Loft Cafe and Lounge

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  <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/loft-cafe-and-lounge-locl-plano?select=s2lDGTMjJiXY3Ju_DRrrOg#w1NL6EfQjG0qBeH5JcMoJQ">http://www.yelp.com/biz_…</a>
* "Bright Sunny Day" ($8) - eggs, potatoes, bacon, toast  <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/loft-cafe-and-lounge-locl-plano?select=s2lDGTMjJiXY3Ju_DRrrOg#eNyARsNC-Mv8xS6FqcvwoA">http://www.yelp.com/biz_…</a>
* 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: <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/loft-cafe-and-lounge-locl-plano?select=s2lDGTMjJiXY3Ju_DRrrOg#uXusWjMuaEFjkWRoRxL7Ng">http://www.yelp.com/biz_…</a>
Current lunch/dinner menu: <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/loft-cafe-and-lounge-locl-plano?select=s2lDGTMjJiXY3Ju_DRrrOg#zdLQG8PsAp7oYIWJRhuSCQ">http://www.yelp.com/biz_…</a>