Grain Theory - Abilene, Texas

Levi N.

Boy howdy are the beers good! We had the pork verde fries and they were super tasty. The atmosphere here is great and perfect for a date night.

Thomas B.

Must stop for beer fanatics. La Dolce Vita is a lovely tribute to Italian beers with a sweet finish, pizza oven needs to be a next step. Leadoff Lager is a ridiculously clean lager, this beer tells you the craft heavy brewmaster at work like no other beer on the menu. Nowhere to hide, light and an incredibly delicious beer. Hidden Agenda pulls heavy almost like a pale ale, lovely flavor. Kibosh Bock is also solid, I get cherry with the bread and caramel. Crudo is a nod to the healthier crowd, the rest of the menu is amazing and leaves you wanting to return. A wonderful tribute to that foodie destination, South Africa in quite a few of the dishes. Staff are beer and food educated and super helpful. Do yourself and your mouth a favor, drop in to this West Texas gem. I had to come back a week later to ensure it wasn’t a mistake! Definitely legit and for real. Get after it and visit.

Ally B.

This place is fantastic. They offer both indoor and outdoor seating, including a dog-friendly patio. They have great beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages. They also have great food like their steak fries or sausage plate. The staff is approachable and considerate, making every visit pleasant. I have had many enjoyable gatherings with friends and family here. It's also a great place to work or simply relax during the day.

Gary P.

Clean place and nicely presented. Wonderful operation, all the food was custom. From the burger, custom fries, dipping sauces, was really something. My favorite was the Black pils. One beverage called Brite berry is exactly like Welsh grape. The Octoberfest was tasty. Thanks to the owner and staff making everything wonderful.

Lydia B.

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!!

jerimiah W.

Great selection of craft beer! The bbq brewhouse burger was perfectly cooked. Delicious blend of fried onions, house made pickles, and bbq sauce. The staff is very friendly and helpful with beer selections. Highly recommend a visit if you’re in town.

A. B.

Stopped by for an IPA with our sack lunch on a Saturday. Nice big wrap around balcony patio with plenty of seats and sunshine. Inside has good amount of seating, as well as a kitchen and espresso bar.

Beverly A.

Awesome place to have drinks & dinner with a wonderful relaxing vibe & nice decor. They have a good selection of beer to choose from. For dinner we had the fish and chips which was very good. It also has an outside balcony. This was my first time here but won’t be my last. Will be back next time we are in town.