Service: The baristas were friendly, but overwhelmed with the orders ahead of me. We waited about…read moremaybe 10 minutes for my lavender latte. Food: The signature Lavender Oat Milk Latte was really good. I felt like the latte was a tad too sweet for me, but my husband enjoyed it. The cafe has baked goods, but they're all purchased from Sam's Club (Member's Mark). They have a few frozen options in the freezer (Jimmy Dean's breakfast sandwich, corn dogs, etc.). Ambiance: Plenty of tables large and small to work on.

Sometimes you visit a city for the first time and are surprised by its charm. Abilene is closer…read morethan you think. My girlfriend and I are tragically long distance, so we decided to meet in the middle for our first halfway date. I never thought I'd take a day trip to Abilene, but for her and for us, I gladly drove the two and a half hours. Our first stop was at a beautiful coffee shop in downtown Abilene called Majestic Coffee Shop. It was our meet-up spot. The outside has a green rustic sign reading "MAJESTIC" that really grabs your eye, alongside the red bricks wrapping around the building. Inside, the space is beautiful. The dark brown wood walls give the place a sense of warmth, mixed with the abundance of potted plants and the black magnetic menu board listing all their options. There was also a chalkboard sign decorated with Halloween characters that showcased their fall menu. The space even had a few tabletop arcade machines, which enhanced the vibe quite a bit. My girlfriend and I both ordered a hot cinnamon roll latte, mine with oat milk. After we paid, we sat down and waited a few minutes longer than expected, even though no one was ahead of us. I thought it was fine. I don't think anything about this latte grabbed me in any direction. It was sugary, and the flavors definitely overpowered the coffee, but it wasn't bad by any means. I think Majestic has a really cool space overall, but I wasn't super impressed by their coffee. I'd come back just for the atmosphere, though. RIYL: Tabletop arcade games

Coffee is good. A little hipster place with art featured from local artists. Right downtown…read more Friendly Barista's.

While walking through downtown Abilene and exploring all the incredible storybook statues, we…read morestopped for an afternoon pick-me-up. Monks wasn't on our busy afternoon itinerary, but once we saw its cute storefront, we knew we had to stop. Outside is their tarp sign, and on their windows was a touch of Halloween-themed decor. We immediately detoured to Monks and got in line. For a Saturday during midterms season, it was packed and there wasn't a single table available. There is plenty of seating at Monks, but it was truly full. Their coffee bar is long and narrow with touches of dark brown wood and black. My girlfriend, unsure what she wanted, asked the working barista what she recommended, and she suggested her current special (I love when specialty drinks are curated by individuals on the team). Her selection was an Irish Cream Mocha with a Caffè Ristretto shot, which she got iced. I ordered my standard lavender oat milk latte, but iced, which is abnormal for me. Being out in the sun made me want something more refreshing than a hot beverage could bring. They offered two sizes for iced coffee: 16 and 20 oz. My coffee was pretty good. I'm a huge fan of nugget ice, which is what they serve their iced coffee with, so I was already a fan. I also really enjoyed the flavors of my girlfriend's coffee after having a few sips. She seemed to really enjoy it. The merchandise section was really cool, with unique mugs and coffee-themed candles made in partnership with Abilene Candle Co. Monks will be a must-stop next time we are in Abilene. We were impressed by the staff's attentiveness, the excellent vibes of the coffee shop, and, of course, the high-quality flavors of the coffee. RIYL: Well-decorated coffee shops

We visited on a busy Saturday morning around 1045am. The line was long at the door but it moved…read morequickly! We decided on a medium vanilla latte, topo chico, the Westie, the breakfast sandwich, a yogurt parfait, medium drip coffee. Total was $39.92 before tip. There were plenty of places to sit but they were mostly taken at that hour. We found spot to sit and didn't wait long. The presentation was beautiful! There was clearly a lot of love and pride in the product sold. The coffee was hot and deliciously, perfectly sweet. The sandwiches were so good and the fruit parfait was a hit with my toddler! Overall a great experience and do anticipate returning!

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

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

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!

I drive the Vegas - Austin commute at least once a year, and I've always dreaded the distance…read morebetween Albuquerque and Austin... a long boring stretch with no interesting stops in between to give my weary body a break. I usually avoid going through Abilene but when I saw Grain Theory pop up on an online search, I was sufficiently hungry and needing a rest so I decided to take a different route and headed to downtown Abilene. I was pleasantly surprised at the cute downtown, even more excited to find a fashionable brewery with good food and chill vibes after a long day of driving. I had dinner in the outdoor area as the sun set, and this was a lovely way wrap my day.

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

The video speaks for itself self. Tastes as good as it looks. Awesome atmosphere. The whole package…read moreis a 5 star.

This is a cozy little coffee house with some secluded areas and a private room where I had a club…read moremeeting. Service here is superb! Fast, efficient and friendly. I ordered a turkey sandwich that was excellent and came with potato chips. I think there were other options if chips are not your thing. Later, I had a chocolate chip muffin which they heated up for me. It was very good too. I'm looking forward to returning here and maybe I will remember to snap a photo of my food to share with you all :-)

Love this place for fast service and always consistent, high quality coffee. Statesman will always…read morebe the best start to my day. Always a fan of a locally owned company.

What a mess of a parking lot. And for a new construction very poor, planning horrible set up and on…read moretop of that burnt the heck out of myself because their coffee cups don't actually have covers that stay on. No star rating was possible that's what they get.

Stopped into Summer Moon Coffee during a cross-country drive and was incredibly grateful to come…read moreacross this gem! I picked it due to its proximity to I-20, as I was looking for something that wouldn't require me to drive miles away from the interstate. The location makes it really ideal for travelers. The coffee shop is part of a little string of cute restaurants / shops / etc. There are lovely murals painted on some of the exterior walls, and the place looks delightful. Inside Summer Moon, the same cute energy continues with the decor, branding, and merchandise that's available for purchase. I ordered an iced 1/2 winter moon latte (the "1/2" is half the sweetness, I believe) with oat milk and thought it was delicious. The baristas were kind and quick. The whole experience was lovely, and this will definitely be one of my Texas go-to coffee shops.

The Coffee was great however I ordered a Medium (16oz) Hot latte, almond milk (I'm lactose…read moreintolerant) and 1 extra shot. For $8.05. It is not 8.05 great. I always tip ($2) and it went up to 10.05. The price is too high for a Medium 16oz. You "high" end coffee shops are usually hovering over 4-6 dollars with "add ins". If you consider almond milk a add in? Service took about 10mins and the ambiance was fine just very busy!

Adorable location had a great courtyard with picnic tables shaded by trees where we got to enjoy a…read morefantastic lunch outside. Service, food, baked items and coffee were all great. Tried a bit of everything with the blt pasta salad, spinach frittata, Caesar salad, club sandwich, pecan praline whoopie pie, snickerdoodle muffin, chocolate chip Cookie, and tomato basil soup - everyone enjoyed their meal. Things came out quick and the service was great. Staff are all friendly and mentioned the papaws cabin that is next to the location is actually an Airbnb we may stay at next time we visit. Will definitely be back.

Cozy and quaint yet such a popular spot! For a good reason too! The food is genuinely fresh, yummy!…read moreFeels like going to your grandmother's house! You'll receive a warm smile when you walk in and when they drop your food off at your table. Fresh bread, veggies, fruit! It felt so peaceful in there. Genuinely such a gem. Quality and quantity of the food was perfect. Open on Saturdays as well so it's perfect for a lunch in between thrifting or checking out local shops. I will say there is a similar concept down the street, but I must emphasize that STK won me over. Will happily be back soon!