Whether it's evident from the photo above or not, there was way more butter than we could eat, so we took the leftovers home. The pumpkin was my favorite, followed by the orange rosemary, cranberry, and chai (which successfully evoked the flavor of my favorite tea). One by one, I smeared the various flavored butter on bits and pieces of croissant. I was enamored with the butter flight when it arrived. Related: Best Bakeries in San Francisco Butter flight: cranberry, orange rosemary, chai, and pumpkin The butter croissant, chocolate croissant, and blueberry muffin were good the zucchini bread didn't do much for me. Every bite brought smiles and satisfaction. The outer crust was just a tad crunchy, while the interior was soft. Pumpkin bread with chocolate chipsīefore continuing with the rest of the menu, let's pause and take in this cake-like pumpkin bread with chocolate chips Kel and I both loved. A $4 butter flight also caught my eye we ordered both. They're $3.50 each, but I recommend the bread basket for $10, so you can sample an assortment. on our previous Waco trip, I intended to order some at Magnolia Table. Since I didn't get to try the pastries at Silos Baking Co. Lemonade, Alabama sweet tea, hot teas, and espresso drinks are also available (hot or cold). Let's begin with the drinks, which include a variety of fresh juices, including a juice flight that gives you four options. The menu at Magnolia Table is updated with the seasons, so there may be minor differences between what you read here and what's available when you go. bread basket Breakfast at Magnolia Table Pastries and Butter I was happy to be there and excited to read the menu in person. The vaulted ceiling gave the dining room spaciousness while allowing for additional natural light.
Stepping inside, I first noticed the black-and-white mosaic tile floor.Īs my eyes scanned the space, I immediately appreciated the decor and attention to detail that's become a hallmark of Joanna Gaines' design style.Ĭomfortable leather chairs and bench seating run along two walls, making it easy to adjust table sizes by two.ĭespite an overcast and drizzly morning, Magnolia Table was well lit and inviting. Texas Historical Commission, 1995 Inside Magnolia Table Interior Design The Colias brothers opened this Elite Cafe in 1941 on "The Circle," a traffic hub built on Waco's suburban edge in the early 1930s.Ī highly recognized local landmark, and one of the best remaining regional examples of mid-20th century roadside architecture, the building exhibits a distinctive Spanish Colonial style popular in the southwest.
The first Elite Cafe opened in downtown Waco in 1919 and was acquired by the Greek immigrant Colias family in 1920. The location, practically in the shadow of a busy highway, struck me as a bit odd initially however, the building pre-dates much of what we see around it today.Ī Texas Historic Landmark plaque at the entrance tells the story: Magnolia Table is just off Interstate 35, about an eight-minute drive south of the Silos in downtown Waco. The weather was cold and rainy walking into the various shops and getting a warm drink at the cafe (Magnolia Press) gave me a feel for their design aesthetic.įor our second trip to Waco, I booked a reservation for Magnolia Table weeks in advance to ensure we'd get in for breakfast and avoid long wait times for walk-ins. On our first trip to Waco for a Baylor football game (sic 'em Bears!), we stopped by Magnolia Market at the Silos, a large retail complex the Gaines opened featuring a home goods store, and bakery, cafe, and food trucks. Farm breakfast with eggs, sausage, and tater tots In 2018, they opened Magnolia Table, a breakfast restaurant.Ĭhip and Joana both went to Baylor, as did my girlfriend, Kel, who did her graduate studies there, so I've slowly gotten to know this Central Texas city north of Austin.Įven though I don't watch HGTV, I was aware of the Gaines and their reputation for creating beautiful interior spaces and delicious food.
They've built a business empire, including the Magnolia Network, off their hit HGTV show Fixer Upper. Over the last 20 years, Chip and Joana Gaines have become synonymous with Waco, Texas.
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