Chick-fil-A

Wow, this place really impressed us. Trendy design and great food -- I spent 10 years in Abilene…read moreback in the 80s, and a spot like the Cork & Pig was not what I expected to find here. My wife had the asian salad, and she says it was the best she'd ever had. I had the fish tacos with mac and cheese, and both were unusually flavorful and had a great texture (I rarely eat much mac and cheese, but I finished all of this). Service was good, friendly and helpful. I appreciated the decor and general vibe of the place, inside and out, including the music. My only quibble might be that parking was a bit tighter than expected, but not a problem. Great place overall, and we were discussing how we might find an excuse to return, plus wishing a branch would open closer to Houston.

Slow wait staff. Limited brunch menu and no substitutions. Example flour tortillas instead of…read morecorn. Same goes for the sandwich bread. Our food was cold. Eggs must have been sitting for awhile and were cold as could be. Bacon was not cooked and looked like it barely saw the grill.. There are better options for brunch. Won't be back!

Scallops with Mushroom Risotto (Fish of the Day Special)

The wait was 35-40 minutes with no wait area or seating.

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Gluten free pizza

Jason's Deli

3.7(55 reviews)

0.1 mi

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Love, love, love Jason's Deli! Wish there was one in Brownwood! Service goes quickly through a…read moreservice line as you make your meal decisions. Lots of sandwich options to choose from & Soup selections. My favorite is their salad bar! It leaves nothing out. Be careful because your salad will grow & grow! Lots of dressing choices too & their little muffins are addictive! I always have a carry out for another meal so I suggest you have your salad dressing on the side! Employees are friendly & helpful! The restaurant has lots of seating & a nice, clean atmosphere. Anyone who enjoys salads should try it...you won't be disappointed! It's one of my go-to places when visiting Abilene!!

I'm a salad bar kind of guy and this is the place for a good fresh salad bar with a wide range of…read moresides to add to your salad it is perfect for any veggie lover. Arrive here is always top notch and you always feel welcomed. Jason's Deli has a really cool local low key vibe to each of their locations.

Interior

Garden Fresh Salad Bar with a cup of Chicken Pot Pie

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Salad bar

Sway

4.4(18 reviews)

2.9 mi

This lovely coffee shop has delicious drinks and yummy food! I went twice last week! Both times I…read morehad the smoked salmon BLT that is based on a sandwich that used to be offered at Abi Haus ( no longer in business.) Big chunks of bacon. Chopped up salmon. Thick tomatoes. The owner said she knows it sounds scary, but I needed to try it. I'm so glad I did. It was a taste sensation! I paired that with their rosemary and olive oil chips in a bag and was in heaven. And I had it on Gluten Free bread, which was yummy, too. They cater to people with gluten or dairy intolerance. Even the pickle was gourmet! The tomato basil soup is super creamy and delicious, as well. I've also tried their coconut matcha green tea with almond milk at the suggestion of the barista and was thrilled. Don't be put off by the color! The ambiance is lovely here. You'll come back again and again!

Lowkey it ain't Sway anymore but still great place for a quick lunch and cup of joe. Ig last owner…read moremoved on or sold but I recommend to anyone visiting or looking for a place to study

Outdoor

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The Biscuit Bar

4.0(139 reviews)

I recently stopped by The Biscuit Bar for brunch, and it did not disappoint. First off, the…read morelocation is beautiful--set in a charming part of town with outdoor seating overlooking a lake, complete with fountains and a walking trail. I tried both the Monte Cristo and the Philly biscuit sandwiches, and they were fantastic. Especially the Monte Cristo with the sweet and savory balance. Great food, great atmosphere. I'll definitely be back to try more of the menu

Oh my goodness what can I even say. The atmosphere was so relaxing and the natural sunlight was…read moregorgeous, there amount of space is incredible on top of the back patio with even more room. The service was amazing, we were greeted as soon as we walked in and immediately taken care of with no wait, as well as bid a fond farewell on the way out. The food was semi quick and absolutely delicious, the biscuits were so fresh and re-freshing. As a first time try I cannot wait to go back!

Hot, hot chicken biscuit

Grilled chicken biscuit

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Sausage egg and cheese biscuit and French toast biscuit

Rockin Rollerz Craft Burger

4.7(207 reviews)

1.4 mi

Locally owned & operated

Kid friendly

Outstanding! Stopped…read morefor dinner driving through Abilene on the way to Midland from FW-D. Delicious burgers, Nashville Not Chicken and chili fries. Also: Texas craft brews on tap! Excellent service too. This will be a regular stop for our family's trips to Abilene

Had no napkins had no ice tea had no sweet tea. Hamburger was good. People were nice for $13 for a…read morehamburger. I'd think they could bus some tables. I know now they cater to younger folks but to stay in business restock and keep them updated. Sorry not a happy customer.

Seating

Mon.-Fri. lunch special. Old Schooler, fries & drink $7.99. What a deal!!

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Burgers!

Grain Theory

4.4(128 reviews)

3.0 mi

I drive the Vegas - Austin commute at least once a year, and I've always dreaded the distance…read morebetween Albuquerque and Austin... a long boring stretch with no interesting stops in between to give my weary body a break. I usually avoid going through Abilene but when I saw Grain Theory pop up on an online search, I was sufficiently hungry and needing a rest so I decided to take a different route and headed to downtown Abilene. I was pleasantly surprised at the cute downtown, even more excited to find a fashionable brewery with good food and chill vibes after a long day of driving. I had dinner in the outdoor area as the sun set, and this was a lovely way wrap my day.

I will forever be amazed by cool places, especially when they appear in unexpected cities like…read moreAbilene. Located on the second story of a beautiful building in downtown Abilene sits Grain Theory, a brewpub and coffee shop towering over the city. It is a mixed indoor-outdoor space with plenty of shaded outdoor and cooled indoor seating. Looking at their tap list, my girlfriend and I were impressed by their unique beers to try. I started with the Strawberry Peach Tonic (Fruited Hard Seltzer) and she had a Bella Rose (Rosé IPA). Both were served in cool glasses, with mine being tall and skinny and hers being almost like a wine glass. Shocking to nobody, mine was quite fruity while her Rosé IPA was hoppy with an underlying rosé flavor. Next, I ordered their Oktoberfest (German Märzen) and she had their Season's End (Belgian Dubbel). She described her drink as tasting like a Biscoff cookie. My Oktoberfest was quite malty, and I was a big fan. To close, we both ordered their Luscent (Belgian Table Beer) because small beers are back in fashion and I wanted to try it. It was obviously very light but still had a good flavor that was very bready. Nice and easy to close out our drinks with. They also have food and coffee that we didn't try, but the food looked sensational from what we saw others eating. They also have plenty of board games and card games to play while you're at the brewery and many beers available to take to-go. My only minor complaint is the lack of TVs in the brewery. Maybe it's a purposeful decision, but Texas Tech was playing football, and it would be a great place to watch the game. The bartenders are very friendly and willing to let you try and sample as many beers as you need to make your decision. Grain Theory feels like the kind of place every small Texas city wishes it had. I am very excited to come back here and try more beers, especially with how excellent the space is. RIYL: Cool-shaped beer glasses or a rooftop bar

Interior and balcony seating

Fish and chips

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Rosé IPA and Strawberry Peach Tonic

Phoenix Pho

3.8(87 reviews)

The food is great. I always order extra meat in my pho bowls because it comes with a small amount…read moreof meat. A little expensive but it's yummy. Service is good and they come to you with apple pay machine. Pretty ambience with lots of glass and a pretty view. Also has a boba bar if you want that. Plenty of options outside of just pho if you're not into pho.

Fantastic place for legit pho and Vietnamese food staples. Good service and fast service also. Good…read moreportions for the price. The Phoenix deluxe vermicelli bowl is terrific! That's what I got. Marinated meats are tender and juicy. The light sauce they serve it with is amazing but I'm not even sure what it is. Cool outside patio space to dine at also.

Nice place. Nice ambiance. That's what you're really paying for

Phoenix Special Vermicelli salad

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Heff's Burgers

3.8(146 reviews)

0.3 mi

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Using my perfect eye sight (according to the DMV) and deductive reasoning, I am going to say with…read moreconfidence, that this place is CLOSEDOWN. Yelp may say it's open, but trust me, I am sitting in the parking lot as I type this, nobody here. Even had a guy pull up and asked me if I was the guy he was supposed to meet so he could load the booths up on his trailer to haul away. Oh, and there is a sign on the door, will post a pic.

I'm in Abilene every year at this time and treat college students to a meal at Heff's Burger…read more This time, we had 9 people with a variety of combinations of food and sides. When the young lady brought out food, the burgers and sides were all mixed up....she had the order slip and attempted to organize things several times... And provided an extra side and the last order we needed...but the fries were cold, the onion rings weren't as good as usual, and a couple of us didn't ever get what we ordered. I look forward to a root beer...but all I got was carbonation....no root beer syrup. My burger was greasy. I'm disappointed! Hope it was just a bad night. I've always been satisfied in the past... This wasn't even like the same restaurant! Please make it better.

TV's to entertain you while you eat

Patty melt and fries

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The wagon master has onion rings!

Twisted Root Burger

2.9(105 reviews)

Amazing service and food! Can't wait to come back again!! From the music to the food!read more

Came in with a large group at 10:30 we had about 15 people in our party. They were very nice. Our…read morefood came out fast very tasty and the front staff girl Ruth made our visit even better with her pleasant smile and great attitude, and we love her colorful hair.

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The perfect marg with ranch and atomic pickles on the patio

Sweet Thyme Kitchen

4.8(40 reviews)

2.9 mi

Adorable location had a great courtyard with picnic tables shaded by trees where we got to enjoy a…read morefantastic lunch outside. Service, food, baked items and coffee were all great. Tried a bit of everything with the blt pasta salad, spinach frittata, Caesar salad, club sandwich, pecan praline whoopie pie, snickerdoodle muffin, chocolate chip Cookie, and tomato basil soup - everyone enjoyed their meal. Things came out quick and the service was great. Staff are all friendly and mentioned the papaws cabin that is next to the location is actually an Airbnb we may stay at next time we visit. Will definitely be back.

Cozy and quaint yet such a popular spot! For a good reason too! The food is genuinely fresh, yummy!…read moreFeels like going to your grandmother's house! You'll receive a warm smile when you walk in and when they drop your food off at your table. Fresh bread, veggies, fruit! It felt so peaceful in there. Genuinely such a gem. Quality and quantity of the food was perfect. Open on Saturdays as well so it's perfect for a lunch in between thrifting or checking out local shops. I will say there is a similar concept down the street, but I must emphasize that STK won me over. Will happily be back soon!