Cordell's - Abilene

Edit: I wrote my initial review as soon as I walked in, but I want to share my overall experience because it was truly worth it. My wife and I came in for brunch, and although there was a minor mix-up with our order, the owner was incredibly apologetic. To make up for it, the chef kindly offered us a delightful dessert. I genuinely adore this place! I can’t imagine buying olive oil anywhere else, and I can see myself grabbing a latte here every weekend. Please support this amazing local gem and these wonderful people!

I recently visited this restaurant for the first time, going in for lunch with limited expectations, though I had heard good things. I was pleasantly surprised! The restaurant and store were both impeccably clean and well-maintained. The staff was incredibly helpful as well. I ordered a pear chicken salad drizzled with some of the oils sold by Cordell's, and it was superb! I also tried my friend's chicken salad sandwich, which was equally delightful. Afterward, we wandered over to the store, located in the same building, and bought some of the oils we had enjoyed with our meal. Joy, the owner, came out to check on us while we were dining and later assisted us as we selected our oils. Our experience was wonderful, and we definitely plan to return!

They offer a wide variety of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and other vinegars—dozens of flavors to choose from. Given the quality, the prices are surprisingly low. I use the traditional balsamic on almost everything I prepare. I just wish I had discovered this place years ago!

The tomato soup is always fabulous! We had the “happy mistake” salad and it was so good!

LOVE this place! The food is so clean and healthy.. I never feel weighed down after eating here. Its hard to make a food recommendation because I cant say I've tried something yet I didnt like... but my favorite is probably the tomato soup. Honestly I've always hated tomato soup but I eat theirs often! Plenty of beautiful salads on the menu too : Not your average! I recommend the farmers. Btw, be sure you ask about their daily special before you order (or find it on FB . FYI the store is open til 6 pm BUT the kitchen closes at 2 daily! You CAN however ask for your meal by 2 pm and they'll keep it waiting til you're ready to come pick it up! How awesome is that? I hope it gives a sense of how lovely the owners are because they really are good people. They care about their customers a great deal and often express their appreciation. This isnt just a restaurant its also kind of a mini grocery store! They have fresh eggs and milk plus about a 50 different top of the line olive oils and balsamics! Lots of other goodies from local or other small, responsible businesses. Stop in and check it out! I dont buy my oil from anywhere else because the difference in taste is very noticeable. They also have a very good autumn spice latte. Cordells, Id really love it if yall brought back weekend brunches and the weekly soup specials. The menu is a bit lacking on hot options.