Abilene is home to four Jack N Jill Donut Shops, but they don't all bring the same donuts to the table. Each location provides a different atmosphere and a different donut. ACU students who want to grab a quick Jack N Jill donut on a Saturday morning should visit the Judge Ely Boulevard location. The donuts are fresh, the workers are pleasant and ... [Read More…]
New Schlotzsky’s opens on Judge Ely
Schlotzsky's, a fast-food delicatessen with locations in 35 states, officially opened its most recent location Sept. 25 on Judge Ely Boulevard near the ACU campus. The restaurant primarily serves sandwiches and pizzas but also shares the facility with its sister company, Cinnabon, which serves cinnamon rolls and other baked goods. Both offer a 10 ... [Read More…]
Photo Gallery: The Dixie Pig
The Dixie Pig restaurant has been open in Abilene since 1931. Today, the historic landmark serves breakfast and lunch and is always packed full of regulars. Many diners have eaten daily at the Pig since childhood. The restaurant is completely family owned and operated. ... [Read More…]
Local eateries offer student discounts, deals
College students are assured of two experiences during college - hunger and poverty. Thankfully, local restaurants have provided an avenue for students to partake of their cuisine at a discounted price. Many fast food restaurants around ACU and Hardin-Simmons University offer discounts and promotions to draw in hungry students. The idea of ... [Read More…]
‘Serious sandwich’ replaces Burger King
Schlotzsky's Deli is moving back into the neighborhood. Plans are in effect for a new restaurant to open at the northwest corner of Judge Ely Boulevard and 10th Street no later than June. The national franchise already has one location in Abilene on South 14th Street. Schlotzsky's new location will feature the franchise's updated look along with ... [Read More…]
Business booms during Jack in the Box’s first week
By Sondra Rodriguez, Student Reporter Abilene's very own Jack in the Box opened last week, and business is booming. The franchise, based out of San Diego, is located at 2002 Overland Trail and opened Nov. 26, after more than a month of delays. Rodney Thomas, area coach for the Abilene location, said no opening-day deals were offered to customers ... [Read More…]
Minor setbacks delay Jack in the Box grand opening
By Sondra Rodriguez, Student Reporter Jack in the Box delayed the grand opening of its new location near campus until next week because of a change in elevation that required a new certificate of occupancy from the City of Abilene. The CO from the city is the last step before opening, said Gary Goss, project manager at the company doing ... [Read More…]
Shaved ice replaced by subs
By Laura Acuff, Student Reporter Because of decreasing profits, shaved ice vendor and college-student favorite Bahama Bucks on Buffalo Gap Road has been converted into a sandwich shop, Island Hut, which specializes in subs and paninis. "There's been some sadness," said co-owner Joe Thomson. "A lot of people come up still, even though we changed ... [Read More…]