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    Abilene

    3.6 (255 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    ABILENE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Hipster
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Lots of whipped.
    anthony r.

    Ok, it's official. The upgrades over the years have paid off. Major outdoor shed for supersized seating capacity. The neighborhood's best Bloody Mary or Maria HANDS DOWN. Like I crave it when I have brunch elsewhere (and judge all others to their excellence). Now takes ApplePay too (leave the wallet at home). Nowhere else can you find a "hangover helper" which is simply a base of fries, scrambled eggs, cheese and sausage. Boo So why not 5?! Well, they don't allow any of the brunch items to be ordered during the week - despite having food items will all the items. One can dream...

    Burger.
    Peter D.

    It has somehow been seven years since I first stepped into Abilene, and this place hasn't really changed: It's a good bar with a fun staff that enjoys themselves while getting the job done, and they just happen to serve a very solid brunch, the highlight of which is one of the best bloody marys in the general vicinity. It's a pint of tomato and vodka and spices that will postpone your hangover for a few more hours, and sometimes it's a lifesaver. I've changed, though. Of course I still appreciate the good burgers, the good music, the reasonable prices, the cute puppies, and the casual, near-dive ambiance (a good thing) but non-dive cleanliness that keeps me willing to eating the food they make. However, I've recently become one of those people. You know, one of the ones that mated with another person and produced offspring, and as much as I want to be different, we roll said offspring around in a stroller. It's just the best way to move them around with all their accoutrement. I'm sorry. And yes, this is somewhat mortifying as it means we are generally inconvenient to be around because we take up too much room and the miniature human occasionally makes loud noises with her mouth, which can annoy other humans that are just trying to peacefully get drunk in the middle of the day. And while I hate to say it because I don't want Abilene to be inundated by more tiny humans, they deserve all the credit for having an understanding and lovely staff that helps make them into one of the best spots in the 'hood to park a stroller either outside or next to your table and enjoy booze in the morningtime. This bloody mary, a burger, and enough room for my baby is just about all I can ask from an eatery these days. Thanks Abilene.

    Crispy chicken sandwich
    Zoe R.

    I love this place! I go here pretty regularly, their crispy chicken sandwich is the best! chill inside, you put a card up when you are ready to order, get the check or have any questions! I usually get their raspberry vodka lemonade and it's amazing! In the summer time they have frozen rose and margaritas which i can't wait to try! Service is good, staff is very friendly and attentive. always very clean, has room for groups, bathroom is clean, filled with graffiti which I love! Cant wait to try their frozen drinks soon. (also their chipotle mayo is my favorite I always get extra)

    Smile~~~(Nothing Goes- But Looks Fine...@ Least To Me It Does)
    Mercedes C.

    Abilene has the most random style... but everything meshes real nice. Style may be offbeat to some, but they pull the whole look together with mismatched furniture, 60's Retro white chairs in a comfy nook (kinda looked like a "Living Room") and a Mona Lisa- hanging towards the back wall. This was such a freaking hot mess- I was digging it! We'd just dropped off my Auntie-In-Law at the airport and had to bypass Brooklyn anyway to head up home- s...o...we stuck around in Brooklyn. These guys came up with a nice formula of good prices, decent Brunch beverages, funk style and excellent Music. Lots of outside seating but decided on inside instead with a 'Seat Yourself' for all to see. To tie their style even more so- white lights hang by the Bar. Music was a chill mix of Michael Jackson's "Rock With You", Vance Joy's "Riptide" plus others- adding an excellent touch to Abilene's vibe......I think I could hangout here for a couple of hours. Maybe Abilene doesn't make stiff Mimosas, but for $9 a pint, I thought the two I drank, had an o...k balance of Bubbly and oj. 'Warm Goat Cheese' Salad sounded real good on paper- but asked if I could have Shrimp (as my heartier protein), but Seafood isn't served here. (So wait a sec.... you guys offer an excessive amount of pork- but no Seafood? At all? I don't get it). Anyhow... Grilled Portobello it was. Salad turned out to be good. And according to hubby, he raved about his Chicken and Waffles (minus the white gravy). I think if I still ate Poultry, I'd have it myself- because that sucker looked real good! Our server Victoria, was pleasant and going with a 3+1/2 all around. Quite frankly, I like this spot with all the odd charm- oh...and no seafood.

    BLT
    Alana N.

    As a Texpat, I'm always looking for fried okra and Abilene has a good one! It's the first thing I order any time I go. This was my first time going for brunch and I was a big fan of the Smoky Maria (a spicy, smoky bloody maria). It paired very nicely with a delicious BLT on perfectly toasty Texas Toast with chipotle mayo. It's a reliable hangout joint - especially for Texpats! You can enjoy fried okra and margaritas in a fun environment with a friendly staff.

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    Very good food for the price. It isn't fancy but it's flavorful. The high rating is based on price/ quality ratio.

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    Really conveniently located restaurant with a casual vibe. American bar fare with a great bar.

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    4 years ago

    Nice and cozy place in Brooklyn. Lots of good beers and pretty good food. Recommended!

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    4 years ago

    This is my favorite neighborhood bar. I can't keep count of the amount of times my husband and I end up here for food and drinks

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