For Keeps Coffee & Bakery

With the arched seating booths blanketing the back wall, lighting fixtures casting vertical shades of yellow, wood furniture and gold decor, it also gives you the impression that you’ve just walked into a secret oasis straight out of a fictional literary masterpiece. Something you may have read as a kid or teenager, and are just now seeing for the first time.

The coffee is on point, the service is speedy, and the ambience is a touch of perfection. Toss in a designated work-station bar at the back, an outdoor patio and a roll-up garage door seamlessly connecting the inside and outside spaces and you have a recipe for a lovely coffee house.

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A haven for coffee connoisseurs!

Nestled in the heart of Waco, For Keeps is an absolute gem for coffee aficionados seeking an extraordinary caffeine experience. They combine the art of specialty coffee with the mastery of the revolutionary Pour Steady coffee maker, creating a truly memorable experience. My Barista Elvia was very helpful and gave excellent recommendations.

If you are passing through Waco like myself, it’s a must stop.

Totally digging this spot, the ambiance is great. The Scone was White Chocolate Raspberry and it was delicious. The scone was one of the best I’ve had. The Vanilla Latte was swell as well.

My only knock was parking. That being said I’ll be back to check out @HoneyCombCigars next door too.

Very open seating with lots of spots from bar to booth and regular chair seating. There is patio seating outdoors as well for when it is warmer and sunnier outside!

Really enjoyed the pour over coffee I had and I’m not usually a coffee drinker but the staff did an excellent job explaining which coffees were darker roast and made excellent recommendations for me to try. I enjoyed their everything bagel with a side of butter. Please note parking is limited in their main lot but they have a side lot with the chiropractor next door and you can also parallel park on the side street parking areas.

Great coffee, awesome vibes. Would recommend for anyone who’s in Waco and likes to spend some time in a new coffee spot. Love the small business feel and great job with everything. Does get a little loud inside but other than that it’s great. Food is good too, freshly made everyday!
Little pricier but totally worth it in my opinion!

For Keeps is the best new coffee spot to hit Waco in years. They serve up deftly roasted, well-crafted drinks with premium ingredients in palacial environs.

This is hands down the best coffee shop in Waco. The vibe and coffee selection is phenomenal. They also offer delicious freshly made food options. Visit this place when you travel through.

By far the best coffee in Waco. The careful preparation and planning that goes into each cup is evident in its beautiful presentation and remarkable complexity of flavor. I enjoyed my pour over from the Poursteady as well as the artful design of the space itself. Amazing Cafe. Will return here as often as possible. A must visit for anyone coming to Waco.

Incredibly cute place! Waco has been needing a coffee shop with vibes exactly like this, and I personally love the fact that it's located in North Waco. The cutesy, feel-good, aesthetically pleasing etc shops are usually confined to downtown/Baylor area, so showing this side of town some love is so appreciated. The employees are very friendly and helpful! The coffee and bites are both solid and the feel of this place really can't be beat. Those booth area archways in the back with that lighting?! My favorite little tidbit about For Keeps. Unreal!! So cute, I will definitely be making this my study spot!

Everything we tried was great, but what really stood out were the bagels. These things are wonderful. Just the right amount of chewy with a great flavor. Waco doesn't have many good bagel options and this place should capitalize on that by expanding their bagel menu. I've been bringing the everything bagel home and adding smoked salmon to it any chance I can get when they aren't sold out. It's the best thing ever.