Huddle House

Chicken fried heaven!!!!! Is the only way I can describe the place. The country feel and vibe makes…read morethis place a must have if you have not tried it ... I been to a lot of chicken houses, but nobody serves it up right like this place here.

SPECIAL NOTE: This place is REALY dark inside, so please be aware. If you are low vision, have…read morepoor eyesight or wear readers, you might struggle in this place. I had to use my flashlight to read the menu and to get opt the restroom in the back. Menu is simple, making it easy to figure out what to order. The homemade rolls are delicious and they have butter and honey on the table. I had their chicken and dumplings and my spouse had the CFS. I felt that the cream gravy was lack-luster and needed more seasoning. The chicken and dumplings were on-point and the sides we selected (mashed potatoes, corn and green beans) were delicious. I do wish that they had regular size spoons (or teaspoons) available. i did not like using a giant serving spoon to eat. But that did not detract from the taste of the food.

Outside

Fried catfish and the sides that were offered!

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Front entrance

Denny's

The restaurant was clean. The hostess was prompt and polite. Very attentive. The food was good…read more Zero complaints!!!!

I was served some food that was so burned it was completely not edible. How embarrassing to put…read morethat on someone's table. No refills on coffee. Order not correct as well.

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The Great American Grill

3.6(7 reviews)

6.9 mi

The Great American Grill is a secret. Inside the Hilton Garden Inn, I guess it is aimed at the…read morehotel guests only. They do not advertise or do anything to let you know they are there. Open evenings only, there is a bar with a great happy hour and the restaurant. Glenda and I and the 2 people at the bar were the only customers. A very limited menu allows you to pick from a few entrees and burgers and sandwiches. We both got the nightly special, smothered chicken with mashed potatoes and grilled veggies. It was actually very good. The chef came out to check on us which was a nice touch. Too full for dessert. If your just looking for something different in Abilene's endless supply of mostly boring restaurants, come give this place a try.

The staff make sure you are well taken care of as soon as you seat yourself. This restaurant is…read morelocated inside the Hilton which sets a comforting, quiet, atmosphere. Date night would be great here! Everything we ordered was goooooooood!!! Fruit bowl for kids plate & they asked which fruits he preferred! The sweet tea was made fresh & perfect! Don't forget to take a look at the staff's titles (name tags), it'll make your day!

No plastic straws here!

Limited menu

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Looks yummy

Texas Roadhouse

3.1(192 reviews)

4.5 mi

Given that it was Father's Day, I anticipated a long wait, but thankfully we were able to join the…read morewaitlist through the Texas Roadhouse website. As soon as I arrived to the restaurant my table was ready and our server brought me some complimentary peanuts. Our server was incredibly attentive, bringing out the famous bread rolls with honey cinnamon butter which were so delicious. I ordered the Roadkill steak with sautéed onions and a salad. I did ask for a side of A1 steak sauce from another server which I was told they were completely out of so I asked my original server and she went above and beyond to get it for me. The ambiance was lively, especially with the World Cup on TV, and overall, I'd give the experience an 8 out of 10. I'll definitely be back to try something new!

we went w friends last Saturday evening. we ordered potato wedges. Waitress forgot to order. We got…read moreour meal, my sirloin was tough as shoe leather. My wife and friends steak was excellent. The waitress brought our potato skins after we was done w our meal. She never offered to take it off our bill and a manager never came by. We have always had good food and service but I was very disappointed Saturday. I did not complain, we r very good tippers, but did not leave a good tip. We also had gift cards we bought last christmas that had expired. Bbuurrrrrr

Onion Cactus Blossom-

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Frosting butter slathered on rolls..um yes!

Blue Sky Texas

3.7(151 reviews)

5.9 mi

We have been here many times and always bring out of town guests here! Never a disappointment for…read moreus! All the food we have eaten has been spot on. Blue Sky steak and fries is a family go to! Even the ole fashion bacon cheeseburger is awesome!

I wasn't sure what to make of this place from what I'd read online, but I was in Abilene for a…read morewhile and the Friday gathering at my event clearly didn't have the kind of food that I'd consider "dinner", so I made my way over to this place down the road for a proper meal. I've seen more than a few places of this sort, most notably the Fuddrucker's chain in Houston. A predominantly burger menu with other options, sides, milkshakes, desserts, etc. where you order your meal at a counter, fill up your drink at a station, and sit at big wooden tables, and run your little buzzer back to pick up your food. They have a great vibe that really seems to fit the area, and it looked like there was a playground area where families could bring their kids for a good time. Prices are a bit higher than I'd like-- it cost me almost $18 for a burger, a side, and a drink-- but it was still worth a visit. The only reason that I didn't give them the full five stars is that the service was a bit slow. I was waiting surprisingly long for a burger considering how fast some other orders came out, and it took a while to track someone down to get a to go box for my leftover side.

Outside / Exterior pic of restaurant - standalone bldg conveniently located on Catclaw in the retail shopping district / area

Their famous Onion Rings....sooo good!!

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Outside / Exterior pic of restaurant - standalone bldg conveniently located on Catclaw in the retail shopping district / area

Cordell's

4.7(49 reviews)

7.6 mi

Amazing customer service every time. They'll help you and explain everything. Excellent quality,…read moreand very clean and organized. We plan all our trips to Abilene to include this stop.

Daughters and I went for lunch the other weekend. Food was fine. Have had better. Have had worse. I…read morehad the chicken salad sandwich. She had the salad version. The big turn off was the pushy sales pitch and push to "open a tab" to purchase olive oil. Was there for lunch not to shop.

Over 200 spices, spice blends, salts and peppercorns!!

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Cinnamon Scone!

The Taylor County Taphouse

3.8(470 reviews)

6.1 mi

We went to Abilene for a night and stopped at The Taylor County Taphouse since this place was…read morerecommended by locals on various social media. Ambiance: Bar/pub vibes - heavy wood decor. Casual. We sat at the bar and our bartender was amazing! He was funny and attentive despite being very busy! Service: The restaurant was so busy with diners even at 8:30 PM on a Saturday evening. I did not expect it to be this busy in my head. My husband and I sat at the bar since that was open seating and there were no sit down tables available inside or on the patio. The restaurant will add you to the waitlist if you'd like! Food: My husband and I shared the deviled eggs appetizer, and "the burger" with grilled jalapeños and pepper jack cheese. The deviled wggs (satan's huevos) were good, and spicy because we chose the "hellfire" option. The burger was huge! I'm glad my husband I split it because there was no way I'd finish that burger on my own! We both left content and not stuffed.

My wife and I came here on a Saturday early afternoon. We were sat and handed brunch menus which…read moredidn't have the Philly cheese steak on it. We looked at the menu online prior to coming and knew that we both wanted to try the cheese steak, so this was a bit of a bummer. They waitress who was very attentive told us that we can't order from the full menu for another 30 minutes so we decided to wait rather than leave. Listen, I get it the idea of having a different menu for brunch, but why not post it on your website and state the specific times for each menu? Also, what difference does 30 minutes make? They couldn't fire up the grill 30 minutes early? It wasn't very busy. Anyways, now for the good part: When we were finally allowed to order our sandwiches they were absolutely amazing. The steak was high quality and the gooey cheese had a ton of flavor. What wasn't amazing however was the bill. $20 for a sandwich and a small portion of fries in Abilene is absolute insanity. What's even crazier is we were charged extra for a side of ranch! I understand you get what you pay for, and there's no arguing the quality of the sandwich was top notch, but at the end of the day it's still just a sandwich. If you're good with dropping nearly $60 (including tip) on lunch, then this is your spot. For me, I'll take my business elsewhere.

Beer on tap

Sausage board

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Sausage board...delish!

Cotton Patch Cafe

3.4(118 reviews)

5.8 mi

We had a good experience last night at Cotton Patch. All of our food was good and service was…read moreexcellent! Whoever is cooking is nailing it back there and the wait staff seems happy and doing a great job.

Had an early dinner with friends. It has been years since I ate at a Cotton Patch but was…read morepleasantly surprised at the food quality and service, both very good. Simple food done well is usually a winning combo but add in great service and it was a great dinner. Good lighting and a quiet atmosphere rounded out the evening. Bathrooms were clean. No pics since we are too fast!

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Front Porch Coffee Co. & Bakery

4.3(104 reviews)

7.4 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

Interior

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

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Roy R.

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9 years ago

this is the most fuck up place in tye they can not cook they can not cook a egg right the cook suck dont go there. roy rooter read more

B H.

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9 years ago

The chicken fried chicken was very good. Friendly wait staff and very clean.

Rhonda U.

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9 years ago

We just stopped to eat here there was a bug cooked into our hashbrowns

Jessica J.

79

8

3

7 years ago

Good place.

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