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My husband and I were on a little getaway and decided to try the Hen & Egg for breakfast. It's a…read moresmall establishment in a quaint town. It is a bustling restaurant with a good menu full of option from sweet treats like stuffed French toast, to savory make your own scramble bowls with lots of choices for toppings. The service was great and even though they were busy the wait wasn't long at all. We will definitely look to try them again if we are on the area. Thank you to Erika who treated us to our meal. It was very kind of her!

Good food. I liked…read morethe corn beef has omelette. Price is friendly too. In downtown Newton

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Entrance with outdoor sitting.

Main Chick Jammin’ Biscuits

4.3(31 reviews)

6.8 mi

Eddie Z here again. Driving here for lunch today was a mistake.a grizzly chicken thigh on a…read morehomemade biscuit was barely edible.the biscuits are crumbly and not very tasty with an after taste.our beef tallow square hush puppies(4) were very good.my egg,cheddar,and sausage breakfast sandwich was not very good and after the first bite,most of the sandwich started to fall apart. I should have realized something wasn't right when we got there at 11:45 am and no one there. The female server was very nice and informative.

Tasty biscuits and generous portions. Only complaint is there was a bad smell lingering out on the…read morepatio

Chicken Biscuit with fruit and egg and cheese biscuit

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Interior

Hart & Soul Cafe

4.3(94 reviews)

7.2 mi

Great locally owned place that has charm, great food, and something always delicious on the board…read moreon special. Been here a dozen times or so and never had a bad meal. Highly recommended.

Hart & Soul Cafe is a cozy spot for brunch. The interior has a rustic and country feel to it with…read moreplenty of seating for a town like Hickory. As for the type of food, there is a lot of typical Southern food on the menu. The service was great! The cashier was extremely friendly and brought wonderful energy to the restaurant. I got the Breakfast Burrito with Grits. I was not impressed by the burrito, unfortunately. I felt like it needed more flavor, either in the meat or elsewhere. I also think more cheese, specifically inside the burrito rather than on the outside, would have made it taste better too. Moreover, the burrito was soggy! I was not a fan of that. The grits were also a bit too watery for me. I had to add salt and pepper, along with the butter given to me in my order, to give it some depth. While I think that this is a lovely local restaurant, the food could be better. I would give it a 2.5/5 stars if I could.

Cali Wrap

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Narrow Coffee & Nosh

4.8(23 reviews)

2.8 mi

Located towards the center of downtown Newton beside Callahans, this coffee shop uses North…read moreCarolina roasted espresso beans to make a variety of different coffee drinks. They have a multitude of flavors year round and offer seasonal specialties. Not only does this place make great coffee, you can also order food including breakfast items, sandwiches, soups, salads and pastries. There is a second space attached for additional seating and there you can enjoy large art pieces on the wall, a vintage sewing machine recycled into a table, and some local antique maps. My favorite part of the whole place is the large exposed North Carolina silhouette made from the brick on the wall!

Came across a wonderful coffee shop @narrow_coffee_and_nosh because a new friend, Ethan Schronce…read more Thoroughly liked the @blackpowdercoffee they serve. Really smooth flavor and rich taste. Narrow offers traditional brews as well as specialty coffee - and tea. @cityofnewton @visithickorymetro @eatdrinkbelocalcatawbaco #eatlocalnc #visithickorymetro #travelgram #coffee #narrowcoffeenosh #traveldudes #eatlocal #newtonnc #instacoffeelovers #coffebreak #coffeebean #coffeshopvibes #coffeegeek

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Pumpkin pie decaf latte

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Avocado toast

Dick's Cafe

4.7(27 reviews)

1.2 mi

Great food! Great service! Old town charm, highly recommend the breakfast biscuit sandwiches.read more

Local hometown dive been around forever best breakfast in town staff is awesome. One of the few…read moreplaces still have half poor boy half poor girl sandwich.

Meat 2 eggs grits and tots

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Four Peas In A Pod

4.1(30 reviews)

0.4 mi

Thought we would try another place for breakfast than our go to breakfast place in Conover which is…read moreDick's Cafe and now wish we hadn't Walked in around 9:30 and it was packed and was told it would be a wait because they were down one server. Once we were seated, service was just ok due to the fact they were busy and short staffed. The food though was not good. My wife said her scrambled eggs were over cooked and her wheat toast was burnt. The grits also had a burnt taste to them. We both left about half our meals and didn't finish them. We both like strong, black coffee and the coffee here was very weak and tasted more like coffee flavored water, so didn't as for any refills on our "coffee". Overall not worth it and a waste of money, so this was two visits in one, first and last!

I ate lunch here for the first time recently with a friend & we thoroughly enjoyed our meal. You…read moreseat yourself & staff will come to your table to take your order. Staff were very friendly & attentive & everything was made to order quickly. There are daily specials & the portions are great for the price. I would like to come back soon to try their breakfast. I am giving four of five stars because the building seems to be a bit run down, it is located at the end of a strip mall.

Buffalo Chicken Wrap

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Buffalo Chicken Wrap with French Fries and Ranch

Sharon's Cafe

5.0(7 reviews)

0.4 mi

Great burger and customer service very good. Fries hot etc. drive through only but fast service…read more Friendly folks

This is what makes America! Great food made by great people…read more We're really glad that we found you.

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Breakfast

Brookwood Cafe and Catering

4.5(47 reviews)

9.0 mi

Love coming here. Good 'ole local spot. Great food and portions. Excellent fried chicken and the…read moredesserts are amazing! Great friendly staff.

Their fried chicken is top notch, homestyle, vegetables, and large biscuits homemade it's cafeteria…read morestyle that they do keep your tea glass full staff is very friendly always enjoy dining in our takeout

Fried chicken, mac & cheese, white rice with brown gravy, and a bit of dessert - Boston cream pie.

Gravy Biscuit Bacon and pancake

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Scrambled eggs and bacon

Morning Glory Cafe

4.7(3 reviews)

2.8 mi

This place is everything! So inviting and warm, the staff are so accommodating and selfless!! I…read moreeven accidentally forgot to mention to them about asking for my latte to be hot (yes, I love hot drinks in the summer lol) when they made it iced, and she changed it without hesitation, without missing a beat! For my fellow coffee drinkers with that sweet tooth, you can't go wrong the Morning Glory Latte. Absolute favorite. This place is so worth the visit! Their chicken salad sandwich and the 'bless your heart' sandwich is wonderful!!

What a great place for breakfast or lunch. The owner is so sweet and welcoming. Their chicken salad…read moreis amazing. I always order a chai tea when I'm there buys such a cute place right in the heart of downtown.

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First Watch

3.9(68 reviews)

5.2 mi

I like to go to First Watch for a causal, hearty breakfast with my mom on occasion. Let me start by…read moresaying that First Watch never fails to amaze me. The waiters/waitresses are always so friendly and attentive, the food is always delectable (especially the million dollar potatoes), and the vibe there is always light, cheery, and buzzing with conversation and the clatter of silverware as people eat. /10 would recommend!

We went for breakfast recently. Nice bright atmosphere, comfortable seating, clean looking, overall…read moregood impressions walking through the dining room. Great menu, a bit pricey, nice staff, good service. Wife enjoyed her omelet as it was impressive, with a generous serving of potatoes. Pancake barely okay, not fluffy with a few hard blueberries discovered, my eggs were overcooked, grits were inedible with one big lump that had been obviously left over. I attempted one bite before putting it aside. Coffee good, service was pleasant so that helped. A bit pricey for breakfast but we will probably come back. If you're wanting a simple breakfast cooked like Mama made, pay her a visit or for a restaurant probably Waffle House would get you there. If you're looking for a more upscale breakfast First Watch does the fancy breakfast well. Overall 3 1/2 Stars

Inside pics of First Watch. This restaurant is very relaxed and beautiful.

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Laura W.

7 years ago

We have eaten 3 times now at this amazing restaurant and have had great consistent service and food! We are grateful they are here and encourage everyone to go to this delicious restaurant! Their scallops are as good as Grove Park Inn and the fillet is always cooked perfectly! I look forward to going back! read more

Eric E.

3 years ago

Called Saturday afternoon for reservations for that night was told they didn't didn't do same day reservations but in the past we had. Called Fresh Chef in Statesville And asked if they took same day reservations they did and we went that night, your loss Conover. read more

AliceFaye P.

9 months ago

Took my husband there for a steak dinner. OMG The best had a black n blue steak (blue cheese) Great flavors melted in our mouth. Highly recommend. We also had Spinach Artichoke cheese dip with chips. yummy. read more

Thomas E.

4 years ago

The food was delicious. The service lacked. Every time i go the food is wonderful. What you would expect for the price. Excellent portion sizes. read more

Donna H.

3 years ago

Food was awesome yesterday. Enjoyed a nice salad and the duo chips. Yum!! The staff was super friendly, and it was a very clean environment read more

George B.

5 years ago

Great food but a litter pricy like most nowadays Very nice clean restaurant We really didn't need a Rez for Thursday night read more

Corey M.

2 years ago

Place is always clean. The service is friendly and fast. Food always seems to be fresh and fixed on the spot

roy s.

6 years ago

Had a good breakfast with Bloody Mary. Service was great. They are open on Saturday and Sunday for breakfast.

John B.

4 years ago

Wow! Top shelf burger! I was impressed. ...................,,,,,..,,,,,,,.........,,,,,,,.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Kaumor M.

5 years ago

Hands down best chicken salad sandwich ($10) and artichoke dip ($6) EVER!! Service is also very nice.

Randy P.

6 years ago

Had the shrimp and grits. The best I have ever had in N.C. after one visit, I will be a regular.

Allan P.

7 years ago

Wonderful food and excellent service. So happy to see more food options in downtown Conover!

David R.

5 years ago

I have only been here once, but we had take-out often in the past year. Salads are good.

Annette S.

3 years ago

Always great food and service. I'm a frequent customer and have never been disappointed.

Annette F.

7 years ago

Excellent Food, Excellent Staff, and Excellent Atmosphere!

David B.

7 years ago

Very good food. I would recommend trying this place out.

Keith S.

3 years ago

Good food and service. Fresh. WIll go back. Full bar.

SShairbear ..

4 years ago

Service and food was both great.

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