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Jakes Texas Tea House is a beloved American restaurant serving up classic Southern comfort food in the heart of Waco, Texas. Located at 613 Austin Ave, our cozy restaurant is the perfect spot to gather with friends and family for a delicious meal. Our menu features a range of mouth-watering dishes, from hearty burgers to crispy fried chicken, all made with love and care using only the freshest ingredients. Whether you're in the mood for a quick lunch or a leisurely dinner, our friendly staff will make you feel right at home. Come visit us today and experience the warm hospitality of Jakes Texas Tea House, the premier Southern restaurant in Waco!

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Josh
Josh -Google user
2 months ago
Fun retro diner with 50s car theme and candy colored leather booths. Their menu varies a bit between the week and Sunday but they're consistent with making Caesar salad table side and providing family style vegetable side dishes for the table. I especially enjoyed the...Read More
$10–20Atmosphere: 5Quiet, easy to talkNo waitIndoor dining area, Bar area, Outdoor patio / terrace, Booth seatingSomewhat difficult to find parkingFree street parking, Paid street parking
Olha Kostenko
Olha Kostenko -Google user
6 months ago
The cafe is located in downtown of Waco and has its own parking lot for visitors. The unusual design of the cafe attracts visitors of different ages, it is interesting to visit both adults and children. For children, there is a small police car, which...Read More
Dine inLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 5Chicken Tenders, Chicken Tenders MealPlenty of parkingFree parking lot
Marco Palomera
Marco Palomera -Google user
a month ago
Place was awesome and the food was delicious. The only thing that kinda worried me is the parking situation. But everything about this place is perfect!
$10–20Atmosphere: 5
G J
G J -Google user
a year ago
A bit of a wait but so well worth it. Our server told us they were short staffed but indeed did her absolute best and made sure we never needed to top our drinks off, made sure our meals were to our liking and did...Read More
Dine inDinner$10–20Atmosphere: 5Chicken Fried Steak MealHighly recommendVegetarian menu or section
Andrew Caballero
Andrew Caballero -Google user
a year ago
I've visited a few local restaurants in Waco, and all of them were really good, I went here for lunch to see if I could keep up that streak, and this restaurant surely didn't break it. Food ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Me and my parents got rather basic meals, but even...Read More
Lunch$10–20Atmosphere: 5
Tara Summers
Tara Summers -Google user
3 weeks ago
Lovely nostalgic place. The decor is great and the food is amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Autumn Springer
Autumn Springer -Google user
2 years ago
Classic American diner fare with a personal touch.We stopped into Jake's for a late lunch with family. From the outside, it's very non-assuming. That is aside from the giant red Pegasus normally spotted in the Dallas skyline. Inside is another world. Americana road signs and...Read More
Dine inLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 5
Kathleen Jackson
Kathleen Jackson -Google user
a year ago
Cute place to stop at while in Waco! Service was great, wait wasn’t too long, clean, and the food was fresh and hot. The kids loved their grilled cheeses :) the truffle fries were wonderful as well.
merton preston
merton preston -Google user
a year ago
What a find! Never would have guessed we would find a place like this on our trip! I'm a car guy, atmosphere is 12 out of 10! I loved the "plates" are actually hub caps!! Food was delicious... They didn't have T-shirt in my size...more...Read More
ricky paz
ricky paz -Google user
a year ago
What an awesome place to stop for a meal while in Waco! The food, service and atmosphere is absolutely amazing! I had the Texas Philly Cheese steak sandwich (added bacon)and my wife had the Texas Chicken Cheese steak sandwich and both had Sweet-potato fries (which...Read More
LIST Co.
LIST Co. -Google user
Edited a year ago
JTTH has well earned the 5-star rating. Ahead of the visit to the restaurant I looked at reviews in photos. Those did no justice to the actual experience when we arrived. The owner and staff were very accommodating of our large party and...Read More
Timra Jerkins
Timra Jerkins -Google user
a month ago
Burgers served on hubcaps and creative use of antiques.
Food: 5…
Izzy Zanin
Izzy Zanin -Google user
a year ago
We went there on Sunday morning before lunch. Don't let the name fool you...... it's not a tea house. The food and atmosphere were great. Sundays menu is different than other days. It's served family style which means there's several …
Zoila Brashears
Zoila Brashears -Google user
2 years ago
Wonderful 50’s ambiance! Did not mind the wait at all because of so much memorabilia to see. Cindy, our server, was very friendly and helpful, getting us the customization of menu items with a smile. Call me old-fashioned, but I was really …
Joshua Rosales
Joshua Rosales -Google user
a month ago
Another hidden gym in Waco and this place on Sundays is the best! You eat the southern way which is everybody sharing sides! The owner was super friendly and gave us a great first time!
Brunch$10–20Atmosphere: 5Moderate noiseNo wait
Judith Permenter
Judith Permenter -Google user
2 weeks ago
Great chicken fried steak. Large portions and fast service.
Stacie Booth
Stacie Booth -Google user
a month ago
We were going to eat at Magnolia Table, but there was a 1.5 hour wait. So our family went to Jake's Texas Tea House, which worked out great! We enjoyed the classic car decor and the food was delicious. They have Dublin sodas which are...Read More
$10–20Atmosphere: 5Quiet, easy to talkNo wait
Liz Pritchard
Liz Pritchard -Google user
2 weeks ago
This place was AMAZING! Everything was perfect! Food was so delicious, my husband said it was the best burger he’s ever had! Waitress was such a sweetheart! We also got to meet Jake the owner and he was the sweetest We cannot wait to go back...Read More
$10–20Atmosphere: 5Moderate noiseNo waitIndoor dining area, Outdoor patio / terrace, Booth seating, Counter seating
Betsy Fanning
Betsy Fanning -Google user
3 months ago
This is the most delicious comfort food you could ever seek. Everything I have ever ordered there has been delicious! The burgers are varied and massive!! The desserts are homemade and sinfully delicious! Extremely hard to resist. And …
Rachel B
Rachel B -Google user
2 months ago
We are from out of town and wanted to try a unique restaurant. I'm glad we chose this place. The food is delicious!! And the decor is fun. It was definitely a great pick.

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Highlights

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Accessibility

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Atmosphere

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