Exclusively Abilene Eateries

Pitmaster Pick

Betty Rose’s Little Brisket

3934 Catclaw Dr. | 325-698-8000
2588 E. Lake Rd. | 325-672-3500
Hearty meat by the pound, sandwiches, catfish, homemade banana pudding and many more.

Jay's BBQ Shack

602 S. 11th St. | 325-829-6401
A fun and flavorful food stand servin' up new school BBQ with old school service.

Joe Allen’s Pit Bar-B-Que

301 S. 11th St. | 325-672-6082
Offering mesquite-smoked BBQ, seafood, hamburgers and brisket.

Sharon's Barbeque

849 E. Hwy 80 | 325-672-330
2050 Antilley Rd. | 325-704-4352
Full-service restaurant offering brisket, pork ribs, turkey, sausage and a variety of sides.

The Shed Market

7925 Buffalo Gap Rd. | 325-694-7433
Serving Texas-style smoked barbecue from 11 am until sell-out.

Crane's Craft BBQ

1023 S Access Rd., Tye, Texas | 325-386-9934

Indulge in slow-smoked perfection, from brisket to ribs, as the rustic charm of our iconic setting enhances your dining experience.

Rise & Shine

The Dixie Pig

1401 Butternut St. | 325-673-3292
Dixie pig is one of Abilene's oldest restaurants. Offering old-school American breakfast & lunch.

The Flipping Egg

4138 Ridgemont Dr | 325-232-7840
Known for its wide breakfast selections: pancakes, omelets, eggs benedict, waffles and muffins. Lunch includes sandwiches, wraps, chicken fried steak and more.

Organic Options & Lighter Fare

Bogie's Downtown Deli

241 Cypress St. | 325-672-3296
Offering a wide variety of deli and specialty sandwiches, soups and salads. Offers breakfast and brunch options on weekdays.

Cordell's

6410 Buffalo Gap Road | 325-455-1524
Gourmet food store, bistro and coffee shop. Offering new specials every day. Daily lunch menu Tuesdays to Fridays and a brunch menu on Saturdays.

Hickory Street Cafe

644 Hickory St. | 325-675-0465
Located in a historic landmark home, Hickory Street’s menu includes their house specialty of chicken salad with grapes and cashews, quiche, sandwiches, zucchini bread and more. An upstairs gift shop offers a variety of charming items.

Sweet Thyme Kitchen

1246 N. 6th St. | 325-268-4004
Located in a historic downtown home, Sweet Thyme Kitchen is a bakery, bistro and coffee bar. 10% discount for all teachers, servicemen and first responders.

Mesquite Grilled

Beehive Restaurant & Saloon

442 Cedar Street | 325-675-0600
Texas Monthly names it as the “best country steakhouse in Texas.” Their signature Long Island iced tea is everyone’s favorite!

Perini Ranch Steakhouse

3002 FM 89 - Buffalo Gap, TX | 325-572-3339

An award-winning steak house offering true cowboy cuisine and chuckwagon style food. The menu includes Certified Angus Beef © brand steaks, catfish, hominy and bread pudding. Reservations Recommended.

Lytle Land & Cattle Co.

1150 E. S. 11th Street | 325-677-1952

Full-service Texas restaurant offering Texas classics steak, fried chicken and a wide selection of seafood options. Lunch specials from Monday to Friday, 11 am to 4 pm.

Smokehouse Abilene

500 Cypress Street | 855-610-8733

Indulge yourself in the savory flavors of the Smokehouse Abilene restaurant. Located in the new DoubleTree Hotel in Downtown Abilene, this main hotel restaurant offers an extensive selection of breakfast, lunch, and dinner options that are sure to satisfy everyone's tastes.

Tex - Mex

The Local

250 Cypress St
Uniquely flavored gourmet tacos and cocktail bar in a historic setting.

Los Arcos

1902 Ambler Ave. | 325-670-9801
Real Tex-Mex, spinach enchiladas, fresh salsa.

Miguel's Mex Tex

3001 S. Danville Dr. | 325-698-8100
Offering Tex-Mex style dishes with gluten-free options.

Mi Ranchito Burrito & Tortilla Factory

6442 Buffalo Gap Rd. | 325-232-6177
The food is prepared fresh everyday using their late grandmother's recipes to create authentic and delicious dishes.

White Tablecloth

Copper Creek

4401 Loop 322 | 325-692-4424
Fine dining in a rustic atmosphere. Great appetizers, steak and seafood options. Selection of wines and a full-service bar.

Cypress St. Station

158 Cypress St. | 325-676-3463
Cypress St. Station serves a varied menu including pasta, seafood, steak and desserts. Happy hour 2 pm to 6 pm, Monday through Friday. Dog-friendly!

Patty Perfection

Heff’s Burgers

2642 E. Lake Rd. | 325-437-3006
1902 Antilley Rd. | 325-691-1930
Inside Mall of Abilene – location 53 | 325-660-5071
Homestyle burgers and sandwiches served with original Heff's sauce and freshly cut fries. Kids’ menu is available.

Lucy’s Burgers

3110 S. 27th St. | 325-677-5859
Family-owned burger place with homemade ice cream.

Rockin Rollerz Craft Burger Co.

1055 N. Judge Ely Blvd. | 325-704-5020
Craft burgers made with fresh, local Akashi beef from Texas ranches and house-made sauces.

Cultural Craves

Ann's Thai Kitchen

3309 S 1st St | 325-673-997
Traditional Thai dishes such as egg rolls, curries, pineapple fried rice, and noodles. Offering specials every Friday.

Hashi Teppan Grill

3388 Rebecca Ln. | 325-704-5388

1466 Pine St | 325-704-4229

Japanese fusion cuisine. Poke bowl only available on the north side of town. Check Hashi's Facebook page for weekly specials.

Krua Thai

790 S Leggett Dr | 325-701-9954
Savory Thai dishes like tom yam, pad thai and yum woon sen. Let the chef know how spicy you want your food to be!

Little Ninja

4102 Buffalo Gap Road | 325-695-0113 / 325-695-0115
Offering a variety of hot and cold Japanese fusion options such as hibachi, sushi, ramen, and boba tea.

Phoenix Pho

2449 N. Judge Ely Blvd., Suite 2501 | 325-721-3631
Specializing in boba tea and Vietnamese cuisine.

Sunrise Chinese Restaurant

2701 S 1st St. | 325- 437-7771
Serving traditional Chinese dishes along with Asian fusion options.

Szechuan Chinese Restaurant

3425 S. 1st St. | 325-673-9100
An ideal stop for Chinese comfort food. Choose from the likes of chop suey, lo mein and fried rice.

Tokyo Asia Fusion

1441 S. Danville Dr. | 325-691-1123
Serving a variety of sushi items as well as many traditional Japanese dishes.

Little Italy

1417 S. Danville Dr. | 325-692-8117
Classic Italian with a modern touch. Their dishes are adapted from family recipes many generations in the making.

Vagabond Pizza

1056 N. 2nd St. | 325-268-4321
Wood-fired pizza in the heart of downtown Abilene.

Good Ol' Grub

Belle’s Chicken Dinner House

2002 N. Clack St. | 325-677-7100
Hearty family-style, BYOB Southern meals starring fried chicken, served in a rustic barn setting.

Catfish Corner

780 S Treadaway Blvd | 325-672-3620
Serving hand-breaded chicken fried steak, homemade-style hamburgers, catfish and more.

Grain Theory

202 Pine St. | 325-513-6628
A brewery and taproom, focused on aroma-packed and flavor driven-beer. Also offering an expertly curated wine list, a remarkable coffee bar and a kitchen serving locally and internationally inspired food.

Taylor County Taphouse

4002 Catclaw Drive | 325-704-2500
Made-from-scratch menu with a huge selection of craft beer, craft cocktails, and a curated wine list. Pair your food with locally brewed beers!

Sweet Treats

Candies by Vletas

1201 N 1st St. | 325-673-2005
Handmade taffy, chocolate and candies made without preservatives. Their famous pralines were selected to be served at George W. Bush’s inaugural dinner!

Life of Pie

3386 Rebecca Ln | 325-232-8042
Serving a rotation of 50 different pies, including sugar-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, and Keto-friendly. You can also enjoy quiche, chicken pot pie, shepherd’s pie and Frito pie at lunch Wednesday through Friday.

Roll Shack Abilene

2526 Buffalo Gap Road | 325-232-6090
Handcrafted rolled ice cream.

2 Profs Gourmet Ice Cream

1989 HWY 351 | 325-267-1123
Gourmet ice cream, milkshakes and ice cream floats.

Food Trucks

Bo Thai

325-232-5257
Serving savory traditional Thai cuisine and drinks: eggrolls, curry, Thai ice tea and coffee.

Classic Sliders

207-423-7126
Sliders, burgers, quesadillas and more.

The Crabb Shack

325-370-6596
Homemade desserts made from scratch.

Espressoak

817-304-5413
A mobile coffee trailer serving the finest espresso around!

Tacolote

325-518-3710
Offering freshly roasted elote and street tacos!

Coffeehouse Culture

1708' Coffee Lounge

500 Chestnut St #101 | 325-268-4255
Located on the first floor of the Enterprise Building. Offering a wide array of sweet treats and lunch options.

Front Porch Coffee Co. & Bakery

702 North 2nd St. | 325-400-0288
Gourmet coffee located in downtown and opposite Frontier Texas!. Also serving breakfast and lunch options.

Majestic Coffee Shop

181 Pine Street
A craft coffee shop located in the Majestic in downtown Abilene.

Mezamiz Coffee House

3909 S 7th Street | 325-692-3831
Cozy café and live music.

Monks Coffee

233 Cypress St. | 325-437-2984
Coffee shop located in the heart of downtown. Offering specialty coffee, tea and pastries.

Mood

6382 Buffalo Gap Rd | 325-704-4331
Offering a wide selection of frozen yogurt and coffee.

Moose Mountain Coffee Bar & Roastery

3365 S 14th St. | 325-201-1970
Mountain-inspired coffee and cocoa in a historic setting, the SoDA District downtown.