The Coffee - Hickory

Excelent service and price super classy, good for a simple Lunch, but also it will be good for any party or wedding

Absolutely slept on! This unassuming joint in quiet downtown Hickory is really huge! Big in size and flavor. From the outside (and the parking lot) it looks like a hole in the wall. Inside, you'll find floor to ceiling wine racks, rustic chic decor and a very clean area with attentive staff. I could spend a lot of time here and if I was from this area would be talking to the manager about booking my reception here after my upcoming nuptials, it's absolutely gorgeous! But alas... I live 2 hours away. Too bad, because this would be a regular hang out for me. Do they really close at 3 pm every day? Sadly, yes. I asked. (Turns out there is another restaurant upstairs owned by same folks and they're only open for dinner- I see you efficiency). The food was good. Buffet was cheap, filling and had a fresh salsa and soup bar that was worth the trip downtown by my standards. Service was great! (Thank you Jennifer). Only criticism: some folks make their guacamole with lime, I do too, but this one was a little lime heavy for me. You could also taste the lime in the fresh pico, but it was not overpowering. Bonus: there was as much guac and pico as you could eat! I took home the Cubano and Flat Chested sandwiches for dinner. Stay tuned!

Excellent coffee. The owner was super friendly, can't wait to go back!

What a relaxing time I had at the Coffee Bar this afternoon. Butter cheese cake was delicious. Service was Superb

Stopped in for lunch after reading all the rave reviews. Buffet was 10.95 and full of DRY food; chicken, fish, spaghetti and meatballs, and some pocket meat that had a sweet dough. Only ONE guy greeting and serving so getting a tea refill was slightly slow. The soups were the only thing worth having seconds, and only 4 dirty spoons left in the spoon bin at soup station. Next time I'll try a menu item but I'm not too excited to return.