Creative Cakes of Abilene

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3.3 mi

10/10 coffee and bakery items!!! I've never stopped here but I have stopped at numerous other…read morecoffee shops in town while working and this is by far the BEST! First of all, cutest name ever! All of the bakery items are extremely fresh, homemade, and crave worthy! Something that I absolutely loved here is that the iced coffee has 4 shots of espresso. Majority of other locations I have to add atleast one extra shot to my coffee or it tastes overly sweet or watery. This coffee is PERFECT! I will always return here when I visit for work!!

Best Sourdough Bread and Pies!! Haven't tried the pastries…read morebut have gifted them. They are absolutely beautiful and I'm sure they are as good as the bread & pies.

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So many yummies

Martha's Simply Sweet Bakehouse

5.3 mi

Delicious! That is how I would describe it in one word but also so cute. I love the designs I was a…read morecheerleader and a friend got me a cheer themed box of cookies from here. It was so good and cute. I almost felt bad eating but not quite because it was so good. Would highly recommend for a gift or themed party.

Life of Pie Bistro and Boutique

I wanted to give more than just an average Joe 3 stars just because of the cool specialty pie…read moreconcept (and cool name and play on words!). A friend and I just happened upon this shop because we were in the shopping plaza going to H&H Beverages (ABC liquor store). The pie shop itself happened to be closed but we discovered a self serve pie and goodie vending machine right outside the shop front entrance and wandered over to check it out. Pretty darn cool concept! The vending machine takes credit card payments and there were a lot of different pie options to choose from - so kudos to them for keeping a well stocked machine after hours. There are various pie slice flavors, 6" small whole pies and also what they call "pie-faits" (get it? a play on the word "parfait") - little dessert cups (basically deconstructed pies in a jar with a lid). I posted a bunch of pics and a couple vids so check them out. We ended up ordering 2 pie slices - Key Lime and Milk and Cookies. Prices for slices were a tad high but we figured what the heck, we'll splurge for fresh homemade pie. We liked the Key Lime pie slice - very tart, tangy and creamy. But we didn't like so much the Milk and Cookies pie slice - when we dug into it, it was mostly all pie crust and pie topping and not much actual pie filling - also was way too sweet (probably due to the slice being all crust and topping) - disappointing especially for how much we paid for the slice WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THE MILK AND COOKIES PIE. We peered through the front window into the shop - it looked quaint and basic - a tiny little place - an ordering counter, pie display case and a couple of tables and chairs. That was about it. Not really the kind of ambience that would cause me to stay, sit and eat there honestly. The shopping center was old and tired and seemed a bit run down with vacant shops and not much going on. From the main road (Rebecca Ln) you can't even see the shop signage so unless you knew about this place, you would never know it was here driving by (not even with their truck parked near the street) - which is unfortunate for them. In the end, bottom line, I don't think it's a place I would go out of my way to seek out or frequent. It was a cool novelty stop-in-and-try-once kind of place (and only because it caught our eye when we were at the liquor store) but given the high cost of a slice and not being absolutely blown away by what we ordered, not really worth a second look imo. :(

Recently tried Life of Pie and was not disappointed. The pies were amazing. We tried the chocolate…read morebuttermilk pie and the peanut butter chocolate chip pie (one of the pies of the week). We ate the chocolate one cold and it was good but I think it would have been better heated up a little bit. The star was the peanut butter pie. Service was prompt and helpful. Shop was so cute. We will be back.

Life of Pie truck sitting in parking lot - in a shopping center on Rebecca Ln next to H&H Beverages (ABC liquor store)

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Very cool pie slice vending machine. There are also 6" small pies and "pie-faits" (dessert cups) - 24 x 7 self serve, credit cards accepted

AM Donuts and Croissants

AM Donuts has always been the best in Abilene. Sadly, George has passed away, and now his wife runs…read moreit. I always go on Friday, Saturday or Sunday, because that's the only time they serve all three different fritters. Apple fritters, Cherry fritters, Blueberry fritters! Oh my! Just the thought makes me hungry! Blueberry is definitely my favorite. Donuts aren't exactly on my diet anymore, but I still stop once in a while! I guess I should mention they also have a huge selection of other donuts, and all sorts of different breakfast sandwiches and snacks. AM, here we come!

Awesome little donut shop and a great breakfast sandwich. Super friendly folks running this…read moreplace. Smiling and friendly! And very reasonable prices. 2 donuts, a cinnamon roll, donut centers with chocolate and a breakfast sandwich of sausage and eggs on a croissant that was super fresh. All for under $15 including leaving a tip!

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Coastal Cookie

2.9

(7 reviews)

3.5 mi

My wife and I have always loved this little place in the mall. Unfortunately, our latest trip there…read morewas not welcomed. There was a blonde woman working the counter and she was very rude and made it obvious that she did not want to be there. That was enough to ruin my score on this review. From now on, if we see her working, we will keep on walking. Besides that particular worker, the rest have been great and the cookies have always been good and fresh.

My boyfriend keeps raving about the cookies here. I tried a chocolate chip and a peanut butter. The…read morecookies are thin and soft/chewy. The chocolate chip was alright. Not that many chocolate chips in a cookie but it's small anyways. The peanut butter was salty. I was not a fan.

Nothing Bundt Cakes

First, everyone already knows the cakes are delicious! And I'm talking every flavor! But, are you a…read moremember of the email club? It's free to join, and membership means free cake! Every so often, you will get an email coupon for BOGO free! That means cake for you AND your spouse, or kid, or BFF, or whoever is lucky that day! Personal favorite? I'd have to go with red velvet, or white chocolate raspberry. YUM! Not a member? Sign up!

This location has the best customer service and freshest of cakes. I've visited different…read morelocations across the nation, and THIS location has been theeeee best! #AboveAndBeyond #BestEFFORT #Friendly #FreshAndTasty

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Front Porch Coffee Co. & Bakery

(104 reviews)

2.0 mi

Great coffee stop along the I-20. They make their own syrups and pastries. Recommend the Westie…read morebiscuit egg sandwich, the lodge of coffee, and the homemade cinnamon roll. I wish I had a place like this at home This place is really popular but with plenty of space for seating and easy parking

Really good food and healthy options The place is really…read morewarm and cozy. And the service is fast

I enjoyed the food here. I loved that I can choose fruits or chips

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Maxwells Bakery

(3 reviews)

1.3 mi

Giving 5 stars because everything was absolutely delicious. I came from out of state and my friends…read moretook me here to get some yummy treats. It was delicious i loved the raspberry oat bars and the brownies. I talked with the owners and they said they change their menu based on the season. I've heard they have good breakfast bowls too. I also had an iced coffee which they made to my liking. The coffee is simple but delicious. While there I also saw the owner make a Blueberry Lemon cake that looked delicious. Will go back when I go back through.

Buster and Alayna are such down home people! Their food coffee and pastries are always top notch!!…read moreThey always go above and beyond for anyone in our little town! We've come to a couple of there classes an have had such an amazing time!

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Statesman Coffee Company

Went there a week ago, husband told them almond milk 3 times. Turns out they gave me a breve…read more Today, he had to repeat himself again and it wasn't made right. Bitter and gross. And the lady wasn't really listening at all and kinda rude. I have allergies and cant consume any dairy. Please fix this

Love this place for fast service and always consistent, high quality coffee. Statesman will always…read morebe the best start to my day. Always a fan of a locally owned company.

Statesman Coffee at 5001 Buffalo Gap Rd, Abilene, TX

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Jack O Latte

Casa Herrera

LOVED my experience at Casa Herrera . The lights and fountain inside are beautiful. Food was…read moreawesome! And our server Chelly was absolutely AMAZING. She out did her self our glasses never even reached below half. She was very attentive and serves her customers with a beautiful smile!!

Abilene Reporter News poll just voted best Tex-Mex food in Abilene. Outstanding family run…read moreestablishment.

Margarita Swirl with Tajin

GF's Deluxe Chalupas

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Chalupas

The Shed Market

Military discount!…read more My wife and I shared a 3 meat, ribs, burnt ends, sausage, Mac and cheese and cornbread. It was fantastic and almost too much food. It was cheaper than most other meals we have If you aren't familiar with craft BBQ, look it up and then come here, this is not commercial BBQ, it is real, and fantastic. Ribs, burnt ends, sausage, awesome. Green chile Mac and cheese super creamy, did NOT come out of a box or tub... Eat here, repeat.

I pulled off the road with a serious quake, This place was…read morehandy, my bowels were at stake. The place was clean, and the water ran strong, The stall lock held tight, so nothing went wrong. The potty seat was clean, which is hard to beat, And plenty of butt paper hung next to the seat. I thanked my good fortune and sat myself down, Probably the best bathroom in all of this town. I'm giving this bathroom eight points out of ten, That's near a perfect review from this old man. I would've graded it higher, and I'd have given it a nod, But the number on the wall wasn't Martha, it was Bob. The bbq was awesome too!

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Monks Coffee Shop

My favorite discovery of my trip. Such a welcoming experience. There were a lot of people so I…read moredidn't take photos of the main sitting area. I was unsure what to get, and have always loved London Fog Lattes and they recommended it on ice (it was only 85 mid evening). So freaking good!! My new favorite. I loved the merch fun and vibey. Definitely check this out if you are in the area. This is the coffee shop you want to visit.

Monks is a popular coffee house in a great location. They have a decent variety of menu items and…read moreeverything that I have had was well prepared with fast and friendly service. I enjoy their iced coffee and enjoy drinking it at the small gathering park next door. Their hours may or may not be correct. We tried looking yesterday and one place said they close at 6:00 pm, but their website and yelp state 9:00pm.

Iced Latte with toasted marshmallow syrup

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Hawaii Ramen Noodle & Poke

If you're looking for authentic, delicious poke, this place is absolutely worth a visit. I've…read moretraveled all over the world, and I know how difficult it can be to find a great poke bowl in the U.S. This place exceeded my expectations. I ordered the Signature Hawaii Bowl and swapped the tuna for spicy tuna. It was incredibly fresh, flavorful, and so good that I practically inhaled it! They also have traditional Hawaiian drinks, and seeing POG on the menu was a huge bonus--it's always my favorite. I ordered the Grilled Steak Hawaii Box for my kids, and they loved it just as much. They cleaned their plates in no time. They also serve ramen, so I'll definitely be coming back to try that next. Whether you're craving authentic Hawaiian flavors or just want an amazing meal, I highly recommend giving this place a try. I'll definitely be back, both for my favorite bowl and to explore more of the menu! Had a definite tropical vibe and loved it.

Absolutely fantastic service! We were driving through and last minute I wanted ramen . We were in…read morethe road so we had to eat It there. They were closing up but they allowed us to stay and eat so sweet and kind of them! I had the spicy medium level ramen and It definitely kick punched my throat lol but It was so very good! Large servings and great pricing!

Shrimp Tempura Appetizer (5)

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Grilled Steak Hawaiian Bowl

AM Donuts and Croissants

AM Donuts has always been the best in Abilene. Sadly, George has passed away, and now his wife runs…read moreit. I always go on Friday, Saturday or Sunday, because that's the only time they serve all three different fritters. Apple fritters, Cherry fritters, Blueberry fritters! Oh my! Just the thought makes me hungry! Blueberry is definitely my favorite. Donuts aren't exactly on my diet anymore, but I still stop once in a while! I guess I should mention they also have a huge selection of other donuts, and all sorts of different breakfast sandwiches and snacks. AM, here we come!

Awesome little donut shop and a great breakfast sandwich. Super friendly folks running this…read moreplace. Smiling and friendly! And very reasonable prices. 2 donuts, a cinnamon roll, donut centers with chocolate and a breakfast sandwich of sausage and eggs on a croissant that was super fresh. All for under $15 including leaving a tip!

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Mary's Paleteria

The agua frescas are so delicious!! The tostadas could use a little bit more lettuce but over all…read morethey're good

Stopped by for some ice cream on our trip, and while the ice cream itself was delicious and the…read moredrive-thru was super convenient, the experience left a bad taste in our mouths-literally and figuratively. We ordered two waffle cones, which were advertised as $3.75 each. However, when we got our total, it came out to $10.70. Confused, we asked about the discrepancy, and the staff casually said, "Oh, that's just tax." But after doing the math (8.25% combined state and city tax), that just didn't add up-it should've been $0.61 in tax, not nearly $3 more. We went back in to get clarification, only to be told that the cone prices had recently increased by $1 each. Even with that adjustment, the math still didn't work. It feels like they're just making up numbers and overcharging customers, which is incredibly frustrating. It's a shame because we're in town all week and had planned to come back nightly, but after this experience, we won't be returning at all. I hate to say it, but it feels like they're stealing money from people. Proceed with caution if you decide to stop by!

Rusas. A really different fruit dessert! So good!

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Vagabond Pizza

Service was great. The waitress was helpful and took care of us. The margarita pizza is delicious…read more My husband had a specialty pizza and ate it all. We have been to Vagabond's numerous times. We are never disappointed. Highly recommend. By the way, their bread and butter is to die for. Hot, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.

The last stop during my Abilene day trip was the wood-fire pizzeria Vagabond. We arrived at…read moreVagabond exactly at 6:00 pm, impressed by their cork decor outside the shop. We were immediately greeted by the server and seated just as quickly. The place was pretty busy, as one would expect on a Saturday at 6 pm, so it was great to be seated right away. The table was already set with two water cups, two plates, two sets of silverware, and two napkins, so we didn't have to set the area ourselves. Our server came shortly after with a large glass bottle of water and took our drink orders. My girlfriend got a bottled Dr. Pepper while I stuck to water. I also noticed they serve plenty of wines as well as a good selection of craft beers. They have ten different specialty pizzas, and we settled on their most expensive: the Carnivore. I say most expensive, but it was $20 for a pizza that fed two. It took about 10-15 minutes before the pizza came out, which is impressively fast. All pizzas are about 12 inches and are sliced into sixes. If you're hungry, consider an appetizer or a dessert, but to us, it was a perfect size with plenty of meat. The crust is thin and crispy, as one would expect from a wood-fire pizza. It was really excellent. For dessert, my girlfriend and I ordered their Saturday Morning Cartoons, which is a panna cotta with Fruity Pebbles that I enjoyed but she adored (I let her eat most of it). All in all, the meal was around $30 plus the tip I added. We were in and out in under 40 minutes, which was quite impressive for a sit-down pizza restaurant. I highly recommend this to anyone living in or visiting Abilene. P.S. My girlfriend wanted my Yelp review to note that their women's bathroom has hair ties, bobby pins, a Tide pen, and other items that you never know you'll need until you do, which gives Vagabond extra brownie points for going above and beyond. RIYL: An affordable meal for two.

Sofia - italian sausage & piquillo peppers

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Never disappointed with my orders. Love this place

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