I'm looking forward to visiting here often, such a nice atmosphere with great drinks and food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Iced Latte
Mark Veegaete
Best coffee shop in Waco. Family friendly and has a toy room for kids
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Adriana Paulinelli
Great coffee. Got a well toasted espresso were a shot is already a double one.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Sarah
Matcha’s pretty good here, lots of space to be able to work, good atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Catrina
This place is connected to a church, which is kind of like saying it’s got a direct line to the Big Guy upstairs. I walked in and immediately felt already more holy—I mean, you don’t have to believe in Jesus to know when a place just feels good. But hey, a little divine intervention doesn’t hurt!
I ordered an iced americano, which was heavenly (pun intended). But then, I asked if they had cream, and the barista was like, “Nope, but we can bless it with some milk!” Next thing I know, my $2.50 americano suddenly costs me a dollar more. I’m no math whiz, but I’m pretty sure that’s not how tax works. Either the price is off, or that milk was imported from the Promised Land.
After committing my money to the coffee, I spotted a tray of cream further down the counter. Divine irony, right? But it’s hard to stay mad when they’re handing out free donuts like manna from heaven! I was on a tight budget and had to choose between food or coffee that morning, so finding those donuts was like stumbling upon hidden treasure.
Manager Rob was super helpful and answered all my burning questions, and some friendly church folks even sat down to share stories with me. It was like coffee with a side of community—how could you not love that?
There’s plenty of seating too, so whether you’re planning to host a Nertz showdown, power through some work, or casually sip coffee with that cute gal you met at Cameron Park, this place has you covered. Just watch out for that sneaky milk up charge—it’s probably worth it for the experience, though!
Parking: There's a parking lot down the sidewalk, but if you show up later in the day when the rest of the building's businesses are up and running, you may need to to do some stretches to help with squeezing in.
The street parking is free, but you’ll need a good strategy to snag one before someone else does.
Manager Rob mentioned there’s another lot down the street if you head toward Waco Drive. There is free parking all over Waco. So if all else fails, be prepared for a little walk—think of it as earning your coffee and donut!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
MiVi Nguyen
It was great stopping by Glory Bell! I loved trying out their coffee and loved that they had so many flavor options, but I have to admit, neither the coffee nor the location were appealing to me. As a college student who loves a good cup of coffee or an iced latte while studying, this place is definitely a skip for me with its limited number of outlets and my experience of screaming kids. I wouldn't mind coming again with friends to chat, though!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 5
Nolan Bosher
Great place for a date or to get some work done. The bean bags are a vibe.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Janis Newman
We love Glory Bell. The people are amazing, the coffee is good. It is a great family friendly place with a play area. Plenty of space for study nooks and quiet conversations as well.
Kid-friendliness: Glory Bell welcomes kiddos with a play area filled with toys and bean bags for kids to sit and have quieter moments. Also, they sell kid friendly snacks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Iced Latte
Ashley Lannen Your Waco-Temple Realtor
Glory Bell Coffee is a gem in the middle of downtown Waco. The location is convenient, but parking can be a bit tricky. If you're having trouble finding a spot, I recommend street parking on the opposite side of St. Paul’s Episcopal.
The interior is spacious and beautifully decorated, creating a welcoming atmosphere. There's even a kids' play area, which is a fantastic touch for families.
I thoroughly enjoyed the cinnamon sugar cookie latte—it was the perfect blend of sweet and comforting. My daughters devoured every bit of their cinnamon roll waffle, and we all loved the bacon breakfast burrito. Each item was delicious and made our visit memorable.
If you're in the area, Glory Bell Coffee is definitely worth a visit!
Kid-friendliness: There is a play area for kids that has legos and various toys.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Natasha Remington
The atmosphere is wonderful. I enjoyed a latte while listening to uplifting music and rain on the roof. It's a large area with lots of seating. There is definitely an uplifting vibe. The menu is limited but everything I've ever gotten has been delicious. The staff (Lexi and Morgan I think) were very polite and we got our order quickly.
Came here for a quick coffee and a casual chat with a coworker around 2pm and were met with the screams of children. I love a family friendly environment, where you can bring your kids to have fun while you enjoy a cup of coffee, but this was extremely excessive and distracting. Multiple people left during this time because the kids were running and screaming throughout the entire coffee shop incessantly for nearly 2 hours, dragging their toys all over the floor. We got hit with their balls, multiple times their toy cars, and a rock that they threw. Truly disappointing that parents and the staff did not address this disturbance as one of the core values of this coffee shop is to create an inclusive space for all. When I mentioned to the staff that it was really disturbing and the bathrooms were left a mess by the kids they agreed and said they didn’t know what to do. Hopefully employees can be better trained on proper conflict resolution so that next time this beautiful space can be enjoyed by all people
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 2
Hannah Henderson
Coffee was cold and bitter :( love the mission, but just not the coffee I got.
Teresa Schumacher
Coffee was not that great but the atmosphere was wonderful
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
Kyla Garcia
It's a great experience. The playroom is fantastic for little ones . It's a great place to take pictures.
I'm looking forward to visiting here often, such a nice atmosphere with great drinks and food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Iced Latte
Best coffee shop in Waco.
Family friendly and has a toy room for kids
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great coffee. Got a well toasted espresso were a shot is already a double one.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Matcha’s pretty good here, lots of space to be able to work, good atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is connected to a church, which is kind of like saying it’s got a direct line to the Big Guy upstairs. I walked in and immediately felt already more holy—I mean, you don’t have to believe in Jesus to know when a place just feels good. But hey, a little divine intervention doesn’t hurt!
I ordered an iced americano, which was heavenly (pun intended). But then, I asked if they had cream, and the barista was like, “Nope, but we can bless it with some milk!” Next thing I know, my $2.50 americano suddenly costs me a dollar more. I’m no math whiz, but I’m pretty sure that’s not how tax works. Either the price is off, or that milk was imported from the Promised Land.
After committing my money to the coffee, I spotted a tray of cream further down the counter. Divine irony, right? But it’s hard to stay mad when they’re handing out free donuts like manna from heaven! I was on a tight budget and had to choose between food or coffee that morning, so finding those donuts was like stumbling upon hidden treasure.
Manager Rob was super helpful and answered all my burning questions, and some friendly church folks even sat down to share stories with me. It was like coffee with a side of community—how could you not love that?
There’s plenty of seating too, so whether you’re planning to host a Nertz showdown, power through some work, or casually sip coffee with that cute gal you met at Cameron Park, this place has you covered. Just watch out for that sneaky milk up charge—it’s probably worth it for the experience, though!
Parking: There's a parking lot down the sidewalk, but if you show up later in the day when the rest of the building's businesses are up and running, you may need to to do some stretches to help with squeezing in.
The street parking is free, but you’ll need a good strategy to snag one before someone else does.
Manager Rob mentioned there’s another lot down the street if you head toward Waco Drive. There is free parking all over Waco. So if all else fails, be prepared for a little walk—think of it as earning your coffee and donut!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
It was great stopping by Glory Bell! I loved trying out their coffee and loved that they had so many flavor options, but I have to admit, neither the coffee nor the location were appealing to me. As a college student who loves a good cup of coffee or an iced latte while studying, this place is definitely a skip for me with its limited number of outlets and my experience of screaming kids. I wouldn't mind coming again with friends to chat, though!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 5
Great place for a date or to get some work done. The bean bags are a vibe.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We love Glory Bell. The people are amazing, the coffee is good. It is a great family friendly place with a play area. Plenty of space for study nooks and quiet conversations as well.
Kid-friendliness: Glory Bell welcomes kiddos with a play area filled with toys and bean bags for kids to sit and have quieter moments. Also, they sell kid friendly snacks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Iced Latte
Glory Bell Coffee is a gem in the middle of downtown Waco. The location is convenient, but parking can be a bit tricky. If you're having trouble finding a spot, I recommend street parking on the opposite side of St. Paul’s Episcopal.
The interior is spacious and beautifully decorated, creating a welcoming atmosphere. There's even a kids' play area, which is a fantastic touch for families.
I thoroughly enjoyed the cinnamon sugar cookie latte—it was the perfect blend of sweet and comforting. My daughters devoured every bit of their cinnamon roll waffle, and we all loved the bacon breakfast burrito. Each item was delicious and made our visit memorable.
If you're in the area, Glory Bell Coffee is definitely worth a visit!
Kid-friendliness: There is a play area for kids that has legos and various toys.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The atmosphere is wonderful. I enjoyed a latte while listening to uplifting music and rain on the roof. It's a large area with lots of seating. There is definitely an uplifting vibe. The menu is limited but everything I've ever gotten has been delicious. The staff (Lexi and Morgan I think) were very polite and we got our order quickly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
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Came here for a quick coffee and a casual chat with a coworker around 2pm and were met with the screams of children. I love a family friendly environment, where you can bring your kids to have fun while you enjoy a cup of coffee, but this was extremely excessive and distracting. Multiple people left during this time because the kids were running and screaming throughout the entire coffee shop incessantly for nearly 2 hours, dragging their toys all over the floor. We got hit with their balls, multiple times their toy cars, and a rock that they threw.
Truly disappointing that parents and the staff did not address this disturbance as one of the core values of this coffee shop is to create an inclusive space for all. When I mentioned to the staff that it was really disturbing and the bathrooms were left a mess by the kids they agreed and said they didn’t know what to do.
Hopefully employees can be better trained on proper conflict resolution so that next time this beautiful space can be enjoyed by all people
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 2
Coffee was cold and bitter :( love the mission, but just not the coffee I got.
Coffee was not that great but the atmosphere was wonderful
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
It's a great experience. The playroom is fantastic for little ones . It's a great place to take pictures.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
Please go, it is very worth your time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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