It's time to update my review again. Brick Oven has made me really go back and forth on my opinion…read moreof them over the years. Is it the best pizza I've ever had, no. Although, it's a unique spot that a lot of people enjoy. A crisp, crunchy crust with fresh toppings! I still love their quesadillas! Really happy with their salad portion size and the almonds as an addition to the house salad. Price for the portion size and quality of their pizzas is still out of range in my opinion. I've had a lot of mixed feeling about their food over the years, and usually don't feel inclined to go back. Our waitress brought our check at the beginning of our meal and to go boxes as well, which is proactive of course, but we felt rushed and confused. We never got to even state that our checks were separate, not together. Our appetizer was brought after we received our meal which was stated to be a mishap with a new chef, but we were not asked if we even wanted it at that point. We were also charged the full price instead of the lunch menu price for it as it should've been. Honestly, it would've been honorary to not be charged for it at all under the circumstances. It was just strange. We all have our off days, but it just added to my distaste for Brick Oven. I wish I had a consistently great experience with them! Here's to hoping for better experiences! Maybe it's just not my cup of tea.

A hidden gem in Abilene! Never in a million years did I expect to find such great pizza in…read moreAbilene, Texas! We started with the spicy sticks as an appetizer. They were so good that I didn't have a chance to take a picture. These are breadsticks with jalapeños (just the right amount), mozzarella, garlic butter and Parmesan Romano cheese. They are served warm and toasty and with the perfect amount of flavor and spice. The pizza was the "Bubba's" all meat pizza. The crust was a perfectly thin and crispy one that allowed for the variety of meat. Often times, the crust becomes soggy with all the meat, but not here. It was a 10/10 for sure! This was our first time here, so not sure how busy it normally is, but it was very busy this early evening. We waited 5-10 minutes before anyone noticed we were seated and then a few more minutes to get drinks, but nothing to write a negative review over. The food was worth any wait.

Last night, Vagabond had an amazing win that they weren't even aware of…read more We're friends with a couple who just had their second baby yesterday. The husband is stationed out of Dyess. Neither one of them really knows anything really about what is uniquely available to eat in Abilene. My wife and I were on our way to the hospital after picking up their kid from daycare when we were asked to pick up some dinner. We had offered to get them anything in town to eat while at the hospital. Given how they were new to town, their regular from Dominoes was requested. It was at this point I suggested Vagabond, telling the couple how for years it's been the best. The wife saw the menu and was impressed, eager to try it out. (We ordered 1 Lucia, 1 Carnivore, 2 Crawfish Hand Pies) The order was placed online, right as we left our driveway, I received a text confirming the order, which was followed up 15-20mins later by another one stating it was ready for pickup. It felt fast. As I walked in, I saw the traditional sights: the owner at the front welcoming everyone in, a filled up room with various parties enjoy their food and conversations, a staff working hard and yet ready to serve. I was told by the owner to go up to the bar where my order was waiting for me. I was in and out so quickly that I could feel the warm air coming off the pizza as I took it outside to my car. My one regret was not telling the owner on my way out how this meal would be the first meal for a mom who just gave birth. When I got to the hospital, the food was still warm. When both the mother and father had their first bite of the Lucia, they both had that 'wow' reaction to how amazing the taste was. Everything ordered honestly received a 'wow.' It was perfect. I have had Vagabond ever since they were out of a food trailer. Since then, it has been the place I always bring people to, particularly if they are visiting from out of town. It was the place where my wife and I brought our kid for his first restaurant meal. The consistent experience of it all is simply the best. I don't review places often, but last night was special. Never a bad thing to say thank you to a group of people who unknowingly wowed a father and mother in a hospital room. Thank you.

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.

Pizza is absolutely fire, but the ranch on the other hand is straight dumpster juice, I'm not sure…read morewhere they purchase their ranch from but it tastes like it came out of a garbage disposal. This place has such great pizza but if they could make in house ranch it would probably be the best in the area only reason I didn't give it 5 stars.

Went here today for the first time. The restaurant is very open and set up much like subway but…read morewith pizzas! Uou write your name on a piece of paper and hand it to them and design away! They have multiple crusts to choose from including a gluten free option. They also had many different sauces including a spicy red sauce which i had. I also chose shredded mozzarella and asked them to go light, which they did perfectly. They have lots of toppings as well. If you don't want to design your own they have quite a few pre set options as well. After your done they toss it in the oven and serve it to you just a few short minutes later. The best part is you pay one price even if you choose every topping there is! All the pizzas are 10 inch single serve pizzas but filling. I ate half. Definitely wish we had one of these back home!

Time to update! Joe's is still my favorite Italian in Abilene. This husband and wife team…read moreconsistently put out great food day after day. If I'm after pasta, the Chicken Murphy is my go to. It's the perfect spicy for me. A large Supreme pizza is my favorite take home item. If I'm dining in, combo #3 is my winner. One HUGE slice of pizza, salad, and drink for $10. Winner! In fact, that was my lunch today! Thanks again for great food and service.

Got there 12:08 order a simple #1 combo. 20 mins later the guy that orders 8 mins behind me gets…read morehis to go first. I asked for a refund since I had to go back to work and didn't have time to eat, guy says it right here and ready. I just grab it and go. Horrible costumer service, didn't deserve my 2.15 tip lol. Next time might call in ahead or just go to Sam's Club. 10x cheaper and quicker

Pasta was very good and service was excellent the marinara was homemade and delicious.read more

Friendly employees, great pizza!. We come here everytime we are in Abilene. The slices are big and…read morethe crust as delicious!

Their take out pizza is amazing! Plus you can order through door dash. The kitchen staff on the…read moretake out side is a great group! Always friendly even when they are busy! That is big in my book. Next order I will try to remember to take a picture of the pizza. Also can wait to have to dine in. They have a mini arcade

Was quick, but mediocre pizza. Finally got fresh pizza and it was better. Bread bites were hard and…read moreinedible. This place is a hit and miss on food. Service was good, but hard to get past the food.

Wow! We ordered delivery and it was surprisingly good - a variety of dishes (cheese ravioli,…read moreAlfredo, lasagna, baked ziti) and all were hot, fresh and very tasty. The rolls were great also, along with the fried ravioli. This will become a regular goto when we want Italian.

Food was delicious and served hot in the best way possible. Also our waitress Rebecca was really…read moresweet and was on top of it when it came to checking in with us. It was my first time eating inside the restaurant and I can say it was very comforting and cozy. The only reason I didn't rate this a 5 star was cause the floors were sticky but that's a personal preference but overall a lovely experience would come back to try something new!

I had no issues. Everyone was welcomed that came in. My order went easy and the food was great. I…read morekept hearing the manager organize his team. Everything was great for me.

We have been ordering pizza from here for years. Last night we wanted something goid quick and easy…read moresince we were getting ready for halloween. When picking up the pizza, I paid with a gift card 25 dollars and 20 in cash. My total amount was 43 and some change shown on app when placing the order. The guy taking my money told me the amount took money and didnt give me change or a receipt. When i asked about it he acted like he didnt k ow what i was talking about. When does your bill ever come out to 45 dollars even? Never. He ripped me off. That why he wouldnt provide a receipt. Very disappointed. In case anyone from papa johns actually reads this. My order was under Kara Q. And its wrong to steal money from your customers.

Food was good, service was fast. It's always been pretty consistent, would definitely go again.read more

This food is so good, the service is great, the restaraunt looks stunning, all of this makes it so…read morethat even a Devil May Cry.

Don't sleep on this place, I know a lot of people don't go here for the simple fact that you have…read moreto cook it yourself but DO NOT let that sway you. These pizzas are LOADED with toppings and their cheese breads are actual heaven! Everything comes with easy instructions and never take long at all to cook.

Great price! Great flavor! Fresh! Store was clean and the staff were very friendly - even at the…read moredinner rush hour!