Magnolia Table Friday Fotos

Last Thursday, on our way to Austin for our granddaughter's graduation, we stopped by

Magnolia Table

in Waco.  We had anticipated being able to try a couple of the delectable items on the Menu.

We had watched the final show of "Fixer Upper" where Chip and Joanna converted an old, historical restaurant, and thought how fun it would be to try it out.  Especially since we would be driving right by it.

The parking lot was full, but we did manage to find a car leaving and pulled right in.  Another next to us left and of course another vehicle replaced it immediately.

Once we walked up to the building, we were met by greeters who informed us that if we were there to eat, and we were, it was too late - the kitchen could not take any more orders.

We thought we had left home plenty early enough to eat before they close at 3:00 p.m.

After a 5 hour drive, we did arrive at 1:30 p.m.

Not good enough.

They gave this information with regret and an offer of a cup of cold water.

Another couple was more disappointed than we because they had driven from Dallas just for lunch there.  They looked at each other with expressions that said,

"We drove down I-35 to be told we took our lives into our hands for nothing?!"

The greeter welcomed us to take pictures and use the restrooms and told us the "Take Out" was still open.  We just couldn't be seated.

False Advertising!  Maybe not, I suppose we could have chosen to eat our "Take Out" deli chicken croissant sandwiches at an outside table in the 95 degree heat instead of our car.

The "Take Out" counter is part of the Gift Shop and basically consists of deli sandwiches and salads from the coolers.  The floaters who work there are very friendly and we visited with a native Wacoian who told of the wonderful things the Gaines have done for Waco.

The renovation was very well done and it is a lovely place to have a meal - if you get there in time.

If you should plan to make the drive, Thursday - Saturday might require getting there before dawn.  But, weekdays are not quite as busy, or so they told us.

Source

Another hint would be to check to make sure there isn't a big event going on.  Our visit coincided with the inaugural Silo District Marathon, hosted by Chip & Joanna Gaines.  There were over 6,000 runners.