Brookville Hotel
$$ • American, Chicken, Family
Hours:
105 E Lafayette Ave, Abilene
(785) 263-2244
About Brookville Hotel
Customers' Favorites
Hand Peeled Mashed Potatoes and Cream Gravy
Cottage Cheese Peach Half and Coleslaw
We Had the Fried Chicken Dinner
Mashed Potatoes & Oream Grawy
Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
Baking Power Biscuits
Cream-Style Corn
Homemade Biscuit
Strawberry Jam
Coleslaw Salad
Brookville Hotel Reviews
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Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 4:30 - 6:30PM |
| Friday | 4:30 - 7PM 11:30AM - 1:30PM |
| Saturday | 11:30AM - 1:30PM 4:30 - 7PM |
| Sunday | 11:30AM - 1:30PM 4:30 - 6:30PM |
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The Brookville Hotel offers a family-style dining experience with a set menu. The food is presented in large quantities and appears to be homemade. The restaurant is known for its fried chicken, which is a highlight for many visitors. The chicken is cooked in lard, giving it a unique and delicious flavor. Other popular dishes include creamed corn, coleslaw, pickles, and peaches, which are said to be much better than canned peaches. The restaurant has a kid-friendly menu, with a kids meal priced around $6.
Recent visitors have noted that the fried chicken dinner is plentiful, crispy, and juicy, with tasty rolls. The sides, including mashed potatoes with gravy, creamed corn, and sweet corn, are generous and often enough to take home for more meals. The dinner also includes peaches, sweet apples, sweet pickles, and cold slaw, served family style with refills. The atmosphere is well-decorated with late 19th-century furnishings and decorations, adding to the charm. Many guests enjoy leaving full and satisfied, with some praising the friendly staff and the overall experience.
However, some changes have been reported. The fluffy biscuits have been replaced with rolls, and the chicken is no longer replenished once served. Some visitors found the chicken to be slightly dry and under-seasoned, with the breading being the best part. The fruits, especially the pears, were sometimes mealy. The ice cream has been described as not very creamy, with some water crystals or ice chunks. Service has been noted as forgetful at times, and the clean aprons and uniforms are no longer seen. Despite these issues, the restaurant remains a popular choice for its unique atmosphere and historical setting. It is recommended to make reservations, arrive with a ticket, and check hours of operation before visiting. The dinner price is around $24 to $25 per person.