Nothing beats coffee—and if you're in the mood to enjoy them in Plano, we've found a lineup of places that will excite your appetite. Here are the newest places to check out the next time you're in the mood for your next caffeinated beverage.
Amorino Gelato
7700 Windrose Ave., Suite G157
Amorino Gelato is a spot to score ice cream, frozen yogurt and gelato, along with coffee and tea. This spot is the Amorino Gelato's third Texas location, according to Eater Dallas.
On offer are coffee, macarons, waffles and specialty rose-shaped gelato. The dessert comes in two dozen flavors, including vegan selections.
Amorino Gelato's current Yelp rating of 4.5 stars out of seven reviews indicates positive attention from users.
Yelper Jessica D., who reviewed Amorino Gelato on Jan. 6, wrote, "They have the smoothest textured gelato, and they offer wonderful flavors, including passionfruit, lemon, raspberry, tiramisu and dulce de leche. Oh, and this place also offers the famous gelato flowers, which is, of course, very Instagram worthy."
Natalie N. noted, "The quality is consistent at all locations. Sorry, New Year's resolution. The gelato is so smooth and packed with flavor."
Amorino Gelato is open from noon–10 p.m. on Monday-Thursday, noon–11 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m.–11 p.m. on Saturday, and 11 a.m.–10 p.m. on Sunday.
Shipley Do-nuts Plano
1881 N. Central Expressway, Suite 200
Shipley Do-nuts is a spot to score coffee and doughnuts. The chain boasts more than 190 locations across six states, according to its website.
On the menu, expect to find glazed, cake and yeast doughnuts, along with sausage and cheese-stuffed kolaches. Pair your doughnuts with a fresh coffee beverage.
Shipley Do-nuts currently holds five stars out of three reviews on Yelp, indicating good reviews.
Yelper Thanh T., who reviewed Shipley Do-nuts on Dec. 3, wrote, "They had a huge selection of drinks, doughnuts and kolaches. The donuts are also very reasonable priced. They have a rotating selection of promotional flavors."
Beryl D. noted, "The staff was very friendly and the inside was quaint, cute and clean. I ordered a dozen glazed donuts, a white sprinkled doughnuts and two big kolaches."
Shipley Do-nuts is open from 5 a.m.–5 p.m. daily.
Ascension Craft Coffee
6121 W. Park Blvd., Suite A119
Ascension Craft Coffee is a spot to score coffee, tea and more. With seven locations across Texas, this coffeehouse offers a wide selection of coffee, tea, soft drinks, beer and wine.
Guests can also stay for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For morning fare, look for the smoked salmon hash or ricotta hotcake, as well as soups, greens, sides, desserts and more.
Ascension Craft Coffee's current rating of three stars out of six reviews on Yelp indicates the newcomer is finding its way, but it's still early days.
Yelper Tammie G., who was one of the first users to visit Ascension Craft Coffee on Nov. 23, wrote, " The coffee was really good and the prices are comparable to any other coffeehouse. What stood out here is the employee. He was engaging and friendly."
Yelper Shannah H. added, "Smooth, not bitter and strong dark roast. This is the perfect dark roast to drink in the morning, afternoon and evening. It meshes well with nearly any dinner, providing a pleasant finish rather than trying to hog attention away from the main affair."
Ascension Craft Coffee is open from 9 a.m.–9 p.m. on Monday-Saturday and 11 a.m.–6 p.m. on Sunday.
