Loft Restaurant and Bar - Plano, TX Casual Breakfast Gem in a Chic Industrial Hotel Setting I grabbed breakfast at Loft Restaurant and Bar in Plano the morning I left town, and it turned out to be one of those unexpectedly great meals that makes you want to linger a little longer. The space itself is part of an industrial-style hotel, a vibe I personally love. Let's talk food! The breakfast potatoes were absolute fire. Crispy on the outside, perfectly salty, and fluffy inside. They alone are worth coming back for. I went for the American breakfast with eggs, potatoes and crunch toast. Just what I needed. read more

Decent restaurant located inside the NYLO hotel that has decent food and drink specials but also their regular price isn't too bad either. We stopped by for their June 2022 drink special while staying at NYLO. Got a bottle of rose for $21! Just wished that it wasn't served on ice in a plastic food tub. Do they not have metal buckets like most bars do? I also recommend ordering a side of fries! They're seasoned and delicious!! read more

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What I say, I came in for a nightcap after eating way too much fabulous pizza across the street bartender made me a stellar Negroni. It was all I had, all wanted, it was great! read more

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Food is outstanding. The burgers and fries are to die for. Chris the server and bartender is the friendliest guy ever. Catch them for their daily specials. Fridays has $16 burger and beer for $16 and it's a pretty much a gourmet burger and garlic fries. Yummmmy. The Brussels sprouts, candy jalapeño Toast, and shrimp with fried green tomatoes are delicious. And don't forget to get the bread pudding for dessert. Soft and crispy, with plenty of ice cream to top it off The drinks are perfect. Get the spicy margarita or the old fashion, made with love and joy. Great service, food and drinks. What else can you ask for? read more

Burger no taste even with all toppings and tons of Mayo and ketchup. Fries needed salt. Don't spend 4 on the coke it's super small. Bread is too thick for burger. If u can go wrong on a burger I doubt everything else is mun read more

Lyla was amazing! Loved the vibe, food, service and music! It's a party atmosphere. Will be back!

Absolutely gorgeous! It's an industrial-style saloon! Cement, exposed pipes, leather, hay-filled plexi tables, lots of metal, white chairs, and lighting in the shape of bull horns - and that's no bull! The place is just beautiful, and certainly a must for hotel guests, but definitely recommend for locals, too. It's a really nice surprise. The bar and restaurant of the NYLO hotel is just another extended into a cool place to hang, whether for breakfast or late-night kibitzing. They have everything you want to drink, and a very pleasing breakfast to dinner menu. Very reasonable prices!! The outdoor pool with fireplace is an amazing spot, too, and just outside the doors of LOCL, outdoor lounge furniture is awesome when the weather is right. For breakfast, I tried several things over a few day stay a the hotel: * Chicken & Waffles ($9) - fantastic chicken and fluffy waff http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/loft-cafe-and-lounge-locl-plano?select=s2lDGTMjJiXY3Ju_DRrrOg#w1NL6EfQjG0qBeH5JcMoJQ * "Bright Sunny Day" ($8) - eggs, potatoes, bacon, toast http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/loft-cafe-and-lounge-locl-plano?select=s2lDGTMjJiXY3Ju_DRrrOg#eNyARsNC-Mv8xS6FqcvwoA * Berries & yogurt ($4) - aplenty at an amazing price (pic n/a) Didn't eat lunch or dinner, but the menu is solid, and again, at very fair prices: * Brisket tacos ($3.50 each) * Caesar salad ($8) * Flatbreads ($10) * Burgers ($10-$12) * Lobster Nachos ($11) * Mussels ($11) * Fish & Chips ($11) * Pan Seared Salmon ($14) * Tenderloin ($16) I understand they've had complaints in the past. Well, I don't know the full history, but the issues have appeared to me to be none and nil. A new restaurant director, hired about 3 months ago, may have been the right hire. Regardless, it's a winner now. Current breakfast menu: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/loft-cafe-and-lounge-locl-plano?select=s2lDGTMjJiXY3Ju_DRrrOg#uXusWjMuaEFjkWRoRxL7Ng Current lunch/dinner menu: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/loft-cafe-and-lounge-locl-plano?select=s2lDGTMjJiXY3Ju_DRrrOg#zdLQG8PsAp7oYIWJRhuSCQ read more

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This is a cool atmosphere and great happy hour specials, especially if you are staying at this hotel. Our server Jayce was really nice and attentive. The bartender was very accommodating and offered to taste a wine to make sure we approved. We ate the Ghost pepper flatbread and the margarita flat bread. The ghost pepper did burn the lips a little but only briefly. I enjoyed it. The wine pours were not cut short due to happy hour. The decor was contemporary but most of the seating was older and refurbished but comfortable. We were there from 4:30-6:30 and my husband finished some work and we were able to enjoy conversation as there is a lot of square footage and you are able to find a spot where you won't be interrupted. read more

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Chef just came by and said, "About the wings, they appear underdone." I said "They are underdone." To which he shrugged his shoulders. To his credit he offered something else, but I just couldn't. Especially when he came back to tell me again they weren't undercooked. Chef says we'll take care of your dinner, so my side of Brussels sprouts ends up free. To add insult to injury, after I asked for my bill, the restaurant manager comes over and says, "I hear your wings weren't to your satisfaction. I say, "They shouldn't be up to the satisfaction of anyone. They were undercooked." He says, "We'll take care of your bill." Enter bill. Complete with a $2 surcharge for my $12 martini because, "The $12 is for the Gray Goose and the $2 is for the additional alcohol." Taking a hard pass from here out. read more

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Great bartenders and a cool atmosphere. The patio is tranquil with the lights, fire pit and lap pool. Oh and the all white pool table is beautiful read more

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Swanky place in Plano to enjoy a night out for a adult beverage & lite bites. It's really a bar that serves food (not a restaurant ) atmosphere is minimalist and urban. Cool staff & cool vibes make I­t­ a group outing, getting loud is not a problem. I ordered a cosmo (ok) and Cape Cod (better) Queso and chips (tasty), but the music was fun and hip so all is well for a night in the burbs. read more

LOFT Restaurant & Bar - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Plano, Texas

We booked a couple of nights at the NYLO for a mini stay-cation. Let me start by saying the only reason we even considered dinner at the LOCL hotel because of the $25 food credit that came with the room (and couldn't be used on drinks.) So we thought, okay- we will go have dinner. We ordered drinks first- nice beer selection on tap. The hubby was happy with a Stone IPA, and they even had other options. I opted for the NYLO Martini- since the ingredient list was impressive. I will say this martini was one of the best I've ever had. It was sweet, but the Prosecca added that bubbly taste, which was delicious. We decided to start with a few appetizers. I eyed the smoked salmon deviled eggs, and knew I wanted them. When they arrived, I guess I failed to realize that the salmon would be mixed into the deviled egg mixture, and that was kinda blah. It wanted to taste good, but it just tasted like someone drained a can of tuna and mixed it with their amazing deviled egg mixture. It was fishy and strong. Not a fan. And there were raw salmon eggs on top. Pretty to look at, but I didn't love the taste or texture. Next up was the beer battered zucchini sticks. These were okay. The zucchini was steamed or grilled nicely, but absolutely zero seasoning. I would have recommended this rare and inexpensive thing called salt. Apparently they didn't have salt in the kitchen. The tempura batter on the zucchini was probably the tastiest part. The 'spicy' orange colored sauce they served was actually in danger of ruining the awesomeness of the tempura. It has virtually no flavor, and there's no way the word 'spicy' would ever come to mind when eating it. It actually reminded me of a watered down thousand island, if someone had perhaps left out half the ingredients and tried to make it low cal. I might suggest packing some mini ranch cups or salt packets. Or tequila. Apparently if you have enough tequila everything tastes better. Or so I've heard. The last appetizer we tried were the Yuka Fries. I had high hopes, considering the description included the words garlic and lime. They sure were pretty, but my guess is that they were out of both the garlic and the lime that day. They were pretty bland. The ketchup served with them was actually one of the tastier things we had. I thought about ordering a separate dish of that and a straw. Instead- we asked for our check and decided to have a real meal at Goodfellas across the street. So there ya go! Beautiful hotel, but the food is bland. Pretty pics though. By the way, the staff is not very friendly or attentive. I wasn't impressed. We weren't greeted when we walked in, and the bartender seemed annoyed we actually wanted to order food. My recommendation: go to one of the 400 other restaurants on Preston. read more

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First and foremost, it is a hotel bar that serves food. There is no host, we walked in and told the bartender we had reservations and she looked at us like she had no idea what we were talking about and said "sit anywhere". Anywhere is one of 5 or 6 tables in front of the bar. There was a business mixer going on and it was crazy loud and cramped. The interior walls are concrete, for an industrial look, which makes no concession for loud noise muffling. Our waiter was the bartender, who was nice enough. And what we ordered came out as ordered so that's good. We ordered iced tea to drink and he seemed annoyed at first and then we discovered why. They have no iced tea and he was brewing hot tea and was going to pour it over ice for us. Which I found very accommodating, rather than just saying they didn't have it. We just took the tea hot, which was totally fine. The food was good. We had a build your own burger and the club sandwich. To me, it is somewhere to grab food if you are staying in the hotel itself. With so much great food/restaurants around Plano there's just no reason to waste a meal here. read more

I live the decor here. It has a nice swanky adult flare and instagrammers probably would have a field day with it. Service he has been hit or miss. Sometimes it's really quick and other times it takes 30 minutes to even get noticed. Prices are kinda high for what you get. read more

Friendly staff. Unlimited coffee. Breakfast buffet and breakfast items you can order. Fresh orange juice and fresh grapefruit juice. Clean tables and floors. Open space. Always leave with my stomach full and happy. read more

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In town for a few days, I only had the chance to sample LOCL once as I was out and about most of the time - I tried the chicken panini and pretty impressed with the flavor and substance- and it priced fairly which was a bit of a surprise as hotels usually stick it to ya a bit on their food. The atmosphere obviously matches that of the rest of the hotel which is pretty cool - I would certainly hit this place a couple more times if I were staying here again. read more

We went there last night for Valentines dinner after making reservations at noon the day before. When we arrived we were told that our name was not on the list but once I showed him the confirmation email he apologized and told us that it doesn't really matter anyways because they were falling behind anyways. We waited while several couples headed to check in and were told the same thing. Our reservation was at 7:45 and at about 9 we finally left after several guest that were leaving told us that the restaurant had run out of most items on the menu. We were also told that apparently the guest at the hotel were given a $75 voucher for the restaurant so they were just calling down and having the food delivered to their door. Very frustrating to say the least. read more

The restaurant did not come close to matching the modern chicness of the hotel. I had dinner and breakfast which were two totally different experiences. The former lacked any reasonable level of customer service. Always reactive never proactive. And sadly the food was left wanting. As was my palate. 1 star which goes to the ambience. The breakfast on the flip side was delicious and was the opposite customer service experience. Friendly, proactive and delicious. 5 stars! read more

The one star review is for service, but everything after that is just not worth the time, for one drinks are priced at uptown prices, for a Tito's and red bull, it's $10.00 for the Tito's and then $2.00 extra for the splash of red bull, am I in uptown or what ? They don't sell drinks that spiked down there even. If your lounging in the pool area, there are kids jumping around till 10pm. It's quite and chill to lounge but the prices for drinks are ridiculously over priced. For a local beer that's draft, they charge $7.00 which is still high. Not worth the visit. read more

I've eaten here several times now, but they were purely out of convenience (staying at the hotel for business). Many of the dishes are mediocre at best, with the chicken panini pale in comparison to even something you can get out of the frozen foods section of your grocery store. Best to avoid the breakfast burrito as well - it /really/ upset my stomach; I couldn't finish it. Seemed under cooked to me. The saving grace is the burger, which is able to hold its own. Pro tip: get chips, not fries. The fries are consistently greasy and soggy. The steak is also quite good, but like all the others, it is overpriced and you can find better elsewhere. The food is not the only problem though; the restaurant itself has issues. For one thing, it is very dim at just about all hours of the day. I can hardly make out my own food. The seating is also quite uncomfortable and several tables are wobbly. To pile it on, the service is mediocre. The restaurant doesn't have a host, so you seat yourself. This by itself is not a problem, but this *often* result in waiting 5, 10, or even 20 minutes in one case before a waiter/waitress will serve you. It should be noted that several items shown both on yelp and their website are no longer available on the menus they have in the restaurant, e.g. bibimbap, chicken and waffles, most of the good stuff, frankly. This place is not worth it. read more

LOCL is the bar and restaurant at Nylo in Plano. I have been coming here and staying for years in large part because of the LOCL experience. The food is excellent as are the servers and bartenders. It is a great choice for healthy, intriguing and delicious fare with plenty of vegetarian and vegan choices. Omnivore friendly as well. Alissa, Eden, Galen, Maria, are Kristina are super friendly and fun to hang out with. They also have a local music almost every week. Check out the Avocado Smash! read more

New management and menu. Definitely worth checking out. Happy hour Monday through Friday with $4 drafts and $5 wines. Awesome patio with a pool. So awesome! read more