Caffe Promenade — Restaurant in Allen

TL;DR: The food is excellent and has good prices, and the atmosphere and study spots make this an excellent coffee shop to work out of the house.

I found this place looking for somewhere to get out of the house. I spend a lot of time on the computer, since I go to an animation school, as well as animate in my free time. It was difficult for me to stay productive working on my home computer and I often felt cooped up in my room, so I knew I needed to go somewhere else to get work done.

I was worried my search for a good place would be exhausting, and that I would never find the right place. Caffe Promenade was one of the first places I tried and I immediately fell in love with it. I always get a choc-o-lot croffle and apple cinnamon cider, and the prices are extremely fair compared to name-brand coffee shops.

On top of good food and good prices, they have a spot for charging your laptop while you work and the chairs are really comfortable, and there's almost always a spot available. The environment of the store itself is also fantastic and I often find myself just staring at all the art on the walls.

The service is also quick and excellent, and hearing the joyful voice of their service makes me smile every single time.

I will continue to come here and support this local business for a...

Updating this review Aug 2021.

They no longer serve donuts. Or cinnamon rolls. They now offer mochi style donuts, which are rubbery and just not what I (or any donut lover) is looking for.

Previously their cake donuts, glazed and chocolate, and cinnamon rolls were fantastic here. They were so tasty that they would regularly sell out before close. Why would you stop serving that? Why you wouldn't try to slowly integrate these newer items in with your bestsellers instead of just immediately alienating your customer base?

This is such a bad move... the current selection was limited and unappetizing. Nothing is labeled so you have to communicate with a less than enthusiastic employee through thick masks and loud AC fans what type a muffin is at the bottom of the container.

Then you find out it's just the same generic thing they serve as "Continental Breakfast" at Motels.

It's complimentary at motels but here two iced coffees and two muffins will set you back 15 dollars!

I'm so bummed, I would go out of my way to get breakfast items here... but now there is no such incentive.

Review From 2020 -

The iced vanilla latte and cinnamon roll were absolutely delicious. Unique flavors and it wasn't the usual donut shop ingredients. Friendly, upbeat service. Drive-thru is a great concept....

Cafe Promenade used to be called Escapé. It's worth noting that the name was the only thing that changed. The same owner. The same great ambiance, same great drinks and food, and the same wonderful and caring owner. I only bring it up to say that I've been a regular at this coffee shop for years, and have loved it extensively.

The interior decoration was designed and installed by the owner, and it's nothing short of amazing. I've never been in a coffee shop with a more relaxing and comfortable ambiance.

But enough about the great owner and interior. I want to make sure that I address the excellent hand created beverages and pastries. I've never had a bad cup of joe, and the muffins are always fantastic. They also have special offerings only available for limited runs.

They have a large.. No, a gigantic table that seats 10+ people with power outlets for laptops and mobile devices, as well as cozy couches and tables. There is excellent Wi-Fi, the passcode to which is available with a...