Normally when you see a restaurant that is manned by young people and is also completely dead you…read morecan assume you are probably going to get sub par service. Not so here! These kids were so nice and welcoming and the place is CLEAN. Even the employees that are on break in the corner are being quiet and respectful and not goofing off or anything like I would have been doing back in my hospitality working days. I'm impressed! Plus: the food was awesome, as is topical for Jason's Deli no matter where you are. We'll definitely be stopping back in!

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 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!

We ended up here after Cork & Pig was booked solid. Wasn't expecting much, but the service was fine…read more(maybe a little slow) and the food was good. The restaurant wasn't as clean as it could have been - I think they were a little short staffed and not prompt in bussing tables. I wouldn't go out of my way to eat there again, but it's not as bad as the other reviews make it look.

First time here and overall a solid experience…read more This is counter-service style. You walk in, order off the menu or board, pay, grab a sign with a celebrity on it (we had T-Pain), then seat yourself while you wait for your name to be called. There wasn't much interaction with the staff beyond taking our order, which is fine for this type of setup. There's plenty of indoor seating, a nice outdoor area, and bar-style seating as well. One of the fun touches is the pickle station with barrels of sliced pickles ranging from dill to spicy, plus a variety of sauces like chipotle, honey mustard, and barbecue. The drink dispensers are themed too, with sweet and unsweet tea featuring Iced T, and a watermelon iced tea with Harry Styles. The fries were hand-cut and very good, easily my favorite part of the meal. I did a build-your-own burger with lettuce and tomato. I missed two important things on the menu my first time ordering: they offer wagyu, buffalo, and game meats, and burgers are cooked medium-well unless you request otherwise. Because of that, my burger was tougher than I prefer, which was on me. I will say the burger didn't seem very seasoned, but I'm not writing this place off. I'll definitely be back, mainly for the fries and to try a buffalo burger cooked medium.

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

Okay, on a whim, we stopped by after a Firefighter pension conference. The place is clean, relaxed,…read moreand the people are friendly. We ordered the buffalo chicken fries and the bratwurst. We also had the Wayfinder beer and a double express (yes, I had both). The fries were perfectly balanced with a touch of heat and a hint of blue cheese flavor. With the Wayfinder Pilsner, it was AMAZING! The bratwurst was traditional in its meat, with sweetness added to the onions. Mustard was mild but added the right amount of flavor. Altogether, I would eat here once a week if I lived in the community. Delicious and highly recommended!

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

Wow! We come here occasionally and it is always good but today we came for lunch and the Schnitzel,…read morevegetables, soup, and service were all fantastic! I think I said how good it was 5 times while we were eating. Very very good!!!

Steak and potato were amazing! Staff were excellent. Highly recommended. Will stop here again the…read morenext time I'm in town.

I have to be honest. I didn't know what to expect here. We came in for lunch. The line moved…read morequickly. They served our food in a timely manner. The food itself was solid. The salsa's were great. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a quick good meal in the area. Everything looked delicious on our table. The inside of this location is great too. Plenty of space for small and larger parties.

Fuzzy's on the north side is very different than the south side…read more Portions were notably smaller. Ordered no salsa on something and we got salsa. Service seemed a bit cold and rushed. Completely different vibe in the place. Felt like they just wanted my money and then leave. Won't be back.

We made a last minute decision to tryout Smokehouse Abilene on Mother's Day when our other favorite…read morebrunch spots were full. They had a special brunch buffet going on but we opted for the regular brunch menu and it did not disappoint! My husband had the Smokehouse breakfast, I had the a Biscuits & Gravy, and we shared the pancakes. We didn't get our servers names but she was very sweet and friendly! We loved it all and this is definitely going to be on our regular rotation for brunch spots!

Food was surprisingly very good! Always a little wary when it comes to hotel restaurants, but this…read moreplace exceeded our expectations. I will say that you could probably get away with sharing the 12 oz brisket between two people. The sides are designed to be shareable so it's pretty much built in. Brisket was tender, and sides complimented the meat. The server was very kind. Highly recommend as a date night spot.