Grain Theory — Restaurant in Abilene

Grain Theory truly has the best espresso in Abilene! I've been there four times for business meetings already, and have been delighted with my amazingly consistently strong and flavorful espresso each time. The space is comfortable and inviting, and it isn't too loud or crowded during the day to prevent good conversation. I haven't tried any of their food or beer, I haven't been there in the evening, and the workers are still getting used to things, but for my purposes at least, this place is awesome!

EDIT: After a year and a half of being open, Grain Theory has become an integral part of my life and the Abilene community! There's something for everyone at any time of day -- whether it's my vegan sister, my carnivorous husband, picky-eater children, or my fancy-pants foodie self who likes caviar for breakfast. The food menu is relatively small, but the ingredients are high quality and the dishes are intriguingly creative with unique complex flavor combinations. They still have the best European-style espresso in town for morning or afternoon coffee meetings, an amazing assortment of herbal and black teas, and their rotating selection of excellent house-brewed beers, local mead, and good wine make for a delightful date night or celebratory event. They also occasionally have honey process coffee for java snobs! Over the past year and a half, they have created an atmosphere of outstanding culinary (and hoppy!) experimentation and community involvement and events that bring energy and liveliness to the whole Abilene scene....

This was my first dining experience in the quaint town of Abilene, Texas. It was a refreshing experience for such a well🌎 traveled person as myself. The location is great, being at the top level of a commercial building. I chose this place due to the seamless blend of indoor to outdoor seating. And also the fact that this is a "brewery, ☕️ shop and eatery." I do not drink alcohol, so I chose one of the more delightful 'Americano's' that I have tasted in a while. The gentlemen who took my order was very 'attentive' even though I was very inquisitive in my selection process. The line did build up, but he was unmoved by that. And he continued to guide me to my eating choices ' 2 piece 🐟 and 🍟.' When my ☕️ order was ready, they delivered it to my table. The buzzer system was in effect for the dining options. When I came to retrieve my entrees, I was directed by one of the 👨‍🍳 to the (3) categorical 🔥 sauces. Through continued conversation, I learned that this young man's family was from my state! The Great State of Michigan!!!! The outdoor dining experience was great, and the 🐟 was just as tasty! I did try the 🔥 🥵 sauce, and it was the truth. All in all, I want to thank my order taker and the 👨‍🍳's at Grain Theory for providing this well traveled 'City Slicker' one of my more "Pleasurable"...

A spectacular spot to go for a beer, wine, coffee, and even great food. The space itself is awesome. Open to the outdoors, inside tables, perimeter patio on the 2nd level with views of downtown streets. Really cool set up. The food menu is well above average with a good diversity of delicious apps and plates to pair with your drinks. I have not gotten their coffee yet on my visits but the wine and beer is truly worth trying out. David and Jeremy are two of the 3 owners I got to meet and chat with for a bit and they are amazing people doing some great stuff for their customers. The stuff they think up is just amazing. You see it in their beer and their food. I love the biltong as an appetizer and then the international sausage plate is a must in my book! The crudite plate is also a nice touch to pair with wine and beer of course. They have some kind of beer for every palate, even a picky beer person like me can be pleased. Even when busy this place has a good system for keeping orders coming out fast, you never wait too long for food to come out consistently good each time. Just a really darn good place to come for unique craft beer, good wine, great food, affordable prices and good...