Good food at reasonable prices. A lot of local people eat here every day. Waitresses are very…read morefriendly and attentive. Just a great country atmosphere.

Food is always consistently really good , the people are nice and the wait staff are so sweet, the…read moregravy and biscuit is my thing. Yummy

Clean modern facilities with great service with unique food. I had jalapeño jam smashed burger with…read morewaffle fries. Was very good. I liked the large tables.

I stopped by here to meet up with friends, and it had an excellent family vibe! Not too loud,not…read moretoo quiet! The BBQ was excellent, right up there with the best I'd had in the Hickory area! And I had to get two to go boxes, the servings were so large! And I never had an empty glass of tea, the service was great! I can't wait to go back!

Perkz Cafe is a great little place that offers a good selection of food on it's menu. The service…read morewas excellent and quick. The food is excellent and very tasty. We had 10 people as part of our motorcycle group and we all had a great meal. The prices are very reasonable. I had the BBQ sandwich and the fillet of fish my wife had were all excellent. I look forward to returning soon and trying more of their great food.

As of April 21, 2023...Hours are wrong on Yelp. See photo below. Plus they are open Thursday &…read moreFriday until 8pm with dinner specials. Lunch specials everyday. Food: AMAZING! Homemade goodness. Well seasoned. Not greasy. Everything I've had is just lovingly executed. I had the baby back ribs lunch special with homemade potato salad AND baked beans with a roll. Realized I was Mmm-ing and stomping my foot while eating. Not kidding. IT WAS THAT GOOD. Tender ribs with that perfect pull with the most incredible homemade bbq sauce. Tomato based, little sweet, little heat, bottle it I wanna take it home! BEST potato salad I've EVER had ( don't tell Mom or Grandma). The beans are a meal in themselves and can be eaten with a fork. Sweet tea is so good I drank the 1st cup immediately. It's not as sugar heavy as "Southern" sweet tea is. Y'all know what I'm talking about. Homemade desserts are a must try. Any/all of them. Service is so friendly and welcoming. Always a joy to see their smiles. Orders come out quick and correct. Clean. Clean. Clean. Open ceiling showing no dust. Floors & tables are kept clean. No sticky menus. They have a 100% sanitation grade. I love it. Decor is kept simple. Cute signs, a few pictures, & some memorabilia. Just enough to feel homey. Check out the dessert case. Even a Mrs PAC MAN and a quarter push game. PRICES ARE ON POINT!! For food & service this good? YES!! Here's my money! The quality and quantity makes Perkz a good deal!!

The food and the drive-thru service are always excellent! We really appreciate that too. Will…read moredefinitely return!

This is a very nice store. Tables and floors are clean. They offer table service by using your…read moremobile app. (See photo). The bathrooms were well equipped too providing free feminine products and diapers. The staff is friendly, the location convenient. Great all-around experience.

This place was hands down amazing. My husband and I got the Reuben and sweet potato fries and the…read moremozzarella sticks. Everything was delicious and the marinara sauce for the cheese sticks was amazing. We got take out while doing a vendor event. They were quick and the food was hot.

I wanted to share my experience of what happened to me on the afternoon of November 14th at a local…read morerestaurant in Lenior. Cafe 1841. I stopped into this local restaurant/bar the other day to celebrate my birthday after an appointment, and what started as a really great afternoon turned into one of the most uncomfortable experiences I've ever had. I arrived a little after 3 PM, ordered some drinks, and was enjoying myself with no issues. Around 5 PM, the owner arrived with her parents. The owner's mother walked up to me, poked me, and told me I needed to move because that was "her friend's seat" and they "always sit there." She hovered behind me, gripping the back of my chair and repeating things like, "I'm 87 years old and I have never..." without ever explaining what she meant. The whole interaction was intrusive, disrespectful, and honestly shocking. A kind woman I had met earlier went to speak with the owner. When the owner/manger came over, she explained that the woman was her mother and that they were "dealing with family stuff," as if that excused what had happened. Being told that the behavior was essentially excusable because it came from her own family made the situation feel even worse. She offered to pay for my meal or try to fix the situation, but after being poked, pressured, and essentially told that my presence didn't matter compared to their "regulars" made me feel unwelcome and even unsafe. I chose to pay my own tab and leave rather than sit there after being disrespected and physically touched by a stranger. It's disappointing, because the atmosphere and staff seemed great at first. But no customer should ever be treated like that--birthday or not--and personal family issues do not justify disrespecting or touching a guest. I hope they address this behavior in the future, because no one should have their experience ruined the way mine was.

Copper Penny Grill in Hickory was a great first experience, and we will definitely be back. The…read morefood, drinks, atmosphere, and service all exceeded our expectations. We ordered the Cedar Plank Salmon, and the bourbon bacon glaze was outstanding. We also tried the Buffalo Chicken Flatbread, which had the perfect balance of cool ranch flavor and just the right amount of spice. For drinks, we enjoyed the Bananas Foster Old Fashioned, Maple Old Fashioned, and the Gummy Flight. Each one was well-crafted and delicious. One of the highlights of this location is the waterfront setting. We requested outdoor seating and were seated on the upper-level deck overlooking the water. There was live music at the lower-level outdoor bar on Saturday night, and we could still enjoy the music from our table upstairs while taking in the view. We were seated quickly, and every staff member we interacted with was friendly, attentive, and helpful. Although Copper Penny Grill has multiple locations, the Hickory location's waterfront atmosphere makes it especially memorable. If you're looking for great food, creative cocktails, live music, beautiful views, and excellent service, Copper Penny Grill in Hickory is well worth a visit. We look forward to returning and trying more of the menu.

I've already left a review before but this place still…read moreremains one of my favorites. brought my dog out here and he sat at the bar. the bartenders were friendly as usual! food was amazing! and i got my dog a chicken breast. they offered him a water bowl & all! been coming here for 3+ years. some good & off experiences but that's with any place! give it a try for dog friendly, water vibes, live music, full bar, & an assortment of food options!

This is the first time we've EVER had less than perfect service or food from this location…read more The chicken supremes we got today were TERRIBLE. Overcooked and dry.

I asked for an extra dark biscuit and have done so in the past. It's never browned anymore than it…read moreis originally cooked.

The service is AWFUL. We waited 25 minutes for our dine in order just for it to come missing 2…read moreentrees. They apparently gave them to the person that had been waiting at the drive through window for 15 minutes. While we were waiting the second time they also got another person's order wrong that had been sitting in the dining area. In total we were waiting for approximately 35 minutes for mediocre, room temperature, not-so-fast food.

The woman taking our order through the drive thru was very sharp and rude. Apparently, they didn't…read morehave frostys. In addition, the young man at the window was didn't greet me or even address me. No thank you, hello or goodbye. A little customer service training would go a long ways, especially with the teens. I won't be coming back.

I stopped to get some of the Lobster Rolls. Yikes. They…read moreweren't good, reminded me of the old SeaMonkeys you could order out of comic books back in the 60s. Service, however, was AWESOME. Our original order got entered incorrectly but Angel was there to straighten everything out. She is a real sweetheart and I will make sure to stop here again. Just not for the SeaMonkeys. Thanks Angel. You're the best.

The food was cold, hush puppies were doughy. The floor was just mopped and slick, several older…read morepeople were there on canes cane's. So that was dangerous.

Went in on Feb 2nd 2026 ordered 2 of the $7.99 box meals , wanted beef and cheddar but was informed…read morethat they were not part of the deal. . So I ordered the classic roast beef , with 2 small drinks , the girl puts the boxes on the counter and walks off no bag , she was not friendly at all , I guess she expected me to carry out the boxes and drinks in two trips I had to ask for a bag . Only got home 2 miles away , the fries were cold not even warm , do not like cold fries ,

Staff are very rude. We ordered and our card got locked, unaware of this. We told staff we would be…read moreback after calling the card company. Staff yelled and were being very rude.