"Went today for the first time with my best friend. Just went on a whim for a quick lunch. The place is absolutely adorable! The whole atmosphere is great! Love that they kept the house aesthetic in tact. The staff are so nice. I believe Denise was our server today, sweetest lady. The food....omg!!! Sooooo good! We also got peach and raspberry tea, so refreshing so good. The prices were great too! Definitely will be going back to try something else on the menu!!! Definitely recommend!"

"Stopped in for lunch recently and really enjoyed the experience. The staff was friendly, and the food was amazing, all handmade by folks who clearly love food. The environment was really neat too. Setup in an old craftsman-style house, it was comfortable and inviting. The details in the decor were topped only by the attention to detail in their food. Everything was fresh, the quiche was delicious, and peach tea is probably the best peach tea I have ever had. I will definitely be back."

"Got to have lunch here for the first time last week. The staff are so friendly and welcoming. And the food is top notch. I had a soup and half sandwich and still had leftovers. Price point is very reasonable for the amount of food uou receive. Cannot wait to visit again soon!"

"I guess I should have been leaving good reviews for the past 15+ years. I hate to be the person who only ever leaves bad reviews, but I digress. This was always a go to place when I came back to town to see the folks. I remember I had knee surgery a few years ago and the first thing I wanted after the anesthesia wore off was the chicken salad from Hickory Street. It NEVER failed or disappointed. Not sure what has happened the last couple of times I’ve gone, but that is NOT the same chicken salad recipe that has people raving and trying to duplicate it from multiple states. These past couple of times I got it, it had absolutely no flavor whatsoever. The price is higher and the food is very underwhelming, not at all like it used to be. The old hickory street underpromised and over delivered, but this new recipe is a miss for me. Sad, too, as I always tried to get to town early just to be able to get my fix of that amazing food, but I won’t be returning this long beloved place until they fix whatever problem they have in the kitchen."

"Hickory Street Cafe is a must if you’re in Abilene, Texas. This cafe that serves up some of the best homemade zucchini bread that you’ll ever come across and can be bought in loaves to go, is only open during the week for lunch. It also serves salads, sandwiches, soups and other fresh baked goods. The children’s menu includes Mac and cheese, which was a hit with some of our group. The chicken salad and quiche were also made with fresh ingredients. I had a sandwich with a side of the cream of potato soup and fresh fruit cup topped with yogurt… delightful combination. And what’s better than a good meal served with a raspberry ice tea with free refills. It was a charming atmosphere in a historic home with very tasty food. In fact we bought a few loaves of the zucchini bread to take back home because it was that good. Tip - make reservations to make sure there’s a table available. Highly recommend!"