Curiosity, hunger and our aching caffeine cravings lured us in.
The coffee menu is rich in selection. While 1418 offers basic espresso or drip coffee, its signature drinks are what drew our attention. There are many cleverly named drinks like the Purple Haze Latte with notes of honey and lavender and the Beez Kneez with honey and cinnamon. We’ll save the Pepper Latte, a coffee that promises a kick of cayenne pepper at the end, for our next visit.
In addition to coffee, shelves are lined with a variety of baked goods, both house-made and locally sourced. The chai snickerdoodle cookie called to us from behind the glass case, as did the generously-filled berry tarts. A variety of brownies, cakes and larger-than-expected cinnamon rolls are also available to munch on. Enjoy your coffee with a slice of pie, sourced from Dallas' own Emporium Pies. There are season varieties like the pumpkin pie with a gingerbread cookie crust along with the classics like the Smooth Operator, a silky chocolate truffle pie lined with a crushed pretzel crust.
If you stop by during lunch hours, there is a limited but indulgent selection of sandwiches, all prepared in-store. The choice ranges from a tomato-mozzarella-pesto caprese to a cranberry-chicken salad spread on toasted croissant bread. Breakfast tacos — courtesy of McNeals Tavern next door — are available as early as 6 a.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m. on weekends. Come early; they sell out quickly.
Anisha Holla
We're still not sure how this coffee spot landed on Yelp's top 100 list as the 48th best restaurant in the state, but we're not here to quibble. We went for the coffee and did, in fact, enjoy the vibe. And, well, who can argue with a Smooth Operator? We sure can't.
1418 Coffee, 1418 K Ave., Plano. Monday – Friday, 6 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Saturday – Sunday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
