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Originally, Magnolia Table was supposed to open by the end of 2017. But Joanna revealed that there were "a few setbacks along the way (as there are with every construction project)." Thankfully, they're now "on the home stretch!"

Though no exact opening date has been announced yet, Joanna teased in a January Instagram caption that Magnolia Table "is getting so close" and "will be open soon." We know one detail to look out for if you ever get a chance to go: Chip and Jo's handprints in the cement outside!

Chip recently reiterated that "Construction is wrapping up at the restaurant and we'll be opening the doors to Magnolia Table soon."

Chip and Joanna , probably in part to link it with their other businesses, but also because, as Joanna explained, "We want the name of our restaurant to convey the idea that all are welcome here. Our hope is that when you step into this place, you know that everyone has a seat at our table."

"I understand the importance of branding as much as anybody," wrote one Waco resident on Instagram. "However, I sure do wish they could have settled on 'Chip's Elite Cafe' or something similar. They are good people with a good part but at some point you pass the point of name saturation. We are [past] that point."

Others, of course have been supportive and appreciative of the stars' efforts to preserve the property's past.

Established in 1919 by Greek brothers George and Michael Colias, the Elite Cafe was originally located downtown and had the city's first-ever air conditioner. The expansion on the "circle" (the one the Gaineses purchased) quickly became a Waco staple in the '60s and a popular pit stop for those en route to Austin from Dallas or vice versa, says . is said to have eaten at the Elite.

Chip and Joanna and their four kids () would often enjoy Sunday brunch at the Elite Cafe—as did "nearly everyone in Waco, Texas," according to Jo. Saving the historic restaurant means that will get to experience it, too!

The reported that renovations were estimated at about $2 million. That's even more than the $1.4 million Chip and Jo .

In sneak peeks of the project, we've spotted stunning tile floors, stylish light fixtures, and Joanna's signature subway tiles.

"The restaurant itself is literally one big giant kitchen," Chip said in an interview with . "When we first got in there, it was all the things you can imagine—dingy, musky. But if I took you in there today, you'd be like 'Oh! This is so clean, everything smells so great.' Those are a few benefits of a little bit of elbow grease and hard work on the front end."

On the exterior, the couple has kept the iconic arches and detailing.

And here's a look at the vaulted ceilings with redwood beams inside. The business is looking so beautiful, Joanna said she'd .

The "WACO TEXAS" mosaic tile makes for a grand entrance—and establishes the Gaineses' love for their hometown.

Apparently, some people in town had their doubts about this particular fixer upper, but the HGTV stars have since proved them wrong. As Chip said to Southern Living, "Now, everybody that comes in tells me how smart I was to have bought this property. Six months ago, I wasn't getting as many encouragements."

Hence the sign out front which has been rotating on-theme messages including, "We'll let you know when breakfast is ready," "We go together like bacon and eggs," and "Breakfast is the most important meal of the day."

"I've always been a breakfast connoisseur," Chip told Southern Living. "I always do a heavy, bigger breakfast, but Jo is the exact opposite. She was kind enough to come with me on this one, and we are going to do up a breakfast joint here in town."

Not a breakfast fan? Don't worry: Magnolia Table will serve lunch and dinner, too.

While was more Joanna's baby, "Opening a breakfast joint has always been something that Chip's been interested in—and it's been so fun to watch how excited he has been about the entire process," she said.

So far, we know breakfast items will include homemade biscuits with crafted jams and butters and farm Eggs Benedict. For dinner, there's Chip's famous ham sandwich, the Gaines Brothers Burger, and more. Don't forget dessert: homemade pies, of course!

Just in case you don't get enough of a Fixer Upper fix during your reservation, Joanna teased on Instagram Stories that there will be a takeaway market where you can grab goodies to go. Here's hoping these pumpkin chocolate chip loaves are among the offerings!

Joanna loves carving out , and the restaurant will be no exception! This area will pay homage to the Elite Cafe's history.

There's Magnolia Table the restaurant, and then there's , Joanna's cookbook Tuesday, April 24. But the cooking styles in both will crossover, so if you can't make it to the restaurant when it opens, you can always whip up the dishes at home.

"My personal favorite thing about both the restaurant and the cookbook is the biscuits," Joanna wrote on her . "For the past year or so, I have spent almost every Saturday morning perfecting this biscuit recipe, and we finally have one that has the seal of approval from Chip and the kids."