn Museum Complex
Shorty’s Pizza Shack
Take Teens
Fabled Bookshop & Cafe
Hawaiian Falls
(TIE) Cameron Park Zoo
(TIE) Escapology
Martial Arts
Central Texas Family Karate
Family Martial Arts of Texas
(TIE) Ralph Gracie Jiu Jitsu
(TIE) Select Jiu Jitsu and Martial Arts Academy
Summer Camp
Zoo School at the Cameron Park Zoo
Camp at Greater Waco YMCA
Art Center Waco Summer Camp
Nightlife
Bar
Hemingway’s Watering Hole
Lucky Buck’s Rooftop Bar
George’s Restaurant Bar & Catering
Cocktail Bar
Sloane’s
Twisted Sisters Patio Bar
One Day Bar
“Mocktails”
Hemingway’s Watering Hole
Sloane’s
Di Campli’s Italian Ristorante
Wine Bar
Segovia Wine Bar
Blaine’s Restaurant & Wine Shoppe
The Grape Wine Bar and Bistro
Rooftop Bar
Bertie’s on the Rooftop
Lucky Buck’s Rooftop Bar
Encore Rooftop Bar
Brewery
Southern Roots Brewing Co.
Balcones Distilling
Brotherwell Brewing
Bartender
Joshua “Woody” Woodall at The Blue Pup
Tori Brackeen at The Will of Waco
John Collins at Hemingway’s Watering Hole
Happy Hour
Hemingway’s Watering Hole
Jorge’s Cantina
Casa Do Brasil
Live Music Venue
The Backyard Bar Stage and Grill
The Will of Waco
Common Grounds
Girls’ Night Out
Twisted Sisters Patio Bar
Sloane’s
Segovia Wine Bar
