Absolutely gorgeous! Â It's an industrial-style saloon! Â 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! Â The place is just beautiful, and certainly a must for hotel guests, but definitely recommend for locals, too. Â 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. Â They have everything you want to drink, and a very pleasing breakfast to dinner menu. Â Very reasonable prices!! Â 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. Â Well, I don't know the full history, but the issues have appeared to me to be none and nil. Â A new restaurant director, hired about 3 months ago, may have been the right hire. Â 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>