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!

Here are my food, service and ambiance thoughts:…read more Food- One star. The ceviche was tossed in some sort of sauce reminiscent of ketchup. Why??? (chips were pretty good) The salmon was overcooked and the grilled broccoli practically raw. This meal was so underwhelming it reminded me of maybe something you might pick up in a grocery store in that section where people who don't cook go to get ready-made meals. It was right at that level. Service- Two or three stars. Mediocre. I've been here once before, btw, and that experience was probably an overall 3-star. This time was right before a show at the convention center next door. You'd think that maybe the restaurant would have been prepared for a crowd? Apparently not, since our food was slow to come (the table next to us had both of their steaks comp'ed due to slow service and not being cooked as asked). When I asked for a wine list, the server stated that he would "try to find one", and it took awhile. And the restaurant was probably only about 60% full. I mean, if I'm going to wait forever for my food, at least let me be drinking while I wait! The appetizer arrived with our food, btw. Love that... Ambiance: Five Stars. The restaurant looks nice. Get your act together, Smokehouse! It would be nice if we could count on a nice meal before a show without having to Uber to and from the hotel/venue for it.

This is a super popular local breakfast place. We eat here during the Western Heritage Classic…read moreevent so it's always packed. Parking can be a challenge but eating here is worth the challenge. Food and service are great.

Wow. Let me start with my husband is VERY difficult to please when it comes to breakfast. We always…read moreleave with him complaining. Not here. He pronounced the sausage patties the best he's ever eaten, and he's still talking about it today. Good eggs, tasty non greasy hash browns , & oooh those biscuits! Old fashioned for sure, pigs on display everywhere, quick friendly service--easy to see why they've been around 95 years.

Best Mocha Latte I've had and certainly better than that Seattle coffee place …read more.... Polite staff and a nice atmosphere

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

This place is such a little gem in Abilene. They have a set menu as well as specials of the day…read more Their pastries are perfectly cooked. Hands down my favorites here are any of the cheesecakes, mile high chocolate chip cookie, and key lime pie. We've been coming since they've opened and they have never disappointed. Their customer service is second to none. These ladies are so kind and dedicated to their customers.

We came here from out of town and absolutely loved everything! Parking is good. Good amount of…read moreseating area. Food is delicious! Salad and sandwich both. Just perfect thank you to the team!

So, I have already had one review here. After being in Abilene for about 6 months, and coming to…read moreGrain Theory (almost daily) during that time, I finally tried the Brewhouse Burger. OMG, as an "Old Fay Guy" who has had more than his fair share of burgers, this is by far one of, if not the best, burger I have ever had. Shout out to Chef Rob and the kitchen staff. This burger will stand up (surpass) a burger from anyplace around.

Stopped by on a weekday for lunch and we absolutely loved it. Great and friendly service, casual…read moreatmosphere, and delicious food / drinks. I had a glass of the llano Pinot grigio and found it refreshing with its bright fruit flavor. My husband had the prescription sunglasses beer (love the name) and he enjoyed it as well. For food we had the fish and chips and bratwurst roll. Fries came with both orders and it had a satisfying crunch as did the fish. The bratwurst itself was good but I didn't care for the roll. Overall, we really enjoyed our experience here and it was really family friendly. We had our newborn with us and I was pleasantly surprised that a real changing table was available in both the men and women's bathroom which made it the perfect place for us to hang out for a bit. Would definitely come back again if we are in the area!

This is why I love the people of Abilene! A massive thank you to Hickory Street Cafe for their…read moreincredible kindness. After noticing first responders outside my uncle's house nearby, they brought food over without hesitation. Small acts like this show what true community is all about. Thank you so much Hickory Street Cafe.

This is my third time updating my review, which I feel like says something in itself as I normally…read moredo not go back and update! The atmosphere of Hickory Street is cute! It's truly the vibe of a grandma's cottage! Good place to meet for lunch! The pricing, quality, and quantity of the food served continues to not impress me though. I think some days it's better than others here. I like the experience itself and not so much the food here if I'm being transparent.

After a long week I want to take the family out for breakfast to take the day on ahead. I thought…read morethis was the place to do so but, honestly I was looking for a place that is separate from an IHOP or Dennys

Food was your average, run of the mill breakfast joint in any given town. Three negatives for me…read morein a Texas small town breakfast diner- no tobasco at all. NONE. Also, just plain half and half creamer, no other options and seeet and low was the only other alternative for non sugar substitutes. They had a heavy wait but over 50% of the dining room was empty with dirty tables. Two kids acting as host and hostess which baffled me as to why they needed two and neither of them made an ounce of effort to clear a single table, fill drinks, accommodate guests requests etc. The cinnamon roll pancakes were excellent, the eggs, hashbrown and link sausage were average, good but nothing special. Biscuits and gravy were a 2/5 for me, nothing special at all. This place could be a 5 under better management but for the food, service and the way the place was run as of my visit it's a 2 at best.

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!!

The food is always changing which I love. I do think their pastries are amazing. Their muffins are…read morealways perfect, their desserts are phenomenal. One complaint I have is that croissants are always burnt. Never one time have they been cooked at the right level. They want to make sure the inside is cooked but the outside isn't golden it's always dark and over crispy. Today I had a scone but the ratio of toppings to dough was off a bit. Perhaps oven temperature? There isn't enough space for customers to maneuver and while they do have a microwave for you to heat up food that isn't heated through it's a cheapo Hamilton one from Walmart. It would make a big difference in customer service for them to upgrade to a higher wattage microwave that is maybe professional grade. Both for the staff behind the counter and the one available to customers. Simple fix that I think would help the line move quicker. Staff are always courteous and kind.

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!

I saw a special the BCBG was running. Every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday at lunch, sandwiches…read moreare BOGO free. Off we go! The dining room and full bar are very nice. A large covered patio and outdoor stage are great for live music. Some Sunday nights are blues jam, which I intend to go to! Anyway, the food was great. We tried the club, chicken sandwich, and the Bahn Mi. Excellent! We will definitely be back!

What an expense for the owner(s). 5 (FIVE) girls behind the bar and we can't get waited on. There's…read morereally no one here One man eating at end of the bar. Can see the servers standing at the bar snacking. So weird. Music so loud we couldn't hear waitress. Wish I had read the other reviews before we went. Training desperately needed. No handicap access found. Waited 30 minutes to place order. Decided to pay for beers (brought by a different server at 15 minutes in) and left.