27 Best Coffee Shops in Hickory

“Met my boyfriend for our first date here 3 years ago. Just recently moved back to this area, was looking for a chill coffee spot. Went here once by myself. Neat spot, good atmosphere. We sat inside. The cashier stared at us the whole time and asked us to hurry. They told us we had a limit of an hour inside. We didn't question it and left. This was 3 years ago. Could of been my new favorite coffee spot. Have not and will not be back.“

“Very cozy atmosphere and super friendly staff, I live just up the road from this coffee shop and was able to walk down and back in under 20 minutes! Cameron and Nastacia were both nice and engaging during my time and made me feel welcome to come back and try them again! I got the Bluebird Iced Latte with Oatmilk which reminds me of a cinnamon blueberry muffin (as if you got a blueberry muffin from Panera and added cinnamon to it). I look forward to my next visit!“

“Ate there the other day with my children. We ordered the Nutella crepe, some juices, a cold coffee and a hot coffee. Everything was very good. Customer service was great- the man was very sweet to us. I definitely want to bring my husband back here on the weekends.“

“I just love this little bakery. They are always welcoming and so sweet. I love the whoopie pies they make. My favorites are pumpkin and oatmeal. Both are soft and filled with vanilla buttercream that is smooth not broken. I also love the little banana bread loaves moist with chocolate chips and pecans, only thing I wish they were much bigger. We will be bringing our grandson to play putt putt soon. What fun! Support home town, it’s so worth it!“

“Taproot Coffee bus served the best coffee at my wedding!!! They were awesome and went above and beyond for my guests!! Everyone raved about them and loved the coffee and the coffee bus!! You can tell their love, passion, and attention they provide to each coffee they brew!! I highly recommend!!!! 🤍“

“Was craving chocolate and got an iced mocha and a chocolate muffin. This is the best mocha I’ve ever had and the muffin is delicious. Can’t wait to come back.“

“Addicted to the iced vanilla chai latte! Staff is always friendly and service is top notch.“

“Place is cute, immaculate and friendly. Food is good. But... they have been out of English Breakfast tea since Christmas which I find ridiculous! I meet friends there once a week and have to bring my own tea bag! C'mon people!“

“First watch is always a great experience. Cait did a fantastic job, I had 2 crazy kids, she even made sure they could have anything they needed. Great food, great people.“

“I really love this coffee shop, they have an amazing tea selection for both caffeine and non caffeine options that I appreciate. My husband also loves their pumpkin gluten free muffins.

The only reason I took off one star is because unless it is a sunny day, the lighting in there is really dim and hard to work for very long in that condition.
And I do end up needing to wait a long time to go to the bathroom because the employees seem to use the restroom as a phone break.
Overall, it's a great coffee shop to come work for a bit and enjoy some quality tea!“

“Wonderful place for both breakfast and lunch! Charming people delicious food ❤️“

“Met my boyfriend for our first date here 3 years ago. Just recently moved back to this area, was looking for a chill coffee spot. Went here once by myself. Neat spot, good atmosphere. We sat inside. The cashier stared at us the whole time and asked us to hurry. They told us we had a limit of an hour inside. We didn't question it and left. This was 3 years ago. Could of been my new favorite coffee spot. Have not and will not be back.“

“We enjoyed a wonderful breakfast today and espresso drinks that were delicious“

“The knowledge. Their attitude. Their good advice. They really appreciate and know their customers. Never pushy but will take time to whatever you need or ask. I will never go anywhere else. They never take advantage of you.“

“Manager Adam is exceptional at his job and customer service and always takes could have me in a timely fashion and makes sure the food /order is perfect every time . And my children love seeing him bc he is such a friendly person and he makes sure they get the best looking donuts ever is what my 4 year old wanted to say as well Saturday April 19 around 530 great service will always come back Adam takes care of his customers very well . Store looked amazing and order was completed very fast and quickly .“

“This is only 1 reason I love this location. The employees are always so kind. If there is ever a mistake (which is rare) is it corrected immediately, with a smile and deep apologies. This cup message tonight still has me smiling hours later. I used to come every night before work and then stopped because of changes of work hours. I love this and to be remembered is amazing considering how many people come through this location. I will always come here and tell people to come here.“

“Had a wonderful time at this Starbucks location. Spent the day putting together a Lego set with my son & we got to enjoy wonderful Vanilla Cold Brew coffees while putting the Lego set together. The place was super clean, the staff was extremely polite & were super fast with their service.“

“Best wedding cake ever! The sweetest lady there made our dream wedding cake! Not here to slander another business, but our original wedding cake came from another place and it was an absolute disaster. We went here, the day before the wedding, and explained what had happened and showed her the cake. She made this bride so inexplicably happy when she said she could make me a brand new cake, exactly the way I wanted it, in 24 hours. The end result was better than I could have dreamed it to be! She was absolutely amazing, in customer service and in her baking/decorating abilities. I highly recommend this shop to anyone needing any types of cakes or cookies for special occasions. They will make sure it is what you want and make it look incredible!“

“I decided to stop in to grab a cold brew during a grocery run on Saturday 5/17/25 around 12:30 in the afternoon. Per normal, the Target Starbucks line was rather long, but I was luckily shopping kid free that day and in no rush to scurry back home, so I waited patiently (all the mamas understand). I would guesstimate I waited between 10-15 minutes and the entire time only one person was working, a very tall, dark haired man. I wish I had gotten his name because I would love to give him the biggest shout out! The whole time I was in line I watched him seamlessly take multiple orders and make their drinks all in a line like a bar tender. He never messed up, never faltered, and pumped out coffee to the masses like a pro. You know how us white girls can get about our sugar flavored drinks, and he met every single one of us in line with a big smile and welcomed greeting. He held polite conversations as he worked and even made sure each person got their correct order handed directly to them, instead of just slamming them on the counter for you to find. I'm not sure where you found them gem of a gentleman, but during the time I was there, he made each and every person feel like their order was important and even the grumpiest Karen seemed to leave in a better mood (that may have also been because they finally got their caffeine fix for the day). He made sure when taking your order you didn't miss anything, and would double check to make sure you have everything you want when he handed off the goods. He'd even offer to fix your drink if you have any issues. I know it's stressful being the only one working (I'm hoping there was a coworker on break and Starbucks didn't just fail this man by having him work alone on a Saturday), and I hope he knows how amazing he is to take a deep breath, grit his teeth, and keep on pushing through as if nothing was the matter. I don't even know if my cold brew tasted good or not because the only flavor I could taste was pride. Whoever his mama is, should be proud.“

“I shared with one of the workers something that took place previously, and they assured me that it was wrong. Well I have to tell you, I am very happy with this place after visiting today. I tried a Boston creme, and the last time I tried one in a dunkin' Donuts was in Four Oaks, and it was very bad. Or maybe South Carolina. Wasn't good, trust me, but this exceeded my expectations. Now I know where to go for Boston Creme donuts. I have been a very frequent visitor. You won't be disappointed. I get an egg, cheese and bacon, plain bagel sandwich, and it's good.“

“Owners run the place and are super friendly - drinks are high quality“

“ONLY AT STARBUCKS DOES THE EMPLOYEES MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD! 💕💕“

“Awesome service!!! One of the best places around for hospitality - not kidding. Adam and the other guys are so attentive to fixing your orders. I get my stuff on the app all the time and they know what I like! I've seen them go above and beyond for other guests. Seeing that is so cool - makes the vibe really warm and cozy, knowing the staff really do want us there.“

“They hosted a fundraiser for our PTO. Great to work with! Super friendly!“

“First they gave a coffee which was not even Luke warm and when asked they brewed and gave a fresh coffee. Other food was good. Clean store. Clean restrooms. There is little ceasers also in the same gas station. I would definitely recommend stopping for a quick break.“

“We doordashed Starbucks one time and ordered four sirachas, and they didn't include any, we ordered 24 this time and they included a whole pack with a cute note that said sriracha, lots of siracha!
We love the Starbucks siracha and it was his birthday, it was a great birthday gift, thank you Starbucks!“