- Rating: 4.0/5 (87 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1832 Catawba Valley Blvd. Southeast Hickory, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Salad
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- Rating: 4.1/5 (94 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1322 US Hwy 70 Southeast Hickory, North Carolina
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Desserts
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- Rating: 4.1/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2555 US Hwy 70 Southeast Hickory, North Carolina
- Categories: Seafood
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- Rating: 4.1/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2601 North Center St. Hickory, North Carolina
- Categories: Thai
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- Rating: 4.2/5 (84 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3005 1st Ave. Southwest Hickory, North Carolina
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Chinese, Laotian
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- Rating: 4.2/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 1820 North Center St. Hickory, North Carolina
- Categories: Chinese, Pan Asian
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- Rating: 4.2/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 1320 16th St. Northeast Hickory, North Carolina
- Categories: Pubs, American, Wraps
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- Rating: 4.2/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 25 4th St. Southwest Hickory, North Carolina
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
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- Rating: 4.3/5 (137 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 29 2nd St. Northwest Hickory, North Carolina
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Tea Rooms, Cafes
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- Rating: 4.3/5 (203 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1410 4th St. Drive Northwest Ste 103 Hickory, North Carolina
- Categories: New American
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- Rating: 4.3/5 (94 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 271 3rd Ave. Northwest Hickory, North Carolina
- Categories: New American
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- Rating: 4.3/5 (60 reviews)
- Address: 958 2nd St. Northeast Hickory, North Carolina
- Categories: Indian, Seafood, Soup
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- Rating: 4.3/5 (134 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 256 1st Ave. Northwest Hickory, North Carolina
- Categories: American, Vegan, Gastropubs
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- Rating: 4.3/5 (273 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1854 Catawba Valley Blvd. Southeast Hickory, North Carolina
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Bubble Tea
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- Rating: 4.3/5 (90 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2352 Springs Road Northeast Hickory, North Carolina
- Categories: Thai, Laotian
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- Rating: 4.4/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 422 Hwy 64/70 West Hickory, North Carolina
- Categories: Sandwiches
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- Rating: 4.4/5 (159 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 74 8th St. Southeast Ste 108 Hickory, North Carolina
- Categories: Moroccan, Spanish, Tapas Bars
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- Rating: 4.5/5 (85 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2450 North Center St. Hickory, North Carolina
- Categories: Hot Dogs, Barbecue
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- Rating: 4.5/5 (69 reviews)
- Address: 206 Union Square Northwest Hickory, North Carolina
- Categories: Tapas/Small Plates, Cocktail Bars
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- Rating: 4.5/5 (143 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2147 North Center St. Hickory, North Carolina
- Categories: Seafood
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- Rating: 4.5/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 305 1st Ave. Southwest Hickory, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican, Bars
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- Rating: 4.6/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 802 US Hwy 70 Southwest Hickory, North Carolina
- Categories: Caribbean, Caterers, Party & Event Planning
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- Rating: 4.6/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 310 US Hwy 70 Southwest Hickory, North Carolina
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Korean, Seafood
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- Rating: 4.6/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3795 US Hwy 70 Southwest Hickory, North Carolina
- Categories: Steakhouses, American
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- Rating: 4.7/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2117 US Hwy 70 Southeast Hickory, North Carolina
- Categories: Barbecue, Salad, Sandwiches
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- Rating: 4.7/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 2535 US Hwy 70 Southeast Ste 102 Hickory, North Carolina
- Categories: Ramen
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- Rating: 4.7/5 (326 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 268 1st Ave. Northwest Hickory, North Carolina
- Categories: American, Vegetarian, Sandwiches
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- Rating: 4.8/5 (118 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 40 Cloninger Mill Road Northeast Hickory, North Carolina
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Seafood
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- Rating: 4.9/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 1095 Lenoir Rhyne Blvd. Southeast Hickory, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood, Empanadas
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- Rating: 5.0/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 221 1st Ave. Northwest Ste 110 Hickory, North Carolina
- Categories: Vegan, Wraps, Juice Bars & Smoothies
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.