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Dog Friendly American Restaurants in Hickory, NC

There are 9 pet friendly American restaurants in Hickory that welcome dogs at their outdoor tables. Need help to decide where to eat? Here’s a detailed description of each restaurant, along with pictures and reviews from other dog owners. Coming from out of town? Get a discounted rate on pet friendly hotels in Hickory. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Olde Hickory Station

Olde Hickory Station

Olde Hickory Station

Olde Hickory Station is a dog-friendly American restaurant located in heart of Hickory, NC. Fido is welcome to accompany you for breakfast, lunch or dinner beside an umbrella-shaded table on the outside patio. Enjoy breakfast classics such as omelettes, eggs Benedict, and Belgian waffles, or sample lunch specials which include signature burgers, freshly-made sandwiches, pizza, and seasonal salads. Choose from meat and seafood entrées, steak, or a house-smoked dinner plate for an evening meal.

Pet Friendly Cafe Gouda

Cafe Gouda

Cafe Gouda is a dog-friendly eatery in Hickory, NC, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table for breakfast or lunch. Enjoy delicious sandwiches, build your own pasta dishes, burgers, fresh salads, quesadillas and more.

Fourk

Fourk is a unique eatery that serves up modern American cuisine in an upbeat atmosphere. Choose from menu options like appetizers, soups, salads, poultry, steak, seafood, sandwiches, wraps, and more. Join them Monday through Friday from 2:00pm to 5:00pm while they serves up specialty appetizers! Fido is welcome to join you at one of their six pet-friendly outdoor tables (he must be leashed) while you enjoy a Jalapeno Pineappletini (gold tequila, cointreau, agave nectar, muddled jalapeno, pineapple, lime) and an order of the Hummus Duo with roasted red pepper, edamame, and pita points. Next, chow down on the Crab Cake Sandwich with micro greens, avocado, shaved red onion, bacon, tomato, and spicy aioli, served with your choice of side (cucumber tomato salad, kale chips, pasta salad, shoestring fries, fresh fruit, and more.) Fourk is open Monday through Friday from 11:00am to 10:00pm, and Saturday from 5:00pm to 10:00pm.

Five Guys

Five Guys, located in Hickory, is a popular burger joint that serves up a variety of tasty eats. Choose from menu options including burgers, sandwiches, hot dogs, fries, milkshakes, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Bacon Cheeseburger - two hand-formed patties grilled to perfection, two strips of bacon, and two slices of American cheese on a soft sesame seed bun, piled high with the toppings of your choice (mayo, lettuce, pickles, grilled onions and mushrooms, relish, jalapenos, hot sauce, and more!) Before you leave, snag one of their hand-spun Milkshakes with your favorite mix-ins (bananas, cherries, coffee, malted milk, Oreo cookies, Oreo cream, bacon, peanut butter, and more!) Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside while you go in to order.

Sam's Hot Dog Stand

Sam's Hot Dog Stand

Sam's Hot Dog Stand, located in Hickory, is a casual eatery that serves up a simple menu of hot dogs and barbecue sandwiches. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their three pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try one of their all-beef hot dogs with your choice of toppings (mustard, ketchup, mayo, onions, coleslaw, chili, sweet relish, sauerkraut, and/or jalapenos.) A drive-thru window is also available if you don't want to tie your dog up outside while you go in to order.

Panera Bread

Panera Bread on 2nd Street NE has eight pet-friendly outdoor tables, so you can bring your dog along to dine. The popular national chain serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. Stop by early for one of their freshly baked breakfast sandwiches, pastries, or Baked Egg Souffles. Panera Bread is known for their fresh, and clean eating salads, soups, and sandwiches like Bacon Turkey Bravo, Napa Almond Chicken Salad, and Steak and White Cheddar Panini. They have a full espresso and coffee bar where you can get signature drinks like the Hot Chocolate with Chocolate Chip Marshmallows, and Plum Ginger Hibiscus Tea. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside while you go in to order.

Circus Hall of Cream

Circus Hall of Cream

Walk-up and drive-through restaurant serves burgers, hot dogs, fries, ice cream, and more. Outdoor seating is dog friendly.

Hooters

Hooters, located in Hickory, is a well-known bar and eatery that offers up an array of tasty pub grub served by the famed Hooters Girls. Choose from menu options including appetizers, wings, salads, sandwiches, tacos, burgers, seafood, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their five pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with a cold beer and an order of the Tex Mex Nachos - fresh chips topped with cheese, chili, guacamole, lettuce, pico de gallo, jalapenos, sour cream, and zesty chipotle sauce. Next, chow down on the Baja Fish Tacos with grilled or crispy fish, pico de gallo, fresh cabbage, and special sauce. Or go for the Texas Cheesesteak Sandwich with steak, sauteed onions, green peppers, mushrooms, provolone cheese, queso, Daytona Beach sauce, pico de gallo, and sliced jalapenos!

Panera Bread

Panera Bread on US Highway SE has eleven pet-friendly outdoor tables, so you can bring your dog along to dine. The popular national chain serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. Stop by early for one of their freshly baked breakfast sandwiches, pastries, or Baked Egg Souffles. Panera Bread is known for their fresh, and clean eating salads, soups, and sandwiches like Bacon Turkey Bravo, Napa Almond Chicken Salad, and Steak and White Cheddar Panini. They have a full espresso and coffee bar where you can get signature drinks like the Hot Chocolate with Chocolate Chip Marshmallows, and Plum Ginger Hibiscus Tea. A drive-thru window is also available if you don't want to tie your dog up outside while you go in to order.

Myra's

Myra's is open Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 10:00pm, Saturday from 9:30am to 10:00pm, and Sunday from 10:30am to 10:00pm. This American eatery serves up a variety of traditional diner style menu options inlcuding wings, burgers, sandwiches, hotdogs, salads, soups, chicken tenders, barbecue plates, and more. Grab a seat at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables and enjoy a meal with Fido by your side. Cool down on a hot summer day with one of their ice cream floats!

100 Main Restaurant & Bar

100 Main Restaurant & Bar

100 Main Restaurant & Bar is a pet-friendly eatery in Valdese, NC. You and Fido are welcome to sit outside at one of the tables on the sidewalk in front of the restaurant. Their menu offers American lunch and dinner items like burgers, salmon patties, biscuits & gravy, sandwiches and more!

Cook Out

Cook Out is a dog-friendly restaurant serving fresh, never frozen hamburgers to Lenoir locals and tourists alike. Visitors to Cook Out can head to one of its one outdoor table to indulge in a milkshake alongside Fido. The restaurant's menu is made up of hot dogs, bbq, burgers, chicken dishes, corn dogs, quesadillas, hushpuppies, fries, and more. Forty plus premium milkshakes are available to top off your meal in flavors such as Peanut Butter Banana, Hi-C Punch, Chocolate Cobbler, and Reese's Cup. A drive-thru window is also available if you don't want to tie your dog up outside while you go in to order.

Cook Out

Cook Out is a dog-friendly restaurant serving fresh, never frozen hamburgers to Lincolnton locals and tourists alike. Visitors to Cook Out can head to one of its three outdoor tables to indulge in a milkshake alongside Fido. The restaurant's menu is made up of hot dogs, bbq, burgers, chicken dishes, corn dogs, quesadillas, hushpuppies, fries, and more. Forty plus premium milkshakes are available to top off your meal in flavors such as Peanut Butter Banana, Hi-C Punch, Chocolate Cobbler, and Reese's Cup. A drive-thru window is also available if you don't want to tie your dog up outside while you go in to order.

Icey Freez

Walk-up restaurant serving burgers, hot dogs, fries, ice cream, and frozen treats. Outdoor tables welcome dogs. The Lenoir Mulberry Rec Center has a covered picnic area just across the street.

Copper Penny Grill

Copper Penny Grill

Copper Penny Grill is a family-owned and operated restaurant in Rhodhiss, NC. Your furry friend is welcome to join you outdoors on their patio, where they have pet-friendly seating which overlooks the water. Their menu includes lunch and dinner options with appetizers, soups and salads, entrees, and beverages. Their eatery can also be accessed via your boat on the river.

1841 Cafe

Fido is welcome at the tables outside 1841 Cafe, a dog-friendly restaurant in Lenoir, NC. The menu features signature sandwiches, burgers, seafood and pasta. Please note that table service isn’t available, so Fido will need to wait outside while you place your order inside.

Lincoln Cafe & Catering

Lincoln Cafe & Catering

Lincoln Cafe & Catering is a pet-friendly eatery in Lincolnton, NC that welcomes leashed dogs at their five outdoor tables. Stop by and check out their selection of delicious eats! Please note table service isn't available, so Fido will have to wait outside while you order.

Vittles

Vittles is a dog-friendly restaurant serving American cuisine in Lincolnton, NC. Leashed furry friends are welcome at umbrella-shaded tables on their outdoor patio. On the menu, you'll find items such as hot dogs, grilled cheese sandwiches, cheeseburgers and chicken wings.

Redbone Willy's Trading Company

Redbone Willy's Trading Company

Redbone Willy's Trading Co. serves up traditional deli style fare. Choose from menu options like sandwiches, wraps, hotdogs, burgers, salads, homemade ice cream, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor picnic tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the house favorite Beast of Burden Sandwich with bacon, spinach, mushrooms, roasted red peppers, olives, red onions, fresh tomato, asiago, havarti, mozzarella, and fresh basil. Redbone Willy's also offers a number of vegetarian friendly options, like the Graveyard Sandwich with fresh tomato, onion, spinach, garlic cream cheese spread, mozzarella, tomato pesto, and fresh basil. Redbone Willy's Trading Co. is open daily from 10:00am to 6:00pm (hours are subject to change, so call ahead!)

Hickory, NC, US