Layered, McKinney

In an open-plan space that balances chic with cozy—think exposed red-brick walls, ceilings ridged with intricate crown molding, and industrial light fixtures—baristas and bakers create locally-sourced dishes and drinks all day long. This is Layered, a bakeshop and coffeehouse in McKinney, Texas, that draws upon the owners' family recipes for a menu full of tasty nostalgia. Plates of chicken and waffles, corned beef hash, and scratch-made sweet treats get whisked to tables while coffee made from beans roasted fresh in house steams and froths into a variety of espresso drinks.