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Located in the heart of Downtown Abilene, Texas, on the recently renovated Cypress Street, stands a historic landmark restaurant – a polished, upscale dining experience, set in a treasured icon that has pioneered the future of downtown dining for the best part of three decades. Cypress Street Station is a must-visit destination for anyone seeking an incomparable culinary experience with the spirit of community at its core. Our award-winning establishment is renowned for its Old West Texas hospitality and innovative New American cuisine, infusing well-known comfort food flavors with a contemporary twist. Our chefs use only the freshest, highest quality ingredients in their artfully prepared dishes, allowing the essence of each product to shine through. A world-class wine list and extensive spirit selection round out the Cypress Street Station experience, ensuring both community members and visiting guests enjoy a truly memorable meal. 

Our Rich Cultural History

The late 80s saw most of Downtown Abilene boarded up and dilapidated before the district was restored in the early 90s. Affectionately dubbed “Downtown Abilene’s Landmark Restaurant”, Cypress Street Station was the only restaurant in the area at the time and stood as a beacon of hope during the city’s revitalization efforts. Today, many restaurants have followed in its footsteps, helping to create a thriving downtown community, but Cypress Street Station remains the only restaurant located in a historic building with a century-old story woven into its scaffolding.

Much more than a restaurant, Cypress Street Station has become part of the community’s identity, serving as a gathering place for business lunches, romantic dinners, family celebrations and special occasions over the past 30 plus years.

Rooted in Community

Terry and Amanda have enjoyed greeting old friends and meeting new ones while continuing to provide the Abilene community with the exceptional quality food and personalized service that has made Cypress Street Station synonymous with the very best upscale, downtown dining. As the backbone of the restaurant’s success, the community has continued to support Terry and Amanda’s mindfully-made improvements and subtle changes to the historic building. 

As Cypress Street Station presses forward, the O’Connors are committed to remaining an integral part of Downtown Abilene’s dynamic resurgence, providing a gathering place for friends and newcomers alike to enjoy good food, great company, polished service and exceptional hospitality for many years to come.

A Landmark Reimagined

Terry and Amanda O’Connor took over operations of Cypress Street Station on January 1, 2017. The couple have both spent their careers in the restaurant industry and hold over 50 years of experience between them.

A true West Texas rancher’s daughter at heart, Amanda grew up in the Big Country on a Cattle Ranch in Coleman County. She went on to study Hotel and Restaurant Management at Texas Tech University before embarking on a successful career in the restaurant industry. Equally as invested in building a career in hospitality, Terry worked his way up through the ranks and studied Culinary Arts at Auguste Escoffier in Austin.

After 12 years of marriage, many memorable beach and mountain vacations, and adding 2 furry friends to the family, the culinary-obsessed couple took on the commitment of continuing Cypress Street Station’s legacy by breathing new life into the establishment while remaining true to its heritage.

Their emphasis on treating staff as part of the family, has only worked to attract and maintain the most qualified personnel, seeing Cypress Street Station recognized as 2022 Abilene Chamber Business of the Year.

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Amanda

Owner

Amanda grew up in the Big Country on a Cattle Ranch in Coleman County. Studied Hospitality – Hotel/Restaurant Management at Texas Tech University.

Terry

Owner

Terry grew up in Chicago before moving to Virginia with his family. Studied Culinary Arts at Auguste Escoffier in Austin.

Jacob Hawkins

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Executive Chef

Krystalle Pinson

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Manager

Tonee Curnutte

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Manager

Slade Hansen

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Sous Chef
We do our best to treat our employees as part of our family. We care greatly for their well-being and their happiness. Without the wonderful people who work with us, we would not be where where are today.
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Jacob Hawkins

Chef

Chef Jacob Hawkins serves as Executive Chef of Cypress Street Station, bringing more than 20 years of culinary experience and leadership to the restaurant. Committed to quality ingredients, exceptional hospitality, and continuous innovation, he strives to create memorable experiences for every guest. Jacob also enjoys supporting the local community through culinary demonstrations, special events, and annual youth cooking camps that inspire a love of food and cooking.

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Krystalle Pinson

Manager

Krystalle Pinson is a Front of House Manager at Cypress Street Station and has been part of the CSS family for 8 years. Starting as a server, then bartender, and growing into a leadership role, she is passionate about creating memorable guest experiences and supporting the team behind the scenes.

Whether she is helping train staff, managing the dining room, or recommending the perfect wine selection, Krystalle is dedicated to making Cypress Street Station a place where people feel welcomed, valued, and cared for.

Outside of the restaurant, Krystalle is completing her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Hardin-Simmons University. Her background in counseling has strengthened her ability to connect with people, lead with empathy, and foster meaningful relationships with both guests and staff. Her approach to hospitality reflects the connection between intentional service strategies and creating exceptional experiences for every guest.
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Tonee Curnutte

Manager

After relocating from Bellevue, TX…Tonee joined the Cypress Street Station team over three years ago, beginning at the host stand and working her way up to Manager. She is dedicated to learning every aspect of the restaurant and growing alongside the team. Her passion for hospitality and commitment to creating exceptional guest experiences have made her an integral part of Cypress Street Station. Outside of work, Tonee is a devoted mother who enjoys spending time with her son and daughter.
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Slade Hansen
Sous Chef
After honing his skills in the competitive Dallas food scene, Slade returned home to Abilene, Texas. His homecoming is driven by a desire to be closer to family and friends while bringing big-city culinary technique and discipline back to his roots. Moving forward, his focus is on introducing purposeful, flavor-forward dining concepts and high-quality, macro-conscious menus to the local community.