Moli McKay's Bakery Cafe--some of your old favorites are still there along with lots of other options

Today I enjoyed relaxing lunch of  a chicken salad sandwich, a cup of broccoli and carrot cheese soup, and a mini cookie for lunch. Tea, including two flavored teas, also comes with this meal. I do not like tea, so I had some water instead. 

At about 12:40pm on a Tuesday, there were only two other people in the establishment having lunch. For seating, there are about five or six tables and one booth so I did not expect it to be super busy due to limited space. During my 40 minutes eating, two other customers came in to get bakery items/lunch to go. It was quiet and relaxing inside and the service was prompt and friendly. You place your order at the counter. It was difficult to leave without picking up some bakery items on the way out. I am very partial to their petit fours. They taste the same as the old McKay's that existed downtown.

The chicken salad had pecans and cranberries and also had some spinach and arugala on it too. The chicken salad was tasty, a bit on the sweet side if you like that. I could tell it was fresh. The soup had a good flavor and was chock full of vegetables, almost more stew-like than a soup. I would have like it to be a bit more "soupy" but I ate all of it and felt healthy due to all the vegetables in it. I had to take the other half of my sandwich to go since I could not finish the whole meal, but I did eat the mini cookie (of course). I think it was a "ranger" cookie as it had nuts and fruit in it.

The price was $11 for the meal, it would have been $9 for just the sandwich. With the meal, you get a choice of sides. A cup of soup is just one option, along with chips or salad. Two different types of soup were being served that day. The fruit salad option is an upcharge, as is substituting another drink for the tea. 

I recommend giving Moli McKay's a go. It was a nice, quiet experience. They also have breakfast options in the mornings. Quiche was also on the menu at lunch instead of  a sandwich or soup. 

Be aware that their bakery items are more expensive than at the grocery stores but they are quality. Check the prices before ordering to avoid sticker shock. Also, be aware that you have use steps to get into the establishment. I did not see an accessible entrance. 

2534 S. 7th St. (in the Rose Park Shopping Center)

Abilene TX 79605

(325) 672-9737

molimckays.com

https://www.facebook.com/mckaysbakery

Hours--

Tues-Fri 7:30am-3pm

Sat 8am-3pm

Sun & Mon CLOSED