At For Keeps Coffee, the process behind a cup of coffee extends beyond the shop. Founded by Waco entrepreneurs Cameron and Danielle Philgreen, the business roasts its own beans at a nearby facility on Bosque Boulevard.
Located at 3619 Bosque Blvd., the café uses beans roasted at its facility at 3635 Bosque Blvd. for its drinks and also sells whole-bean coffee for customers to brew at home. Its menu includes espresso drinks and single-origin coffees prepared through pour-over options. The shop also stocks beans from other roasters, giving customers a range of coffees to choose from.
While coffee is at the center of the business, For Keeps has developed its Bosque Boulevard location into more than a place to order a drink. The café also has a bakery and food menu, with options for customers stopping in for breakfast or looking for something to enjoy alongside their coffee.
The atmosphere is another part of what the business offers. The space has a calm, relaxed feel, making it suited for customers who want to sit and talk, work for a while or simply take a break from their day. Rather than creating a space built around quick orders and turnover, For Keeps gives customers the opportunity to stay and make the café part of their routine.
That approach also extends beyond its everyday service. The business makes its space available for small private events after hours and offers wholesale coffee, reaching customers outside the café itself.
Between its roasting operation, bakery and café, For Keeps has built a business that reaches across several parts of the coffee industry. Its original Bosque Boulevard location brings those offerings together while maintaining the quieter atmosphere the shop provides for customers.
Cameron and Danielle envisioned a place where people could connect over specialty coffee and fresh pastries. If you're wondering what to order, the classic latte is a customer favorite, ranking as the shop's most-liked drink on its online ordering menu.
In August of 2026, they expanded For Keeps with a second Waco location inside Baylor's Baptist Student Ministry (BSM) building at 1815 S. Fourth St., just off campus. The smaller café brings For Keeps coffee and baked goods closer to students and neighbors offering a convenient stop between classes or a place to meet up with friends.
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