Dichotomy Coffee & Spirits

When its good its great. When it isn't its okay. But just okay is a little annoying when you're paying >$5 for a latte. See photo of the latte I ordered. Saying the texture needs some work would be putting it mildly. But when you've got the right baristas it is truly quite good. I want to give this place I higher rating but I just can't when I know I have to gamble on whether they'll have the right staff or not.

Lastly, the new redesign is pretty striking. It isn't for me tbh----feels like a journey through the gut biome of a ninja turtle. But those who like a bit more vibrancy in their bars/cafes may prefer it.

The eggnog was not good but the butter-beer cocktail was so so delicious! I even got a cute photo with Elf!

Relaxing vibe with great tunes, comfy chairs and delicious creamy coffee! Service was fast and the coffee hot ❤️ Cute spot in downtown Waco!

This is an unexpected hole in the wall and amazing adventure...they offer specialty coffees plus a full bar. The back area shrouded by large ceiling to floor curtains houses a sitting room wherein they offer live music on occasion that is reminiscent of a 1920s secret lounge. Definitely worth a stop in, check ahead to see what entertainment they will be offering!

Drop into this local favorite institution for coffee or cocktails + the BEST rooftop views of downtown Waco in the city.

Delicious! I'd highly recommend the iced lavender coffee. The roof is a super fun place to hang out or do homework. Also the aesthetic is amazing and its got a wonderful view of the ALICO building and downtown

Stopped by here for some tea and drinks during happy hour after dinner at Rudy's.
The place itself is super cozy and welcoming. The interior is modern and has that rustic industrial sense to it.
Chai latte was just amazing and ginger scone was as fresh as it can get. Happy hour selection is reasonable and our waitress was very good. Will definitely come back when next time on the area.

Great coffee, great decor and funky ambiance, interesting menu, but the guy working behind the counter was unfriendly and acted like it was a burden to be there. Would have given 5 stars if we were greeted and felt welcome.

I always love coming here when I'm visiting. It's the kind of place I'd come to regularly, but it's nice at least that a few times out of the year I'm able to come back.
I remember being impressed (still am) by the idea that this place was a combination of coffee shop and a bar. I've gone to another place *kind-of* like this, but not quite done in the fashion that Dichotomy has. The combination and the split between two is done seamlessly.
There's a whole aesthetic regarding the layout and design. It's kind of classy, kind of vintage, while also just being easy going.
The atmosphere in itself is very easy going too. From the people who sit to the people who work here. It's comfortable. The seating, literally is, too. They have different types of sitting places that start from the outside going all the way to the back near the hall that lead to the bathrooms. They also have an upstairs area you can sit in too.
Street parking is available near and right outside the shop. I've yet to see metered parking. The street area on the side of the shop does have a time limit, but it's of two hours. That's a pretty good while.
I have yet to talk about the drinks. I haven't really explored drinks here. I've drank the tea a bit, but mainly I get what I tend to get at most places which is a mocha latte. In the future I'll try to explore and see how I feel about others. If you're wondering, they have tasted great.

Good coffee. Nice place. Nice decor and signage outside and in. Very spacious and open. I would give four stars since they weren't so good at cleaning our table from the half-eaten muffins of the previous guests, but we enjoyed our brief stay to do a little work before visiting friends nearby. But the niceness of the place made up for it. Five stars.