Wondering where the best cafes are near you that don't cost a fortune?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the most excellent affordable cafes in Plano, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best places to grab a bite on a budget.
1. Sweet Hut Bakery & Cafe
Topping the list is Sweet Hut Bakery & Cafe. Located at 2001 Coit Road, Suite 301, the bakery, which specializes in bubble tea, pastries and other baked goods, is the highest-rated inexpensive cafe in Plano, boasting 4.5 stars out of 296 reviews on Yelp.
Yelper Rojin R., who reviewed Sweet Hut Bakery & Cafe on Nov. 13, wrote, "Love the atmosphere. Perfect place for students like me to study and enjoy a cheap snack."
And Raymond C. added, "Great place to hang out and have some pastries! I love their buns and their cakes. The environment here is great, as well. Nice place to sit down with some friends and hang out for awhile."
2. Sucre Cafe
Next up is Sucre Cafe, situated at 6100 K Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 287 reviews on Yelp, the cafe, which serves desserts, bubble tea and more, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a cheap option.
In regards to signature items, "Fresh fruit fusion teas, a variety of milk teas, smoothies, slushes and espresso-based coffee," the business writes on its Yelp profile. "We also offer dessert waffles, fried ice cream buns, crêpes, chicken and waffles, as well as many smaller snacks that will satisfy any palette."
3. Dubs Tea N Eats
Dubs Tea N Eats, located at 3131 Custer Road, Suite 178, is another prime choice, with Yelpers giving the low-cost cafe five stars out of 47 reviews.
In the words of the business' Yelp bio, "With over 50 flavors of iced [tea] and [a] big hot tea selection, you will find a great drink at Dubs," as noted in the section highlighting specialties. The cafe is also known for its ice cream, shaved ice, sandwiches, salads and stuffed pretzels.
4. Meetcha Bubble Tea Cafe
Meetcha Bubble Tea Cafe is another much-loved, economical go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 55 Yelp reviews. Head over to 5960 W. Parker Road, Suite 294 to give it a try for yourself.
Per the business' Yelp profile in the section pertaining to specialties, "we do know how to make for you the most authentic, delicious bubble tea and lots of other fusion drinks, cold or hot, sweetened or unsweetened."
5. Kolache Factory
At last, check out this outpost of the well-known chain Kolache Factory, which has earned four stars out of 146 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the bakery and cafe known for breakfast and brunch by heading over to 1217 Coit Road.
If you're hungry for more information, we found these details about Kolache Factory.
"A kolache is a warm, delicious, slightly sweet, fresh-baked pastry traditionally filled with sausage, cheese or fruit," states the business' Yelp profile. "Like our ancestors, we at Kolache Factory make our dough daily from scratch, using the finest, freshest ingredients."
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