Went for Breakfast a long time ago and not sure why I have not been back but so far, I've been…read moretwice this week. I was in Lincolnton earlier this week because Bean Brothers across the street had road salt and I needed to get the ice off of my driveway. Picked up a 50 lb bag and another later on in the week. Each time I ate across the street at Lincoln Cafe and each time I had the Country Breakfast. Each time was closer to noon but the serve Breakfast all day. Place was very busy, but service was great and efficient, and they kept the restaurant moving. A County Breakfast or at least for me was 2 eggs, Pork Chop, they have other options as well), Hashbrown and Biscuit. Ordered Black Coffee and it was nice and fresh and no hint of being burned. A bit out of the way but still only like a mile from the Court House Square. Next time I'm going to explore the menu more and try some other items. I would have no problem recommending this place to anyone looking for a great way to start the day.

We had to be in the area early for an early morning appointment. Searched Yelp for breakfast…read moreoptions and Lincoln Cafe popped up. What a friendly little country café with excellent breakfast. Add rice and gravy as a breakfast side and folks we definitely have a winner. I will return just to have rice and gravy with my breakfast! I recommend.

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

We put this on our list as the "place to go" for breakfast on our visit to Hickory. It is easy…read moreenough to find and seems like it had plenty of tables. We were seated but then it took a long time (maybe 5 minutes) for a server to come over. We ordered coffee and waters and then when the server came back we ordered our dishes. I wanted the Killer bisquits and sausage gravy and my wife ordered overnight oats. Just so you know they have a daily flavor choice and it took a few minutes for the server to find out what that day's flavor was. We waited for around 10 minutes talking and someone brought our dishes. My wife got her's fine and mine was something completely different. I told the person who brought it what I ordered and she said, yes that was not it. The server showed up again and said she was sorry about the "mix-up"...I don't know I am pretty clear when I order and something that has "killer and gravy" shouldn't be unclear. After more time passed the server came around again and said she would check to see what was going on....then came around again to say "it's still not here?" No, it was not there or I would be eating it. After I want to say around 15 minutes passed I finally got the food and had to chow it down because we needed to be someplace before the rain was going to start. But then the server came over and said to my wife (not me), I took the dish off you didn't order. Really, you took the dish off I dish I didn't order and charged me FULL price for the order I did and then no further discount....how nice of you. There was no manager to be seen or I would have said something then, but then my wife said don't, so I didn't and now this is the review that the Frothy Rooster gets because the server needed a clue and then did not do anything except make a good breakfast bad. If any management wants to contact me about this experience feel free to do so.

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

Small hidden gem. Clean and bright. Located in downtown Lincolnton. Christian music playing in the…read morebackground . Outdoor and indoor seating available. Plenty of breakfast choices. The hashbrown casserole was delicious. Will definitely be back to check out lunch.

Small, clean, bright, upbeat, simple breakfast and lunch place. I liked the Christian theme and…read moremusic. Friendly service, very clean restroom. Paper plate and cup service. Not fancy, but nice. I recommend the Wooden Spoon. Limited outdoor seating.

This is a true diner, the food is on par with a home cooked vibe that tastes good. Selection was…read morewide with food to address most people's palates. The service was prompt and efficient with the staff all very friendly. Coffee refills came around often and we were asked how our meal was. The ambiance was of a crowded and busy Sunday morning with everyone enjoying their food.

We love the Shelby Cafe. This is our Sunday spot. It has a home town feel and the atmosphere is so…read morefriendly. The waitstaff is amazing and always checking on you making sure your glass is full and that you don't need anything. The food is fantastic! Some of our favorites are the Cubed Steak with gravy, mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole and a roll. The western omelette with home fries and Texas toast. The Sunday Special: Country ham with Mac n cheese, pintos and cornbread and the Carolina burger with fries! If you haven't been yet, you need to go!

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.

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

Excellent food and the service amazing good place to take all the family to breakfast and good…read moreprices i recommend

Consistent service on each visit. The staff is friendly and prompt. You can count on a good…read morebreakfast and good coffee here. The prices are reasonable too. A place that is always full of locals.

Very good customer service and good food…read more I recommend you get a cheeseburger, slaw, tomato, and pickle

Hole in the Wall but that kind of place is often the best for good food and service…read more A bit out of the way being about 15 miles NW of Lincolnton NC but based on recommendations, had decided some time ago to give them a shot. Today was the day. Got up and went to get my hair cut before I get cast in the Lion King and then took a quick DNA test. Trying to straighten out genealogy from the 1750's and have an impasse with Ancestry.com with one of two paths so seeing if 23 and Me can give an additional insight. In any case, got the hair cut, took the DNA test and dropped it off at the Lincolnton Post Office and got to the Cat Square Family Restaurant around 1:00 pm today which is a Saturday. Parking lot was packed when we got there but most were in the front dining room while the back dining room still had plenty of space. Not much to look at from the outside being a repurposed gas station but don't let looks fool you. Food is great and Service is even better. Walked in and they have a slim staff with Covid and my wife asked if we should seat ourselves. They responded yes and we soon found a table in the back room. Always iffy if you get a back room because quite often, out of sight, out of mind. Not the case here. We had out first encounter with our server within one minute of seating and it was consistent throughout our dining experience. Cuisine is typical of what you would encounter in a diner or family restaurant but very well executed. Started with Mozzarella Cheese Sticks as an appetizer. When it was served, it as served with both Ranch and Marinara Sauces so we had a good choice. My wife likes the Ranch while I prefer the Marinara and while the Marinara was prepackage and not fresh made, that is better than a Marinara that does not have a nice fresh taste. The prepackaged was the better option in terms of quality. My wife ordered the Philly Cheese Steak along with Onion Rings. Both were great and portion size was such that she had extra for a later lunch. I had a BLT with Fries and both were great. I'm a bit of a purist because I consider a BLT to be the ultimate Sandwich and this one was very good although I do like my bacon a bit less crispy. I know I am a outlier but the sandwich was great anyway. Was surprised with the French Fries. Not undercooked, not pasty or grainy from being undercooked and not greasy but rather as close to perfect as I have found locally. They do not salt the fries as most places do and leave the amount of salt up to the consumer. Very good and will be back although note unfortunately, it's about a 40 minute drive from here so will not be a frequent as I would like.