When The Shops at Legacy opened in 2002, people in Collin and Dallas counties would drive out just to look at it. Upscale, chic and walkable, The Shops at Legacy was the place.
Fast-forward to now. Stroll through The Shops at Legacy still has excellent shops and restaurants, but increasingly, the vacancies are noticeable . In 2024 alone, Craft and Vine, the Angelika Film Center and Toasted Coffee and Kitchen closed their doors. Sure, stuff has moved in — truly excellent stuff like Truluck’s , which moved into Jasper’s old locale. And more is coming. The Shops at Legacy are being revitalized through new additions.
What’s Coming To Legacy North
While several vacancy buildings remain, it may not be for long. According to The Dallas Morning News , several new businesses have signed leases at Legacy North potentially revitalizing its the area. Among the newcomers are Le Beef Steak & Frites, Lelo’s Coffee Co., Wagyu House and Legacy Social Club.
- Le Beef Steak & Frites, a 2,670-square-foot fine dining restaurant, will bring the classic French steak and frites experience to the area. Created by the same team behind Bavette Grill and EG Steak, it is set to open in the spring of 2025.
- Lelo’s Coffee Co., a McKinney-based craft coffee company, will open a 1,079-square-foot space at Legacy North in the summer of 2025, offering locally inspired brews for coffee lovers.
- Wagyu House, a 6,844-square-foot Japanese-style barbecue restaurant specializing in all-you-can-eat Wagyu beef, will make its Dallas-area debut at Legacy North. The restaurant will open in the winter of 2025, with pricing starting at $55 per person at its Atlanta location.
- Legacy Social Club, a luxurious 19,154-square-foot private, members-only meeting space, will open its doors in mid-to-late 2025.
Local Profile reached out to Legacy North’s owners, CTO Realty Growth, for comment. This story will be updated pending response.
There have already been promising signs at Legacy North. Mic Drop Comedy hosted a grand opening event on Jan. 15, 2025, marking the completion of a month-long renovation. Previously known as Plano House of Comedy, the venue was acquired by Mic Drop Comedy in early December 2024.
Why This Matters
The Shops at Legacy aren’t only home to townhome residents, but home to tech companies or close them, including giants like Intuit. A vibrant Shops at Legacy continues to make the area attractive to corporations looking to move to — or, more importantly, stay in — Plano. Revitalization is key.
How The Shops At Legacy Changed Plano Shopping
In the late 20th century, upscale shopping meant Preston Park Village off Preston Road and Park, whether at Culwell & Son or across to Boarder’s. A decade earlier, the land had been a soccer field. Downtown Plano was not yet revitalized, and shopping meant strip malls. The Shops at Legacy changed that with walkable shops, restaurants, townhomes and even a hotel…