cordell's

the cold brew is a solid starting point at cordell's, especially if you're heading there after a long stretch on buffalo gap road and want something that'll actually cut through a texas afternoon. you'll find this place tucked into suite b at 6410 buffalo gap rd, sitting in the kind of commercial strip that doesn't usually make you slow down, but this one's worth the turn. the regulars here are genuinely loyal, not casually loyal, which says something about consistency. specialty coffee in abilene isn't everywhere, so finding a spot that takes the sourcing and preparation seriously matters more than it might in a larger market. come back for the espresso-based drinks too, particularly on a weekday morning when you're not competing with the weekend crowd.