Grain Theory

We had the fish and chips and the sausage platter. We loved the atmosphere and the food came out quickly! Overall the food was pretty good! Lots of drink options!

This is the first craft brew place I've been where I actually like the beer. Much better than average bar food. Really good salad. Good fish and chips which is hard to find in this city. Just some really good food, in addition to all the beer. Really nice lively place with a good porch just a nice atmosphere all around.

Brews are flavorful!! Fish & Chips entree. Nice sauces. Fish was hot, Fries obviously stale and old. Very busy night so ++ outweigh--.

The food is amazing and the beer is even better! This is our first time to visit Abilene and Grain Theory is a fantastic reason to come back again. I truly enjoyed the Ancient Grains salad with Biltong for something completely different from the normal bar food.

Great place with good food and craft beer. Lots of seating indoor or outside on their balcony. We had the Biltong, pretzel bites and an order of the steak frites, all of which were very tasty.

As for beers, I would highly recommend the King of Mars (double IPA) and Lunar Maria (stout). They also have a selection of wine, mead, cider, seltzers for those who like other adult beverages.

For kids they also have a variety of table top games like connect four, tic tac toe, ring toss and shuffle board. Also on the day we visited, Grain Theory hosted a pop up book store with a variety of books.

Though born in Abilene, I've lived in Houston for the past 20 years and it's great to see a business like this in downtown Abilene. If your in the area I would highly recommend stopping by for a bite to eat and a cold beer!

Okay, so this was my first time here. OMG! I am so happy I did. This place is awesome! It reminds me of Austin. Great food! Amazing variety of beers that change seasonally.(so I'm told) They are located on the second floor of an old historic building in Downtown Abilene with an "L" shaped patio. I can't wait to come back & try more of the food & beers! So impressed!!!

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!!

Grain Theory is on the 2nd floor of a beautiful old building with exposed duct work. I don't drink beer but, there was tap room in the back you could order flights and sample multiple beers. I was told to order the fish-and-chips and that's exactly what I got. And, I know why I was told to order it, delicious! I had the mango haberno dipping sauce, it was amazing... as well as the signature grain theory sauce which had a grain mustard base with maybe some mayo and spices. All the sauces were complimentary to the fish-and-chips. The tables are Long communal type tables with with bench seating there's also some high top tables with stools. There's also covered outside seating on 2 sides of the building... overall it's a vibe.

This is a must stop place for everyone! Food is fantastic, the beer is hand crafted with passion, wine selection is carefully crafted and the coffee and tea bar is run to exceed your expectations!! Great atmosphere, friend and helpful staff. I am looking forward to our next visit!!

Clean, spacious, friendly staff.
Nice beer selection and an espresso bar, too!
We didn’t try any menu items this visit, maybe next time. Definitely coming back when we’re in town.