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The Dove's Nest

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En Nido de la Paloma, en Waxahachie, te damos la bienvenida a un espacio luminoso y acogedor donde la cocina sureña moderna se reinventa con sabores auténticos. Disfruta de una experiencia gastronómica única en nuestro restaurante de dos plantas y, si lo deseas, déjate sorprender...

The Dove's Nest

Regional · Waxahachie

4.5 · 614 Bewertungen Google
www.thedovesnestrestaurant.com
Yelp 4.5 (188) TripAdvisor 4.4 (209) Yellowpages 5.0 (3)

Über The Dove's Nest

En Nido de la Paloma, en Waxahachie, te damos la bienvenida a un espacio luminoso y acogedor donde la cocina sureña moderna se reinventa con sabores auténticos. Disfruta de una experiencia gastronómica única en nuestro restaurante de dos plantas y, si lo deseas, déjate sorprender por nuestra cuidada...

En Nido de la Paloma, en Waxahachie, te damos la bienvenida a un espacio luminoso y acogedor donde la cocina sureña moderna se reinventa con sabores auténticos. Disfruta de una experiencia gastronómica única en nuestro restaurante de dos plantas y, si lo deseas, déjate sorprender por nuestra cuidada selección de antigüedades y artículos para el hogar que encontrarás en nuestra tienda. Un rincón especial donde la buena comida y el encanto se unen para crear momentos inolvidables.

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The Dove's Nest is a Waxahachie gem known for its cozy atmosphere and unique menu. Customers rave about the spiced tea, jalapeño BLT, chicken salad, and ABC appetizer. The service is frequently praised, especially Rebekah.

Beliebte Gerichte

Jalapeño BLT (3) chicken salad (3) ABC appetizer spiced tea deviled eggs hamburger shrimp and grits Ham Jam sandwich

Ideal für

Brunch Paare Einheimische Touristen Zwanglos

Tip: Arrive early, especially for brunch, as it gets busy quickly. Also, check out the shop connected to the cafe for unique items.

Services

🅿️ Parking 🚗 Delivery Accessible 🍽️ Déjeuner 🥗 Vegetarian Coffee
🎯 Casual 🛋️ Cozy Trendy 👨‍👩‍👧 Family 👥 Groups

Sehenswürdigkeiten in der Nähe

Hancock Building
Kulturerbe
A 85m

Hancock Building

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Masonic Lodge Hall
Kulturerbe
A 97m

Masonic Lodge Hall

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Ellis County Courthouse
Kulturerbe
A 140m

Ellis County Courthouse

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C.W. Gibson and E.S. Campbell Building
A 154m

C.W. Gibson and E.S. Campbell Building

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Highway Garage
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A 254m

Highway Garage

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Ellis County Woman's Building (Davis Hall)
Kulturerbe
A 272m

Ellis County Woman's Building (Davis Hall)

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Entdecken Sie die Umgebung von The Dove's Nest

The Dove's Nest befindet sich in Waxahachie, umgeben von kulturellen und historischen Sehenswürdigkeiten. Hier sind einige der bemerkenswertesten Orte in der Nähe.

Historisches Erbe

  • Hancock Building (A 85m) — historic place in Waxahachie, Ellis County, Texas Monumento histórico grabado de Texas
  • Masonic Lodge Hall (A 97m) — historic place in Waxahachie, Ellis County, Texas Monumento histórico grabado de Texas
  • Ellis County Courthouse (A 140m) — historic place in Waxahachie, Ellis County, Texas Propiedad contribuidora
  • Highway Garage (A 254m) — building in Waxahachie, Ellis County, Texas Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos
  • Ellis County Woman's Building (Davis Hall) (A 272m) — historic place in Waxahachie, Ellis County, Texas Monumento histórico grabado de Texas
  • Old Ellis County Jail (A 276m) — historic place in Waxahachie, Ellis County, Texas Monumento histórico grabado de Texas
  • Rogers Street Bridge (A 283m) — historic place in Waxahachie, Ellis County, Texas Monumento histórico grabado de Texas
  • House at 104 Kaufman (A 396m) — building in Waxahachie, Ellis County, Texas Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos
  • First Presbyterian Church Building (A 412m) — historic place in Waxahachie, Ellis County, Texas Monumento histórico grabado de Texas

Weitere Sehenswürdigkeiten

  • C.W. Gibson and E.S. Campbell Building (A 154m) — building at 209-215 W. Franklin St. Waxahachie, Texas

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Häufig gestellte Fragen zu The Dove's Nest

The Dove's Nest befindet sich in 105 W Jefferson St, Waxahachie, TX 75165, Waxahachie.
In der Nähe von The Dove's Nest finden Sie Sehenswürdigkeiten wie Hancock Building, Masonic Lodge Hall, Ellis County Courthouse, C.W. Gibson and E.S. Campbell Building.
The Dove's Nest bietet regional Küche.
The Dove's Nest hat regelmäßige Öffnungszeiten. Aktuelle Zeiten finden Sie im Profil.
The Dove's Nest bietet folgende Dienste: vor Ort essen, zum Mitnehmen, Lieferung.
Die am meisten empfohlenen Gerichte bei The Dove's Nest laut Kundenbewertungen sind: Jalapeño BLT, chicken salad, ABC appetizer, spiced tea, deviled eggs.
The Dove's Nest ist ideal für Brunch, Paare, Einheimische, Touristen, Zwangloses Essen.
The Dove's Nest is a Waxahachie gem known for its cozy atmosphere and unique menu. Customers rave about the spiced tea, jalapeño BLT, chicken salad, and ABC appetizer. The service is frequently praised, especially Rebekah.
Arrive early, especially for brunch, as it gets busy quickly. Also, check out the shop connected to the cafe for unique items.
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Bewertungen von The Dove's Nest Waxahachie

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Emily D

Great food! Ive tried the ham and jam sandwich, the BLT both very tasty, and pecan pie which is to die for. I also love their orange iced tea, super yummy. I love their spicy but sweet jam they serve, it's very delightful. Service is always quick and superb. Food is reasonable priced. Parking is tough to find when busy and wait times can be long, but the line moves fast it seems. There is not a place to sit and wait per say, just the little shop to look around in. Very cute rustic decor, just pricey. All around great place, good food, great people and atmosphere. A true gem in waxahachie.

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Brenda Jones

Great lunch! Fresh ingredients. Will be back with my husband soon.

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WADELLA RICHARDS

Perfect place for lunch, shopping and excellent customer service!

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BEE KEEPER

We’ve been coming to this restaurant for years and we’ve always had excellent meals and service. The owners are the best hosts ever! Y’all should also check out the great selection of their gift items, jewelry, clothes, books and furniture. They make the best “Bourbon Pecan Pie.” It truly is a great place to shop and the people there are very welcoming. Southern hospitality at its finest!

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Lost Creek Doodles

Incredible. BLT was maybe the best I’ve had. Burger was UNREAL. We had two appetizers and both were top notch. For dessert, get the chocolate/pecan pie. 😋 It’s really busy on Saturday at lunch, but they have a neat store attached to spend the time. Well worth it. 10 out of 10

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Bret Odom

Everything I've eaten here has been amazing! I really like their Cob Salad, and desserts are a must. I can't forget to mention the orange spiced tea, super good!

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Thorn1960

This place not only has a diverse selection of beautiful decor, antiques, jewelry, clothing, and one of a kind pieces for you to shop for, but it’s been one of the favorite eating places in Waxahachie for well over 20 years. There isn’t anything you can order that isn’t THE BEST you’ve ever had! You can’t go wrong inviting someone to this place to eat, you’ll be sure to impress. Don’t forget to pick up one of their famous cookbooks on the way out so you can attempt to prepare some of their delicious dishes at home too! The owners and staff are first class, and welcome each and every person that enters. There should be more stars to select for this restaurant!

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Julie Strickland

The atmosphere is very boutique style. The staff were all very nice and very friendly. The food was delicious. The portions were good, and the food was well plated so it was visually appealing as well. The menu was not overwhelming with the number of choices so that was nice. As a warning for sweet tea drinkers, they have no regular sweet tea or unsweet tea. They only have their spiced orange tea, but it was refreshing and very tastey. This is a wonderful little place to go for a ladies lunch or a relaxing meal. It is a smaller restaurant, but it didn't feel crowded. Be sure to check out their attached boutique. They have many wonderful and unique items and gift ideas. Would deffinitly go again. 👍👍👍

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VONGZILLA

If you find yourself in this area, then your in luck. This restaurant/store was great. Wonderful atmosphere and food. We did feel a little out of place as the sign said mask were a choice and as me being on too us Texans hate being told what to do. I had the ham and jam sandwich and the wife smoked turkey sandwich with the texas Cesar salad. They were both amazing. It was loud as hell because of the tall ceilings but it was still a great experience. You got to try it friends it's a treat. Eat well everyone!

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J H

If you haven't been here. You're not living your best life.

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Heidi White

Really cute place in an old building with tall ceilings. Great food, friendly staff, reasonable prices. I will definitely come back. The ice tea is really good too (orange spice, but not overly done). You can look around the gift store in front while you're waiting for a table. It gets crowded, but we only waited about 15 mins for a table.

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Stacy Miller

Wonderful, quaint, charm! We made reservations to celebrate an 80th birthday, and they went above and beyond! From setting up decorations, and letting us bring in a special cake for our large group. A wonderful gift and sandwich shop. The whole staff made you feel welcome. Such a nice place for a wonderful afternoon! Worth the hour drive.

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Dave McCullough

We did curb side pickup this evening due to the Virus. We did the pot roast meal which served four. The meal was absolutely excellent. Brought back memories of eating Sunday dinners and moms cooking. For desert we had the bread pudding,buttermilk pie and chocolate pecan pie....couldn’t make up our mind so we got all three😀. All three were excellent but especially the bread pudding! We have found our new favorite place in Waxahachie!

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Jennifer

First time here and hopefully won't be the last! Food was delicious and so the atmosphere!

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Lindsey Derry

My husband, daughter and I are eating here at the restaurant right now. I had the avocado blt with the cheddar squash soup. Its amazing. My husband had the burger with the bourbon molasses mustard and he also had the soup. We both loved our meals. My 2 year old got the meat and cheese roll up kids plate with fruit and it was perfect for her! We were seated quickly, got our food quickly and it has a good atmosphere. We were looking for something new to try. So glad we tried The Dove's nest. We will be back.

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Bear Charles

The BLT wasn't all that to me, I did eat a piece of my brother's burger and that was pretty good. Not a place I'd go to by choice. Just personal preference. It's got a Cracker Barrel feel to it.

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Jay DeSimone

My wife and I eat at Doves Nest often! Never, not one time, have we had anything but great food and great service. The first is delicious, and consistent!

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Angela Taylor

I only come here for the food. Never had a bad or disappointing meal. They the best bourbon pecan pie.The merchandise is overpriced but still fun to browse.

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Allyson Matelski

The Doves Nest is a must whenever you are in Waxahachie! The food is all delicious. I personally love the ABC spread and the orange spice iced tea! The service is wonderful, and they also have a very cute shop to peruse before or after your meal. Be sure to check them out!

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Amber DeSimone

Love this place!! The warm goat cheese dip is amazing and the salad and sandwiches are as well.

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Jo Hake

I love this place. Delicious sandwich and excellent service. My favorite lunch in Waxahachie. Plus the shopping ! Such cute stuff. I went back. Still a really good stop in Waxahachie.

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Hazel Backer

We had an amazing lunch here. Food was really amazing.

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andre

Super friendly owner. Wrapped up our gift gently and made small talk pleasant.

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Jennifer Dalman

Excellent atmosphere and amazing food. So glad we chose it for lunch. The boutique has a bunch of great items!!!

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John George

Charming atmosphere, wonderful food, excellent service, friendly staff.

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Gary Mingus

What a great find! Servers were so helpful in our decisions of food choices. It seems to be “the place to be” Thanka for a great 1st impression. We will return!

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Carter Ford

This is my favorite restaurant in Waxahachie! The owners are super nice! The service was wonderful! All the servers are respectful! After coming here my whole life and reading the negative reviews I can tell those people have never been there! I love it! I get the veggie pita with grilled chicken and it is to die for! It’s so refreshing and healthy! They use all fresh tasting ingredients!! I highly recommend stopping by for the food and shopping!!

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Beth McNabb

A delight in every bite! We were traveling and wanted a quick bite and saw their reviews, so we decided to check it out. I'm so happy we did! My husband and I split a burger (WOW!) and their side house salad (not a typical side salad at all!). They are smart and let you wander through the shop on the way in. What a wonderful gem. Sorry I did not take pictures!

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rodney scott

Chicken salad sandwich really good , also really big sandwich. chocolate bourbon pie with ice cream was the Bomb super good.. along with with service..

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Brad Deen

It is a treat every time I go. The food is really good, the atmosphere keeps you coming back, and the shopping before and after you eat is next level.

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Cyndie Manning

My sister and I were in town for a wedding when we found this jewel. Great food and atmosphere. We all loved it. The boutique is nice place to hang out and shop while waiting on a table. I even came away with the perfect top to wear to the wedding. A must see !

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Bill Parrill

This was always a great place to go for lunch. I lived nearby and would often stop by, but sadly I'm moving now so will definitely miss this place. Their jalapeno BLT was my favorite. My wife would often get their daily specials and they never disappointed.

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Jennifer Dolehite

Enjoyable environment, friendly staff, and a budget friendly menu. The meal choices sounded delicious, tasty, and might even be healthy! While the soup tasted saltier than I prefer, it had a lot of flavor I love with goat cheese! So good for my digestive system. We ate everything but couldn't resist trying a piece of buttermilk pie we passed in the display case when getting seated. It was to die for, so fresh and plenty for two to share. The pie is prepared fresh for in-house daily sale. I am so glad we tried the pie, even though we felt quite full from the lunch meal. The wait took a while, but the restaurant is behind a shopping store. So, you can browse around, go to the restrooms, or make a purchase while waiting. It has a local town square charm with a Cracker Barrel ambiance.

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Heather Galvan

Wonderful sandwich and salad. My husband and I were able to get a fresh local lunch for under 40 minutes. We were impressed and will be back for sure!

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Amanda Leiva

Always great service, delicious food, and awesome atmosphere 💗

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Nathaniel Winkler

The service was great and the food was good. There is street parking around here that is usually available. The restaurant will get busy quickly which gives you time to shop in the store. The food was good and we all found something to eat. The menu is not large and if you have picky eaters check the menu before you go.

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Karenlee Smith

A fabulously relaxing atmosphere! Wonderful restaurant employees, certainly delicious original food. The gift shop attached to the restaurant is full of original gifts for any person on your gift list! Worth a visit, spend the day looking around!

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Veronica Espinoza

Cindy and the entire Doves made our wedding day amazing. I planned the wedding from out of state and Cindy guided me to success. From the moment I walked into the Doves Nest to the end of the night I was amazed by the attention to detail given to every aspect of the wedding from the table set up, food, professional staff, all the way to the flowers and decorations. The food was beautifully presented and delicious. We had the beef tenderloin, with mashed potatoes, and asparagus. The meat was tender, the sides perfectly seasoned, and the food came out hot. Our experience could not have been better! We highly recommend The Doves Nest for an exception meal, catering, or event.

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Vacation Like A Local

We were here for a rehearsal dinner. From what I understand this isn’t something they normally do, but we enjoyed our time here very much! And we think they should consider becoming the venue for more dinners/evening events. There was a charcuterie board, cocktail shrimp, and pimento cheese balls for an appetizer. Or favorite was the charcuterie board! For dinner, we had steak, green beans, and mashed potatoes. Then for dessert we had the butter pie and the molten chocolate cake. All were amazing!

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Suzanne Nutt

Amazing lunch spot. The deviled egg appetizer is delicious. The house salad with white balsamic maple vinegrette is wonderful.

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Carlos Mackenzie

The food is great and so is the service! Tried the house burger with chips and the panini with the soup of the day (it was white chicken chili). Everything was delicious!! To finish it up, we ordered the blackberry pudding topped with ice cream. SO GOOD!! I wish this place was opened longer hours but it was worth the drive from Dallas!! Give it a try if you're in town!!

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Rondi Perry

Great little place with fun and interesting menu that serves lunch only. Food and service were both great! Adjoining gift shop

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Temo Jaime

Great food, the sandwiches where so delicious and the staff was welcoming. The shop had great selections of small trinket’s clothings and jewelry. I would recommend this store/restaurant if your visiting downtown Waxahachi, Tx

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Carlos Aguirre

I highly recommend the Apricot Chicken Salad Sandwich! It will not disappoint! Well, at least I'm not disapointed. Good quantity of food, high quality. Comes with Kettle Cooked style chips. Will have to snap a couple photos of sandwich next time I go.

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Annette Fountas

What a lovely lunch spot. The food was really fresh and tasted so good. This was my first time there. I will definitely go back to try different items on the menu. The store was super cute and I look forward to shopping there.

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David Simpson

Welcoming staff and atmosphere. Food was tasty. Well prepared and good sized portions.

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R G

Love this sweet spot in Downtown Waxahachie! Service is not always the same, but for the most part they are attentive. Pies are delicious. Variety of lunch specials. Gift Shop is a plus, always cute items available!

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Keva Wessol

Excellent food and awesome service. We went during the Texas Country Reporter festival, so it was extremely busy. That didn't stop our waitress from being amazingly cheery and giving us awesome service! The food was good. The dessert was great! We shared the bread pudding.

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Nicola Ritter

Made fresh daily desserts. Buttermilk pie and peanut butter tart was delicious. Cute gift shop with various vendors.

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Christina Garcia

I was disappointed because they were out of the quiche (that's what I get for waiting until 30 minutes before they close to sit down). But the chicken apricot salad was just as delish and so was the artichoke goat cheese dip! And then... the blackberry bread pudding, amazing! One of the best desserts. EVER!

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Shelley Edwards

Friendly staff, fresh food, and a well-varied menu——definitely a formula for a success as favorite lunch spots go. And, not to exclude the guys (they serve a grrrreat burger, a huge club sandwich, and lots of substantial choices), but this spot is a FAB place for a girly get-together! PS: they cater well to kids, too!

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Jovanka Mitic

Great waitstaff and super yummy lunch! Cute southern spot for gifts, ideas, and healthy and tasty meal. Way more than a tea room!

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Reggie Jonaitis

We hosted our company Christmas party at Dove’s Nest. The set menu, the food, the service and the ambiance - all incredibly amazing. Thank you Mark and Stephanie Ashmore!

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Heather Jacinda

The panini half sandwich and Greek salad was delicious. We bought a jar of strawberry jalapeño and a jar peach habanero jelly. So good!

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Katrina A

Love coming here to eat with my mom or for a ladies luncheon! The restaurant is tucked away in a lovely store. Food is always amazing & the staff is very friendly! Highly recommend the ABC dip!!!

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Romina A.

The wait wasn't long at all & the hosts were extremely friendly. Food was extraordinary!! The chips that they serve with the panini bread & hamburger has such an original taste. My mother-in-law had the Cobb salad and said it was soo good! I wish we would've tried the dessert but food's servings were just right & hit the spot.

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Sarah

I had the Ham and Jam. It was absolutely delicious! The combination of the peach habanero jam, fresh Brie and thinly sliced ham had me happy dancing in my chair! Also had the chicken chili soup that was as my mother said "a symphony of flavors in my mouth".

steve simmons
steve simmons

Nice place with small town charm! We had chicken salad and the Jalapeño BLT both excellent! Our server was polite and attentive, good job Rebecca

David Gustafson
David Gustafson

First time at the Doves Nest. Spiced tea was excellent. Food was outstanding. Very unique offerings for brunch dinning. Our waitress, Rebekah, was attentive and entertaining. We will be back.

Robert McIntosh
Robert McIntosh

We were pleasantly surprised by this small corner restaurant/ shop. The atmosphere was a bit bougie, the service was great and the food was quick, hot & fresh! Not your typical small town restaurant as the menu options are tweaked to impress your ventures taste buds 👌 We will be going back!

Linda
Linda

My friend suggested to go here for lunch. I was glad she did ,it was a very nice lunch. The food was very good the spiced tea was amazing. Then the stroll around the shop after was great lots of unique items and ornaments, very unique loved it all. Can not wait to go back for dessert since we were so full after lunch we H ad to pass on dessert. Service was great as well always attentive if we needed anything.

Josephine Guevara
Josephine Guevara

This was my second time visiting Dove’s Nest, and it was just as amazing as the first! The food was a 10/10, the atmosphere was so welcoming, and the customer service was excellent. We also stopped by the little shop inside afterward—it was so cute! I love how the community comes together and supports one another. Such a great place to visit!

Susan Ross
Susan Ross

We are dropping our daughter off at college in Waxahachie and found this adorable place. The food was all so delicious. I had the soup of the day which was green chili with chicken and hominy. Very tasty!! My salad was the Texas Caesar Salad, a yummy twist on your typical Caesar salad. Hubby had a huge and delectable hamburger and my daughter had the panini and house salad. We all loved our food and they topped off their lunch with the strawberry shortcake. We will be back!! Our waitress was sweet and attentive.

Lauren Gocken
Lauren Gocken

Loved our brunch at the Dove’s Nest. We arrived right at opening and it got busy fast. One of us ordered the salad, the other two ordered the special- a ham, green chili, and goat cheese quiche with a cup of chicken chili. Everything was delicious and service was great. We took home a slice of the chocolate chip walnut pie and two of the mousse desserts from the counter cabinet- all were delicious for days afterward. Will be back!

Seth Boutin
Seth Boutin

We love the old school vibe of old town Waxahachie and have heard a lot of great things about this restaurant so we decided to give it a try. Their Panini‘s were amazing! Make sure you try one! We loved the Jalapeño sandwich and the desserts were excellent too. Half a sandwich with a cup of soup or salad on the side is sufficient for most as they are quite filling and don’t skimp on the meats in the sandwich.

Cassandra Ortiz
Cassandra Ortiz

Great lunch spot! The shrimp and grits is my favorite. They also have Dove Dinners ever so often and are definitely worth the visit and a great date night option.

Bradley Mayes
Bradley Mayes

The Dove's Nest is a great little cafe that serves unique sandwiches and light lunch Faire that never disappoints. Fresh and unique ingredients (eg. Strawberry jalapeño jelly 🤯) make for a really great menu. The ABC dip is a MUST, and get the 1/2 sandwich and salad plate to sample a variety of items. Oh, and dessert is mandatory. We had blackberry bread pudding; good-bye diet! Can't wait to go back.

Sara Mitchell
Sara Mitchell

The Doves Nest has been a Waxahachie destination restaurant for decades with a reputation for quality that is very well deserved. The menu shifts a bit seasonally, but the staples are outstanding time and again. Daily specials are always a good choice. I always order the cauliflower soup and the white chicken chili if they offered. My current favorite item is the Cobb salad, but I sub the smoked salmon for the blackened chicken. And there are no bad dessert choices. My top two are the chocolate bourbon pecan pie and the blackberry bread pudding. Don’t forget to leave some time for shopping the gift shop before or after you’re amazing lunch

Katelyn Pennington
Katelyn Pennington

This place was so cute, the food was so good and the people were so nice! They had a good amount of unique options on the menu. The orange spice tea was great! We also enjoyed the deviled eggs, the green chicken chili soup, chicken salad and ham jam sandwich. It's also connected to a super cute gift shop 🎁

Doyle Destinations
Doyle Destinations

We walked into a shop and stumbled upon a quaint and charming restaurant so decided to give it a try since it was lunch time. Started off with the deviled eggs (a hubby favorite) and he declared it was delicious. The bacon and jalapeño bit was a nice touch. He decided on the panini and finished it rather quickly so that's AirAsia a good sign. I had the chicken salad and requested that it be toasted with the seasonal house salad. There was so much that I couldn't finish it. They were a little heavy handed with the vinaigrette so I would ask for it on the side. The marcona almonds were a nice touch. We got a hamburger to go for our son and he liked it enough that he asked where we'd gotten it (this 16 year old rates restaurant burgers and has categories so if he's asking it's good! ) The shop is beautifully decorated and provided some great ideas for the fall. Will definitely be back to look for Christmas! There were also some gourmet treats for purchase so take a look at my video and pictures. I picked up some truffle parmesan for our Friday movie nights.

Blake Hendrix
Blake Hendrix

We will definitely be back! Waxahachie has more than 1 great local restaurant but The Dove’s Nest may be a new fave! (A 20 minute wait for 2 people at 11:25am is a good sign that it’s popular!) It’s not the cheapest restaurant but $20ish to be totally stuffed with amazing food is not a bad deal at all! Mom and I usually order our own and split everything so she got the Dove’s Nest Salad Medley ($13.95) with Apricot Chicken Salad and Baby Spinach Salad which was very large and super fresh! The chicken salad has sherried apricots with fresh rosemary honey Dijon mayo which sounds like a strange combo but is probably the best I’ve ever had! The Baby Spinach Salad has apple wood bacon, golden raisins & apples with orange curry dressing… again sounds suspicious but amazing! I ordered the Ham & Jam Sandwich (slices of grilled pit ham & Brie with arugula, mayo and private label peach habanero jam on a toasted ciabatta $12.75) on the recommendation of our very nice, friendly and attentive waitress (Rebekah I think)! Again, didn’t sound super great but ya super great! I got the 1/2 sandwich with a cup of soup as the soup of the day was Green Chile Chicken which can be a bit spicy but this was just about perfect! In case that wasn’t enough food (which it was) we each got an oversized slice of Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie (comes with a double scoop of ice cream for $7.50) which was GREAT! Real metal utensils and cloth napkins in a cool old building (without the increasingly common loud music) are just added bonuses! A few things to be aware of… 1 there’s an upcharge for not paying cash… 2 the entrance to the restaurant is not the door on the side street but through the gift shop door on the corner (which is by design because) 3 you have to go through a great gift shop where you (and especially any female companions) will almost certainly find something to buy. Apparently the Dallas Morning News gave them 3.5 stars (which I think is short by about 1.5) and Texas Monthly magazine voted them one of the top 10 best small town restaurants in Texas! They’re only open for lunch but if you’re in the area it’s a do not miss!

Lauri West
Lauri West

It was my first time here... I had lunch with a couple of friends, one who lives in Waxahachie. Both friends have been there before. I had the chicken salad sandwich. It was so good that, when I saw they sold the mix in the little shop area, I bought two packages to take home!! The service was great, the atmosphere was nice. I will definitely go back if I'm in the area.

Keasha Emilson
Keasha Emilson

Went for lunch, I ordered the jalapeño BLT which was delicious, my husband ordered the hamburger and said it was very good. The ABC appetizer was good as well and the service was excellent! Super cute cafe in lovely historic downtown Waxahachie.

Johnny Crow
Johnny Crow

The Doves Nest is tucked inside the shop/boutique of the same name. Plenty of seating but a nice cozy bistro/cafe vibe mixed with rustic charm. All the staff were very nice and helpful. Food was made to order and came out pretty quickly. Prices were decent for the quality of the food. I had the Ham and Jam which was VERY Delicious. All the elements worked well together. Highly recommend. The other photo show is the club panini and it was Stacked with the sliced turkey. I subbed the chips for the soup of the day which was White Chili Chicken. It was good but the sandwiches were 10x better. The only iced tea they had was a spiced orange tea. It wasn't bad but I personally think it would work better as a warm tea. Still a decent drink and worth a try, just wish I had another option. All in all it is a lovely place with great people and even better food.

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Tina King

I typically love eating at the Doves Nest. It is the only time I allow myself to have dessert. I first ordered the chicken salad medley. It was absolutely wonderful! I moved on to the bourbon chocolate pecan pie and was amazed when it was sat in front of me. It looked exquisitely divine, but unfortunately did not taste that way. The pie crust looked so appealing but tasted stale and was hard as a rock. I could not eat any of it. The filling was good, but I like crust with every bite of filling and could not eat it. The dessert is expensive enough that I should be assured of its quality and taste, and I was disappointed, otherwise I would have given 5 stars.

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Lance Rosenquest

Really cool little place. Glad we stopped. Service was nice and friendly. We weren't nuts about the Apricot bacon cheddar "ABC" spread. But the deviled eggs, bacon quiche and my wife's club sandwich were all excellent.

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Paul Miller

We weren't sure about stopping by. We were just passing through your town and wanted something to eat. Couldn't hardly find parking but we did and decided to try doves nest. Service was nice food Good pleasant atmosphere. A little pricey for myself but all in all very nice.

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Lynell McKissack

Food was really good and the atmosphere is eclectic and laid-back. Our waitress was either easily distracted or simply doesn't truly pay attention. Requests for refills, condiments, and to-go drinks had to be asked for multiple times.

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Aaron Johnson

We went to the Dove's Nest for lunch with our family on a Saturday afternoon. We had to wait for a little bit to get a table, but the wait wasn't too long. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal. The food isn't incredibly original, but it was good. The salad I had was good, and the ham and jam sandwich seems to be a hit. The wait staff did a fine job. The building is very cool, the experience and the atmosphere are what it's all about! Give it a try if you're in the area.

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SAH

20 minute wait for lunch for six. There is a nice store to browse in while we waited. Nice atmosphere, lots of menu choices. We ordered sandwiches and soup. Ingredients were fresh, portions good. Service was good. Enjoyable experience.

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April

Such a cute place with a great menu. You have to try the ABC dip... it's addicting. We also had the panini club, spinach salad and texas Caesar. All of it was delicious. My only regret is we didn't try the dessert. We watched several come out to other tables and they all looked amazing.

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Jerroyl Nash

It's a great home grown Cafe in Waxahachie, TX! It is light fare for breakfast or lunch. The food is solid minus a few minor executions with the food. But the infractions I speak of are minor things I am sure will be corrected as time goes by....it is a wonderful spot to shop or eat.

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momo morris

While antique shopping/browsing in wonderful Waxahachie. #hachieheart We stopped at The Doves Nest. Fresh food. Great taste. The place is a restaurant and a cool lil store. Service is great. Cheery patient workers and the customers seemed very comfortable. I would like to return if im in Wax again!

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Edie Corbitt

Lunch was fabulous. Tables were a bit crowded and loud, lively atmosphere with happy diners.

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John C

As you go through the nice little store in the front, it opens up to a the restaurant in the back. Lots of stuff that grabbed my attention throughout the store. I chose the Dove's Nest Club Panini and was a very well made sandwich and came with chips on the side. The staff was friendly and food came relatively quick, just seemed to be a bit understaffed. Had someone get the Bourbon Pecan Pie with ice-cream next to me and I had to get it. I have to say this is a must if you have never had it.

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S&J Neeley

Accoustics make for a loud dining experiencebut great service and food..popular with ladies groupd

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T C

We visited for lunch on 2/22/24 at 12:43pm. Below is what we ate and a rating from 1-10 -salad medley- 7. Chicken salad was a little dry, fruit was very basic grapes and a small slice of cantaloupe with rind attached -spinach salad, add salmon- 7. Spinach was whole, large and had stems attached, making it a little tough to eat. Salmon was fishier than I prefer but it was still good, orange curry dressing was surprisingly good. -deviled eggs- 9 -forgot the name our server but she was great. -the place is cute, you have to walk through the gift shop in order to eat here- smart. I didn’t buy anything but saw a few items I liked. When we arrived, we were told it was a 20 minute wait., so we made a quick restroom stop there in the gift shop. As we both emerged from the restroom no more than 3 minutes later- a young lady was yelling, our name out repeatedly… And loud, this was a little embarrassing, and did not start our experience off very well. -Piece of feedback I have this: more and more we are driven to a cashless society, almost no one takes cash anymore-but this place offers a “cash discount”.. but don’t be fooled by that, it is an up charge for using a card. This seems like a low class money grab, just price your items for everyone regardless of their form of payment. People should not be charged for using a card in this day and age. The place is certainly cute and quaint and if we are in Waxahachie again, anytime soon, we may stop by again

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Kasy

Visited in the afternoon, about an hour before close and ordered the hamburger. While described as being served medium, the burger arrived just short of well done, but was still nice and moist. Overall, I felt that the burger was a bit bland and unremarkable. The Bourbon Pecan Pie with ice cream, however, was amazing! It had a nice, cake-like texture rather than a traditional pecan pie filling, and was drizzled with chocolate. The pecans were enough to give a nice contrasting texture, but not overwhelm the other aspects of the dessert. I did notice that the table next to me received the incorrect order, and called the server back over within a few minutes. The server apologized and removed the plates, but then delivered them directly to their intended destination. I would want to be confident that my food hadn't sat at another table before being delivered to me. Otherwise the service was extremely friendly and efficient.

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tracey sotelo

I had chicken Greek salad. The chicken was very good. However, it was mostly just chicken and lettuce, lacking the other ingredients that actually make it a Greek salad. I will say it was a cute restaurant and the store connected to it had a lot of cute items.

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Amanda Rogers

Charming and fun but not safe during a pandemic: If you like southern-style diners and boutiques, this place is great! Their shop is very cute and the restaurant is homey with great food. All of the servers were kind and patient with tons of southern hospitality. My only concern was with their protocol during COVID-19. None of the workers or servers wore masks or gloves. They even had a sign up at the front reminding people of their rights not to wear a mask (a bit passive aggressive and political in my opinion). When our waitress came to our table to answer a question, she stood directly over me and my food. When I visibly pulled back from her, she pulled in even closer. To add to this, they definitely seated over 50% of their capacity. The restaurant itself was charming with good food, but the staff need to be trained on safer and better standards of serving.

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Faith Hernandez

Food was okay. Service could have been better. Waitress got smart with me when I asked about the food. Seeing as it was my first time, I knew nothing about how their food was prepared. Thought it unnecessary. Probably will not return.

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Brenda STEVENSON

Food used to be so good. A Waxahachie institution. Sorry to say some of it wasn't. Cheese almond dip-grated cheese-no! Bean soup was good. Chicken salad-too dry. I'd be happy to share a few recipes!

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Ixchel

Picked up a few stocking stuffers from their shop, which is large and cozy. No vegan options in their restaurant.

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Rachael Hudson

The burgers are fine- the menu says they are cooked medium, but they are well done. They haven't got a ton of flavor, and they're very basic. Everything on the menu is very basic. You don't get types or styles of burgers, you just get the burger. The one thing on the burger that was a bit different was the pickles. They are sweet- I liked them. But the flavor didn't match the rest of the burger. It would have made more sense if it was on a burger with goat cheese and jam or something We got the deviled eggs as well (not pictured)- they only come with three half eggs and we're not very flavorful either, I wouldn't recommend them. The bread pudding was described as having berries in it- it doesn't, it's just a basic bread pudding with berry sauce on top. It's extremely sugary. It was pretty tasty, but not what I expected. All in all, the food is fine, but everything here is overpriced, and none of it was particularly great

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Tiphynee Salazar

Nothing says “Get Out” like stacking the chairs on tables while customers are still eating. I was very disappointed and found it to be very tacky that the employees started stacking chairs on tables while we were still eating. And not just eating, we had just been served our food. I get that we arrived at 1-1:30ish, but you’re still open. We weren’t the only people there. We didn’t take long to order. We didn’t linger. This is so rude. And the owner/manager was right there. So he clearly directed this behavior. I worked in food service as a teen. Standard practice is to wait until the restaurant is empty to stack chairs. Sweep the floors, wipe everything, do other closing duties, but stacking chairs is a final closing item. It said “get out”. We would have ordered dessert, but honestly, I didn’t want to give you any more of my money…and clearly, even though it was offered, you wanted us out. That said, our server was lovely. Iced tea was great, place was cute, food was fine, better than some places, but not special. Price was high. In fact, I might have gotten the wrong bill, but it’s my fault that I didn’t check closely before paying. At any rate, I’m sad to say, we won’t be back.

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Jordan

Here’s the thing, I really want to give this place 5 stars but I cannot. The food is good, yes- but can you please update your menu or atleast let your patrons know that menu prices have changed? Or there is a pretty significant percentage added if using a CC? Not sure what happened but I have included a photo of my receipt with the prices I paid and the prices listed on the menu, there is a discrepancy in every item we ordered off of the menu, including soft drinks. And unfortunately our server made us feel rushed, I never felt more pestered while eating my appetizer to order an entree. She just seemed very annoyed and that we were taking too much of her time. You guys should do better with customer service, food was tasty though.

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John South

I ordered the Cobb Salad that came with featured dressing. The dressing was watered down and was like milk in the bottom of the bowl. It did not come with any bread or crackers. My wife’s sandwich had brown lettuce on it. The place was extremely loud in the front. The server was ok, but never followed up about our meal. Overall disappointing experience.

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Donna

This was our first and last time we eat here. I asked for an unsweetened tea and I was brought an orange tea. I told the waitress I’m allergic to oranges.( so allergic anaphylactic shock)She responded with that’s our unsweetened tea as if I should know that and was annoyed. I then asked for a regular sweet tea. We never were asked if we wanted refills on our drinks at anytime, never was asked if everything was alright. Yet we were asked if we wanted dessert. Our tip to you, people have allergies that can be very serious, check on your tables and lose the attitude.

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Aurora Ramirez

Too long a wait time, my friends meal was salty. My Cobb salad felt like it was run under water and not dried. Too watery. Not worth the money or the wait.

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Justin Looney

The owner felt he did us a “favor” by filling up his restaurant with a wedding party. We tried to explain separate checks would be necessary before we ordered our food. We were rudely told no and that everyone will be on one check. After this bad experience the owner made sure to tell everyone that they “need to leave the waiter a good tip” and proceeded to check and see if tips were left and gave the receipt back if there was not one. Do not come here if you don’t like rude ownership. BTW we had reservations with a deposit!!!!!!!!!!

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