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. Y'all rock!!