Since I don't drink, why am I at the new brewery in town? The food! Grain Theory is on the second floor and has an outdoor deck around the building. It's awesome! We started with the pretzel bites, which came with cheese dip and a lemon tahini honey mustard. They were great! Carolyn had the fish and chips, which was a big portion and she liked it. I had the bratwurst roll with sweet and savory red onion jam. Delicious! The jam really made the difference. Glenda had the Boerewors roll with tomato onion relish. She let me have a bite and it sure was good! The fries, excuse me, the frites are brined overnight and then deep fried twice. I guess it matters, cause they sure were good! So, you don't have to drink beer to enjoy going to a brewery! Just a side note, I left my debit card here. Management had it when I called the next day. Thank you! NOW, you need to come here so they can sell some beer! See ya! read more

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Just what Abilene needed. First time trying this place out and it was also our first date night in 6 months. Great place for couples, groups, and families. Good food and drinks and even better vibes and atmosphere. We had the steak frites and the steak was cooked perfectly. Loved being able to sit outside and overlook downtown with a glass of wine. Food was great, drinks were great. Will definitely add this to our favorites in Abilene. read more

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Wonderful atmosphere and great food and drinks. Needs to be on your list when you visit.

This place is one of the best things to happen to Abilene. Amazing atmosphere with a giant wrap around patio overlooking downtown. Garage-style doors open up the indoors, making this the perfect spot to come during the pandemic. Outdoor tables are spaced out by more than 10', and there is a heater at each one. Patio is pet friendly. They have South African style homemade Biltong at a very reasonable price, which makes for a unique snack if you have not yet tried it. High quality coffee, and delicious drinks. I haven't tried the food but it looks really good. A couple negative are limited close parking and street construction noises during the day. I haven't seen an elevator anywhere, so I don't know that it is accessible, with there being a flight of stairs to enter. Other than that, this place certainly deserves 5 stars! read more

Highly attentive servers. Excellent choices for the beer flight. Frites are delicious. We tried the Buffalo chicken and recommend the Galaxy 5-0-0 IPA if you enjoy a hoppy beer. read more

Much needed retreat after a day of watching 8th grade volleyball! Japanese Iced Coffee and Bilbong in a positive atmosphere is the key to bliss... thanks, Abilene! read more

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We loved this cute downtown coffee and beer bar. The cold brew coffee was excellent and just what we needed on a super hot Texas summer day. We would love to come back when it's cooler to enjoy the balcony seating overlooking the downtown. We didn't order food but it looked delicious. read more

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Great breakfast tacos on the weekend! Always love their beers on tap. Great room for viewing games, love their porch seating.

I had low expectations for Abilene, fortunately Grain Theory is there. My wife had a sore knee so we used the elevator.

We popped in for a meeting and a beer and ended up staying for dinner. The lighter Pilsner had a great flavor and taste while not being overwhelming or having an after taste that stays with you. The fish was soft and fried just right for us. We also went the route of a whole bunch of items from the pretzels to the smaller app plates and found they really made for a nice night. The outdoor seating is great and the team there is on top of things. read more

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The vibe of this place was awesome. The staff is somewhat family. The food comes in big portions which is great two people can eat off of one plate depending on what you eat or your eating habits. The beer was awesome wish it came in a real pint size mug. My girlfriend had wine she liked it but next time we go differently will buy her the bottle it will be cheaper. read more

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Nice space! Good for hangouts. Yummy food as well. The beer is decent and they also have wine. Overall definitely like the place!

Super chill. Probably my favorite place to go to. Beer and tasty food. Not just bar food. It's a little out of the ordinary. Worth a try.

Food and service was fantastic! Great variety and each item was great. My wife and I can't wait to come back

Went back today for lunch and tried the chicken roll. Soooo good I'm sure the slaw is great (it's a purple haze ranch slaw), but I did mine without slaw because it's just not my thing. The sandwich comes with a Buffalo sauce on it, but I also got some peri peri mayonnaise to add to it- this was a great pairing. Already craving it again! read more

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The atmosphere is nice. It's a great place for Abilene. The food and alcohol are just okay. read more

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Food was to much, but cool place!!! Need to be more of greeting people!!! But very self Efficient in cleaning tables right away!!! Let us try a sample before we got our beers read more

Beer was great. But don't come here for food. Nothing but overpriced appetizers. Will definitely come back for drinks. Games for kids. Family friendly. read more

Jacob was are bartender and server and he was fabulous! My husband had the patty melt and fries and I had the brussel sprouts...Both delicious I would definitely come back and recommend!!! read more

It's as awesome as it looks. Great atmosphere, really cool menu, great overall spot! The manager was really nice, she said they took too long to make my coffee, so she refunded me my money and made my coffee anyways... who does that now a days?? read more

Wonderful spot centrally located in Downtown Abilene. Wonderful owners. Wonderful and helpful staff. Great food. Must stop by when visiting Abilene. read more

The food is great and the atmosphere is unlike anywhere else in town! The fish and chips is a favorite but if you get there for breakfast/brunch time the tacos are WOW! They also have a coffee bar up there and all of their house made beers as well as a hard seltzer typically too. Everything is fresh and great! Super chill atmosphere. read more

Popped in to check it out and I'll definitely be back regularly, great food, seating, and an absolute banger Oktoberfest beer!

I did like the pancakes for brunch, they were a multigrain. I had the steak fries at lunch, and my friend had the fish and chips both were ok, but pricey! There is a beer selection, and some wine. Neat atmosphere though. read more

Between the multitude of sauces and the delicious pretzel bites, Grain Theory is an exciting new find in downtown Abilene. Sitting on the 2nd floor of a building, the outdoor porch vibe is perfect for warm weather and a cold beer. The panna cotta is light and full of espresso flavor with a touch of beer. I've been impressed with everything on their menu thus far. I look forward to going back & trying more. read more

Nice place on the 2nd story above some shops. Makes their own handful of beers that are nice to try. Food is good. Good place to hang out for a while read more

We love this place! The atmosphere is awesome and the fries with all the yummy sauces are SO good!! They have this special chicken (I can't remember the name ) that is incredible!!! I could be a vegetarian except for this chicken Definitely check out this fun local spot! If you're a beer lover they have a pour your own room full of taps which is perfect for people that like to try a few then go back for your favorite! read more

Great beer and food. Sat in the shady patio. We enjoyed the steak frites and the special gyro.

Beer is good, wine is a taste sized needs a little more for the $, we did not have any food. It is a good place to have a few drinks and visit with friends. The design of the establishment is pretty cool too. read more

The steak frites don't miss. Every beer I tasted was more than worth it. Would go again and again and again and again. This place is elite read more

This establishment was a recommendation and the place was nice and clean. Several beer choices available in this brewery. Service is really good and the only chink in their armor is food preparation and execution on some items offered. The fish and chips $13 (one fillet) was over fried and the batter was so thick that the inside was still raw. I ordered the patty melt $15 medium and I was served a very well done patty that was sandwiched in between 2 rather cold sourdough slices of bread. The melt was a barely there slice of white cheese. This was very disappointing to say the least. When I went to speak to the kitchen staff they informed me that they do not accept and type of special order requests and that every burger is cooked well done. It may be ok if the burger wasn't as thin as what they served here (about a 1/4" thick patty) The Peri roll $14 was very good and the weekend special $22 was the best option The best thing this place has going for it is the staff friendly and happy to serve. 4 stars here read more

For your intimate and/or celebratory occasion may I highly recommend the Grain Theory in Abilene Texas. Whether you just need a place to host a cocktail meeting or a full fledged evening including catering Grain Theory can do it all and do it well. We hosted my son and fiancés rehearsal dinner. David K. and his staff performed amazingly. We had charcuterie boards for appetizers, then a two protein main coarse with green beans and mash potatoes, fresh rolls with a garlic butter. Grain Theory allowed us to purchase an outside dessert from a chain establishment but do have desserts as well. We had tea, coffee, and water. Our choice to utilize the pour your own allows your guest to pour from with in the Blakeley room and not have to enter the bar/restaurant. They provided a red/white wine list that we chose from in the planning stages. Again, for an all inclusive top notch experience, give Grain Theory Abilene a try. Darren G. Weatherford, Tx. read more

In Abilene for a wedding, went to Grain Theory for lunch, very clean, open space. Nice open seating inside and plenty of tables out on the balcony. Friendly staff, nice menu and good brew. Good environment to sit and visit, or eat and run. Very enjoyable meal, give it a try if you are in Abilene. read more

Started out trying to go to place next door which has apparently been closed for months. So happy. This place is great - except the music. Don't like the music but the beer and food are very good. read more

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Wow came here on a date was very impressed... from service to food. I'm a exec chef ... food was well thought out simple and good. Hazy IPA was stellar... AND they have killer Java beans. Nice decor ... we will be back Cheers read more

Visiting from out of town and both Emily and Kaleighn (sorry for the spelling) made the experience. They were both very helpful and eager to talk a little about their brewery. 10/10 on the beers we tried! read more

I swear I spend too much money on local businesses, but I don't mine here. We've been going here for few years and never regret it! Great food, great beer, great mead! read more

The atmosphere was ok.Work Downtown and thought we would try it out. if you can't walk stairs- oh well A bit pricey for a quick lunch. Very limited selection. I liked the tables but not a fan of the long bench seating. Staff was not so friendly. Will mark it offf my list. read more

It's some of the best beer you will find. A lot of Breweries also don't have great food options, but Grain Theory does an excellent job with what they offer! read more

The food is good, the environment is nice, and the choices were very unique. The drink selection was interesting as well. I would recommend for those who drink socially to go there for the good vibes. read more