Plano’s downtown and surrounding neighborhoods are buzzing with new openings that cater to families, food lovers, and shoppers alike. Over the last few weeks the city added 15 businesses ranging from bakeries and coffee shops to indoor entertainment venues, underscoring a vibrant local economy.
Retail and specialty stores
The Korean pop culture store 10×10 opened its second Plano location, offering the latest BTS and TWICE albums, plush toys, and crane‑machine games. The store recently relocated and rebranded its original Carrollton shop, making the Plano site its newest foothold in North Texas.
Tea and beverage concepts
Chinese‑origin milk‑tea brand ChaHalo debuted its first Dallas‑Fort Worth location in Plano’s Legacy Century Crossing. The menu features “tri‑aroma” milk and fruit teas such as roasted oolong milk tea, jasmine lemon green tea, and a black milk‑tea frappe. ChaHalo, founded in Xi’an in 2016, now operates two Texas locations, with a Houston spot slated to open in July.
Family‑focused indoor play
Diggers Cove launched an indoor sand playground designed for children ten and under. Owner Saira Waheed highlighted four activity zones—including a large sand pit, a remote‑control construction area, an animated sandbox, and a creative wall. After a soft opening in early September, Diggers Cove plans a grand opening celebration from October 7‑9.
Coffee and bakery expansions
Pax & Beneficia celebrated the grand opening of its second Plano café in September. The Turkish‑inspired shop serves specialty drinks such as the orange‑blossom‑and‑cardamom “Zahr” and a cold‑brew‑style “Flash Brew,” alongside coffee prepared in a traditional cezve. The new north‑Plano site marks the chain’s ninth DFW location.
Guatemala‑based San Martin Bakery opened its third Dallas‑Fort Worth outlet in Plano, offering a full menu of sweet and savory pastries, specialty breads, and breakfast, lunch, and dinner items.
Dining with a twist
The Sip’Stroke Lounge now features a Full Swing golf simulator that seats up to six and an indoor putt‑putt course winding through its dining area. The lounge serves upscale bar fare, including wagyu sliders, truffle‑aioli burgers, and Cabernet‑braised short ribs.
New beauty salon Studio 15 opened in downtown Plano, providing hair, nail, and brow services. Owner Tati Brodsky described the space as a “one‑stop shop” that welcomes everyone.
Upcoming attractions
Several concepts are slated to open later this year. Angel Touch Kitchen will bring Indonesian cuisine to east Plano, featuring slow‑cooked beef rendang, fried rice, and chicken skewers. Big Air Trampoline Park plans a November opening in the former Joann store on Alma Drive, offering extreme dodgeball and a foam pit for kids.
Japanese‑style ramen newcomer Kouchan Ramen will debut its first U.S. location in Plano, serving mazemen (brothless ramen) with chashu pork, green onions, and seaweed, plus fried rice and karaage. Feast Buffet will open a second all‑you‑can‑eat venue, featuring stations of sushi, frog legs, crawfish, lo mein, tacos, brisket, and a live hibachi grill. The restaurant, originally from Katy, will seat up to 700 guests.
Finally, Arizona‑based The Henry will join Legacy West in October, delivering breakfast, lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch with items like shrimp and crab Louis, cheesy truffle popovers, and a lychee martini. The location will include a full‑service coffee bar, indoor‑outdoor bar, and private dining room.
These openings reflect Plano’s continued appeal to entrepreneurs and families seeking diverse dining, shopping, and entertainment options. With new venues spanning food, retail, and recreation, the city’s growth trajectory remains strong.
Original reporting: Community Impact — Plano — read the source article.
