There was a coffee shop at the Plaza Tower for a while. I thought it was overpriced (it was the most expensive coffee in Tyler at a time) and mediocre enough that it was not worth the time. With Crema taking over and opening their second location in Tyler, it changes everything and actually makes the Plaza Tower worth visiting for coffee.
The shop's interior mostly remains the same as this bright and comfortable spot with plenty of seating, plants, and touches of brown and white throughout the shop. It's perfect for getting a coffee if you work at Tyler Square or are coming downtown for any specific reason.
When I went, I got a hot Lavender Latte that was good and up to Crema's standards. With the downtown construction, it's a little hard to get to, but they validate parking at the Plaza lot and were pretty busy when I visited.
RIYL: A sweet treat, but if you're downtown read more