Hickory House Restaurant — Restaurant in Jackson

I’ve been here for breakfast several times. It is clear this is a popular choice. Over all the staff is very friendly and accommodating , with ability to give and receive good humor. This last time I came for breakfast there was a wait, no worries. The staff was bustling and turning over the dining room at a steady pace. We were there in time for Breakfast but seated after the cut off. They still allowed us to order from the Breakfast menu. While others were still coming in and adding their names to the wait list I observed a would be patron handle the hair of the hostess. The hostess barked at the lady not to touch her. I do agree that boundaries are important and the hostess is in her right to chastise the unwelcome attention of the older woman, however the manor it was delivered in could have been better. I really don’t know why people are drawn to touching others without permission. I don’t fault the hostess for her clear statement “do not touch me” but when representing a business I think delivery could have been better. We were sat at a table. As always the staff is pleasant. When ordering I chose a plate I have had before. I asked if I could have my eggs cooked differently than the description. The waitress acted as if that was absurd telling me that the eggs were scrambled up with the other goodies all together. I conceded. When my plate came that was not the case. The eggs and goodies were cooked and added to the plate separately. A bummer I would have enjoyed it more the way I had wanted. My side of bacon wasn’t delivered until I asked about it and brought toward the end of my meal. This wasn’t my favorite...

Guys I would give you five stars because you're food and service is amazing. I can't help but ask the question though... What restaurant closes 2 days out of the week and those days being Monday and Tuesday? This is the only days I have that work for me going out to dinner. On rare occasion I can get out on like a Saturday but I know I'm not the only one that shares the sentiment. I've heard people talk about it in passing and other people I've talked to about it wish they had the option more than 5 days a week and also believe you're leaving money on the table which I would also agree with. If it's a staffing issue well get to staffing folks lol My advice is follow the chick-fil-A model. Sunday is historically a family day and reserved for r&r but it's also a pretty big day for restaurants so maybe Monday but not Monday AND Tuesday...

The Hickory House introduces itself as Clark Kent: it's in an unassuming box on a built-up highway (though it is the iconic Highway 61) ... there's a McThing across the road. Inside it's clean but unremarkable. Whether you're there for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, your choices are all basic American diner fare. Perhaps you should have gotten a clue at the transformation that's about to happen when you passed the cases of baked goods, made on site, as you entered. Your food arrives, and WHAM! you're in the house of Superman. Everything is spot-on, made of fresh ingredients, and the portions are sized for superperson appetites. This is the kind of diner I want to ride my bicycle to every Saturday morning. Hummm ... wonder if I can work out...