Payton & David

9.27.2025 • Abbott, TX
151 Days To Go!

Payton & David

9.27.2025 • Abbott, TX
151 Days To Go!

Things To Do

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Breweries

One of our go-to dates is trying new craft beer together & we have a goal of going to all of the breweries in Texas together throughout our lifetime! Here's some of Waco's best. Let us know if you want our Dallas or Austin recommendations.

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Southern Roots Brewing Co.

219 N 8th St, Waco, TX 76701, USA
(254) 732-2309

One of our favorite breweries in Waco! We recommend "the southern belle" & "el diablo" pizzas!

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Pivovar

320 S 8th St, Waco, TX 76701, USA
(254) 224-6552

A Czech brewery in downtown Waco near the Magnolia Silos. One of David's favorite breweries in Texas!

Brotherwell Brewing

400 E Bridge St, Waco, TX 76704, USA
(254) 301-7152

If you want more of an industrial, hole-in-the-wall brewery vibe, we recommend this one. Warning, it may get hot in there on a Texas September day!

Waco Ale Company

806 Austin Ave, Waco, TX 76701, USA
(254) 301-7777

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Restaurants

A mix of local West, TX and Abbott, TX recommendations for food as well as some Waco options!

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STILL SMOKIN BBQ

212 South Hickory Street, Abbott, TX 76621, USA
(254) 580-9644

The best restaurant in Abbott, TX hands-down!

Czech-American Restaurant

220 N Main St, West, TX 76691, USA
(254) 826-3008

The Pizza House

505 W Oak St, West, TX 76691, USA
(254) 826-3805

Two Amigos Mexican Restaurant

208 N Main St, West, TX 76691, USA
(254) 826-4499

Ninfa's Mexican Restaurant

220 S 3rd St, Waco, TX 76701, USA
(254) 757-2050

Terry Black's Barbecue Waco

228 S 8th St, Waco, TX 76701, USA
(254) 300-5690

Magnolia Table

2132 S Valley Mills Dr, Waco, TX 76706, USA
(254) 265-6859

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Bakeries

Czech pastries are a must during your stay! Here's your options on where to get them in West!

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Oak Street Bakery

504 W Oak St, West, TX 76691, USA
(254) 902-2000

Slovacek's West

214 Melodie Dr, West, TX 76691, USA
(254) 826-4525

Gerik's Ole Czech Bakery & Deli

511 W Oak St, West, TX 76691, USA
(254) 826-3327

Czech Stop

105 N College Ave, West, TX 76691, USA
(254) 826-4161

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Coffee

3 of our favorite Waco coffee shops

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Fabled Bookshop & Cafe

215 S 4th St, Waco, TX 76701, USA
(254) 296-8143

The cutest coffee shop for book lovers!

Bitty & Beau's Coffee

110 Franklin Ave, Waco, TX 76701, USA
(254) 315-9284

Common Grounds Waco

1123 S 8th St, Waco, TX 76706, USA
(254) 757-2957


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Explore Waco

Some good options for those looking to go shopping or walking around Waco!

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Waco Downtown Farmers Market

500 Washington Ave, Waco, TX 76701, USA
(254) 307-1884

Magnolia Market

601 Webster Ave, Waco, TX 76706, USA
(254) 235-0603

Spice Village

213 Mary Ave entrance located at 2nd &, Franklin Ave, Waco, TX 76701, USA
(254) 757-0921

Cameron Park

2601 N University Parks Dr, Waco, TX 76708, USA
(254) 750-5980

Some great walking trails along the Brazos River!

Jacob's Ladder

2500 Cameron Park Dr, Waco, TX 76708, USA
(254) 750-8080

Waco Suspension Bridge

101 N University Parks Dr, Waco, TX 76701, USA
(254) 750-5980

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Fun for the Kids

(& adults too)

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Western Belle Farm

7929 Heritage Pkwy, West, TX 76691, USA
(254) 447-7422

Mayborn Museum Complex

1300 S University Parks Dr, Waco, TX 76706, USA
(254) 710-1110

Dr Pepper Museum

300 S 5th St, Waco, TX 76701, USA
(254) 757-1024

Cameron Park Zoo

1701 N 4th St, Waco, TX 76707, USA
(254) 750-8400

Waco Mammoth National Monument

6220 Steinbeck Bend Dr, Waco, TX 76708, USA
(254) 750-7946

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Ice Cream

Home of Payton's all-time favorite dark chocolate ice cream & lots of other good homemade options!

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Heritage Creamery

1125 S 8th St, Waco, TX 76706, USA
(254) 537-1352