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The Doves Nest Restaurant

105 W Jefferson Street, Waxahachie, TX 75165
972.938-3683
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Ranked #4 of 36 restaurants in Waxahachie
Price range: $5 - $11
Cuisines: American, Café, Soups, Sandwiches
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Senior Reviewer
9 reviews 9 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2013 via mobile

We've had lunch a few times at the Dove's Nest & have always enjoyed it! The apricot chicken salad is yummy & don't miss the bourbon chocolate pecan pie!! I really love the gift shop-it's adorable French country feel!

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Dallas, Texas, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2013

If you visit Waxahachie have lunch at the Doves Nest, you will not regret it. The restaurant is located inside a antiques store, so if you enjoy eating and shopping for antiques you can't go wrong....enjoy.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 22, 2013

Visited Waxachachi for a wedding and had a great lunch at the Dove's Nest. What a menu. Everyone raved about their entrees and I loved my chicken apricot salad sandwich. It was delicious and nicely presented. Would have preferred black tea instead of "Constant Comment" spice tea, but enjoyed the meal. We shared desserts and my favorite was the bread... More

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Canton, Mississippi
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 18, 2013 via mobile

Wonderful lunch choices and very friendly wait staff. We esp. Enjoyed the flavored tea. And browsing the gift shop was a treat!

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Georgia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 7, 2013

Great food, fun place for lunch and lovely items for sale in adjoining store. The Southern clam chowder soup was great, their chicken sandwich with cranberries was exceptional and their desert are worth the trip. They have a lovely shop offering fun craft items. Great place to have lunch.

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Dallas, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 23, 2013

Any visit to Waxahachie should include lunch at The Dove's Nest, the fabulous restaurant located in an historic building in Downtown Waxahachie. Just opening the front door and seeing all of the latest and greatest merchandise in the gift store is enough to make me smile. But as soon as we are seated in the restaurant, I am already anticipating... More

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dovesnest, Owner at The Doves Nest Restaurant, responded to this review
February 25, 2013

WOW! Thanks so much for the nice review. We love our customers and appreciate that you would take the time to tell us you love us too. More

Midlothian, TX
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 22, 2013

Love the food and atmosphere at the Dove's Nest and always enjoy shopping in the boutique while waiting to be seated! Everything I've eaten here has been delicious ...a must place to visit and re-visit in Waxahachie!

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Marietta, Georgia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 22, 2013

We ate lunch at The Dove's Nest and enjoyed every mouthful. I also have the cookbook from there and love the recipes!!! Thanks Cindy, you are very special!!!

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DALLAS
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 22, 2013 via mobile

Fabulous food and sophisticated for a small town. They are known for their chicken apricot salad, but the "specials" are great. Love the chocolate bourbon pecan pie, which should be shared. The salads are large wonderful and filling. Soups are hearty and yummy, best is The White Chili. The store is always packed with wonderful goodies. Great gifts at reasonable... More

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Corsicana, Texas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 19, 2013

the chicken salad is great with walnuts in it! Everything is home made/fresh made. Great little get a way for the afternoon. Great shopping there with unique gifts and antiques.

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