I love this place! One of my go too’s. I can come here any day of the week and breakfast,brunch,lunch and dinner! I have been here more times than I can count and I legit have never had a bad dish. I have had a lot of pancakes in this world and the one I get here is at the very top of the list! Oh yeah the breakfast burger! Finger lickin goood also another fave I could go on and on

Gabby Sandidge

This is old reliable for me and my family! I’m not big on most franchise restaurants and this is what we default to if none of us can decide where to go. They have a spicy maple chicken biscuit breakfast that I could never get tired of. My fiancé also used to own a food touring business here in Waco and everyone always loved when Olive Branch was featured. One of my favorite brunch places here!!

Katie Blackwell

We came during happy hour and were pleasantly surprised about the half price starters and $5 glasses of wine. All the apps were delicious (Brussels sprouts were 10/10) and the pork short rib entree with risotto was so tender & flavorful. One of the best meals we’ve had in a while. Very friendly and attentive service also, and we did not have to wait long for our food. Unfortunately we are visiting from North Carolina and will not be able to come back any time soon :(

Cathleen Smith

I can not say enough about this place. My honey and I have been once so far. We will be back however we live so far away. The gentleman that served us was very personable and had some amazing suggestions. The fried Brussel sprouts were absolutely amazing and very plentiful. I had the buttered chicken, I think that's what its called, very delicious. My honey had a riblett style pasta dish. He is still talking about. We however did not explore the adult beverages due to the drive home. Must be responsible.. If ever in the area u must stop in even if its just for a refresher and appetizer size bite. U will not regret it... I promise

katie vz

friendly service and delicious food today! i had the brisket skillet (pictured) and my husband had the shrimp and grits which he really enjoyed. wait time can tend to be longish but so worth it - it’s likely because people know this is one of the best places in waco to eat! we will be back again!

Kelly Dionne

Leah and her team at Olive Branch are AAMAZING! We used them to cater my daughter's wedding this past weekend and I could not have asked for better service and food! And the food.... oh my, SO GOOD! Everyone loved it and we're just so pleased! Leah is the BEST, from first correspondence email to the thank you the day after - always responsive and so accommodating with everything we needed.

Rick B.

Let me just start by saying this—if The Olive Branch gets five stars from me today, it’s not because they dazzled me with their cinnamon sugar wizardry or blew my mind with an avant-garde avocado toast arrangement. No. This five-star rating rides on the back of one person: Tatiana. More on her in a second. Let’s rewind. I walked in thinking I might go full throttle—house-smoked brisket burrito, big breakfast energy, maybe even add some sweet on the side. But something told me to keep it lighter. And I’m glad I did. Because while the menu leans Texas-sized, my stomach was whispering minimalist gospel this morning. The Order: • Avocado Toast – Smashed avocado layered on wheat toast, topped with sunny-side up eggs, marinated tomatoes, microgreens, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. • Cinnamon Biscuit Bites – Fried biscuit chunks, cinnamon sugar, vanilla glaze. • Coffee – Straightforward, dark, and hot. • Orange Juice – A full glass, and then some. Let’s talk flavor. The avocado toast was clean, thoughtful, and well-balanced. The eggs were cooked just right, the yolks warm and golden. The tomatoes popped with acidity. The glaze added that sweet-tangy lift, and the microgreens? That’s where the dish showed some class. Nothing overcomplicated, just intentional. The kind of plate that lets your senses stretch slowly into the day. Now, the cinnamon biscuit bites? Beautiful to look at. Honestly, they should hang this skillet on the wall as art. But one bite in, and I knew I was in trouble. It was like being hugged by a sugar-coated sumo wrestler. Way too much. Way too sweet. I expected a nibble situation—something like four to six bites. Instead, they brought out a cast iron cauldron of dessert. I ordered it, so that’s on me. But no human should face that much glaze without a support group. The coffee hit the mark. Nothing fancy, no third-wave pretension—just a solid cup of comfort. I needed that balance after fighting the sugar avalanche. As for the juice—let’s just say I ordered a drink and got a whole orchard. Fresh, cold, good… and way more than I wanted. Waco does not play about portions. Atmosphere? Rustic-meets-industrial. Spacious. Clean lines. Brick and wood. Soft lighting. TVs in the back if you need some casual noise. Plenty of elbow room, which is rare and welcome. But none of that—none of it—would have stuck in my memory without Tatiana. She didn’t just show up with a smile. She arrived. Introduced herself. Warm, polite, completely unforced. The kind of presence that makes you feel human again in a world full of transactional interactions. I’ve had $200 meals in big cities that didn’t come with service that kind. She didn’t hover, didn’t rush, just existed in that perfect sweet spot of attentiveness and space. That’s why I’m giving five stars. If Tatiana hadn’t been there? Four. Easy. The cinnamon bites alone would’ve knocked a star off. That’s not a breakfast item—that’s a wedding cake’s evil cousin. But Tatiana raised the curve. She was the curve. So here it is: The Olive Branch isn’t perfect. The portions are big enough to scare a lumberjack. The sweet options could use a tone-down. And Waco, as a whole, seems to believe every breakfast should feed a family of four. But if you’re lucky enough to get Tatiana as your server, that meal’s going to hit different. It’s going to feel like it matters. And that’s worth five stars.

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Lisa Lisa

Never been here before but heard good things. First of all I was greeted at the door with a smile which is rare these days. The staff are welcoming and friendly. Quick service too. My server Tori was awesome in recommending food and very knowledgeable about the dishes. One of the owners asked of if I was being cared for, she was also sweet. Food was definitely delicious and it was plentiful. I ordered the steak and eggs with potatoes. The chimichurri sauce was a perfect addition. Steak chunks were tender!

Andrew E

Only had breakfast so can’t comment on anything else, but breakfast is the 💣, best in Waco. The deets… 1. Coffee is legit. Spoon-disappears-in-it kind of coffee. 2. Fried chicken biscuit was amazing. Chicken seasoning was so good. 3. Pancakes were top notch with fresh fruit and homemade whipped cream topping. 4. Sausage was clearly hand made, but had a kick of spice 🌶️to it so be aware. 5. Service was friendly without being too friendly. 6. On a good weather day, ask to sit in their upstairs patio. All in all, everything we had was delicious, scratch made, served well, and heartily portioned. Venue has plenty of space for larger groups.

Waco Food Review

Nice choice for an elevated dish! I recommend the pesto melt or the chicken piccata. The regular fries and the sweet potato fries are both 10/10. Don't forget to check the bakery case for a nice dessert!