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Dog Friendly Restaurants in Hickory, NC

There are 26 dog-friendly 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 Blowing Rock Draft House & Brewery

Blowing Rock Draft House & Brewery

Blowing Rock Draft House & Brewery

American Honor Ale House is a dog-friendly restaurant in Hickory, NC, where Fido can join you at a table in the covered, outdoor seating area. Choose from menu options like appetizers, salads, sandwiches, burgers, steak, poultry, fish and more.

Mellow Mushroom

Mellow Mushroom

This hip and modern dog-friendly national pizza chain puts a unique spin on the traditional pizza place, employing a carefree attitude in all of their culinary creations. They offer classic salads, subs, calzones, and pizza, but venture on the eclectic side with offerings like jerk chicken, tempeh, or tofu hoagies, and specialty pizza such as the Kosmic karma, Thai Dye, and Philosopher's Pie. Wash it down with a local craft beer while relaxing with Fido on the outdoor patio. Opens daily at 11am.

Hickory Tavern

Hickory Tavern, located in Hickory, is a casual sports bar-style eatery that serves up a variety of tasty grub. Choose from menu options including appetizers, salads, wings, chicken tenders, steak, seafood, tacos, burgers, sandwiches, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with a cold beer and an order of the Wings in your choice of sauce (Mild, Medium, Hot, Caribbean Jerk, Teriyaki, Honey Bee Sting, and more.) Next, chow down on the Smokehouse Burger topped with two slices of thick-cut bacon, Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ sauce, shredded jack and cheddar cheeses, and crispy onion straws. Or go for the Grilled Fish Tacos - two soft white corn tortillas filled with blackened whitefish, shredded cabbage, pico de gallo, Cajun remoulade, and fresh cilantro.

Taste Full Beans

Taste Full Beans

Taste Full Beans is a dog-friendly coffeehouse in Hickory, NC, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table. Please note that table service is not available so your pup will need to wait outside while you place your order inside. The menu features over 50 varieties of coffees from around the world, an extensive list of loose leaf teas, lattes, frappes, and a food menu boasting items such as breakfast items, baked goods, soups, salads, and sandwiches. They also offer vegetarian, gluten-free, and vegan dishes.

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.

Olde Tavern

Olde Tavern serves up a variety of menu options including appetizers, sandwiches, burgers, salads, wings, steak, chicken, pasta, fish, barbecue dishes, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their four pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy a cold beer and an order of Pork Rinds cooked to order tossed in your choice of seasoning (ranch, Memphis, or plain) and served with a spicy ranch dipping sauce. Next, sink your teeth into the Pimento Burger topped with a generous portion of pimiento cheese and fried onions. For something a bit lighter, go with the Southwestern Salad - fresh chopped salad mix, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, applewood bacon, fire roasted corn, green peppers, jalapenos, tortilla chips, and a three cheese blend served in a tortilla bowl with southwest dressing and your choice of shrimp, chicken (grilled or fried,) tri-tip, or tuna salad. Olde Tavern is open Sunday through Thursday from 11:00am to 10:00pm, and Friday through Saturday from 11:00am to 11:00pm.

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.

Salsarita's Fresh Cantina

Salsarita's Fresh Cantina

Salsarita's Fresh Cantina, located in Hickory, is a casual Mexican eatery that serves up made-to-order dishes prepared in front of you with fresh, tasty ingredients. Choose from menu options including tacos, burritos, bowls, quesadillas, salads, nachos, 'quesoritos', and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their two pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try an order of the Nachos - tortilla chips smothered in creamy queso and topped with your choice of ingredients (chicken, steak, pork, shrimp, rice, beans, pico de gallo, salsa, tomatillo salsa, cheese, guacamole, jalapenos, Hacienda ranch, olives, and more!) Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside when 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.

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts

This world-famous doughnut shop on US Highway SE is home to dog-friendly tables, so Fido can join you for one of their hugely popular glazed doughnuts. Amongst their interesting doughnuts, you'll find a New York Cheesecake, Oreo Cookies and Kreme, and plenty of other tantalizing treats. Although they are most well known for providing seasonal, classic, and specialty doughnuts, their coffee is fast becoming an American breakfast staple as well. Their interesting coffees include frozen pumpkin spice latte, frozen mocha, hazelnut latte, and iced skinny vanilla latte. If you really like their coffee, you can grab a bag and take it home with you. A drive-thru window is also available if you don't want to tie your dog up outside while you go in to order.

Iron Thunder

Try the "easy rider" burgers, "road kings" steaks, and "thunderlicious" pasta. Outdoor seating is dog friendly.

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!

Starbucks

Whether you are getting your early morning coffee fix or fueling up for a late night, Starbucks has you covered. This location on 2nd Street NE in Hickory provides ten tables with dog-friendly seating. The vast menu includes a broad range of coffee drinks, tea, cold brews, and their popular Frappuccino in tons of customizable flavors. Don't forget to ask for a Puppuccino just for Fido! You can also find a light bite with breakfast options, sandwiches, bagels, parfaits, protein boxes, and baked treats. A drive-thru window is also available if you don't want to tie your dog up outside while you go in to order.

Starbucks

Whether you are getting your early morning coffee fix or fueling up for a late night, Starbucks has you covered. This location on Lenoir Rhyne Boulevard SE in Hickory provides five tables with dog-friendly seating. The vast menu includes a broad range of coffee drinks, tea, cold brews, and their popular Frappuccino in tons of customizable flavors. Don't forget to ask for a Puppuccino just for Fido! You can also find a light bite with breakfast options, sandwiches, bagels, parfaits, protein boxes, and baked treats. A drive-thru window is also available if you don't want to tie your dog up outside while you go in to order.

Bootleggers Whiskey Bar & Grill

Bootleggers Whiskey Bar & Grill

If you're looking for a warm whiskey, moonshine, or single malt complemented by some fantastic eats, then Bootleggers Whiskey Bar and Grill is the place to be. Choose from a variety of menu options including appetizers, salads, sandwiches, burgers, pizza, beef, poultry, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their seven pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy a Junior Johnson Cherry moonshine and an order of Smoked Chicken Nachos with poblano cream, jack cheese, tomato, green onion, and salsa. Next, sink your teeth into the Club 127 Burger topped with Swiss cheese, applewood bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayo on sourdough bread. Or chow down on the Jeffe�s Ruben Pizza topped with corned beef, garlic aioli, caraway, mozzarella, Swiss, and chow chow. Bootleggers Whiskey Bar and Grill is open Monday through Wednesday from 4:00pmto 11:00pm, Thursday from 4:00pm to 12:00am, and Friday through Saturday from 4:00pm to 1:00am.

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.

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