Jakes Texas Tea House

Review №1

Rating: 5

Amazing decor and excellent service! The main course was very good but the sides were average Food

Date: 4 days ago

Review №2

Rating: 5

Chicken tenders at Jake s. Not really tenders. More like whole breast. Lot more food than I expected. Tasted great and like I said, lots of food for the price. I would recommend

Date: 6 days ago

Review №3

Rating: 5

Date: a week ago

Review №4

Rating: 5

Fun atmosphere with old cars and lots of stuff on the walls. Sunday has a huge family meal setting with lots of sides. I had catfish and it was fantastic.

Date: a week ago

Review №5

Rating: 5

Food and service were great! Nice roadside diner decor.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №6

Rating: 5

We went as a group and the service and food were great! My slider burgers were cooked perfectly.

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №7

Rating: 5

Delicious! Fast and nice service. AMAZING FOOD! Had the French sandwich and loved every bite. Shared the strawberry cake and love love loved it!!

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №8

Rating: 4

I recently visited Jake s Texas Teahouse and tried a few of their offerings. The atmosphere is really charming, and the service was excellent friendly and attentive throughout our meal. As for the food, I had the chicken fried steak with fries and fried okra. While the sides were tasty, the chicken fried steak wasn t quite my favorite. I felt the gravy could use a little more flavor to complement the dish. On the bright side, I also had the Cadillac Melt with a Caesar salad, and it was pretty good! However, a touch of salt and pepper would have made it even better. The decor is cozy and nostalgic, filled with classic touches that create a welcoming, throwback vibe. It s a great spot for families with kids and anyone who enjoys taking in some old-school charm while they dine. Overall, the dining experience was enjoyable thanks to the warm service and great atmosphere. I m sure with a few small tweaks to the seasoning, this place will be even better!

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №9

Rating: 5

The food and atmosphere are great. Jake takes really good care of his customers! Next time I m in Waco I ll be going back.

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №10

Rating: 5

Great Burgers, great queso, & great service from Tony!

Date: 4 weeks ago

Review №11

Rating: 3

Its been a few weeks since we visited. But no one greeted us upon entering, several young girls looked at us, not one smile. I dont care if youre a dishwasher, waitress or hostess -- you can always smile and say hello. The atmosphere is amazing and our waitress was new that same day we went and she was nice and friendly. The food was good overall but the black-eyed peas seemed dumped from a can.....not good at all. There was another veggie that was flavorless as well. But it was overall good. Id definitely go back.

Date: a month ago

Review №12

Rating: 5

During our short stay in Waco, weve tried this restaurant and its an absolute marvel ! Try their veggie quesadillas, its awesome :) Bravo and good job to all the crew !

Date: a month ago

Review №13

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №14

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №15

Rating: 5

Its a cool place Food was good Food

Date: a month ago

Review №16

Rating: 5

This place had a hour and a half wait , so we moved on. Definitely, will try again.

Date: a month ago

Review №17

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №18

Rating: 3

I personally didnt like the food or how cramped the restaurant is. You only have a choice of various sides for your meal. No French fries or Mac n cheese, etc. The waitress was amazing and patient! The place wasnt for me but its worth a try, it is a nice place to try.

Date: a month ago

Review №19

Rating: 5

Great place for a burger and meet up with friends.

Date: a month ago

Review №20

Rating: 5

The Texas cheese steak is to die for! The wait is not long when youre enjoying the scenery and all the memorabilia! Great service too!

Date: a month ago

Review №21

Rating: 1

Never go there on a Sunday! First off, it was so hot in the restaurant that I got nauseous and almost threw up in the bathroom. Secondly, we were a group of 8, so we had to wait 20 minutes (which I can understand), however, instead of sitting us at the large table, they split us into 2 tables back to back so we couldnt talk to the rest of the people in our group. It took 20 minutes before the waitress came and took our drink order, then another 20 before she came and took our food order. We then waited an hour for our food, which was really disappointing. *side note - I do not eat a lot of food and was not hungry because I was nauseous from the heat and they would not let me order off the childs menu, which I have been able do to at this restaurant before** The caesar salad was given to us with ranch, not caesar dressing. And we were uninformed the food would come out family style - and our waitress did not bring us plates to serve the sides on, we had to ask another waitress for them. Finally, when we were finished eating, we were informed we were not allowed to take our sides home because people were asking for free refills - just dont offer free refills then.... Very disappointed that we had to fight to take home food that we paid for. Food was not worth the price that we paid and waitress seemed to not know what she was doing.

Date: a month ago

Review №22

Rating: 4

Super cute place with all of the old automobile decor. Amazing service. I was not blown away at the food it was OK but nothing to write hone about. Husband loved the real Root Beer Float. Kid-friendliness: Lots of families since we went for lunch on a Sunday. They give all the kids colors and a car toy.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №23

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №24

Rating: 4

Awesome place to chill and have a burger! Great atmosphere and reasonably priced. Service was quick and friendly! Add this place to your list, I did!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №25

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №26

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №27

Rating: 5

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 it all with a bright sincere and pleasant smile. Well enjoy this restaurant, the food, the fabulous eye candy set up and the incredible dessert. Highly recommended if you travel through Waco. You won t be disappointed.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №28

Rating: 1

Found this place on trip advisor and it s a NO for us! I love the atmosphere BUT service was horrible. We sat for 15 minutes before being greeted and taking an order. Following this they were out of fried chicken and had we known this we would not have been seated and would have went somewhere else. We settled on the chicken fried steak and it completely fell apart which leads me to believe it was not make properly AND it was way to dry. The sides had zero flavoring and just overall disappointed. Our server only came to check on us 2 times and after the food drop off we were ghosted. Had she checked on us and she would have expressed our dissatisfaction - Instead we paid our full bill and won t be back.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №29

Rating: 5

Ive 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 didnt break it. Food Me and my parents got rather basic meals, but even then, they were all really good. I recommend trying their more interesting foods though, Im sure those are even better. I got the BLT, my mom got the regular burger, and my dad got a chicken sandwich, all came with a side of fries, for my meal I added some watermelon along with my side of fries as well. Everything tasted really fresh and was packed with flavor. The buns were toasted perfectly along with the meat, and the mayo and condiments were really good as well. My watermelon was pretty good too, I was expecting an average watermelon, but the freshness and the nice balance of sweetness and flavor made it a little extra special. The only thing I didnt enjoy as much were the fries. They were a little mushy but had a home style taste. I appreciated that it wasnt loaded with salt too, but I wouldve liked more seasoning on it. Its not enough to bring it down a star because I enjoyed it overall, including the meals. Definitely recommend the food. Service The waiters were nice and consistently checked up on us to see how we liked the food or if we needed anything else. It wasnt anything special, but it was great overall. The food came out pretty quickly, and we spent about 30 minutes in the restaurant, great service overall and there werent any major problems Atmosphere I think an atmosphere deserves five stars when its not just good, but great, and special in a way. This place had so much old fashioned detail and there was a lot to look at while you sat down. Something else I thought was neat was that there were notes inside the crevices in the brick wall of the restaurant. They each had a message inside to read and was something I distracted myself with while I waited for my food. Another cool detail was that the food was served in hubcaps, you cant tell with my pictures, since it was covered in food and was shown on the bottom of the plate. Overall, really awesome atmosphere and it wasnt too cramped either. I was really satisfied with this place overall. The atmosphere and the food is what made this place stand out among the rest. I wanted to try their pies but ended up being too full. Thats something else this place is known for apparently. Props to the owner for a great restaurant!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №30

Rating: 5

This place was awesome. Such a unique environment. Staff was very friendly, service super quick.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №31

Rating: 4

Food was good, I got the chicken fried steak needed a bit more seasoning, Mac and Cheese was ok super creamy but lacking in the flavor department and the mashed potatoes they were ok as well. The jalapeño gravy is nothing to right home about but was good. My Dad got the beef tips and rice and he said it was good but also lacked seasoning. He also said the black eyed peas were amazing! Both got iced tea, was good a bit bitter. The waitress was amazing. The atmosphere was fantastic. Would definitely go back again and try some different things. Overall a great experience. Just wish the food had a little more punch.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №32

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №33

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №34

Rating: 5

Fun place for a great lunch!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №35

Rating: 4

It was a while til we were acknowledged. Sat in a booth near front door. Lady suggested daily special of chicken spaghetti. It was delicious as well as the corn nuggets. Its a fun and well decorated place

Date: 3 months ago

Review №36

Rating: 5

Loved this place! I was in town visiting family and they brought me there for lunch. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was so much fun! Only regret is that I was so full that I did not have room for dessert. The desserts are homemade and looked amazing. Cant wait to come back!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №37

Rating: 5

We picked Jakes Texas Tea House because it is dog friendly. The food was great, the service was excellent. Friendly staff and very accommodating for our Ranger pup.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №38

Rating: 5

Great place to eat at any time. They have great food.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №39

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №40

Rating: 5

We stopped here passing through on a trip. The food was delicious! And the service was outstanding! My husband and I were taken back in time by the decor, with the old fashioned signs and the 50s style dining area. Oh, and please, do NOT forget to order one of their homemade desserts (even if you have to take it to go, which we did), because they are wonderful! I had the banana pudding and it was just like mom used to make. Highly recommend if youre ever in town!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №41

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №42

Rating: 5

Kids loved it. Looked at all the car decor, ate burgers and had root beer floats - with excellent recommendations on which root beer to choose from our waitress.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №43

Rating: 5

Loved the food and decor

Date: 4 months ago

Review №44

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №45

Rating: 5

We went there on Sunday morning before lunch. Dont let the name fool you...... its not a tea house. The food and atmosphere were great. Sundays menu is different than other days. Its served family style which means theres several main entree options and they all come with all the sides in small bowls and a table side prepared Cesar salad. We split a meal and couldnt finish it all. But left room for Key lime pie.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №46

Rating: 5

Great food. Nice little place

Date: 4 months ago

Review №47

Rating: 5

What a find! Never would have guessed we would find a place like this on our trip! Im a car guy, atmosphere is 12 out of 10! I loved the plates are actually hub caps!! Food was delicious... They didnt have T-shirt in my size...more are coming tomorrow. I will order one online!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №48

Rating: 4

Fun atmosphere friendly service food was hot fresh. I had a regular burger with bacon, a great size burger , and a great portion of fries

Date: 4 months ago

Review №49

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №50

Rating: 3

Date: 4 months ago

Review №51

Rating: 5

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.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №52

Rating: 5

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 were wonderful).

Date: 4 months ago

Review №53

Rating: 5

The chicken fried steak was delicious!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №54

Rating: 5

Woah, nelly! This place made my husband and Is southern hearts so happy!! Cassia was an amazing waitress - very friendly and attentive! I got the fried catfish and my husband got the fried chicken. Both meals (along with the sides) tasted just like Grandma made them. What an amazing place!!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №55

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №56

Rating: 5

Fun place for family and friends. The food is excellent with friendly service. The buttermilk pie was wonderful and nostalgic. We found parking in back.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №57

Rating: 5

Gotta eat here people!! Everything about this place is awesome!!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №58

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №59

Rating: 5

Great service great food

Date: 5 months ago

Review №60

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №61

Rating: 5

Loved it!!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №62

Rating: 5

Very cozy vibes in there. My partner doesn t really like to eat out because of how loud restaurants can get was pleasantly surprised at the atmosphere of this place! Server was very prompt and attentive. Chicken fried steak was so good sorry to name a competitor but I will probably never have it at G*orge s again.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №63

Rating: 5

Fun place to eat and good food. I really enjoyed the pork roast and corn nuggets.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №64

Rating: 4

Think there should be more information about Sunday menu online. They have a special limited menu Sundays so no fried okra or green beans :( Food was yummy and service was great! Big portions. Still full from my loon lunch and it s 4pm!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №65

Rating: 5

Good was great. You have to check out their pies as well.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №66

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №67

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №68

Rating: 5

The cheeseburger is the best Ive had in Waco. Very friendly atmosphere & staff! Love this place!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №69

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №70

Rating: 5

Food was great as well as the atmosphere and employees.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №71

Rating: 5

Came in with my bestie and SIX kids all under 10 years old. Everyone was very kind and accommodating despite the fact our rugrats were bouncing off the walls. Very affordable (seriously, 5.99 for a kids meal that come in a little car?! Love it!) I will definitely stop again next time I m in Waco!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №72

Rating: 5

Unique atmosphere! 50s vibes! Great hamburgers and other great country meal choices. The best desserts and pies in town! Love going here with friends!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №73

Rating: 5

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 service was very good. Our group was there on a ride from DFW metro so we were extremely hungry and we didn t care much about a wait, we were well into our convos, but that when the food did come out, it was fresh and delicious. We tried a bit of everything. The quiche, a sandwich with sweet potato fries, a very fresh salad and desserts. We really appreciate the accommodations while no reservations are required, the place was large enough to accommodate our group of riders. This place is absolutely interesting and cool on the inside. To the staff and owner - Thank you all for a great experience and food.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №74

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №75

Rating: 2

Waited 45 minutes for our lunch and everything was cold! Good flavor but cold. 7 plates and all cold. Won t be back.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №76

Rating: 4

Date: 7 months ago

Review №77

Rating: 1

This spot is not an establishment for people of color considering that their servers are racist. My friend and I went in and we were completely ignored when multiple waiters looked our way. One guy even looked over and flicked his hand over at us. Can t say I m surprised I m in Waco.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №78

Rating: 5

Ruby was friendly and fabulous. Great service!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №79

Rating: 5

Our server was Tony for the second time around so polite and making sure our drinks are filled and double checking on us. Service always quick and taste good be back soon!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №80

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №81

Rating: 5

Great food,fun place.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №82

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №83

Rating: 5

Server Reagen was top notch! Food was great!!

Date: 9 months ago

Review №84

Rating: 5

Sorry, forgot to take pictures of our food but all was delicious and portions are HUGE! I had chicken tenders but it was like 3 chicken breasts. Husband had the black and blue burger and said it was one of the best he has ever had.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №85

Rating: 5

The first time here, everyone welcomed you with a big smile on their face the food is amazing customers are excellent recommended Parking: You can park on the street or the parking lot next to the building for free. Kid-friendliness: Kids will love this place

Date: 9 months ago

Review №86

Rating: 5

What a great place to eat. We ate lunch on Sunday. Had fried chicken and all you can eat sides. You cant leave hungry!!

Date: 10 months ago

Review №87

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №88

Rating: 5

Awesome! Delicious food, excellent service, very cool place.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №89

Rating: 5

This place is a gem. If you are in Waco TX, visit this place. Friendly, patriotic Americans serving good food and friendly smiles. Spicy fried green beans and country fried steak was great, and the chocolate cobbler with ice cream was ridiculous good.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №90

Rating: 5

Its so hard to work right across the street because their pies are amazing

Date: 10 months ago

Review №91

Rating: 5

Was looking for a local place to enjoy lunch.. and so glad I found this!! Food was wonderful!! Don t forget to leave room for some banana pudding.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №92

Rating: 5

Best pattymelt in Texas. We drive from Dallas to Waco for the warm banana pudding with the marangue topping. Ask for Jack. Shes sweet and a great server. Vegetarian options: Veggies are farm fresh

Date: 11 months ago

Review №93

Rating: 5

My baby had so much fun there staff is friendly and she wants to go back already the food is amazing

Date: 11 months ago

Review №94

Rating: 5

Gas station themed spot for excellent breakfast and lunch. Very friendly wait staff serving delicious diner classics in downtown Waco. A must try when visiting.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №95

Rating: 5

Good burgers, great pies, a very nice diner in downtown Waco.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №96

Rating: 5

This is the best kept secret in Waco. The food is great and the service is over the top.

Date: a year ago

Review №97

Rating: 5

We stopped here on our way from Austin to Dallas. Service was perfect, waitress was very attentive. Food was fresh. Decoration is very nice too. Glad we stopped!

Date: a year ago

Review №98

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №99

Rating: 5

Very good food (burghers, salads, dinners, milkshakes, floats). Service was quick and very pleasant. Atmosphere is eclectic garage. Enjoyed our visit.

Date: a year ago

Review №100

Rating: 5

Great family dining. Great service. Reasonably priced.

Date: a year ago

Review №101

Rating: 5

The food is delicious! It doesnt matter what you order, youll love it! And the desserts are on another level!

Date: a year ago

Review №102

Rating: 5

Classic American diner fare with a personal touch.We stopped into Jakes for a late lunch with family. From the outside, its 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 car culture at its finest! Whats better was we were hosted by Jake, the man himself. Yes, the restaurants namesake is very much present and accounted for and an absolute delight. The servers were all friendly and helpful. The atmosphere was nostalgic yet comfortable. Old cars are part of the decor and ambiance. We ordered a variety of items off the menu. No complaints, and the food was great. Wait staff was very attentative and we all had a wonderful meal. Highly recommended.

Date: a year ago

Review №103

Rating: 5

Great food, plenty of options with fast and friendly service. I highly recommend this place.

Date: a year ago

Review №104

Rating: 5

Had a fantastic lunch at Jakes today! The service was great and friendly. It was busy in there but the namesake even had a moment to stop and check on how our meal was. Fun diner decor as you can see in the other photos. We had cheeseburgers (handmade patties), yummy fries (fresh handcut, you can taste it) and German chocolate pie (cant miss this!)

Date: a year ago

Review №105

Rating: 5

This place is a must. Good food and good service

Date: a year ago

Review №106

Rating: 5

This is absolutely my favorite lunch spot. The food is always great, the portions are huge, and the servers are great.

Date: a year ago

Review №107

Rating: 5

My family eats at Jakes at least 2 times a month. Jake has a great staff and the food is delicious. Would recommend eating here to everyone. They also have home made pies and desserts that are out of this world. The atmosphere is awesome. Keep up the good work Jake. Ask for Cash as your waitress she is awesome.

Date: a year ago

Review №108

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №109

Rating: 5

Food was tasty. Arrived quickly to our table. Our waitress was fun and amazing. Great times. Love the police car ride that they have in the restaurant.

Date: a year ago

Review №110

Rating: 3

My rating is based on going to Jakes 1 time on a Sunday. There is a different menu for Sundays vs the other days of the week so take this for what it is. The Sunday menu is basically take it or leave it.... No options on salad dressing, no appetizers, no choice on sides. You choose your entrée & you take what else they give you. It was southern sides that were just average in taste. Not bad but not at the level of the atmosphere (which was excellent). The service we had was below par & it took us almost 1 hour and 45 minutes to finish our meal. This included about 25 minutes of waiting for our check that our waitress didnt even bring us. We had to get the hostess to get our check for us. I will say it seemed others were getting better service but our specific experience was below acceptable. Its most likely a completely different experience the rest of the week but I would suggest finding another Sunday lunch place. Again this is a 1 time experience on a Sunday (not regular menu). Kid-friendliness: Very kid friendly!

Date: a year ago

Review №111

Rating: 3

We had the BLT and the country French. The BLT was good. Did not like the country French. Banana pudding was okay. Service was good and the atmosphere was great.

Date: a year ago

Review №112

Rating: 1

We tried to eat here for lunch today. When we walked in the lady just stared at us without saying anything and after a minute or two she said How many? We said 2. She starred again and asked how many and then said Oh, I m sorry. . It was very uncomfortable at first and because we were looking to try something new in Waco we took a chance we sat down and immediately received serviced, water was HORRIBLE! It was worst than tap faucet water. NO EXAGGERATION I ordered a bacon cheeseburger bottom bread was soggy, cheese was melted but meat was cold, my okra was greesy and meat was super dry and unseasoned. The atmosphere TO ME is giving 1900 s/urban. I would not try this place again. Food was a 2/10, service was a 4/10(not friendly or welcoming) atmosphere 1/10(it s urban but I get the vibes as back in the days segregation)

Date: a year ago

Review №113

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №114

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №115

Rating: 5

The food was delicious and the atmosphere was relaxing and welcoming. It is rare to see the owner bussing tables and serving food

Date: a year ago

Review №116

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №117

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №118

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №119

Rating: 1

We tried to eat here for lunch today. When we walked in the man just stared at us, and after a minute or two asked how many. We told him 5 (with a high chair) he scribbled something down on a piece of paper and stared off into space once more. I waited a minute and asked him how long the wait was, Maybe 20min was his response. We walked outside to wait. About 20min later we walked inside because my 2 year old was getting too hot, and proceeded to wait our turn. Not 1 but TWO parties came in during this time and were sat immediately. A party of two and a party of 4. Nothing was said to us, and we werent acknowledged. We noticed an empty booth and asked if we could be sat there. We were told no because it was a fire hazard. Thats fine, we understand that, but the place is mostly booths from what I can see. My two year old was starting to act up because he was tired and hungry. So, I told the guy to just take our name off the list since it didnt seem like they could accommodate a party with a high chair. We were leaving and a girl chimed in sarcastically yall come back and see us. I would have like to try this place, but after this incident and not being able to accommodate a high chair we wont be returning.

Date: a year ago

Review №120

Rating: 3

Nothing like you expect from the name.

Date: a year ago

Review №121

Rating: 5

I had the Avocado Burger and Onion Rings..HIGHLY recommend! All around AMAZING!!

Date: a year ago

Review №122

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №123

Rating: 5

Jakes Texas tea house

Date: a year ago

Review №124

Rating: 4

Good home cooking. Very unique interior, friendly staff.

Date: a year ago

Review №125

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №126

Rating: 3

Had to find server in order to place our order

Date: a year ago

Review №127

Rating: 3

Driving through we came across this restaurant and fell in love with the atmosphere.Decided to stop and eat lunch on the way to Dallas. Wasnt aware they had a limited menu on Sunday. Ordered the catfish. Zero seasoning..My coworkers ordered Fried pork chops and had to send them back because they were super dry. Our waitress was super friendly and apologic even took an order off our bill.

Date: a year ago

Review №128

Rating: 4

Service was spot on. Only suggestion I have is they need to learn to fry the fries so they are crispy. Soggy fries dont cut it. Great options on dessert. Kid-friendliness: Options for kids especially if they are into cars.

Date: a year ago

Review №129

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №130

Rating: 5

First time to Jakes on May 16th (live in San Antonio). Theres NO WAY that ANYTHING you order doesnt rate 5 stars! What a meal! The chicken-fried steak, chicken-fried chicken and chicken sandwich and all the sides were AWESOME. Topped that off with the most delicious and perfect banana pudding ever. Prices are reasonable and the professional and friendly service was top shelf (thanks, Cassia). The restaurant is totally TEXAS with an at home atmosphere. Well definitely be back as soon as possible but dont delay your own trip there.

Date: a year ago

Review №131

Rating: 5

I love the classic automotive motif. Its very well done. I had the beef tips and rice, with mashed potatoes and it was delicious. The service was very nice and friendly too.

Date: a year ago

Review №132

Rating: 5

Sunday family style meal was amazing!

Date: a year ago

Review №133

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №134

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №135

Rating: 5

Great atmosphere, service, and food. We enjoyed a chicken fried steak and huge chicken strips with very tasty sides.

Date: a year ago

Review №136

Rating: 5

Weve visited a couple of times now and the food is very good. This time, we had a patty melt and chicken fried steak. Both were very good. Last time we had meatloaf and a chicken fried steak...again very good. The atmosphere is interesting with all the car stuff. Parking can be a nightmare though.

Date: a year ago

Review №137

Rating: 5

Great food and great service!

Date: a year ago

Review №138

Rating: 5

I have loved Jakes for a long time, so happy I got to visit on this trip to Waco. Vegetarian options: Great choices!

Date: a year ago

Review №139

Rating: 5

A little expensive but had a good time

Date: a year ago

Review №140

Rating: 4

Very good food!!!! Loved to have many fresh veggies. Location is cool. All staff (except Jake himself) is very grumpy though with no smiles and quite rude.

Date: a year ago

Review №141

Rating: 4

Cute place with a lot of cool atmosphere. They play good music too! The food was good. Nice server.

Date: a year ago

Review №142

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №143

Rating: 5

Great decor, food and super friendly owner(Jake) and staff. We left an item there and Jake is shipping it back to us. Great experience!

Date: a year ago

Review №144

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №145

Rating: 5

My favorite place to eat in Waco. Kid-friendliness: Kids love the atmosphere Food : 5/5 |

Date: a year ago

Review №146

Rating: 5

Had the meatloaf delicious . Good sized servings Should have ordered one and shared it with the wife. Neither of us could finish. Very nice staff and atmosphere. Will make it a regular place for us.

Date: a year ago

Review №147

Rating: 5

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 happy to see long teaspoons in my tea. The veggie quesadilla was very satisfying. Oh! Look for license plate from 1924!

Date: a year ago

Review №148

Rating: 5

Great little local burger joint. The decor is all car memorabilia or old store signs. The food was good and reasonably priced. On street parking can be tricky at lunchtime.

Date: a year ago

Review №149

Rating: 5

Food was good! Good size portions as well. :)

Date: a year ago

Review №150

Rating: 5

Love it!! Everyone was super nice and friendly and the food is amazing

Date: a year ago

Review №151

Rating: 2

Ok food. Nothing special

Date: a year ago

Review №152

Rating: 5

Nice place sweet people.

Date: a year ago

Review №153

Rating: 5

Good food. Fun place with all of the decor!

Date: a year ago

Review №154

Rating: 5

Great local food joint! This is the real America at its best! Locals serving locals!

Date: a year ago

Review №155

Rating: 5

Great service Great food Great atmosphere Definitely recommend! Comfort food at its finest! Chicken Fried Steak was awesome!

Date: a year ago

Review №156

Rating: 5

We went back on Sunday and they serve vegetables family style and fix the salad at table-side. Even though they were extremely busy, our service was excellent. I highly recommend this restaurant.

Date: a year ago

Review №157

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №158

Rating: 5

Can t say enough about this place. Staff was super friendly. Our waitress Cindy was awesome!!! We ordered the Sunday special of fried chicken with sides of mashed potatoes, creamed corn, grab beans, purple hull peas, cornbread and rolls. (So much food for a great price) sides are served family style. It was my birthday so they have me a piece of pie. Lemon and it was scrumptious. Highly recommend this fun restaurant.

Date: a year ago

Review №159

Rating: 5

Excellent service and delicious food!

Date: a year ago

Review №160

Rating: 5

Great place to have lunch with the family. Great service and amazing food!! Kid-friendliness: Yes, very kid friendly. Food : 5/5 |

Date: a year ago

Review №161

Rating: 5

As always, Jakes always delivers!!

Date: a year ago

Review №162

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №163

Rating: 3

Date: a year ago

Review №164

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №165

Rating: 5

Surprisingly high quality burger, fries, and broccoli salad. Looks like a local favorite place as well. Ive no problem recommending Jakes Texas Tea House

Date: a year ago

Review №166

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №167

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №168

Rating: 5

Cassia, our server, was amazing. Though whats also amazing was the portions. My goodness, one plate fed the whole family. Granted, the kids had eaten before hand but the friend chicken plate was huge! Even had leftovers. And the food was delicious.

Date: a year ago

Review №169

Rating: 5

We love this place all the food is good

Date: a year ago

Review №170

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №171

Rating: 4

Good burger and hand cut fries

Date: a year ago

Review №172

Rating: 5

Gr8 food & wonderful server even in the middle of a busy time & short staffed!

Date: a year ago

Review №173

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №174

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №175

Rating: 4

Cool spot to hang and eat

Date: a year ago

Review №176

Rating: 5

Wow! Nice surprise. Looking for a change of pace from our usual haunts. We found it here. I usually find roasted chicken breast in restaurants overcooked and dry. This was very good and moist. Veggies were exceptional as well. We couldnt have deserts due to diet but the temptation was overwhelming. Deserts looked gorgeous. 1950s atmosphere really cute and nostalgic. Highly recommend.

Date: a year ago

Review №177

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №178

Rating: 5

Came here for lunch on a business trip to Waco. This place is da bomb! I had the Texas Cheesesteak and Pecan Buttermilk Pie for dessert. I left in a food coma Ill definitely be back next time I come to Waco!

Date: a year ago

Review №179

Rating: 4

We enjoyed this place. Our server was cash and she was awesome. She was very attentive and knowledgeable in all the dishes. One of us ordered the quiche and she got fruit with it. I expected a few bites but a whole fruit salad arrived. The quiche was awesome. I got the turkey Reuben and that was fantastic! Wholesome place. The menu pic I attached is for their Sunday family style. We will most definitely go back to try!

Date: a year ago

Review №180

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №181

Rating: 5

Loved this place wish we had one in our city. Great service and atmosphere, love all the automotive decor everywhere. Great location in downtown. Will definitely be going back next time we visit.

Date: a year ago

Review №182

Rating: 4

Jake s Texas Tea House is a fresh and enjoyable American dining spot with a unique gas station theme and lovely oldies music. Its also a great location resting on the active Austin Ave. The service could use some more people, and the wait for your food gets terribly long during busy hours. The servers are helpful and work hard to ensure you get quality food. The food itself is plentiful. Also ONLY ON SUNDAYS they offer you a free salad, bread, green beans, mashed potatoes, beans, and mac and cheese with your meal. I got the Pollo Loco and enjoyed it.

Date: a year ago

Review №183

Rating: 5

This joint is worthy of all the hype. I thought I walked back into time. The service was outstanding, then Jake stops by table to see how things are going. Food was plentiful and exceptional. Just go....

Date: a year ago

Review №184

Rating: 4

Great place to visit! Old car replicas were great. Food was okay, burgers looked good.

Date: a year ago

Review №185

Rating: 5

This was a neat place to have lunch! The theme is gas station memorabilia and they nailed it. It may not sound like everyones cup of tea, but its really a cool place. The food was good, you can tell its fresh and made in house. If youre looking for a nice place for lunch in Waco, I recommend this place!

Date: a year ago

Review №186

Rating: 3

Date: a year ago

Review №187

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №188

Rating: 5

A great place for food and vintage signs and cars memorabilia. Great atmosphere. Staff is helpful and friendly. We ate around noon so we had an option to pick a meat and then they bring you sides in a sharable bowl, much like Babes Chicken does. You can also choose to get vegetables only. The menu has something for everyone. Food is delicious and hot. Felt like we were all back at the dinner table at home. Desserts are homemade and delicious, and goes fast. They do serve craft beers in addition to the regular choices of beers. The vintage gas station signs and memorabilia are neat to look at and they do have a great collection. If you prefer, there are places to sit and eat at the counter. Will have to try that next time we go and its the just the two of us. Will definitely go back.

Date: a year ago

Review №189

Rating: 5

Great burgers and blue plate specials in an old 50s atmosphere.

Date: a year ago

Review №190

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №191

Rating: 5

Awesome, family business. Very nice atmosphere with old cars and signs and a really good, home-made food. We also enjoyed talking to the owner.

Date: a year ago

Review №192

Rating: 5

Jakes is my favorite place to eat. I drove two hours (one way) to eat here this past weekend, because I love it that much. The atmosphere, the service, the people, and the food. Everything is great at Jakes. Jake takes time to interact with children, like a grandpa. He checks on customers, brings out food (nothing is beneath him), and teaches his young employees (not just what to do, but also the intangible values and characteristics that make the difference). BTW, Sunday is the only day you can get fried chicken, which I highly recommend (theyre only open 11-2 on Sunday, get there early before they run out!). I highly recommend Jakes! Kid-friendliness: Perfect place to bring kids. Theyll be welcomed and there is even a mechanical police car they can ride.

Date: a year ago

Review №193

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №194

Rating: 4

A buddy car buff and I stopped into look at the nostalgic automotive decor. We enjoyed a root beer while we looked around. The staff is extremely welcoming. The food menu looked very good .

Date: a year ago

Review №195

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №196

Rating: 5

Lunch was delicious. Service was quick and friendly. Pie is a MUST (key lime was amazing).

Date: a year ago

Review №197

Rating: 5

Awesome food and fun atmosphere. Traveling thru Waco it is a great lunch spot!

Date: a year ago

Review №198

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №199

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №200

Rating: 4

Jakes is a good place for lunch downtown, comfortable seating and a good selection of burgers. Make sure you save room for dessert!

Date: a year ago