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

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

One of my favorite coffee shops in Abilene! I've been here a few times and have loved each drink…read moreI've ordered. I have also come here to study and they had quick wifi and seats available with outlets. The staff are all super friendly as well. My favorite drink is an iced latte with toasted marshmallow and coconut syrup. Rate: 4:8/5

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

The coffee was just meh.... Not worth the 7 bucks at all…read more Staff were nice, but overall I was just underwhelmed. Location is terrible. Too small and tight especially if you have a large vehicle- I sure hope the lot was cheap because the exiting pole and 90 degree turn to get in line is just crazy. That does not even talk about the zig zag to get to the place. There is no designed entry or exit to 351. I wish them luck but I won't be returning.

Great service and excellent coffee!! We don't usually go to coffee shops but we stop here every…read moretime we get a chance. The staff is super helpful and friendly.

Gluten-free options are delicious! Cozy atmosphere and friendly service. Convenient to other…read moredowntown attractions

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

Great bar food, great beer, great ambience for hanging with friends. We were in town for a tennis…read moretournament and met a bunch of the other parents there. Great time. Knowledgeable and friendly employees. Highly recommend.

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

To me, this is the best place for coffee, but the only place I would recommend going to is the one…read moreon Buffalo gap did not have a great experience on Pine Street but I would definitely recommend the one on gap Street love love love the coffee. It's absolutely amazing. It's so delicious.

Stopped in Abilene during our trip. I had the large iced coffee with macadamia nut flavor and light…read morecream. Delicious coffee... Still very expensive. This was five dollars. Definitely worth it to try

Comfortable location in Abilene. We needed a clean pitstop and SBUX is our go to…read more Clean all over and happy partners.

Our first time here during our roadtrip to Lubbock. And it did not disappoint at all. Just over all…read moreawesome customer service was just as amazing.

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.