Glory Bell Coffee

Review №1

Rating: 5

Date: a day ago

Review №2

Rating: 5

Great coffee. Got a well toasted espresso were a shot is already a double one.

Date: a day ago

Review №3

Rating: 5

Matcha s pretty good here, lots of space to be able to work, good atmosphere.

Date: 4 days ago

Review №4

Rating: 5

This place is connected to a church, which is kind of like saying it s got a direct line to the Big Guy upstairs. I walked in and immediately felt already more holy I mean, you don t have to believe in Jesus to know when a place just feels good. But hey, a little divine intervention doesn t hurt! I ordered an iced americano, which was heavenly (pun intended). But then, I asked if they had cream, and the barista was like, Nope, but we can bless it with some milk! Next thing I know, my $2.50 americano suddenly costs me a dollar more. I m no math whiz, but I m pretty sure that s not how tax works. Either the price is off, or that milk was imported from the Promised Land. After committing my money to the coffee, I spotted a tray of cream further down the counter. Divine irony, right? But it s hard to stay mad when they re handing out free donuts like manna from heaven! I was on a tight budget and had to choose between food or coffee that morning, so finding those donuts was like stumbling upon hidden treasure. Manager Rob was super helpful and answered all my burning questions, and some friendly church folks even sat down to share stories with me. It was like coffee with a side of community how could you not love that? There s plenty of seating too, so whether you re planning to host a Nertz showdown, power through some work, or casually sip coffee with that cute gal you met at Cameron Park, this place has you covered. Just watch out for that sneaky milk up charge it s probably worth it for the experience, though! Parking: Theres a parking lot down the sidewalk, but if you show up later in the day when the rest of the buildings businesses are up and running, you may need to to do some stretches to help with squeezing in. The street parking is free, but you ll need a good strategy to snag one before someone else does. Manager Rob mentioned there s another lot down the street if you head toward Waco Drive. There is free parking all over Waco. So if all else fails, be prepared for a little walk think of it as earning your coffee and donut!

Date: a month ago

Review №5

Rating: 2

It was great stopping by Glory Bell! I loved trying out their coffee and loved that they had so many flavor options, but I have to admit, neither the coffee nor the location were appealing to me. As a college student who loves a good cup of coffee or an iced latte while studying, this place is definitely a skip for me with its limited number of outlets and my experience of screaming kids. I wouldnt mind coming again with friends to chat, though!

Date: a month ago

Review №6

Rating: 5

Great place for a date or to get some work done. The bean bags are a vibe.

Date: a month ago

Review №7

Rating: 5

We love Glory Bell. The people are amazing, the coffee is good. It is a great family friendly place with a play area. Plenty of space for study nooks and quiet conversations as well. Kid-friendliness: Glory Bell welcomes kiddos with a play area filled with toys and bean bags for kids to sit and have quieter moments. Also, they sell kid friendly snacks.

Date: a month ago

Review №8

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №9

Rating: 5

Glory Bell Coffee is a gem in the middle of downtown Waco. The location is convenient, but parking can be a bit tricky. If youre having trouble finding a spot, I recommend street parking on the opposite side of St. Paul s Episcopal. The interior is spacious and beautifully decorated, creating a welcoming atmosphere. Theres even a kids play area, which is a fantastic touch for families. I thoroughly enjoyed the cinnamon sugar cookie latte it was the perfect blend of sweet and comforting. My daughters devoured every bit of their cinnamon roll waffle, and we all loved the bacon breakfast burrito. Each item was delicious and made our visit memorable. If youre in the area, Glory Bell Coffee is definitely worth a visit! Kid-friendliness: There is a play area for kids that has legos and various toys.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №10

Rating: 5

The atmosphere is wonderful. I enjoyed a latte while listening to uplifting music and rain on the roof. Its a large area with lots of seating. There is definitely an uplifting vibe. The menu is limited but everything Ive ever gotten has been delicious. The staff (Lexi and Morgan I think) were very polite and we got our order quickly.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №11

Rating: 1

Date: 2 months ago

Review №12

Rating: 1

Came here for a quick coffee and a casual chat with a coworker around 2pm and were met with the screams of children. I love a family friendly environment, where you can bring your kids to have fun while you enjoy a cup of coffee, but this was extremely excessive and distracting. Multiple people left during this time because the kids were running and screaming throughout the entire coffee shop incessantly for nearly 2 hours, dragging their toys all over the floor. We got hit with their balls, multiple times their toy cars, and a rock that they threw. Truly disappointing that parents and the staff did not address this disturbance as one of the core values of this coffee shop is to create an inclusive space for all. When I mentioned to the staff that it was really disturbing and the bathrooms were left a mess by the kids they agreed and said they didn t know what to do. Hopefully employees can be better trained on proper conflict resolution so that next time this beautiful space can be enjoyed by all people

Date: 2 months ago

Review №13

Rating: 2

Coffee was cold and bitter :( love the mission, but just not the coffee I got.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №14

Rating: 2

Coffee was not that great but the atmosphere was wonderful

Date: 3 months ago

Review №15

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №16

Rating: 4

Its a great experience. The playroom is fantastic for little ones . Its a great place to take pictures.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №17

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №18

Rating: 5

Please go, it is very worth your time!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №19

Rating: 5

Very cute place to sit and relax and drink good coffee!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №20

Rating: 4

This is really a great little haven to catch up on office work, school work. I love the fact that it has a sunken area thats very big with different types of chairs and tables, very accommodating. The coffee baristas were very helpful.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №21

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №22

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №23

Rating: 5

We like the food, coffee, and atmosphere at Glory Bell. I think only coffee shop in Waco that doesnt blast their music so loud. I love that they created a space for work and play for anyone here in Waco.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №24

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №25

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №26

Rating: 2

Other low reviews are right. Insanely expensive equipment but the staff arent real baristas by any stretch. Atmosphere is genuinely very nice---a shame the drinks arent up to par. The staff are friendly too. But if youre here for specialty coffee then you are likely to be disappointed.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №27

Rating: 5

Incredible spot! Such a fun atmosphere, very trendy, and even has a play area for kids. My husband and I were able to sit and talk while our toddler played!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №28

Rating: 5

Nice coffee place with big open space and floor to ceiling windows. Space/to dos for the whole family.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №29

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №30

Rating: 1

Come for the atmosphere, not the coffee or food! 0/5 Coffee (not highly trained) 0/5 Food (flies and gnats I n the muffin display) 0/5 Service (made my drink incorrectly) 5/5 Atmosphere (has potential if they learn to make coffee)

Date: 9 months ago

Review №31

Rating: 5

A quiet place in down town Waco to enjoy a nice coffee be or upscale to latee

Date: 9 months ago

Review №32

Rating: 5

I love everything about glory bell coffee shop and Im sorry for bugging the college students from doing their homework. Im trying to make glory bell coffee shop lose their business and I just like to greet new people that come in and I love talking to people. All college student come to glory bell coffee shop and awesome place to do their homework at glory bell coffee shop. I never ever bug any college student from doing their homework.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №33

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №34

Rating: 2

30K La Marzocco machine ran by high schoolers who don t know the difference between a latte and cordado which fine, but not a good coffee experience. Aesthetically pleasing and serving as a wonderful community space for its church but not for serious coffee folks (drink pictures are misleading). Not enough food options. With more training and food options, could be an excellent coffee shop, esp with one of the best commercial espresso machines on the market. Kid-friendliness: Large space with play area

Date: 10 months ago

Review №35

Rating: 5

I wish the coffee shop had more varieties of foods/snacks and would add sodas (Coke, Dr. Pepper, etc.) for those who dont drink coffee - especially children. However, you cannot ask for a coffee shop with a better atmosphere! It is so peaceful; and has plenty of room for kids to play while adults visit. The coffee is excellent and most all of the baristas are very friendly and accommodating. It is my favorite coffee shop in Waco.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №36

Rating: 4

Coffee was good. It had an area for kids to play which is what i needed. The service was friendly.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №37

Rating: 5

Kid-friendliness: There is a cool kids playroom with blocks, books, a coffee station, Lego, and more. Kids are allowed to play and be themselves, and the atmosphere is laidback. Wheelchair accessibility: Entrance is at ground level and there is a wheelchair ramp to access additional seating area.

Date: a year ago

Review №38

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №39

Rating: 5

I love this place. So asthetic and kid friendly for mamas too visit and chat.

Date: a year ago

Review №40

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №41

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №42

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №43

Rating: 5

The Dixie chicks would love this place because it s full of wide open spaces

Date: a year ago

Review №44

Rating: 3

The coffee is good but ridiculously expensive. Sad that it claims to be a Christian establishment, the staff was rude.

Date: a year ago

Review №45

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №46

Rating: 5

What an amazing place. Their coffee is wonderful. The atmosphere is great, quiet, and comfortable. They have a kids play place as well and my kids love it. We will definitely return to this great place.

Date: a year ago

Review №47

Rating: 4

Atmosphere is unmatched. The open light and wide but comfy space is so awesome. Unfortunately my matcha latte tasted like milk and water.

Date: a year ago

Review №48

Rating: 5

Popped in on a weekday morning to grab a macchiato and really enjoyed the quiet atmosphere. The staff was very friendly. A variety of seating options and all looked comfortable. Restrooms were clean, and wifi is available.

Date: a year ago

Review №49

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №50

Rating: 5

This place is SPECTACULAR! From the entrance the atmosphere is wonderful. If you come to Weco, you have to come to this place!

Date: a year ago

Review №51

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №52

Rating: 4

Beautiful place! I enjoyed meeting up with a friend for a Bible study. There was Christian music playing the whole time, which just added more to the experience! The password for wifi is also a Bible verse - so fun! Shout out to Tyler for being awesome & recommending a great drink (chunky monkey latte). Only downside was the price of the latte. It was over $7 for an iced latte. But it was good a little sweet, so just keep that in mind! I def plan on coming back!

Date: a year ago

Review №53

Rating: 5

Such a cute place with delicious coffee and great service! We are glad we found this place while passing through Waco!

Date: a year ago

Review №54

Rating: 5

Loved it!! Coffee was delish, and the space there is so neat. I hung out to do some studying, and it was lovely

Date: a year ago

Review №55

Rating: 5

Great place! Not enough coffee places - fabled and common grounds were always exploding out the seams. And so cool that it s attached to a church doing ministry.

Date: a year ago

Review №56

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №57

Rating: 5

Very nice atmosphere. It s spacious and has a play area for children. Coffee is stronger than most and they don t go too sweet on the flavors. Fiancé and I thoroughly enjoyed the breakfast burritos. The salsas were both hot and very flavorful.

Date: a year ago

Review №58

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №59

Rating: 5

love every experience here. favorite coffee is the cinnamon roll latte. i love having a local coffee shop to work at while my toddler plays! wide open space with plenty of room to move around and the service is always great.

Date: a year ago

Review №60

Rating: 5

We LOVE coming here. Kids play area is a life saver for when I just need a breather and to drink my coffee in peace. I m also not the most adventurous eater, so I was nervous with their very unique breakfast taco offerings ..but I LOVE the Kahlua Pig breakfast Taco! It s amazing! If you re in Waco visiting or a Waco local, definitely stop by! Kid-friendliness: Amazing play area for the kids!

Date: a year ago

Review №61

Rating: 3

Great chai, very spacious and pretty place. Two stars down for very high prices especially for being so close to poorer neighborhoods and requiring you to give up your phone number for wifi feels a little intrusive.

Date: a year ago

Review №62

Rating: 5

A warm climate of love and hospitality.

Date: a year ago

Review №63

Rating: 5

Great downtown location to chill from the office or school grind while enjoying a fresh cup of coffee while catching up on work, study or just need a break breather!

Date: a year ago

Review №64

Rating: 5

Beautiful place, excellent coffee and chai latte! Highly recommend!!!!

Date: a year ago

Review №65

Rating: 5

This place is such a good vibe. You will want to come bring some friends and stay awhile. I had the Iced Chai and it was nice. I personally would come back and bring friends. The price is right there with Starbucks. I do believe the experience is worth it. Parking is hard to find especially when they have church going on as well but, I would endure for the experience .lol

Date: a year ago

Review №66

Rating: 5

Right before the 9:30 service next door, I grabbed a delicious egg and potato burrito and an extra sweet vanilla iced latte! The atmosphere was very calm and the space is huge enough to accommodate workers, students, small groups, etc.! I will most definitely be back!

Date: a year ago

Review №67

Rating: 5

There is no other place like this in Waco... possibly in all of Texas. At 4,000 square feet of space, it also rivals the largest Starbucks in Texas (also 4,000 sq ft) which is located in Houston. Its designed for everybody, including families. Including kids. In fact, its a great space for families with kids to come and hang out. But its also a fantastic space for remote workers, students, etc., to come work, study and get stuff done. Great location, plenty of parking. Glory Bell is also open late Thursday - Saturday evening, too! So if your brain kicks into high gear at night, then Glory Bell coffee is a great place to go for your caffeine fix. Writer/Photographer at ExpertTexan Parking: Plenty of street parking as well as parking around the corner. Kid-friendliness: Definitely built with kids in mind. Tons of games for kids of all ages from toddlers all the way up to teenagers. Highly recommend this coffee shop for families with kids! Wheelchair accessibility: Theres a ramp going in, and a ramp inside for getting between the upper and lower levels.

Date: a year ago

Review №68

Rating: 5

This place is so warm and welcome! The atmosphere is unmatched. It s the perfect Bible Study, book reading coffee spot!

Date: a year ago

Review №69

Rating: 5

This place was nothing short of amazing. Jesus + Coffee = A Good Time . The environment is calm and inviting. They have so many tables & seats in building. This place was made for all ages Kiddos to Older adults. Vegetarian options: Oat & Almond Milk alternatives Dietary restrictions: I believe they had a sugar-free syrup option. Parking: The parking lot used for the waco farmers market on Saturday/ Sunday is normally close to empty Mon-Fri & is a great place to park and walk to Glory Bell Coffee ! Kid-friendliness: They have two play sections for kiddos :) Sensory toys and some other games that keep them greatly occupied. Wheelchair accessibility: A ramp for strollers & wheelchairs !

Date: a year ago

Review №70

Rating: 5

Great service, atmosphere, and coffee!

Date: a year ago

Review №71

Rating: 5

Our family really enjoyed our visit to Glory Bell Coffee. My dirty chai was deliciously strong. They have many good drink options. My two favorite things about this place is the worship music and the family friendly atmosphere... Its a great hang out spot! (Poké bowl is from J Petal.) There are many things for the kids to do while you sip your drink and read a good book or catch up with a friend. Theres a container room that has a play area complete with LEGO, a peg wall, a play kitchen, and books. Theres also a kids seating area in the main room, along with corn hole, giant connect four, and a train table. If youre needing a quiet space, they have a small meeting room. The corn hole and connect four can echo a bit, so keep that in mind if you *need* quiet. Im not sure if its a promo for their grand opening or if its a permanent thing, but we got free bite size cookies with each drink and they were a yummy lemon flavor. Anyways, I highly recommend this place! Its going to be one of our new favorites.

Date: a year ago

Review №72

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №73

Rating: 5

Kid-friendliness: There is a play area for children inside coffee shop. Wheelchair accessibility: The establishment offers ramp and easy access

Date: a year ago