Cafe Homestead

Cafe Homestead From-scratch comfort food with a Texas twist. Fresh, natural and authentic. While visiting the Cafe, tour the farm and gardens and the working craft shops.
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Cafe Homestead serves fresh, natural food true to its setting at Homestead Heritage, a traditional farming community. Pasture-raised beef, fresh breads, award-winning local cheese, and house-made sauces and condiments; these are a few of the things that help make Cafe Homestead one of Waco’s most-loved restaurants since 1994. Enjoy a hayride to a scenic vista overlooking the Brazos River.

08/30/2026

Grilled Picanha Steak Sandwich with Blackberry Chimichurri

Picanha grilled over flame, sliced medium rare, and layered on grilled baguette with whipped queso fresco, blackberry–Fresno chimichurri, and lightly dressed arugula.

08/28/2026

Come see for yourself!

08/25/2026

This weeks special: Bourbon Onion Ring Burger

Flame-grilled patty, smoked Gouda, bourbon-caramelized onions, buttermilk onion ring fried in beef tallow, and a black pepper–Dijon horseradish sauce on our toasted house-made bun.

THIS WEEK’S DINNER SPECIALPost Oak-Grilled Chicken with Pecan-Fresno Mojo RojoMarinated chicken leg quarter grilled over...
08/14/2026

THIS WEEK’S DINNER SPECIAL
Post Oak-Grilled Chicken with Pecan-Fresno Mojo Rojo

Marinated chicken leg quarter grilled over post oak and finished with a smoky, bright Fresno pepper mojo rojo made with charred peppers, toasted pecans, garlic, fresh lemon and sherry vinegar.
Served over beef-tallow roasted smashed potatoes with charred okra finished with Prosecco vinegar and a grilled lemon.
Summer on a plate!

08/11/2026

THIS WEEK’S SPECIAL: Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
Crispy tallow-fried chicken tossed in our sweet & tangy honey-Buffalo sauce, with a bright vinegar cabbage slaw, fresh sweet red peppers, and creamy dill ranch on a toasted house-made bun.

07/21/2026

Cuban Burger Special till next Monday Cafe Homestead!

07/16/2026

Our stuffed Chile Relleno is back this weekend for dinner! House-smoked farm fresh chicken, toasted pecans, and dried cranberries, topped with melted cheese and rich green chile gravy, served over cheesy jalapeño stone-ground grits. Right here in Waco Texas!

07/14/2026

One of my favorite specials! Fresh-baked whole wheat bread, hot pastrami, melted provolone, and tangy Russian dressing. Simple and hard to beat delicious!

07/03/2026

We will be open for lunch and closed for dinner on the 4th. Have a wonderful holiday!

06/30/2026

This weeks lunch special:
Half-pound smoked Wagyu with a black pepper bark, double American cheese, house burger sauce, bourbon caramelized onions, and sweet candied jalapeños.
Come hungry, it’s great!

Address

608 Dry Creek Road
Waco, TX
76705

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 3pm
Tuesday 11am - 3pm
Wednesday 11am - 3pm
Thursday 11am - 3pm
5pm - 8pm
Friday 11am - 3pm
5pm - 8pm
Saturday 11am - 3pm
5pm - 8pm

Telephone

+12547549604

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