The Hen &amp; Egg

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!

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The Traditional and Avocado Toast

Pumpkin pie decaf latte

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Dick's Cafe

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.

Meat 2 eggs grits and tots

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Hart & Soul Cafe

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!

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Main Chick Jammin’ Biscuits

4.3

(31 reviews)

8.0 mi

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.

Chicken Biscuit with fruit and egg and cheese biscuit

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Morning Glory Cafe

4.7

(3 reviews)

What a great place for breakfast or lunch. The owner is so sweet and welcoming. Their chicken salad…read moreis amazing. I always order a chai tea when I'm there buys such a cute place right in the heart of downtown.

This place is everything! So inviting and warm, the staff are so accommodating and selfless!! I…read moreeven accidentally forgot to mention to them about asking for my latte to be hot (yes, I love hot drinks in the summer lol) when they made it iced, and she changed it without hesitation, without missing a beat! For my fellow coffee drinkers with that sweet tooth, you can't go wrong the Morning Glory Latte. Absolute favorite. This place is so worth the visit! Their chicken salad sandwich and the 'bless your heart' sandwich is wonderful!!

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Four Peas In A Pod

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.

Buffalo Chicken Wrap with French Fries and Ranch

Buffalo Chicken Wrap

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Frothy Rooster

3.8

(34 reviews)

8.1 mi

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

Such a cute place! I love the vibe. You can come in and grab a coffee to go or sit and eat.

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Callahan's Cafe

You can order healthy food here if you're careful. I love coming in here to get the lunch of the…read moreday. They often have good pie too.

Another go-to breakfast and/or lunch spot. Home-cooking with a local smile. These people are great…read moreand friendly and will make sure you get what you want. Lunch time favorites: cheeseburgers, BLT, hotdogs, and club sandwich.

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Lucre’s Restaurante

4.5

(2 reviews)

1.2 mi

The dish I got was so flavorful!!! The lady taking my order was so polite and helped me decide on…read morewhat to eat. The food was cooked quickly. Plenty of room inside to eat as well

Amazing and authentic Mexican food. My first time here, I tried the beef burrito, served with rice…read moreand beans. It was the best Mexican Food I've ever eaten! The place is owned by a local resident, which is where the name Lucre's comes from. She's an extremely friendly lady and so is the rest of the staff. This place and the people are well worth supporting which is why I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for delicious and authentic Mexican food. Thanks Lucre! :)

Menu (inside) - breakfast, lunch, and dinner

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Menu (back) - specials and drinks

Beso Latte

4.4

(7 reviews)

1.2 mi

I stopped in recently to catch up with a friend over coffee and expected a relaxing atmosphere…read more Instead, multiple employees spent the afternoon playing videos out loud on their phones while working. In the middle of our conversation, one employee started watching videos at full volume. The sound was loud enough to compete with the music already playing in the shop. I asked if he could use headphones, and to his credit, he turned it off. Not long afterward, another employee started doing the exact same thing. This continued on and off for the next hour. I was honestly stunned by the lack of basic manners. I don't know who taught these people that it's acceptable to impose their personal cell phone audio on an entire room of paying customers, but it's behavior I'd expect from a small child, not from people representing a business.

Amazing food! My husband had creeps and I had a bowl it was very good. Cute little coffee shop with…read moreseating area and books. Service was excellent.

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3 Little Birds Corks & More

4.9

(8 reviews)

Beautiful restaurant. The most amazing food. Our service was a little off however I enjoyed the…read moreexperience. I am assuming with the crowd, might have been a little to navigate with the wine tasting. Etc. When I say the best goat dip cheese ever!!!!

My friends & I met here on Friday afternoon for a drink & some bites. First, I want to say that I…read moreloved the vibe & decor. They offer a variety of seating options from the bar to tables to couches, as well as a patio out back. We started off at the bar for a drink. I tried to order a couple of beers they happened to be out of so I settled on the Mango Wine slushie, which was huge & had such a good flavor. We then ordered a couple of Flatbreads & Goat Cheese Dip that everyone loved. The rest of their menu looked amazing as well so I want to go back & try a variety. It was very laid back environment. We were there early so it was not too busy. We noticed a lot more people trickling in as a musician was setting up for live music. Do not be fooled by all of the work downtown - the roads are navigable & there is plenty of parking nearby!

The Italian Flatbread with Prosciutto, Goat Cheese, Fig Jam, Spring Mix, Balsamic Glaze

Well stocked in wines.

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Carpe Crustum Bakery

5.0

(11 reviews)

Cakes are outstanding in every way. Taste! Freshness and Beauty! 10 out of 10!!! Every timeread more

Every time I go, I am greeted with a friendly smile. I haven't had a dessert that wasn't absolutely…read moresublime! Don't ask me for a favorite bc that would be too hard. I love the atmosphere and the friendly staff. She also makes an amazing Chai Tea Latte which is so amazing bc Starbucks took it off their menu.

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Brian D.

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1

0

5 years ago

Best place around for breakfast! food is excellent! They don't require mask because they're not a bunch of crybabies so if you're mask wearing wuss and expect special treatment this isn't your place! But there are options for those people it's called staying at your house lol. If you're not a Biden loving dem then this is your place if you want the best breakfast in Newton NC! read more

David P.

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2

0

5 years ago

Banana and Nutella Crepe Berry French Toast Food is always good. The best in the area for breakfast. The staff here is the fastest in town. By far a five star restaurant on the daily. All while during a pandemic. If your worried about who does and who doesn't have a mask on.....get your food to go. Dont bash a local business for it. read more

Paul L.

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1

0

8 years ago

There is only one down down side to this place. Come prepared to wait and know it's worth the wait. The food is as good as it gets and the staff is friendly as well as professional. The breakfast is my favorite but lunch is great also. Plenty to choose from, all good to the taste buds and kind to the wallet. read more

Laura D.

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3

0

3 years ago

The food here is excellent! The service is good and there's a small porch in the back where you can sit outside. The restaurant tends to be kinda noisy because it's always packed..and that's because the food is amazing! read more

Josh P.

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3

0

5 years ago

Its so pathetic that so many people come on here to shame the restaurant for the staff not strapping a diaper on their face and the tables not being 6 feet apart. Grow up sheep. Amazing food! Will definitely be back. read more

Brenda W.

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4

0

7 years ago

Love this place has been the best to me and my family we have been coming here for a while love the atmosphere here such a wonderful place to have breakfast. read more

Redemptions R.

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4

1

4 years ago

My friend and I come here often and it just keeps getting better and better. The service is great and the food is even better. Love this place! read more

James M.

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2

0

9 years ago

An excellent place for breakfast, the service was so wonderful. Everyone was accomodating and friendly, and the food was delicious!

Joshua Q.

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1

0

5 years ago

Best place in the town of Newton NC!!! I have never went there and them not do a exceptional job from waitressing and food!

Elizabeth W.

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3

0

6 years ago

We are from out of town, and have eaten at The Hen & Egg for 3 mornings in a row! It is delicious, with great options!

Lisa C.

10

1

0

7 months ago

My friends give this restaurant a great review and I trust their judgment I've never had the chance to eat here yet read more

Shaun M.

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1

0

4 years ago

Been for breakfast a few times. Great place with a friendly staff. Always seem to have some good specials.

Mayson L.

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2

0

5 years ago

Best place to go family friendly and good food I really recommend this place to go perfect for brunch

Kevin S.

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1

0

4 years ago

Best breakfast in town Great food awesome staff at low prices what more can I say love this place read more

Deborah J.

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1

0

4 years ago

Hen and egg is one of my favorite breakfast locations. You can get so much for a decent price.

Rick H.

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26

0

6 years ago

Love this place! Take my staff there for lunch. Never disappoints. Great southern cooking!

Kelli B.

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27

14

4 years ago

If you can get a seat, the food is great. Wait staff works hard. Owner is a good person.

Jane S.

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2

0

3 years ago

Outstanding place. Homestyle cooking, great staff and excellent prices for everything.

Tony C.

67

115

0

7 years ago

Food is good, service is good. Not great but good.

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