DINING

Brew Pubs

• Olde Hickory Tap Room
  222 Union Square • Hickory, NC 28601
  828-322-1965
  Proudly serving the very best and freshest beers from North Carolina, this brewpub also serves a very fine selection of food, fine handcrafted and imported beers, and the largest selection of fine single malts and fine liquors in town. They are open daily for lunch and dinner. more...  map

Cafes

• 1859 Cafe
  443 Second Avenue Southwest • Hickory, NC 28602
  Beside Wilson Florist
  828-322-1859
  You'll have an unforgettable dining experience at this elegant restaurant that offers an array of fine American cuisine and appetizers in a casual atmosphere. They are open Monday through Saturday for dinner only; closed on Sundays. Reservations are suggested. more...  map

• Cafe 2 Forty 2
  242 Eleventh Avenue Northeast • Hickory, NC 28601
  828-324-2005
  Specializing in New American cuisine, this restaurant freshly prepares all of their dishes on a wood-burning oven or on the grill. They are open Monday through Friday for lunch and dinner and open on Saturday for dinner only; closed on Sundays.  map

• Garden Cafe, The
  403 Highway 70 Southwest • Hickory, NC 28602
  828-324-2232
  Enjoy deliciously prepared entrees, salads, sandwiches, burgers, and croissants at this cafe that is open Tuesday through Saturday for lunch and dinner and open on Sunday for lunch only. They are closed on Mondays.  map

Caribbean

• Island Style Restaurant
  206 Union Square • Hickory, NC 28601
  828-327-9300
  Enjoy authentic Jamaican cuisine at this caribbean style restaurant.  map

Coffee Shops

• Cyber Spot Sip & Surf
  2006-A 1St Avenue Southwest • Hickory, NC 28602
  828-261-0505
  Internet cafe, a place to surf the web and have a cup of good coffee. The world at your finger tips. more...  map

• Drips' Coffeehouse
  256 First Avenue Northwest • Hickory, NC 28612
  828-267-5753
  Drips' is Hickory's only full-service restaurant & coffeehouse serving top quality coffees, desserts, & food as well as hosting fine musicians from all over the country each Thursday, Friday, & Saturday night in the only non-smoking, alcohol-free music venue in town.  more...  map

Delis & Sandwich Shops

• Atlanta Bread Company
  1756 Catawba Valley Boulevard • Hickory, NC 28602
  828-325-8008
  Unique cafe and bakery that serves a wide variety of delicious sandwiches, soups, salads, and fabulous bread all prepared fresh daily and served for lunch and dinner. more...  map

German

• Cornucopia
  2065 Highway 70 Southeast • Hickory, NC 28602
  828-855-1426
  A taste of the old lands, washed down with legendary German beers.  map

• Old German Schnitzel Haus
  2950 NC 127 South • Hickory, NC 28602
  828-294-2002
  Old German Schnitzel Haus provides fine dining on the finest German cuisine. more...  map

Italian

• Giovanni's
  2601 North Center Street • Hickory, NC 28602
  828-322-8277
  The best Italian cuisine in Hickory is served at this restaurant that has appetizers, salads, calzones, pastas, sandwiches, pizzas, and much more on their menu. They are open Monday through Friday for lunch and dinner and open on Saturday for dinner only; closed on Sundays.  map

Japanese

• Kobe Japanese
  1103 Thirteenth Avenue Drive Southeast • Hickory, NC 28602
  Next to Comfort Suites
  828-328-5688
  This award-winning Japanese steakhouse and sushi bar offers a wide variety of delicious Japanese cuisine and specialties and are open daily for lunch and dinner.  map

Pizza

• Chuck E. Cheese's
  2032 Catawba Valley Blvd. • Hickory, NC 28602
  828-328-3694
  Chuck E. Cheese's offers games, rides, prizes, food, and entertainment that children of all ages will love. The entire family will enjoy their freshly baked pizzas and garden fresh salad bar. Visit for everyday fun or they can host special occasions. This is truly "where a kid can be a kid." more...  map

Regional & Franchised

• Bennett's Smokehouse & Saloon
  1819 Fairgrove Church Road • Hickory, NC 28602
  828-464-6967
  For the best barbecue, steaks, ribs, and chicken in town, visit this restaurant that is open daily for lunch and dinner and features a rustic look with a Western theme. A huge soup and salad bar is also featured and catering services are available.  map

Steaks & Chops

• LongHorn Steakhouse
  1332 Highway 70 Southeast • Hickory, NC 28602
  828-322-2944
  Visiting Longhorn is like paying a visit to the authentic West. The steaks are hand-cut, hand-seasoned and carefully prepared. The burgers are thick & juicy and salads are freshly prepared. They offer legendary Western fare to satisfy a range of cravings. more...

• Peddler Steak House
  1180 Lenoir-Rhyne Boulevard Southeast • Hickory, NC 28602
  828-261-0401
  Open nightly for dinner, this fine dining restaurant was established in 1969 and serves the finest aged beef and fresh seafood in a warm and friendly atmosphere. more...  map