26 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.“

“Incredible atmosphere. Super friendly staff. Amazing coffee and choices. They even make sure you like the sweetness level of your coffee before you go. Truly a 10/10 spot!“

“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.“

“Best coffee I have ever had! The service is top notch, even had a lesson on coffee beans. 100% going back!“

“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!!!! 🤍“

“This place is amazing! I can’t get over how good their coffee is!!!!“

“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.“

“The barista recommended I try a BEC (provolone) on croissant with the sauce (similar to yum yum) on the side. White chocolate mocha (hot) made w/ macadamia nut milk alternative. The best I’ve had (sandwich & coffee) !!! My first time at Waterbean & I will definitely be back. The service was EXCELLENT also!“

“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.“

“Always nice and friendly staff!!!! The coffee is fabulous!!!“

“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.“

“This is the BEST Starbucks location in Hickory!! The quality AND service is always consistent and fantastic. I love how the coffee is never too sweet or too bitter, I can usually expect the same thing every time. The employees here work very hard especially when it's so busy and they're always very pleasant. I seriously hope they are paid well for how well they perform. They're always so consistent with their friendly attitudes and the coffee is so good everytime. I appreciate this location, I hope it never changes.“

“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!“

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

“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.“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“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!“

“This Dunkin is the best and cleanest I have ever been to all the employees are very nice and helpful especially this one named Haley when I was unsure of what to get she recommended an iced dunk latte bc I like my coffee sweet she was very nice and very helpful I will regularly come to this Dunkin from now on“

“Most of the employees are so nice and accommodating, my only complaint is that usually my drinks have too much ice. But my drinks are always made fast and correctly, most of the bad reviews have clearly just never worked customer service or understand how workplaces work. Like sorry but calling corporate on teenage minimum wage workers won’t help anybody.“