Cafe Olivia, the coastal-influenced, chef-driven cafe that landed in North Dallas this fall, is already plotting its next move: a Plano outpost. Company filings show the new spot will take over roughly 4,436 square feet at 2400 Dallas Parkway, with construction slated to start February 1, 2026, and wrap around June 30, 2026. Plans call for a full kitchen and a bright, dining room forward layout built around daytime coffee, lunch, and private events.
Plans, permits and timeline
According to WhatNow, Cafe Olivia filed paperwork with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation outlining demolition of existing walls and finishes, removal of some plumbing, and installation of new walls, finishes, electrical and lighting, plumbing, restaurant kitchen equipment, and millwork for a 4,436-square-foot storefront. The filings list a February 1, 2026, construction start and a June 30 target completion date, pointing to a likely late-summer or early-fall 2026 opening if everything stays on track. City permits and contractor notices will be the next big clues that the project is moving.
Menu and the cafe’s vibe
Cafe Olivia’s own site describes the concept as “a coastal influenced coffee bar” backed by chef-driven cuisine, with cozy booths, banquettes, and a sunlit, daytime-focused dining room. The Dallas location, highlighted on Cafe Olivia, leans into craft coffee and regionally sourced breakfast and lunch plates. The owners are looking to copy-paste that wellness-minded, chef-forward formula into new locations as part of an early expansion push reported by DiningOut. Filings and early coverage suggest Plano’s menu will echo Dallas, with specialty drinks and elevated daytime dishes that match the existing food and beverage program.
Where it fits in Plano's dining scene
Plano’s restaurant mix has been filling in with both big-name chains and independent spots aimed at nearby offices and mixed-use developments, and a daytime cafe with a full kitchen is well-positioned to scoop up lunch crowds and small private events. D Magazine and other outlets that covered Cafe Olivia’s North Dallas debut this fall have noted a broader Metroplex appetite for chef-driven cafes and wellness-oriented menus, which helps explain why Plano is on the short list. For neighbors, a new cafe at 2400 Dallas Parkway would simply mean more daytime options along an already busy corridor.
What to watch for next
Locals can expect to see permits posted on site and, closer to February 1, 2026, the first hiring notices, if the timing mirrors the Dallas rollout. There, the cafe eased in with weekday hours before layering on events and private bookings. We will update this story as contractors, city records, or the company lock in an official opening date and more menu specifics. For the most direct information, readers can check the original filings as reported by WhatNow.
