Great service, coffee, lattes, smoothies, relaxed space for conversations or work. Recommended.

This is probably one of my favorite coffee places in existence. Even though I am not a coffee person, they have AMAZING smoothies, and they have a beautiful grand piano in there, too! Workers are attentive and orders are made fairly quick. Waterbean coffee is an adorable little shop, and a great place to recharge and get some work done! I will be back. :) read more

Stopped in for a to-go coffee from this cute coffee shop. I didn't think it was open at first because the open sign was not on but I'm glad I gave it a try. They had a wide variety of options and tons of seating options! The place is decorated in an inviting and cozy manner. I ordered the sweater weather winter coffee special. I got mine with oatmilk. Costs are comparable to Starbucks but the quality was way better AND it came with a delicious chocolate covered coffee bean. What a wonderful little coffee shop! read more

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Went here for a morning coffee date with a friend and it was perfect. Cute little cafe, good food and coffee. Clean and friendly environment. Very polite and timely staff. read more

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Great service as they served our drinks quickly. The worker seems friendly and welcoming as we sat outside with the dog. The outdoor seatings were nice and chill. Tried Paradise iced latte (lavender, brown sugar, nitro foam) with oat milk. Interesting tasting but strong coffee with lots of brown sugar. It had light lavendar foam on top of the latte. I thought it was a bit too sweet for me. I can see why people would enjoy this drink though. Overall it's a solid drink to stay awake at least! I'd give this one 4.5 stars. Dragon matcha (matcha, dragon fruit, papaya, ube) with oat milk. It was alright... I wouldn't order this again though as matcha itself was weak/low quality tasting compared to other matcha drinks in big cities or in Asia. So note to self, it's a safe bet to not order a matcha drink if the shop isn't specialized in making matcha latte at least. Anyways, back to the drink, it was matcha on bottom then seems like dragon fruit/papaya or ube foam on top of the drink... visually pleasing but it doesn't mean it'll be taste bud pleasing tho. I'd give this one 2 stars. Overall it brings 3.5 stars at average. I'd love to try other drinks though! read more

Waterbean Coffee - Lavendar latte and matcha/ube/dragonfruit/papaya drinks - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hickory, North Carolina

5 stars only for Paradise iced latte (lavender, brown sugar, nitro foam), ordered with oat milk. That drink is fantastic. Very tasty, sweet, and refreshing. Maybe a bit too sweet for some people, but it's still good. 1 star for Dragon matcha (matcha, dragon fruit, papaya, ube), ordered with oat milk. No, no, just no. From now on, I'm not going to trust small white-country-folk towns for matcha drinks. The matcha flavor was incredibly weak (low quality matcha), and the addition of dragon fruit and papaya just doesn't work. If the matcha was top-quality (aka very earthy and rich), it might've complemented well with the light sweet fruit. Alas, the matcha was too weak to lend any substance to the drink, so it was just a very weird one... read more

10/10 coffees! Absolutely delicious and really great presentation. The music could be better and the decor is kind of random but overall a really great coffee spot read more

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This is one of my favorite spots to work remotely! The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming--perfect for getting things done without feeling overwhelmed or distracted, even when it gets a little busy. I love their matcha, especially because they offer sugar-free options, which can be hard to find. The breakfast bagel was absolutely delicious and a great way to start the day. It's a small coffee shop, so seating and parking can be limited, but it's still 100% worth the visit. I keep coming back and always leave satisfied. A hidden gem for both work and a great cup of coffee (or matcha)! read more

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I asked the barista to surprise me and she was up to the task. I got a salted caramel coconut latte. It is delightful. If you are in Hickory, run to this Waterbean Coffee location. Friendly service; fun vibe; and great coffee. read more

Waterbean Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hickory, North Carolina

This place has delicious drinks. Our party ordered a cappuccino, lattes, and a frappe. We all loved our order. The service was fast and made things cute. The place is comfortable to talk or study. I recommend it to anyone looking for yummy coffee and a chill atmosphere. read more

Really enjoyed my experience here. I went in and was greeted immediately. The place was decently full for it being 5pm on a Thursday. I noticed how clean and bright it was in there and it was such a cute and welcoming vibe. The barista was super kind and made conversation with me. I ordered an iced chai latte with almond milk and it tasted like autumn in a glass. I would highly recommend this place if you are in the area. read more

I actually really enjoyed this place. Happened to be in this area for a coffee meeting and this did more than suffice. Didn't order food but the Chai I got was very good. We had very little engagement with the staff but the lady who helped us was very politely in our brief exchange. Very quiet and very clean place. Has a homey feeling to it. Would definitely stop back by if I'm ever in town! read more

Waterbean Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hickory, North Carolina

The atmosphere is bright and welcoming and all new locations in the area are aesthetically pleasing. Staff have always greeted me upon walking in and have been pleasant to interact with. I recommend the cold foam coffees - they are delicious! I do caution those of you who like to pre-order through the app that my online order has been overlooked three times at this particular location. read more

Waterbean Coffee - Coal Foam Snickerdoodle & Paradise Iced Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hickory, North Carolina

What do you call a coffee shop that cannot make a cup of coffee during business hours? I am not sure! Stopped by 15 minutes before closing and was told that they could not make coffee. They should go ahead and close. read more

My boyfriend and I went to this coffee shop to get some work done / studying since I have an upcoming test. We loved this place! The food was delicious and was more than just regular pastries at other coffee shops. The ambience was a great place to study - plenty of light and outlets and space. And not to forget but the coffee!! The coffee was delicious and very fairly priced. We definitely will be coming back!! read more

Amazing service with wonderful staff! They truly shine with their above and beyond customer service and work ethic! They have perfect coffee and would recommend to everyone 10/10! read more

Waterbean Coffee - Oatmilk Latte Iced and Turkey Croissant with - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hickory, North Carolina

Very delicious coffee and sandwich. I would highly recommend this delicious cafe, customer service was phenomenal as well. The atmosphere was very relaxed and cozy read more

Waterbean Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hickory, North Carolina

I was surprised to find this coffee shop when I came home for the holidays. Not only was it delicious, but it incorporated some popular asian flavors- ube, thai tea, and pandan, to name a few! We loved our latte's so much we ordered a espresso flight- despite never sipping straight espresso before? Can't comment on that but they served it with sparkling water which was great for clearing the palate between drinks. Alternative milk available! Plenty of seating inside. Whole bean coffee and tea leaves are also available for sale. read more

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Finally made it to Waterbean and glad I did. It's a quaint coffee shop that is stylish, vibrant and chill. Great open airy and naturally bright dining area that can accommodate variety of party sizes. Very helpful staff who are kind and serviceable. Really like the variety of drinks offered fun coffee to tea, and smoothies to pour overs. Waterbean also has a delightful food menu with many freshly made items. read more

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This place is super cute! Worth the extra few to stop off the interstate and grab a bite and coffee.

Looking for a coffees place and saw this place. Saw all these beautiful pictures on the latte so I want to try it out. Different from the pictures there was no art on the coffee but still good. Pretty pricey and the place is clean read more

Waterbean Coffee - Kinda disappointed on the art on the latte difference from the pictures but it's still good tho - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hickory, North Carolina

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Food was flavorful and the drinks were delicious. The girls behind the counter were helpful and kind. I'll definitely be back read more

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The first time I had Waterbean was in Clover, SC. Food is delicious at this location and coffee is top notch as well. Always happy to see a Waterbean when I'm in a new place and not sure where to go for yummy breakfast and coffee! Baristas are sweet and knowledgeable and I love the vibe of this standalone location! read more

Great service, excellent shot, fast WiFi, a great place to get a double espresso and a light snack while finishing some computer work. I enjoyed the Japanese pop music. read more

There is now another location not far from Lenoir Rhyne University and convenient to downtown, with outdoor patio seating. Whenever we're in town, we make a point to go! read more

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If you wish to have a sandwich with your beverage, you need to order prior to 6pm as the ovens are turned off for cleaning but they don't close until 7pm. read more

Love this place! Everyone is so friendly and sweet. Will definitely come back! The space is clean and airy. It's also nice they let you stay as long as you'd like. read more

Waterbean Coffee - Macadamia milk cappuccino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hickory, North Carolina

I had a almond milk white mocha this morning and it was absolutely delicious! The atmosphere is beautiful too.

I love Waterbean ! All the drinks and on the menu are delicious! It's such a cute shop, hickory definitely needed this! Its a great place to hang out for all types of groups ( someone alone, working, couple, mom dates, friends) read more