Cafe On The Run
Plano, Plano, TX
What to expect
Google Reviews
Their drinks taste better than Starbucks and prices are more affordable.
Solid coffee and a great selection of food options in the take out area of Central Market. The space is well-equipped with plenty of outlets, and most CM workers are friendly and go above and beyond. It's a great spot to focus and get work done. One area for improvement: some café staff can come across as overly corrective during ordering, which may discourage trying new items. A bit more patience and guidance would go a long way.
Central Market is a go-to place for our family. The service at the prepared food shop is always excellent. They give a taste to help with your choices and explain the ingredients while you decide. The eat-in section is always clean, sometimes there’s live music. The store is always clean & well stocked. Friendly help is available in every section. Wine selection is outstanding with experts to direct you & help. We always finish the outing with a helium balloon for the kiddos & a gelato.
It's a nice spot. The live music is great. The coffee, however, is weak. The first time, I had late with almond milk, and it was milky. The second day, I decided to have just coffee, and it was cold. The barista said she would make it warmer and mixed it up. She stated the coffee "sets at the bottom." She mixed it by pouring the bottom out and pouring it back up. It didn't work. It was still cold and not fresh. I'm very particular about my coffee. I will go back to try the pour-over and see if it is better.
The coffee here is amazing! Even the decaf tastes great which I appreciate. I've only ever had lovely experiences with the staff as well!