Tea shops are popping up all over Abilene, and they’re serving more than your typical Texas sweet tea. From tropical fruits to bittersweet chais, the flavors are wide-ranging and the options are nearly limitless. And you can either drive through for a quick sip or stop in for a long talk with a friend. According to Dictionary.com, “tea” is slang for “gossip or other personal … [Read more...]
The Ice House at Lone Star Dry Goods
It’s all about music at The Ice House. Everything from the decor to the food and drinks, to the entertainment - it all centers on music and the home-grown joy of having a beer. Owners Ted and Allicyn Evans planned it that way all as part of the unique atmosphere of their businesses. The Ice House is located in downtown Abilene on the corner of Walnut and North 2nd … [Read more...]
Florence Posies and Honey & Fig Gelato
What began as a pop-up shop in a horse trailer has now blossomed into a modern gelato bar and flower shop in the heart of the SoDA District. Owned by Rachel Patten and her husband, Micah, Florence Posies and Honey & Fig Gelato has become Abilene’s newest family-friendly hangout spot. The shop opened in December, 2020, and features a gelato and coffee bar, a sprawling … [Read more...]
Kao Lounge
Whether you like visual art, craft cocktail art, or just good conversation with friends, you’ll find what you’re looking for at Kao Lounge, the SoDA District’s newest cocktail bar. The lounge is full of spots for photo ops, with local art on the walls, a huge mural on the back wall, and elegant, colorful furniture throughout the space. The drinks are also artistic, like the New … [Read more...]
Grain Theory
A BIG DREAM IN A SMALL TOWN Nearly three years ago, the co-owners of Abilene’s newest brewpub got together to start something new and unique in Abilene. David Kasselman, Matthew Cogburn, and Jeramie Sivley met at a local home brew club and realized very quickly that their dreams for creating their own brewery aligned. “It was after a home brew meeting where we discovered … [Read more...]