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.

Hard to find something open on Sunday at 1130am, but was able to find this Cafe to meet friends…read morehalfway from Asheville and Mooresville. Super quaint café serving both lunch and breakfast. I settled on the country fried steak, grits, biscuits and 2 med fried eggs. One kiddo had the same as mine, but hash browns instead of grits (after seeing hers the hash browns were the better choice). Another kiddo had 2 huge buttermilk pancakes. Hubby had the hart and soul omelet with grits. Loved the diner feel, but the AC just could not keep up with the heat. Parking is super limited so we parked on 4th and Main by the tracks. Price was suuuuuper reasonable! Service was great and friendly!

Such a fun breakfast spot! The waffles were huge and fresh. The tots were SO good and the vibe was…read moresuper laid-back. Definitely worth trying for a next-level breakfast.

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.

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.

Love the atmosphere here very friendly staff food is delicious. Will be coming back again.read more

Frothy shares a space with Cowasake (at least they do for online ordering). I dropped in to pickup…read morea snack on a weekday afternoon. There is street parking available on the adjacent street. I ordered the giggy pop, which is essentially homemade strawberry soda. I had it without the cold foam, and it was light and refreshing. Paired it with the edamame, which wasn't as good since some of the pods were mushy

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.

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!

I live in upstate NY and there isn't a First Watch near me so I had to stop in when I was visiting…read moremy friend. I had never been to one that had a breakfast bar and it looked so cute. Our waitress was so great and helpful with menu suggestions. I got the purple haze because it's my favorite and so pretty for pictures. The strawberry tres leches French toast was on the summer specials menu and I had to try it. It definitely did not disappoint. I was nervous it would be too sweet but it was perfect. I love a good sweet and salty combo so I also got the million dollar bacon and it was so yummy with the perfect little kick. My friend ordered the eggs Benedict with smoked salmon and it was delicious! I wasn't sure about the combination but I was pleasantly surprised. I'll have to come back on my next visit to see what's on the specials menu and get another one of their juices.

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

Best shrimp and grits I've ever had, down south! The plate was very hearty, it was tasty and very…read morereasonably priced. I did leave room for a warm and rich pecan pie that was topped with vanilla ice cream. Our servers Jaylon and Diana were very attentive and knowledgeable. Always kept our glasses full. There's some comments here on cleanliness, and I want to say that I am a very clean & ocd type of person. I found it to be exceptionally clean. From the moment we walked in, the staff treated us with that kind Southern hospitality. I highly recommend Fresh Chef! And do plan to come back.

Had the duo appetizer of cheese and pico. It is served with corn chips and I have a food allergy to…read morecorn and asked if they could bring a substitute.Which they did just for me of toasted bread slices. It was very good. I had the parmesan chicken, which was disappointing as it was not breaded. And was rather bland. My daughter had a large green salad with chicken. It was absolutely drowning in the dressing. So it wasnt enjoyable. Husband had shrimp and grits, which was very delicious. So I guess you consider this a mixed review based on results. Wait staff was excellent.