The coffee program at Grain Theory revolves around the idea of simple. The limited menu encourages our customers to enjoy coffee in its simplest form, using a variety of flavorful roasts, high quality milk, and brewing methods not typically seen in Abilene. We are partnering with Wonderstate Coffee (formerly Kickapoo Coffee Roasters) out of Viroqua, Wisconsin, to serve high quality drip coffee, espresso based drinks, cold brew, and slow pour coffee. We incorporate a series of rotating guest roasters from around the country, introducing our customers to many innovations of the coffee world. There is something at our Coffee Bar for everyone. Customers will be able to try new things and explore the basics of coffee in a new light.
Wine
Wine By The Glass Or Bottle
Our wine buyer, Charlie Clark, will source wines to match the quality of our beers. Charlie is a certified Cellar Manager through the International Wine and Spirits Guild, a Napa Valley and American Wine Expert through the Napa Valley Wine Academy, and a Champagne Masters candidate through the Wine Scholar Guild. Our list will include wines from quality minded producers not commonly found in Abilene. The Texas wine scene is blossoming with numerous fantastic producers from around the state, which will allow us to feature Texas wines by the glass (BTG) in addition to national and international wines from quality producers. With Charlie’s passion for bubbles, we will also have a diverse list of sparkling wine from Farmer Fizz to the best domestic producers to authentic champagne. Our unique event space will allow us to host wine education events and special tastings throughout the year
Food
Upscale Bar Food
The frite reigns supreme! Bringing the Belgian frite stand to Abilene, the kitchen at Grain Theory cuts them thick, brines them overnight, and fries them twice for frites that are thicker, fluffier, and crispier than the traditional French fry. Frites are paired with a list of sauces made in-house and a menu that is both fun and creative. In addition to our authentic frites, our menu will include house made sausages, salads, grain bowls, and beer infused specialties. Each dish at Grain Theory is prepared to be delicious on its own, but also thoughtfully designed to pair with our beers. Menu at https://www.toasttab.com/graintheory
Beer
Craft Beer Brewed Onsite
Our beer is about thoughtfully creating and molding that precious concoction that facilitates so many great stories and laughs, so many friendships, so many human connections. It's about forging that magnetic elixir around which people have naturally gathered to enjoy each other and savor life for thousands of years.In the age where most people spend much of their day online - where the majority of human social interactions are experienced through a phone screen - there is absolutely no substitute for gathering together around the table and having a couple pints. The stories that are told, the laughs shared, the human connections: There is no digital version of this. And that is what our beer is. That is Grain Theory.