My GF and I have visited here for brunch on several occasions, and it never disappoints. One word of warning up front: They do NOT take same day reservations for brunch. Call the day before if you want to get in at a set time. The decor is simple yet functional, and one of the coolest features is the BellaBot, a friendly robot server that brings dishes to your table. Currently, a server has to offload the plates onto your table, but that may change at some point. It's very good at its job, though! But what of the food? In a word: Yum! My favorite brunch dish is the Shakshuka skillet, billed as "An Israeli dish with a fresh sunny side up egg in a smoky, vegetable-laden tomato sauce, served with warm bread." It's that, and probably more, because you'll likely want to add on avocado, feta cheese, kalamata olives, bacon, or sausage (or maybe all of those; the base dish doesn't have meat), It's served in a small cast iron skillet, and it's a well seasoned (but not spicy) dish that's unique in flavor, and very satisfying. Also worth a nod are the polenta pancakes, which have an unusual texture due to the polenta, and taste great with berry compote or some syrup. Another big favorite are the Belgian waffles, but know up front that these are Liege waffles, which feature a thicker batter, uneven edges, and pearl sugar throughout, so they're not the typical style you might expect. They are, however, crispy and delicious, and hold on to all of the syrup and butter you can throw at them. And finally, the coffee program here is great as well, with the latte being our drink of choice, and they really do them right. Definitely check this place out, you won't be disappointed! read more

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The good: * The food selection is pretty good. The food is tasty and fresh. They have both full plates or smaller dishes. * Our server was very attentive. You can get Mimosas refill for $1. *They have full bar, and a very good selection of coffees as well. * This place is located right in the Downtown quarter, so it's a good location if you are interested in looking around. The not so good: *The place is on the smaller side but with a modern and eclectic vibe. They asked us to vacate our table as soon as we paid, bc they had reservations they needed to seat (I understand that) but it's a bit no no for me (personally). *Parking may be an issue because of the prime location, but there is free street parking up to 3 hours. read more

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Great food and even better service. I highly recommend trying it. The day we stopped in the air conditioning was malfunctioning, and even though it was hot and humid, we still enjoyed our meal. The only reason this isn't a 5 star review is due to the AC, which mgmt. can't prevent. read more

While visiting I had an opportunity to have breakfast here. It has a cute patio for outdoor seating and is spacious inside. We enjoyed our breakfast and the salsa was very tasty. The staff was very friendly and attentive. Our food was served hot, quickly and it was delicious. I even ordered two vanilla lattes to go for the next two days that were delicious. If you're ever in the area give it a try you won't be disappointed. read more

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Was walking in McKinney and wanted a good coffee and a light breakfast. Layered was great. Coffee was served with a smile and the breakfast sandwich (with bacon) was plenty. It's on the main square so parking is on the street where you can find it. Say for a while with my computer at the bar and the staff couldn't have been nicer! read more

Hole in the wall local type place. Off the beaten path of the tourist trap restaurant through real Canadian neighborhoods. Food was good and plenty of it! Service was par. read more

Very cute place with amazing food. The service was great and everyone was very friendly. We went on a Saturday morning and it was busy but not overly crowded or loud. Only downside was we made a reservation but still had to wait about 15 minutes for our table. We didn't mind, we had a coffee at the bar which had a great selection. Looking forward to visiting again! read more

Layered - Waffles - Coffee & Tea Near Me - McKinney, Texas

I was looking for a bottomless, mimosa place for brunch and this was definitely a great spot. The mimosas are not technically bottomless, but are only a dollar after your first one. I ended up getting the breakfast sandwich with bacon and a side of potatoes with a slice of Nutella toast. This food was very good and I will definitely have to try something else on the menu next time I come back. They also have a cool robot that delivers the food to your table. Our server was super nice and let us know what was good on the menu and what most people ordered. The restaurant gives a upscale diner, but had really good music playing throughout our time. Also, they have a speakeasy in this restaurant at night which is really cool. read more

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Came here for the first time with my significant other and thought instantly how busy the restaurant was once we first entered. Nothing off putting, but I was excited to try the food since there had been such a crowd. Sat at the bar due to limited space and the service was on it. We were able to order drinks and food quickly with a friendly staff. Ordered the breakfast sandwich, but unfortunately it was just subpar. The croissant was the best part of the sandwich, in comparison to the stiff bacon and unmelted cheese. It was good for a breakfast stop, but lack luster in contents considering the price for the sandwich was 13 dollars with a side of fruit. My partner had the breakfast tacos and had no complaints. I would come back here again if I was in downtown McKinney for breakfast, but I don't think I would come out of my way for what we experienced. read more

Layered - Breakfast tacos - Coffee & Tea Near Me - McKinney, Texas

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Charming atmosphere. The robot serves as a tray carrying mascot, so fun! Fresh berries on the French toast, very yummy! Hubby had to send his eggs back to get them over hard. And, they charged us for his 2nd cup of hot tea. A great place for tourists shopping downtown. read more

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This place was really cute and the food was good. There was a short wait but it was a weekend and this is located downtown where all the shops are so that is to be expected. The vibe inside has an art deco but rustic feel. The coffees were beautiful and they tasted great too. I tried their corned beef hash and I actually enjoyed it. My friend got the vegetarian hash and that looked wonderful too. My other friend got the skillet and that as not really as good. The dish was really soupy and there wasn't a starch with it. I guess you can get bread but just keep in mind you're just sopping up liquid with bread. If you think you're getting a skillet that has potatoes and eggs etc like some other breakfast places that is not accurate. The service was fine, but they were busy. They use little delivery robots but the servers do set the food on your table. Overall, I'd come again but I wouldn't go out of my way to come back. read more

Layered - White Mocha Lrg and Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - McKinney, Texas

Great service ! A little crowded on Sunday but amazing menu and service. I had Swiss burger. It was out of this world so were Nutella crepes

We popped in on Mother's Day on our way out of town for a cappuccino to go. I wish we had time to stay for breakfast because the food looked amazing. The staff was friendly, the service was perfect, and the cappuccino was bold and creamy and delicious! We will be back for breakfast or brunch next trip! read more

My aunt chose to take us here for lunch one day, and I totally respect the decision. Layered is a really rad place. It's got very simplistic decorations, but when you add them all up (you could say, when you layer them together), it makes for a super neat place that's fun to gawk around as you sit and dine. The only thing I can continue to think about from LAYERED is their freaking waffles. You can get a chicken and waffles entree, and after trying my cousin's dish of this, our entire table immensely regretted not also getting those dang waffles. I kid you not- BEST WAFFLE I HAVE *EVER* HAD! Like, it's hard to even fully recount just how good. It was a sweet and very sugary waffle, one of those bites of food that's so good that you just turn and look at your friend/ family member in knowing acknowledgment and honor to understand just how wonderful that taste of food is. Holy cats. I did also get a mimosa, which was okay but my poor waitress forgot about until near the end of the meal because they were so busy. $10 to begin with, and then $1 for refills. The rest of us really enjoyed our meals, but we were absolutely hooked on the waffles from the moment of impact with our tongues, and it was hard to think of much else. And the in the mornin', I'm gettin' LAYERED waffles! read more

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I came to Layered the other day with my friend and I must say- it is a really cute spot! The interior has a very cozy, small upscale eatery feel to it. My friend and I did not have reservations but they were quick to seat us (even though it was busy). The guy that initially sat us was a bit gruff, but the waiter was very friendly and kept checking on us. I got a decaf cappuccino with oat milk and lavender, while my friend got a breakfast plate. My friend enjoyed the breakfast plate (especially the potatoes; they were seasoned well and very soft); I, on the other hand, wasn't a fan of the cappuccino. I thought the espresso was bitter/ sharp compared to other espresso drinks I've had around town, and I had to ask for more lavender to balance out the taste. Overall, we had a decent experience here. It wouldn't be at the top of my list, but if you're in the area, it's an option for breakfast/ brunch. read more

Layered - Coffee & Tea Near Me - McKinney, Texas

Best breakfast in all of McKinney! Authentic, made with love and fabulous service. Will absolutely be back!

We are visiting from out of town and had breakfast here twice. Partly because it opened the earliest. The staff was friendly and welcoming. I'm a picky breakfast eater and he helped me "modify " the breakfast tacos, and they were perfect. They have a cute robot that helps them serve. On some evenings this place turns into a speakeasy. We sure wished we would be here for that. We might have to come back. read more

Came in to sit down to enjoy some coffee. Ordered the coffee. The waitress came back and asked if we would be ordering food. We said no, just here for some coffee :) Mind you the place was not packed. She rolled her eyes, blatantly in front of us. I was baffled by this. At this point we did not feel comfortable staying here. We had no further interaction with the waitress until she dropped off the check without saying anything. Usually we are good tippers even if the check is a small amount. But her attitude is why she received a good ole George Washington. The place was cute and would have been something we would have liked to visit again in the future. Coffee was good. That's why I gave 2 stars. But Naur on ever coming back. read more

Let me rave about the waffle right quick. The waffle is soft, crispy and crunchy all at the same time??? They add sugar crystals to the waffle, so you get that satisfying KRONCH when eating. But no worries, it's not too sweet. In fact, it's just right. So much so that, I didn't even feel the need to add syrup. The powdered sugar. Sugar crystals and fresh berries were all that I needed. The inside was nice and fluffy and the outside had that scrape-your-knife-over-the-exterior crispyness. This waffle is in my top three favorite waffles---and it's not three. The lox bagel was good. The portion of salmon was standard. I subbed cream cheese for avocado and it was nice. That waffle tho... read more

Layered - Single Waffle - Coffee & Tea Near Me - McKinney, Texas

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Was very impressed with the quality and quantity of the brunch spot here in the Cultural District of McKinney. The French Toast was great and the Chicken and Waffles were even better. Atmosphere was very laid back and the waiter was a robot named "Bella, " who was very accommodating. I highly recommend this place to satisfy any coffee lovers, breakfast or brunch needs. read more

My fiancé and I decided to tour downtown McKinney for a day and our first stop was Layered. When I was building our itinerary for the day, Layered "easily" won for brunch and it was def a hit for us! We got an omelette (this was cooked so well, except the fact that I picked the wrong cheese for my omelette. It's funny because the lady who served us told me to pick a different cheese but I didn't listen). We also got the breakfast tacos and sweet potato hash. Fiance got a coffee and I got a mimosa. Everything was cooked really well and we agreed that we would be back. Our server seemed to be in a hurry while taking our food order (I guess the place was kinda busy at the time) and she got our order wrong, but was very apologetic and fixed it. I would also say that I might have been a "tough" customer because I was torn between some things on the menu (I wanted everything) and kept trying to see if I could mix and match stuff...lol and asking for a bunch of suggestions. She ended up being amazing though. She came to speak to us about McKinney and we really enjoyed talking to her. She was great. We didn't get to experience the robot server. I don't know how they decide who gets that. I was documenting my visit on Instagram and, since I didn't experience that, my followers won't see that cool part of the restaurant. They have "bottomless" mimosas for $1 each after the first order. I was about to get a cup to go. Also, did you know that layered turns into a speakeasy at night? It's called Room One Eleven. I will plan to visit in the future. Overall, we will be back. read more

Layered - Coffee & Tea Near Me - McKinney, Texas

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Nice atmosphere, located in the middle of old Downtown McKinney a cute small town vibe. Layered has an unexpected twist of modern day with their Robot who delivers your food to the table. My Coffee was delicious and food was as expected, Tasty with suitable portions. My only taken back moment, was the final amount spent for a basic breakfast. Never have I paid so much for what I received. Although service was Great, almost $70.00 for 2 seems a bit high for my liking which makes it hard to justify going back. But hey if you got the money check this place out. If you are on a budget I would say maybe save up for this one. read more

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Everything! Good service, although I had to ask twice for my mimosa. The room was a little too warm, but the food was great, patrons were friendly, and there was a cute robot helping bring the food from the kitchen. I'll definitely go back. read more

Service excellent... food delicious Fun environment Cool Robot delivers your food Yes will come back read more

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I had their Belgium waffles and gave to say "wow"! They are the best. All our meals were good and we would definitely eat here again.

Stopped here while waiting for my dog to be groomed. The area is so cute and perfect for a breakfast date where you can walk around the square after. I sat outside and the service was fantastic, they were quick and helpful with the menu. Im pretty sure I ordered food and it was good, but I definitely got the Chai and it was both beautiful and delicious. I don't come out this way often but I'll definitely stop again if I do. read more

Layered - Outside - Coffee & Tea Near Me - McKinney, Texas

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Outstanding place. We highly recommend, the food and service is excellent. And the drinks are good.

Great service and good food. My daughter and I went to renowned drive license and time to quick brunch! Perfect food but little smelly blood for steak! read more

Layered - Steak & Eggs - Coffee & Tea Near Me - McKinney, Texas

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My friends who were visiting sang the praises of Layered, so I was excited to try it. Unfortunately, I had already read about the robot, which I think was what made it such a novelty to them. I ordered the Migas and a chai (which I suspect had dairy despite my request to sub another milk). I wasn't impressed. The waiter was very friendly, but not very attentive. I ended up having to ask another server at the bar if our waiter could bring our checks. Pro tip- at 7pm, Layered turns into a speakeasy! The cute retro Coca Cola machine on the outdoor storefront is actually a secret door. We weren't able to go in the night we stopped by, but we spoke to the bouncer who was very sweet and helpful. I might stop by to see if the Speakeasy experience is worth a try. read more

I love a super secret speakeasy! Pretty good drinks! This place is also called the Room One Eleven. After looking at the previous reviews we discovered there was a bunch of racist reviews based on the Room One Eleven however, we did not have any issues! The bartender was friendly and drinks really were great! Will be back again! read more

Layered - Snitches get stitches!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - McKinney, Texas

It's all about the lattes! The Nutella and white chocolate lattes are soooooooo delicious. This is the first place where I've seen Ristretto on the menu as a stand-alone drink. It's like a compressed expresso that's SLIGHTLY weaker, yet smoother and sweeter for those who do not like a bold expresso taste. I'm not a coffee drinker, so I get extra Ristretto shots in my lattes instead of expresso, and my energy is just as good! The food was ok. I would not come here for food only; definitely make it a coffee date with food as the secondary purpose. If I was rating food only, it would be more like 3 stars. The environment is cute and fits the coffeehouse vibe. There are a few parking spots out front and street parking on one side, but it's downtown McKinney, so you may need to park in a lot behind it and walk a block or two. I look forward to visiting again to try other lattes! read more

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We ordered the French toast and the egg and cheese on a croissant with avocado. The French toast was good but I would try their sweet potato pancakes next time. The lattes were delicious and unique. I ordered a Nutella latte and my daughter tried the lavender iced latte. The egg and cheese was tasty but we will ask for potatoes next time instead of fruit. Cute restaurant and nice servers. We will come back. read more

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Service, food and ambiance was good. I give 4 stars instead of 5 because I wasn't impressed with entree and sweet tea that wasn't sweet. My friends enjoyed their meals, so 4 stars. I plan to return and order something different from the BLTA on a crossiant instead of Sourdough bread. I thought my sandwich would have a lot of flavor with the bacon, avocado spread, added gouda cheese but it was bland. The saving grace for my sandwich was the grape jelly I added. The jelly tasted amazing. I ordered a sweet tea that was anything but sweet. I ordered a Chai Tea Latte and it was delicious. One friend ordered the spicy chicken sandwich the other an omelet. read more

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You definitely want to make a rez for this place beforehand. It seems to get bussyy over the weekend. It's only street parking but we were all able to find parking relatively close (3 separate cars). They were accommodating for our group including kiddos. They served us relatively quickly and we weren't waiting too long for our food. For the most, everyone loved their meals (chicken and waffles, burger, tacos, crepes, pancakes). I got an egg white veggie omelette and it was alright. I'm not sure why they drenched it in oil. I loved the sweet potato pancakes and almond milk latte I got though. Overall, I still recommend the place, but wouldn't get the omelette again. read more

Layered - Almond milk latte with SF caramel - Coffee & Tea Near Me - McKinney, Texas

Such a great place for brunch! Coffee: excellent! Good: excellent! Service: FANTASTIC!! And...and... a robot brings your food! How fun is that?? We'll be back!!! read more

Let's start with Robert my server!! Amazing service, he's really nice and makes sure that your food is great after a couple of bites. And definitely checks on you. The ambiance is amazing, the lightening, and you're able to have a conversation without loud music. I'm definitely returning back. Y'all should come here 10/10. read more

Layered - Layered Waffles with Mixed Berries - Coffee & Tea Near Me - McKinney, Texas

You should definitely make reservations before coming, although it's in a great location to arrive early, put your name down and spend your wait time popping in and out of the nearby shops. We waited about an hour for our table. Favorites at our table were the pork belly bao buns, the strawberry and balsamic toast, and the $10 mimosa with $1 refills- excellent deal! Sadly, the shakshuka was underwhelming. It did not have a ton of flavor and does not come with any meat, just a few tiny pieces of veggies, a handful of avocado chunks, and 1 egg on top. I would have added chicken if there was an option to. read more

Jess is my name and espresso is my game. My boyfriend and I have e a nice espresso machine we use every day during the week but weekends we try a new to us place regularly. Today was layered. We both wanted some food today also and trying to stay somewhat healthy. This place seemed to have what we were looking for. The coffee was very delicious, I almost got a second Breve to go but ended up being too full. Which brings me to the vegan hash. I am not vegan but this attracted me with all the fresh veggies. It was fresh and tasty. Simple but had all the flavor. It was also a nice size serving. I tried to eat it all but was forced to leave two bites because bvb I couldn't fit anymore. I will put this on a list of places to return for sure. 5 read more

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It would be nice if the service was as good as the food. Being treated like cattle and talked down to is not the dinning experience I was looking for... read more

We really like coming here for brunch and breakfast any day of the week! It has such a nice vibe and atmosphere which makes you want to keep coming back for more! The staff are so nice and welcome too! We've tried the sweet potato hash (forgot to click a picture), vegan hash (for spice lovers), polenta pancakes (half portion), spicy chicken sandwich, breakfast sandwich with bacon, the shakshuka with olives and feta (may not get this again) the variety toast with smoked salmon and strawberry cream cheese! For drinks we tried the, Nutella latte and dolce. The food is made with so much quality and love and tastes so fresh too! We were also greeted by "Bella" their serving machine! read more

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