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For so many people, college is the time of life when they first fall in love with coffee. Early morning classes, various student activities, dozens of new friends, and test after project after test… All can quickly lead to coffee being an absolute necessity. Lucky for us, Waco has no shortage of coffee shops — and special ones at that.<\/p>\n
So, whether you\u2019re a new student whose love for the bean is just beginning, or a Waco visitor looking for the best brew, here are our current 10 favorite Baylor-area coffee spots:<\/p>\n
1.<\/strong> Common Grounds<\/strong><\/a> is probably the best\u2011known Baylor\u2011area coffee shop, famous for its quintessential laid\u2011back, college\u2011hangout vibe. HGTV fans might recognize the house\u2011turned\u2011coffee\u2011shop from Baylor alumni Chip and Joanna Gaines\u2019 show Fixer Upper<\/em>, but for students, this little shop is an everyday hangout spot that evokes a sense of home. With a big backyard<\/a> covered in canopy trees (that doubles as a music venue), this place is a study spot and hangout haven. For your first drink, try anything off their signature Cowboy menu; you won\u2019t be disappointed. (Common Grounds also partners with Baylor Missions<\/a> to help send BU students abroad to serve and learn; for each purchase of their unique “Baylor Blend,” CG donates $5 to the Baylor Missions fund.)<\/p>\n 2. Pinewood<\/a><\/strong> officially began in 2015 when Baylor grads roasted their first batch of coffee in a garage. Since then, Pinewood has settled into its very own spot on Austin Avenue. Their shop serves up delicious house lattes made with homemade brown\u2011sugar syrup and specializes in affordable, delicious drip coffee. At Pinewood, you’ll find a warm, welcoming environment; there\u2019s always a record spinning wonderful tunes, and the mid\u2011century vibes make you feel like you\u2019re in a different time and place.<\/p>\n 3. <\/strong>Dichotomy<\/strong><\/a> got its start as a regular booth at the Waco Downtown Farmers Market in 2012, eventually moving to a permanent brick\u2011and\u2011mortar location in the heart of downtown. Sourcing and roasting the highest quality coffee, Dichotomy offers sophisticated, top\u2011notch, craft coffee beverages in a space that feels elegant and big\u2011city.<\/p>\n 4.<\/strong> Lighthouse Coffee<\/a><\/strong>, a newer downtown hangout, offers a variety of coffees from Olympia Coffee Roasters. It delivers a small and special space, with a warm feel and a little outside patio where you can take in the Waco skyline — a perfect little getaway.<\/p>\n 5. <\/strong>Br\u00fb<\/strong><\/a> has perhaps the most unique location of all: inside a century\u2011old elevator in the historic Praetorian Building. Owned by two Baylor alumni, the coffee shop\u2019s name comes from a nickname based on the French word for roastery. If you\u2019re craving a classic European\u2011style, dark espresso, this is your place. Enjoy your brew (pun intended) that was roasted on a restored 120\u2011year\u2011old machine made in the late 1800s.<\/p>\n 6.<\/strong> One Day<\/a><\/strong> is tucked in a growing area of downtown Waco. Its cozy corners and patio area are sure to cater to your needs with a cup of their speciality coffee in hand. One Day also partners with local food trucks to offer sustenance at any time of day, so be sure to grab a snack, too!<\/p>\n 7.<\/strong> Lalo\u2019s Coffee and Pastries<\/a><\/strong>, the area’s newest coffee spot, is a locally-owned Mexican coffee shop and panader\u00eda. Each menu item is inspired by traditional Mexican recipes, and the store features pieces by artists from the Waco area. Settle into their brightly colored cafe and enjoy some cafecito and pan dulce; may Lalo\u2019s be a little slice of Mexico for you here in Waco.<\/p>\n 8.<\/strong> Kurbside Coffee<\/a><\/strong> — located inside Waco\u2019s new food court, Union Hall —\u00a0was started by two couples with a vision of bringing culture to Waco’s community. At Kurbside, you\u2019ll find a variety of options, from bagels to Mexican bread filled with Nutella, and lattes to dirty horchatas. This shop loves to celebrate their culture through their menu!<\/p>\n 9. World Cup Caf\u00e9<\/a><\/strong> may be a little further from campus, but their 7 a.m. cup of joe will do you wonders. And if you\u2019re hungry, you can\u2019t go wrong with any one of their Texas Toasters. The quality, locally sourced ingredients make for one heck of a breakfast sandwich. A part of Mission Waco, this cafe seeks to bring residents from North Waco together with middle\u2011income folks to revitalize our community.<\/p>\n 10.<\/strong> The Starbucks<\/strong><\/a> in the foyer of Moody Library is technically<\/em> the largest college Starbucks in the nation, thanks to the enormous Allbritton Foyer seating area. But the real reason we love this location? It’s location. This Starbucks is right in the middle of the hustle and bustle of campus. You\u2019ll catch your professors grading or a friend you haven\u2019t seen in a while, all while enjoying Starbucks\u2019 latest seasonal offering.<\/p>\n [BONUS: For those who don\u2019t love coffee, there\u2019s Waco Cha<\/a>. This neat little spot offers handcrafted, organic bubble tea — and man, is it good. They pride themselves on retaining authentic Taiwanese culture in their product and atmosphere, and fostering their mission of creating diverse community through quality boba tea and Taiwanese food. For your first drink, try their Milkyway Thai Tea with 50% sweetness and Boba; you won\u2019t regret it.]<\/p>\n Sic \u2019em, coffee aficionados!<\/p>\n You might also like:<\/em><\/strong> For so many people, college is the time of life when they first fall in love with coffee. Early morning classes, various student activities, dozens of new friends, and test after project after test… All can quickly lead to coffee being an absolute necessity. 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