We were in downtown McKinney and wanted a bit to eat and tried this place out. It didn't disappoint and will say the food was good. Our server was attentive and you could tell that a lot of locals swing by because she knew a lot of people coming in. The seating is first come first serve so be prepared for that. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have patio seating for those that want to enjoy the outside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The inside has a bar and plenty of tables. It can be a tight squeeze at some tables but makes it feel more homey.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] For food I had the breakfast sandwich and it was good. Pretty basic but everything from the toppings to the eggs were fresh and cooked well. The pancake was good and big so glad I tried it. Overall it's a great local spot that I will check out again. read more

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We landed here about a year ago, come in once a month or so for Karaoke night. We are always rallied in by our friend who loves to sing and is an ex-professional metal singer. We love downtown McKinney and so many establishments have that southern charm, friendly service, and just love people. We always bring in a group of paying patrons. Early on we felt there was a clickish vibe, but never thought anything about it. We make friends everywhere, since we are travelers . Last few months we noticed a shift, bartender ruder, lack of service, the regulars shifting their gaze as if something was wrong. Last night ended that for us, and I'm sure they will be thrilled. Our bonus son chose to come here for his celebratory event. We invited a variety of people we knew, local talents, professionals, and family. Hateful comments about having a few balloons and party hats and how "you BETTER clean all that UP, I'm not doing it." We were treated with disdain. No service, each person had to get our own menu when we were ready to order, , and silverware after food was served, no one took our drink orders, when we went to the bar-our tabs were closed after each drink order. The bartender, Chevon, (who is always there) was rude and ugly to our whole group and to those she didn't even know was in our group. The new DJ, (Shawn) skipped over our friend twice. Chevron (bartender) who didn't know the person she was speaking to was my sister, said "I hate that guy, all he sings is rock songs." I mean... it karaoke. And that guy she's talking about has been bringing a group of people here for over a year. So carry on the "high school drama" there are a ton of places in McKinney that are lovely and welcoming. When you are hateful to singers, doctors, nurses, business owners, and veterans... that news will travel fast. And as rude and ugly as this review is, it's not near as rude or ugly as we were treated, individually and as a group. If you are gonna be bias to people, you don't need to be serving them. It's sad, because I know Karen and what Spoons means to her and her family. I hope they clean house and start over in the back. FYI (Shawn was a really nice DJ, he was so kind to people celebrating others.) But other than that, I wouldn't recommend The Garage for any new Collin County resident, any bridal party, bachelor party, or group celebrating anything... you can DM me and I'll give you a personal list of plenty of places to go. Many of them walking distance. read more

The Garage is on the backside of Spoons Cafe, owned by the same folks, and shares the same menu as Spoons. The most exciting part of that for me is that once I knew that, I KNEW the food would be great! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The Garage ambiance is just what you would expect, a converted garage with roll-up doors and about 20 tables if you include the patio.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Just like it's the food is the same great great food, the service is the same great service (and same great servers). Kenneth took great care of us. I ordered the Low Rider Sandwich. It was a grilled chicken sandwich with cheese and house made pesto sauce. It hit the spot! This restaurant is a repeater for me, so give them a try! read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]McKinney Texas has SO much personality, and each place I have eaten here has been SO good. The Garage fits right in with that same theme for me.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Quaint restaurant that has the feel of an old garage inside, and great tasting food![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I had the grilled chicken sandwich with their honey mustard sauce - sooooo good! With a side Caesar salad and they make their own croutons - another winner! We topped our meal off with Strawberry cake - I was not disappointed! The waiter, Kenneth, was very personable and made great recommendations. He was on top of it all too. You know how some places the wirier doesn't have enough time for you - or they over serve you. Not here. The whole expletive was just right. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ana there is an air of relaxing/enjoying yourself in this place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I judge places by this question - will I come back, and the answer is YES! read more

Came here for a late lunch and cocktails! For my cocktail I went with the New Fashion and that was a 10/10. Full of flavors that worked well together and I will definitely order it again. My husband and I decided to spot the BLT with sweet potatoes fries and he got a side salad as well. The BLT was ok. Nothing to write home about but the sweet potato fries were the star of the show. read more

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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. read more

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Food - burger was tasty. That was the only thing good. The shredded chicken casserole was similar to Black-Eyed Pea but lacking richness and salt. Breakfast TacoS was only a SINGLE taco, although the size of a burrito. The "taco" was mediocre. Service - was mostly friendly but she must have been a bit too busy. Weren't given enough attention for refills or small checkups. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance - Fun, comfortable and no frills place with a personal/intimate setting.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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. read more

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We loved this place! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Food, atmosphere, service, it was all amazing.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a casual environment the food is top tier.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]If you're a car lover, you will appreciate every attention to detail at Fords.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My family and I will be back, no question. read more

Had brunch here the other day and it was so good! Our waiter was so nice to us, too. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I highly recommend if you're in the area - they have indoor and outdoor seating which is a bonus![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Fun, cozy adults only diner connected to Spoons Cafe in quaint downtown McKinney[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. Giid food, good drinks and always a good time. read more

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. read more

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The Garage is a small diner just off the square. It shared a menu with the diner on the square, which tends to be more crowded. The food was very tasty. I had the blue cheese bacon burger. I suspect they make their own buns, because it was tasty and fresh. The burger was tasty as well. The pasta salad is made in house and it had a lot of flavor. My wife had the vegetarian omelette and loved it! She said it was well-balanced and flavorful. The side of potatoes looked especially delicious! Our server was being run pretty hard, but she did a good job of keeping her cool and staying very professional. I appreciated her because you could see how hard she was running! Cute place, good food, fair prices! read more

So we went here on a Sunday afternoon. Walked into the restaurant and there were two people, and we asked if we could sit outside. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The only table available was empty and had not been cleared yet. So they said yes, a staff person came out and took the dishes, but didn't wipe the table down so it was quite dirty[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. But we went ahead and sat down, thinking they would come back to wipe it off. Instead, a guy came out and asked us what we wanted to drink, and we said at this point just water. He brought us our waters and I assumed he was going to wipe down the table, but he never did. So we waited another 10 minutes, no one ever came back out to our table either to take an order or to wipe the table so we left and went across the street at the pizza place that was bustling and enjoyed a delicious meal. This place is totally understaffed as I should've been warned by the sign in the window that said "help wanted dishwasher, waitstaff and servers." Will definitely not go back. read more

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. read more

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Perfect little industrial chic joint for diner food and drinks (there is a bar!)- I prefer it to the original diner space on the corner that shares the same menu. My diabetic friend and I ate here for lunch, and all was solid except that our waitress gave us sweet tea after we asked for unsweet, not a good thing for a diabetic old geezer. After righting that wrong, we thoroughly enjoyed our chicken fried steak lunches with pristine, perfectly prepared green beans and sauteed veggies. read more

Great spot for lunch. Much quieter than Spoons cafe and you order of their menu. Adults only as it's a bar. We had great service. It's locate around the corner from spoons with a separate entrance. Food was delicious and will definitely come again. read more

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! read more

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Every time I think I understand how this place works I am proven wrong. Service is terrible, they'll leave you alone forever without ever even asking what you want to drink. Food is fine but that's more a credit to spoons honestly you'd be better at just slugging it out at Spoons. read more

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. read more

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Had a private birthday party here at end of June. Everything went off without a hitch. Great food and service! The Garage staff took special care of my guests and food was served to all 35 with consistency and care- all was excellent! read more

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! read more

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We came here randomly for Sunday brunch and it was such a good experience ! I would definitely be back . The vibes are perfect. Their drinks and food were good and their servers are in good spirits . For drinks, we had the fender bender ( that is dangerous let me tell you lol ! But so good ) and I had the vegetarian Migas - which were perfect - not too filling, but just right . From what I understand it's also adults only , so it's great to get together with the friends or go on a date . :) read more

Cool little place just off the square. We chose to eat outside, it was shaded and cool enough to be comfortable. We got to people watch while we enjoyed our lunch. My wife had the chicken salad plate and I had the enchilada plate. Both were delicious! The service was great and attentive at just the right times. read more

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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. read more

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Mark my words: this is the hottest new place to hit Downtown McKinney in awhile. Sure there are restaurants and bars in the area that will do cocktails, but NOT like this. Will, the bar manager and mixologist supreme, is whipping up some of the best damn cocktails you'll ever have. Try the Rusty Fizz; you won't regret it! The venue provides a mature and classy place to chill and get a drink; whether the weather be cold or whether the weather be hot! And every now and again they'll get a DJ or band to come in and play to spice up the joint. I was here for their "Grand Opening" and DJ Maniac had the place on fire! Keep an eye on their Facebook and Instagram for special event announcements. Will also rotates out the drink menu by season and can also whip up something special: just give him a spirit or drink you like and he'll show you something UH-MAZING! If you're hungry, you can also still get small bites and eats from the neighboring restaurant Spoons, as they are owned by the same people. Fun fact, the Garage actually used to be a small back room for Spoons where overflow or large parties were placed. This is a HUGE improvement over that though! read more

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The Garage was a pleasant surprise. I expected "Grease" but I got laid-back-hipster. The music has a relaxed vibe, the aesthetic is pleasing, simple yet classically stylistic. I didn't have any of the food but I had an old fashion. The bartender, Brett, asked if I wanted it sweetened or not. I declined. It was, hands down, one of the best old fashions I have ever had. I complimented the bar tender and he said 'when it comes to classic cocktails, simplicity is the ultimate form of sophistication', and it truly is. Their house cocktail menu offers originality and fresh ingredients. I can't wait to come back and experience more of what The Garage has to offer. read more

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Love this place! Went today, the drinks are amazing, the people are super friendly, and the overall vibe is perfect! We will definitely be returning for some amazing cocktails. read more

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Wanted to like it. First time we didn't realize kids weren't allowed, so we tried another time sans kid. It looked cool in the photos. Got there and a table was mostly cleaned for us as there was still crumb city left behind. Cocktail list has a lot of sweet drinks and vodka based things. Food from the Spoons kitchen next door is very basic, sandwiches, paninis, etc. Wife had the eggs Benedict that was made with lunch meat slices like you'd get from a package. I had the adult grilled cheese sandwich. Not much going on, a dab of pesto, at least on one half of it. Wife's wine glass had major lipstick leftovers on the glass that had to be sent back. Uses plastic plates, guessing shared from diner next door. Not going to bother trying this again with better options around. read more

Came on a date stayed for the atmosphere, craft drinks and staff. Who knew Garland had a treasure such as this. Will visit a multitude moving forward. Again THE STAFF WAS AMAZING and the gmsiggestions were great. read more

Love the kids free zone but this past year has been a downward slide. No staff stays on. Maybe the best thing is Tara the bartender and the honesty of the new waitstaff. Not that Karen will keep them. Not sure if I am too needy but they need help. We had a few issues and even though Karen there she never came to us or greet anyone. Karen, Spoons is great stick with that or manage The Garage properly. read more

Nice staff & even though with social distancing, appears limited tables inside & out. But drinks were good & enjoyed the laid back atmosphere! read more

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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

The best plate of nachos I have ever had. We ordered a plate. And then finished it. And then ordered another. Chefs finger kiss. UPDATE: we just ate the second plate. Even more delicious than the last. GIVE THESE FOLKS AN AWARD!!!!! The drinks are really strong too. read more

Really good food and reasonably priced. My second time in and I had a good time and good lunch both times. Check to see if they are open before going. read more

What a hidden gem! I was here watching my son in a soccer tournament and had a few hours to kill. I was cold and hungry and wanted to go somewhere unique. I checked yelp and decided to take a chance with a new place. It was awesome and the atmosphere and service was second to none. Bryson (the bartender) was very cool and went the extra mile for each customer. I had to take these pictures because their yelp review needed better pictures. Check out their Instagram @thegaragemckinney for more info and great photos. read more

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The most unenjoyable restaurant experience we have had in a long time. We visited at 5:00-ish on a Saturday, were ignored for 10 minutes after being seated. Our server would have been hard pressed to be less enthusiastic once he arrived. My husband left half of his breakfast food plate uneaten and that almost never happens. Grilled cheese sandwich, fries and red blend wine were just passable. The atmosphere was very odd. A large party was told they could come but it would be preferable if they returned at 7. Then a couple wanted to sit down but they were warned they would have to leave at 7:00 for the large party. Numerous groups crossed the street from the busy pizza place, looked around, and left. They were wise. read more

This place is super cool & their bar mix is amazing!!!! Great for drinks, snacking, & chill-laxing! If you walk by make sure you stop by!! Will is a great bartender & will take excellent care of you. A must see & ex read more

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

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.