We love downtown Newton, and Hen & Egg is usually what brings us down there. It's easily one of the best breakfast spots in Catawba Co, and we haven't had a single thing we didn't like. Great coffee, tons of breakfast choices, and consistently good food every time we go. If you're looking for a reason to check out downtown Newton, this is it. read more

My husband and I were on a little getaway and decided to try the Hen & Egg for breakfast. It's a small 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! read more

The Hen & Egg - Entrance with outdoor sitting. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newton, North Carolina

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I wish I could eat here everyday. The crew is so nice, and Iv been so many times they already know my order before I sit down. Hands down the best breakfast in NC read more

My husband and I love this place. Food, service, and ambiance are great. I would love to see them expand their building and move a little closer to Hickory but overall they are awesome! read more

Fast friendly service and yummy homemade food. What more could you want?! I've had the Southwest bowl and the farmhouse. I prefer the Southwest bowl. Prices are also really reasonable which is hard to find these days. read more

This was an amazing find in our travels. I highly recommend this breakfast. All food is made fresh , service was on point and impeccable (never had an empty coffee cup), and food was delicious in large portions (lots of variety too). Do not miss out! read more

This was a fun place to stop for breakfast! My brother was in town, we were trying to find an easy place to meet halfway, and honestly there are limited restaurants. We found the Hen & Egg and were very happy with our choice! The menu was very large, the service was great. I couldn't drink my coffee as fast as they were willing to refill, and it was well priced. For the two of us, it was $21 for two coffees and two meals. Portions were good as well. My family has a place not too far and I said they need to add it to their list - we will be back for sure! read more

The Hen & Egg - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newton, North Carolina

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I love sweet breakfast (pancakes, waffles, French toast, etc) and they have a ton to choose from. Their lemon blueberry crepes are amazing. They have great coffee too and the service is always fantastic. I just wish it was a little closer to Hickory so I could eat here more often! read more

Don't even waste your time reading this, go now and get in line to eat!! You will not be sorry! I am so sorry we didn't start going here years ago when they opened, I feel robbed to have lost time with them! Ok, so it is just a breakfast spot and a few lunch items during the week. Breakfast/brunch is all the rage and most of the nicer chain restaurants that specialize in this are pretty expensive. Not only is this place fantastic, it is priced so fairly that I'm scared to even say it in this review because they may decide to raise their prices... But I'll be back even if they do! Since we had never been and because, why not... We ordered a little of everything to give it a try. My wife loves eggs Benedict, and she approves of theirs after eating it on Saturday morning! We also tried a pecan Belgian waffle, French toast, scrambled eggs with sausage patties, and hash brown casserole. Not to mention a couple slices of sourdough toast just to give it a try. Again, we ordered a lot of food and all of it was excellent breakfast fare! We are already planning our return visit this coming Saturday! We're gonna stick with the French toast, eggs, Benedict, and I think I'm going to go for one of the chimichanga breakfast things! It's a small restaurant and very tight seats, however, they turn the tables over quickly and everyone was in a good mood. They told us our wait was going to be about 20 minutes at 9:30 on Saturday morning and it ended up being more like 30 minutes, but that's OK. Oh! Our server was a lady named Savannah and she did an excellent job and we thoroughly appreciated her good service! Run don't walk! To those about to nosh, I salute you! read more

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Best little breakfast place in NC. Seated quickly and order taken, wait staff was kind and very attentive. Breakfast was awasome!

What a unique breakfast experience! Nestled in the quaint, clean, and artistic main street of Newton NC, we enjoyed the hospitality of the Hen and Egg. We were seated promptly and welcomed by our friendly waitress. They were used to efficiently handling a family with small kids so we never felt out of place or in the way. Our food was ready before we knew it, the kids got pancakes and covered waters, i got eggs and toast w bacon. i've never had sourdough toast like this. Texture was more like the luscious crust of a casserole than your normal yeasty yoke towel. (They've ruined normal toast for me) Every part of this breakfast was prepared to perfection- the eggs were cooked to order, the bacon was crispy and the hash brown casserole was creamy and cheesy. It's clear this is a well managed establishment with total cooperation of wait staff and kitchen. It was our pleasure to find Hen & Egg! read more

Probably my favorite breakfast joint, very cozy atmosphere with an attentive and friendly staff. Can't say enough about the food! The corned beef hash is my favorite. Highly recommend The Hen and Egg. read more

So cute! The staff was so welcoming and quick to serve. The food was amazing, and the atmosphere was really nice.

You can find me here a couple of times a week. (Sometimes more) so many great menu choices for breakfast and lunch. Service is always friendly and quick. read more

Cozy place that serves cozy food. Had Corned Beef Hash for my order, and it was amazing. I loved the food so much that I ordered an extra chimichanga for to go. Must visit! read more

First time eating here. We stopped for breakfast. Menu has a large selection, food was good and served quickly. Waitress was very friendly and attentive. read more

Love this place! I'm lucky enough to have 2 projects within 10 minutes of this breakfast gem! My previous visit I got the Piggy Chimi. On this visit the Eggs Royale were outstanding- Lox poach eggs with hollandaise sauce on toasted English muffin. Served with a generous portion of hashbrowns lightly salted. With orange juice and coffee. Great breakfast on a cold December morning, good service, fair price and outstanding food. Definitely my preferred place for breakfast in the vicinity of Newton, NC. Thanks! read more

The Hen & Egg - Bar and "coffee shop" - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newton, North Carolina

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I have family in the Newton-Conover area and The Hen and Egg is a must when I come to visit. The place is always busy, has great service, and has a cozy feel. The menu has a wide selection of items and there are a few items that Hen and Egg has their own special twist. As an example, the Monte Cristo has a balsamic glaze and adds a different spin to an old staple. The portions are good size and I always leave satisfied. I am not a local, but when I am in town this is one of my local go to spots. Highly recommended! read more

This place is truly a gem. I was in town this weekend to see Ace Frehley at the performing arts center. I ate breakfast the next morning at this establishment and my lord it was epic. I order corned beef hash with eggs, and I truly will not be able to ever order this dish at another restaurant ever again! Truly the best breakfast I have had in years. Loved it and keep up your thoughtful presentation and delivery of your craft. read more

This small town place never disappoints. The food is amazing and the ambiance is delightful. Service is always accommodating and everyone is friendly. My go to breakfast / lunch place to go! read more

had breakfast this morning,small 10 15 min wait but so worth it.food was excellent and the service was outstanding..ladies were friendly,and aware of our needs.. definitely going back.. read more

Such a great variety of food from healthy options to fattening ones!! The restaurant was busy however didn't have to wait long. Super cute store in a not so busy downtown area. read more

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Great food. It has more than just breakfast foods despite the name. French toast is delicious. Nice, easy location and parking in town is ample. read more

The Nutella crepes are decedent. I live the scramblers too. The service is great but if you come during peak hours expect a wait.

What a find! Food was great and plentiful, service was top notch and we didn't have to wait long for our food despite the place being packed. This is clearly a popular place and for good reason. We will be back! read more

I was in town on business and popped in for a quick lunch with a couple of colleagues. They both had breakfast fare while I had a cheeseburger. Even though it was crowded, service was excellent and efficient. The food was home-cooked and delicious and the price was straight out of the 1990s. Really glad I stopped in. read more

My son and his girlfriend at the time had invited us to come with them here to eat and it was great service was great food was great nice atmosphere everyone in the place seemed very happy and I didn't feel out of place this is a definite stop you have to try it I would have given it five stars but I was upset that they made me like it too much and will be returning lolol read more

Awesome place for breakfast! My wife had the California Benedict, I had the chorizo chimichanga with hash brown casserole. They have fancy coffees as well as regular fare, I got some almond milk with my black cup. The wait was a bit long, around 40 minutes, but we enjoyed walking around the downtown area a bit and taking in some shops both before and after eating. We arrived about 10 AM, if we had gotten there sooner I think are we would've been less. We where they close at 11 AM. Newton is a great town, and really seems to have a lot going on in terms of urban development. Service was fantastic, other customers we met were friendly. Enjoyed visiting with some folks out front while waiting. No cell phone notification while waiting, just listen for your name outside. Highly recommend this place, hope we can come back soon! read more

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We enjoyed our food sooo much that we literally cleaned our plates. I've been craving a good Country Fried Steak and when I saw it on the menu, I was excited! The food was delicious and at a great price. The restaurant was busy at lunch, so service was a little slow, but it wasn't too bad. It seems like all businesses are struggling right now due to COVID. Next time, I'll have to try thwir meatloaf. read more

The Hen & Egg - Country Fried Steak with roll, fried okra, and aide salad (not pictured) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newton, North Carolina

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Service, waffle not cooked to order, friends order was screwed up! He had to wait on his order and it still came out messed up .

This place is PERFECT! The food portions are awesome, the quality is top notch for the price. You just cannot beat it. The staff are friendly, and quick! The french toast is my favorite i've ever eaten & the livermush will beat ANY. EVER. PERIOD. It is so crisp & delicious. read more

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What an amazing restaurant! We got in around 1:15pm knowing with a group of 6 we were pushing it. At no point did we feel unwelcome or rushed. Deborah was an absolutely amazing server and such a sweet lady. The food was phenomenal, we were recommended the lemon crepes for the table and they were by far the highlight of my morning. We are in town for a few more days and I fully intend on coming back to the hen and egg before we leave. read more

The Hen & Egg - Nutella banana crepe, scrambled eggs, bacon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newton, North Carolina

Good food, large portions, nice people. They could put their name On the awning. We almost missed it. read more

This place is flat out awesome. I had the grilled steak with pepps/shrooms and onions. Added an incredible broccoli casserole, green beans and deviled egg side trifecta. I cannot see how a bad meal was served here. Place packed on a Monday lunchtime. To the "woke" sheeple 20 somethings whining about "no masks" just stay home then while the free thinkers go about living our lives. This place took all the unnecessary precautions needed to stay open in this over regulated timeframe. The folks inside were enjoying every bite. What a gem. read more

The Hen & Egg - Fantastic grilled steak with perfect fixings and my triple sides. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newton, North Carolina

If you're in the neighborhood, this is one of those places that is perfect for breakfast. It's a small, local restaurant that serves great food. I didn't have time to dine in, but was able to place an order to go. The people are very nice and helpful. I had the lemon curd crepes and was absolutely wowed! Give them a try, you'll be glad you did. read more

So...weve visited twice and between the six of us everyone truly enjoyed their food. Okay, portions are large...plenty to fill even the biggest appetites; for those who aren't bears, there's likely to be leftovers. ;) The prices are fair/reasonable especially for the portions given. Their scrambled eggs with cheese are so good. The eggs are light and fluffy which is such a nice break from the usual omelet-textured "scrambled" eggs Im served most places. Our first trip I tried the monte cristo sandwich. Overall it was good, but, the egg flavor on the French toast was way too strong and overpowering. They definitely didn't scrimp on the sandwiches meats which was awesome. Unfortunately I couldn't get beyond the egg issue to eat more than 1/4 of the sandwich - which is the reason for a 4, rather than 5, star review. My bf absolutely loved the stuffed French toast he ordered; after taking a bite I have to agree that its AMAZING. It is sweet, rich, and plentiful with fresh ingredients. Their BBQ is flavorful, tender and moist and their chicken pot pie is similar to homemade. The atmosphere is bright and inviting. The decor is simple but pleasant. And, its clean. I mean...amazingly clean. Noticeably different from 99% of other restaurants type clean. BONUS...their little corner Cafe tucked away just beyond the dining area. Not only is their drip coffee fresh and yummy, but their speciality coffees are super as well. Street parking is ideal if you can snag a spot, but theres additional parking literally less than a minute walk away. Theyre tucked away in the downtown area which is full of unique shops and lots of interesting buildings and decor. Even with the 45 minute drive the food is completely worth it and this place is easily one of our favs. read more

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LOVE Hen & Egg! Home cooking and wonderful staff. I don't know how they do it because they're packed every day. Kind, cheerful wait staff and the breakfasts and vegetable plates are terrific. Newton needs more places like this! It feels like old school Newton: kind, reasonable prices, excellent cooking and great atmosphere. read more

One of my favorite places! Great staff, wonderful owner, who is always present. From eggs, Benedict, to stuffed French toast, or a big ol bowl of grits, and you can't go wrong. And lunch is outstanding also. Great restaurants like this are usually packed at lunch and breakfast. The hen and egg is no different. Enjoy. read more

The food is incredible. Great cooking. Delicious food. Real quick even when busy. The service is attentive and always check in on you. The resultant has a homey feel. It's always packed so expect a wait but it's well worth it. read more

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Very long wait to get in but after eating here I understand why! Excellent food, service, and pricing.