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Cafe on the Abbey

4.2 (68 reviews)
Closed • 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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Outdoor seating

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Wanda H.

Ordered a Breakfast Grinder this time and it was tasty. The service was good enough and the atmosphere makes it a pleasant place to eat a meal.

Large Chai Latte and a Honey Pistachio Latte
Cecily B.

Stopped in for some coffee on our way home from Camping. I will definitely go back to check out their food menu! The staff were very nice and helpful and my coffee was out super fast! The whole vibe of this gem is amazing! It is small but so stinking cute!!!

Sierra W.

We highly enjoyed breakfast on the patio. Our server was kind and attentive. We had kiddos and she didn't blink twice to accommodating high chairs and extra napkins. Our coffee flight was amazing. Never had macha but now I am addicted!

Build your own omelet
Josh F.

Great little breakfast spot in Columbia. I love how they've incorporated the historical aspects of the convent building into the cafe. Very cool slice of local history. The food was excellent. I had an omelet with cheese, bacon, onion and mushrooms. It was a big omelet and quite delicious. The waitress was excellent. Definitely would go back!

Full Biscuit and Gravy
Sean M.

The best biscuit and gravy we have had! Cool little spot amazing staff and even better food! Steak sandwich was great the breakfast grinder amazing and again you must get the biscuit and gravy!

Gabrielle Q.

Food was incredible and the price was unbelievable. So fair priced for the massive portions you get! We both had to take home a Togo box. Also it's super cool this is in an old convent, the hanging mugs for self serve coffee are also adorable. The service was amazing as well, the waitress was very friendly, the cook had our food out in no time and it was piping hot and mouthwatering.

Veggie omelet, gf bread and hrapes
MaryAnn B.

The Cafe on the Abbey always delivers. Love the ever changing menu . Can order breakfast and lunch. Breakfast served all day. Sandwiches, wraps, soups, omelets....great variety for brunch dishes. Homey space with bakery offerings and self-serve coffee bar. Can't wait for weather to permit eating outside.

Iced vanilla latte with oatmilk
Maggie H.

I love Cafe on the Abbey! They are a regular spot my friends and I go to on the weekends for brunch. Their coffee is always on point and far exceeds Starbucks, the food is great, and staff is always accommodating and kind! I highly recommend the barista breakfast - it's basically a choose 3 or 4 of whatever you want. I always get eggs, bacon, American fries, and biscuits & gravy. The Abbey's biscuits and gravy are the best! They're an absolute must try.

Eggs Benedict but with over easy eggs on sausage & gravy plus ham with American fries. Very good!
Keith J.

I stopped in to Cafe on the Abbey on a weekday morning and it's a nice, quaint little restaurant on the grounds of a large church in Columbia, IL. The food that I ordered was I believe called the Crazy Benedict but don't quote me on that since the menu is constantly changing (and don't remember exactly). The dish I had consisted of two over-easy eggs served on top of biscuits & gravy and layered underneath was a delicious grilled country ham that I chose instead of sausage or bacon. The dish came with a side of American fries but fruit is an option as well. However as far as service it was a little off-putting at first that when I first walked in I stood in a line at the counter that I thought I had to order at then go get a table, but that wasn't the case and I waited in line for a long time before the cashier told me that I can be seated to order food for dine-in so no biggie and I sat down but then waited for at least another 10 minutes before someone got to me just as I was getting ready to leave. After ordering my food I went to a get a cup of the regular self-serve coffee so I grabbed a cup and they were totally out of regular coffee in both of the large coffee thermoses. So i was told more coffee was on the way but my order came out and I was halfway through eating my breakfast and the waitress then brought me some freshly brewed coffee and it tasted very good and also I was able to take a to go cup of coffee with me so not too bad. Also, they have some delicious looking baked goods like cinnamon rolls, cakes and gourmet coffee in a display case as well but was too full. So I hope to make it back to Cafe on the Abbey sometime and have lunch next time since i now know the ropes.

Breakfast Sandwich on Everything Bagel
Jennifer M.

It's a Good day when you go to have lunch with your daughter and the cafe serves Breakfast All Day!!! Breakfast for Lunch!!! The Breakfast Burrito was so good!! You get to pick 4 ingredients you want!! I had Sausage, cheese, mushrooms and peppers!! It comes with Salsa but I added gravy!!! The fruit was fresh and sweet!!! My girl had a Breakfast Sandwich on an Everything Bagel... egg, sausage and cheese... we shared the gravy for Dunking. I did ask for 1 pancake which they were happy to bring out.. now it was small and really wasn't the Best..so next time I will skip it!! This little cafe is only open for Breakfast and Lunch... and serves Brunch on the weekends so the menu will change. They also sell coffe, specialty coffees pastries and Keto Friendly Bake Goodies.. If you are in the area... Stop on.. you maybe seated by strangers (as it is small) but that's the fun part about a small town place!!!

Zack G.

Small sit-down cafe in an old convent next to a church with a religious theme. Have paintings of nuns enjoying food and a menu with names like "Heaven on a Plate" cake. Farm-to-table, and have a service mission (coordinates with several members of the community). Have a pretty basic and small menu, and they change their brunch menu monthly. Although I was underwhelmed by the options available, I was very impressed by the high quality of their ingredients. Large outdoor patio Lots of pastry and coffee options that you can purchase at the counter Service was incredibly speedy

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Loved this place! Great local spot, delicious food, & great staff. Would highly recommend! Will be back!

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Great service, welcoming staff, beautiful shop. Steak and egg breakfast was a great choice, and the potatoes were perfect. Will be back!

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3 years ago

Love the breakfast burritos here and the iced vanilla lattes!! Great place to stop in if you live local or stopping by!

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Great breakfast, hefty portions and awesome coffee. Staff is wonderful and ya gotta love supporting local! Highly recommend.

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Great food and friendly service! Great locally eater worth a try. You won't be disappointed.

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Love the Abbey! Great staff, great food, the best Chia tea lattes in the area! They do fantastic catering and special dinner nights.

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Customer service is good. Food is creative. Always good stuff in the bakery. Keto friendly

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