Your favorite brunch spot. Best brunch, Waco, TX.
Open Daily 8AM • Brunch Until 2PM • Drinks Until 5PM

Where every meal tells a story

Welcome to STORIES Bistro, where brunch is more than a meal. Brunch is a celebration of local flavors, clean ingredients, and heartfelt hospitality. Nestled in the historic Anthem STORIES venue, our in-house dining experience offers guests a thoughtful menu rooted in craftsmanship, community, and culinary creativity.

We believe in honoring our region’s bounty and the people behind it. That’s why our kitchen proudly features:

Pasture-raised eggs
Nitrate-free bacon
Locally sourced produce, dairy, and honey
House-made breads, jams, sauces & pickles
No seed oils, ever
Beef tallow for cooking — a traditional, nutrient-rich fat we use to prepare our herbed breakfast potatoes and other savory items, adding depth of flavor while honoring time-honored techniques

We partner with Texas farmers and makers to bring you a menu that reflects both tradition and innovation, because every plate deserves to have a story worth sharing.

Burger at Brunch restaurant and coffee shop inside STORIES venue in Waco

Omelets at Brunch restaurant and coffee shop inside STORIES venue in Waco

Mimosas at BRÛ Coffee Works serving espresso and pastries inside STORIES Bistro

BRUNCH

Bagel Sandwich

$14

Sunny-side egg, crispy bacon, fresh avocado, and seasonal greens on a toasted bagel. Served with 2 sides.

Stories Sandwich

$16

Fried egg, ham, and havarti on toasted house-made sourdough with fresh greens and honey mustard. Served with 2 sides.

Sunrise Smash Burger

$18

Smashed grass-fed beef patty with cheddar cheese, sunny-side egg, bacon, onion jam, and garlic aioli on a toasted English muffin. Served with 2 sides.

Stories Omelette

$16

Three locally sourced eggs with your choice of ham, bacon, or breakfast sausage and cheddar cheese. Served with 2 sides.

Tornado Omelette

$14

Three locally sourced eggs, cooked tornado-style, served with lemon-herb whipped ricotta. Served with 2 sides.

Avocado Toast

$14

Seasoned avocado spread on 2 toasted house-made sourdough slices topped with two eggs cooked to order.

Churro French Toast

$15

Three slices coated in cinnamon sugar, served with spiced honey butter and Steen’s cane syrup.

Texas Pecan Pancakes

$15

Scratch-made pecan pancakes with powdered sugar, spiced honey butter, and syrup.

Chipotle Chicken Sandwich

$17

Seared chicken with bacon, house pickles, fresh greens, and chipotle lime spread on toasted house-made sourdough. Served with 2 sides.

Smash Burger

$18

Smashed grass-fed beef patty with cheddar cheese and fresh greens on a toasted brioche bun with garlic aioli. Served with 2 sides.

Sourdough Grilled Cheese

$15

Toasted house-made sourdough with melted cheddar and havarti cheese. Served with 2 sides. Add bacon +$4.

Soup & Salad

Cilantro Lime Caesar Salad

$13

Chopped mixed greens tossed in cilantro-lime Caesar dressing, topped with shaved parmesan, pepitas, and house-made croutons. Add oven-roasted chicken +$3.

Stories Salad

$13

Mixed greens and carrots tossed in a sweet and tangy citrus vinaigrette, topped with sliced apples and candied pecans. Add oven-roasted chicken +$3.

Seasonal Salad

$16

Ask your barista about our seasonal salad.

Seasonal Soup

Cup $6 / Bowl $10

Ask your barista about our seasonal soup.

For Kids

Sourdough Grilled Cheese

$10

Toasted house-made sourdough with cheddar and havarti cheese. Served with kettle chips or fresh fruit.

PB & Jam

$10

Sliced sourdough spread with peanut butter and jam. Served with kettle chips or fresh fruit.

Breakfast Taco

$10

Bacon, egg, and cheese or potato, egg, and cheese on a blue corn tortilla. Served with kettle chips or fresh fruit.

Silver Dollar Pancakes

$10

Three mini pancakes. Served with bacon and egg cooked to order or fresh fruit.

Churro French Toast

$10

One piece of French toast coated in cinnamon sugar. Served with syrup and fresh fruit.

Quesadilla

$10

Two blue corn tortillas toasted with melted cheese and chicken. Served with kettle chips or fresh fruit.

BYO Breakfast

Choose 3 for $15 or 4 for $18

2 Eggs
Breakfast Potatoes
Bacon
Breakfast Sausage
Biscuit
Toast
Pancake
Fruit

BYO Lunch

Choose 2 for $15

Sourdough Grilled Cheese
Seasonal Sandwich
Seasonal Soup
Seasonal Salad

Sides

Potatoes
Fresh Fruit
Biscuit
Kettle Chips
Cup of Soup
House Salad
Blue Corn Tortillas

Add any side à la carte for $3.

Additions

Bread Board

$10

Four slices of toasted house-made sourdough served with local honey, jam, and spiced honey butter.

Toasted Bread

Two slices of house-made sourdough, one bagel, or one English muffin.

Provisions

Pressed for time? Enjoy selections from the provisions case.

Wrap $7.5
Burrito $7.5
Kettle Chips $3
Fresh Fruit $3
Sparkling Water $3
Juice $6.5

Coffee

Roasted In-House • Organic • Fair Trade

→ Ask your barista about our seasonal offerings. ←

Latte $4.5

Nitro $5

Mocha $5

Cortado $4

Americano $4

Breve $5

Cappuccino $4.5

Hot Chocolate $4

Espresso

1 $2.5 2 $3.5

Oat or Almond Milk ($0.75) Honey Vanilla, Vanilla, Lavender, Simple ($0.50)

Tea

→ Ask your barista about our seasonal offerings. ←

Matcha Latte $5

Chai Latte $5

Loose Leaf $4

Hot or Iced

Black

English Breakfast, Irish Breakfast, Earl Gray Creme

Green

Pomegranate

White

Wild Blueberry

Herbal

Hibiscus Cooler, Berry Cabernet

Libations

Espresso Martini $7

Mimosa

Glass $7 Carafe $15

Bakery

Sourdough, pastries, and sweets baked in-house. Selections vary.

serving BRÛ Artisan Coffee Roasters

No brunch is complete without the perfect cup of coffee – or tea! That’s why we’re proud to serve BRÛ, a local artisanal coffee roaster known for small-batch beans, bold flavors, and ethical sourcing. Whether you prefer a silky latte, a rich pour-over, or a refreshing cold brew, your perfect cup awaits—expertly brewed and made to complement every dish on our menu.

We’re also excited to offer BRÛ’s organic, locally sourced teas, available in a variety of blends to suit every mood. Whether you’re craving something calming, invigorating, or just a cozy cup to sip, our thoughtfully curated tea selection has you covered.

Walk up Window at Bru inside STORIES event venue in Waco TX

Cozy coffee shop and bistro with modern historic ambiance at STORIES

WACO’S DOWNTOWN COFFEE SHOP

Waco’s favorite Brunch Spot

Kayla

“This unique little brunch spot was the best find! Don’t let the historic/ multi-use space fool you from the outside. This place is a must visit. I got the STORIES Sunrise Sandwich with a side of potatoes. Great buttered sourdough, house made pickles, and super cool purple potatoes. The iced Honey Vanilla Latte was delicious and well crafted. The service was excellent for even our group of 10.”

JACOB

“The food was so dang hot. My wife and I both enjoyed it. I liked having healthy options for breakfast, and the vegetarian omelet with a side salad and potatoes was a great way to start the day. My wife really enjoyed the breakfast sandwich. The coffee is very good and it’s my new go to spot. Awesome atmosphere too!”

HAYLEE

“I absolutely love this coffee place. The open atmosphere, the friendly, fast service, and the coffee are all great. I’ve tried many coffee places in town and Bru has always been at the top of the list for me. The coffee is so flavorful. Highly recommend.”

BARBARA

“Bru Artisan Coffee Works has a wonderful atmosphere and truly outstanding service. The staff were phenomenal, and we loved the openness and feel of the new location — it’s a welcoming, thoughtfully designed space. I really appreciate that they roast their own coffee, and I’d absolutely recommend trying them out. I would definitely give them another visit.”