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    The Garage

    3.9 (63 reviews)
    Closed 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    THE GARAGE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Mia R.

    We got breakfast at The Garage but my friends told me that The Garage was just an extension of Spoons Cafe (since the cafe was full), so I'm leaving a review for here! After trying to get seats at Spoons, they routed us to sit at The Garage. We had a group of five and were seated in a booth. The service was pretty speedy and was nice but not really friendly. I think they might've just been swamped, or maybe that was just our servers demeanor? We were all pretty hungry and getting ready for a day before the wedding we had to attend at night so we each got a good meal before the start of our day. I got the Breakfast Sandwich with a side of cottage potatoes (which it came with). This was super filling and good. I loved how they have it available in half portion, in case you don't want the full sandwich. The food was pretty filling and we were in and out within an hour.

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    Shana M.

    Came for drinks, mine was called something like moon over Paris. It was thick puree. It seemed like it should have been an addition to a drink, like a mixer, not the drink itself. It was pretty disgusting, felt like they should have paid me to drink it. My husband got a lemonade sort of drink and it tasted like straight sugar. If you are looking for nice cocktails, this is not the place.

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    Stephanie C.

    Wanted to like this place but didn't like that my cocktail drink was literally taken out of a fridge (pre-made) and was super sweet, I had the midnight in Paris. Service wasn't the best and not a good experience, won't be coming back.

    Rick B.

    Good house cocktails and down-home cooking in a historic building off the McKinney square! They share the Spoon kitchen, so the appetizer and food offerings are WAY more elaborate that you might expect from a small bar. Nice to sit snd enjoy drinks while snacking on the Garage Board! Cool vibe in the old building; def worth a trip to check it out! The owner was friendly and helpful, although they needed another server. We will go back and update this review, because all restaurants are struggling to juggle staff-expenses vs. the reduced customer demands of the current reduced capacity virus guidelines.

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    Bonnie S.

    We were in the mood for sand and soup and it was a beautiful fall day to head to Historic Downtown McKinney. We had eaten several times at Spoons and always enjoyed the food. There was a line for tables and the hostess directed us around the corner to The Garage. We had no idea they were connected! This "adult" side of the restaurant has a full bar and indoor/outdoor seating. My husband had his tomato soup and I had my favorite club sandwich with fries. (The shape of the fries somehow made them taste even yummier!) Hamburgers are good here too. Friendly service and lots of smiles. Highly recommend! Y'all make a note of this McKinney favorite and stop by!

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    april l.

    We love being able to enjoy drinks in a kid free zone. Our server was great (Joshua)the drinks were beautiful and the pie was delicious. They designed the small space perfectly with a bar, tall and short tables and a cute bathroom too.

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    Jonathan I.

    This place is related to Spoons and is around the corner from it. It has a totally different vibe but you can get anything from the Spoons menu there. Wife and I went three and had great coffee and breakfast. While, crowded it is much less "busy" feeling than Spoons. We look forward to going back soon.

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    Chris W.

    Hip Hiphooray! This is an amazing addition to Downtown McKinney! First off, it is an 18 and up restaurant. Please, don't yell at the wait staff when they tell you it's 18 and up and that you can't bring children inside. We unfortunately have heard many stories about people being rude to the servers because children are not allowed anymore. Yes, The Garage use to be Spoons overflow, now it is an adults only restaurant. Yes, I have children, but I treasure the date nights I get with my husband. This is a great place to have meaningful conversations and reconnect after a hectic work week. I was so excited about this spot being renovated and such a smart use of space because there is nothing like it downtown. The inside of The Garage is Chic and a great date spot with some outside seating as well. The service was wonderful. Every time we have been the servers were attentive and extremely knowledgeable about the menu. The menu is the Spoon's menu, so you get amazing food with no screaming babies or children running around. Some of our favorites are the chicken and waffles (try it with their homemade chili) , chicken fried steak, and king ranch casserole. Just to give you an example of what a great idea this place is...last Saturday we had friends in from out of town. We wanted to show them how quant and beautiful Mckinney is to us. The Garage was a great way to start our day. We had an amazing breakfast and then were able to explore the downtown area after fueling up. Thanks, for giving my hubby and myself a great place to get away to without our kids!

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    Fun, cozy adults only diner connected to Spoons Cafe in quaint downtown McKinney. Giid food, good drinks and always a good time.

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    The manager was awesome. great service. drinks were really good. we just had an appetizer and it was good as well. I would def come back

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    Cocktails rivaled other busier downtown restaurants and the guacamole was great too. Will definitely be back soon.

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    Great place, the food was great and the drinks were great as well. I would definitely recommend and come back if I'm in the McKinney area.

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    Arcade Retro 92 in McKinney is such a blast--and it's perfectly located right next door to Comedy…read moreArena, which makes it an easy add-on to a night out downtown. The front room hits you with pure nostalgia: classic vintage arcade games like Pac-Man and Donkey Kong that instantly take you back. Head toward the back and the vibe shifts to newer arcade games and a great selection of pinball machines, so there's something for every generation. One of my favorite parts was the long walk of consoles where you can sit comfortably and play a wide variety of games--super relaxed, super fun, and great for hanging out instead of standing the whole time. It's $12 to play all day, which is such a steal, especially for how much there is to do. They also have a bar, free soda refills, and even hosted a whiskey tasting that night (we didn't partake, but it was a cool bonus event). It was pretty busy for a Friday night, but that just added to the energy. We had so much fun. Parking is a breeze with a garage right behind the building, making it easy to get in and out, and the corner location makes it super accessible. Definitely a must-visit if you're in downtown McKinney and love games, nostalgia, or just a fun night out.

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    From the moment we walked in, to the your we took after our meal, everything was spot on! Meet the…read moreM.O.D. along with our server who had explained how everything was local resourced and where it came from. The pricing is awesome. Food delicious. Definitely or new date night place to go to.

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