top 6 indie spots ranked by nri score. no chains, no filler.
Emerson's Coffee is the top-ranked cafe in Hickory, scoring 67/100 on the natural ranking index. it is ranked on review quality, local credibility, and web presence, with chains excluded.
6 independent specialty coffee shops in Hickory, all ranked by the natural ranking index. chains are excluded by default.
Emerson's Coffee draws the highest share of local regulars in Hickory, with a local-credibility score of 72/100, the proportion of reviewers who live in town rather than visiting as tourists.
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