Café on the Abbey

Columbia, IL · Restaurant

Rating
4.6/5
★★★★★ 4.6
Reviews
20
Rank in Columbia
#10
of 31 restaurants
City Percentile
53%
rating percentile
Address
Café on the Abbey, 322 S Main St, Columbia, IL 62236
Phone
(618) 281-4554
Status
Closed · Opens 8 AM

Café on the Abbey is a restaurant located in Columbia, IL. It is one of 31 restaurants listed in Columbia. Its 4.6-star rating is above the Columbia city average of 4.3 stars. It ranks #10 of 31 restaurants in Columbia. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Café on the Abbey

Coffee house

Hours

Friday7 AM–2 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★☆ 4.0 Kerby Lugue · Mar 2025

The food is freshly prepared and exceptionally delicious. Service was somewhat slow due to high customer volume. Our waiter was friendly, though other staff had limited interaction with us. The coffee was also freshly brewed. Early arrival is recommended, as the establishment fills quickly upon opening. I plan to return.

★★★★★ 5.0 Karen Gunderman · Jan 2026

Quaint Cafe in downtown area. Good coffee and food. Seasonal menu offers decent selection of interesting options. Friendly staff, fast service, interesting setting.

★★★★★ 5.0 The Veredictine · Oct 2024

I finally had the chance to visit “Cafe on the Abbey,” and it did not disappoint! This charming café has a unique and special atmosphere that makes it stand out. I absolutely loved the patio; it’s a perfect spot to enjoy a cup of coffee. The coffee itself was excellent—rich and flavorful. I didn’t try the food this time but noticed many sweet options. What makes it even better is that the café is part of a complex that includes a beautiful new hotel called “The Principal” and an amazing wedding venue, all right there. The staff was friendly, and I really enjoyed the welcoming vibe of the town. Overall, I had a wonderful experience and would definitely recommend visiting!

★★★☆☆ 3.0 Daphne Edwards (Mammaduck) · Aug 2025

Tried Bacon cheese and egg Croissants (IMO would have been better of bottoms were toasted) and a coffee flight. Flight was great you got to try 4 coffees at once.

★★★★★ 5.0 Abigail Violet · Jan 2025

This spot is truly a hidden gem. Coffee: I'm very picky when it comes to coffee and worked as a barista so I know good coffee, and their coffee is good. Lots of flavors/roasts to choose from and they update their drink menu every now and then with fun combinations. Food: Their food is presented well and tastes very good. Fresh fruits, fluffy waffles, etc. They also have a yummy pastry case and offer thanksgiving catering, holiday related gifts like chocolate easter bunnies for example, and more. Atmosphere: Located in a cute little town with fun shops to explore after you eat, the building itself is beautiful and you can eat outside on a cute patio when the weather is nice. Their logo is very cute as well. Service: Service is pretty good, they take care of your to go orders very though

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

RestaurantBreakfast restaurantBrunch restaurantCoffee shopEvent venueLunch restaurant

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