Tried Hugh Q's BBQ and honestly... pretty mixed experience…read more The cheese curds were hands down the highlight -- uniquely made, you could tell they were fresh, and they came out crispy and full of flavor. Easily the best thing on the table and definitely worth trying. Unfortunately, everything else just didn't live up to it. The BBQ and brisket were a letdown -- lacking flavor, not as tender as expected, and just didn't have that true smoked BBQ quality you look for, especially in a place like Hickory where the standard is high. Service and atmosphere were fine, nothing bad there, but when the main focus is the food, it just didn't deliver the way I hoped it would. Left feeling disappointed and honestly wishing I had gone somewhere else. Might give it another shot down the road, but based on this visit, it didn't live up to the hype for me.

The food was phenomenal! The brisket is so juicy, flavored well and exceptionally tasty! The…read moreservice was great, quick and made sure we had everything we needed.

I haven't been here in a while, and was looking forward to it…read more Food is always good... but today was disappointing. Between lunch and dinner time, there wasn't a clean booth available. More tables had trays and dishes on them than people. There wasn't many people sitting, a lot of staff around, but no tables getting bused. Not sure what changed, but isn't the same since I been here last summer.

You can't go wrong with Jason's Deli. Not only do they have a great lineup of sandwiches/subs, but…read morethey also have a massive salad bar that can be your meal as well. We visited this Jason's Deli during a recent trip, and for a first time visit, it was up to the same standards as the other Jason's Deli restaurants that we have been to. You order at the counter and pay before sitting down, which ensures that your littles don't change their mind a million times. We got the beefeater with chips plus a one trip salad bar, the kids pizza, and a turkey and cheese sandwich. They used to have turkey and cheese sandwiches on the kids menu, but have removed them, so my littles sandwich was adult-sized and lasted two days. The salad bar is massive, and there's something for everyone on there. We sat in one of the many tables within the restaurant, but there are also booths if that is what you would prefer. The decorations told the history of Jason's Deli and provided for some informational reading as we waited for our food. The beefeater is a massive roast beef sandwich that comes with au jus for dipping - so good! The kids cheese pizza is always just warm enough to eat immediately, but not hot enough that it will burn the roof of your mouth. I didn't realize until after our meal that I actually had a birthday reward for a free dessert, and the staff was kind enough to let me use it after the meal. I chose the strawberry shortcake, and it was pretty tasty. It was big enough to share with my table, although some opted out in lieu of the free ice cream. It was a welcomed stop on our trip, and if we're back in the area, I'm sure we will visit again.

I was looking for clean, great tasting food during my short stay in Hickory and after two ok and…read moreone disgusting meal, Plant Based Boss provided exactly what I was seeking. The ambience was very inviting and pleasant with calming Reggae grooves playing in the background. Justice as the other individual working were extremely attentive and friendly. I ordered the flavor exploding, mouthwatering, BBQ sandwich with Macaroni salad and was most satisfied with both. I will definitely return if ever in Hickory again. I only wish they were open everyday during my visit as I would not have eaten anywhere else.

Flavors were exceptional and outspoken. The texture of the vegan Korean beef was a very good…read moresimulation even under visual inspection. Decor is whimsical and a conversation starter and the hostess was very engaging and informative. Definitely planning on returning and I'm not vegetarian

Went here on our way to Asheville and im certainly happy I did. So many taps available to try. I…read morewas able to do a flight and each one i got was solid. The food was amazing as well. I was able to get some simple eggs and a few sides which went well with my drinks. Sat at the bar area which is first come, first served.

Last night we had a terribly disappointing experience at the Olde Hickory Station. My husband and…read moreI are spending a lot of time in Hickory and have an apartment nearby to help with my daughter and son in law's infant twins. After a nice weekend with additional family in town for a special event, I suggested this establishment as I have had many good experiences here in the last 6 months. When we decided on this location, we called ahead and were told no reservations we taken, first come first served. So with the twins and their cousin, we had 3 9-month old babies. Very aware of the complexity of this, we brought hook on chairs and arrived around 5:00. The hostess tried to seat us at a much too small table in the back room, and when we inquired about a larger one, we were told it was "reserved ". . We were seated in a long booth in the bar. The waitress seemed very rushed and upon first visit to table asked if we were ready to order. We were not told of any specials, etc. Good news was that we had decided to be ready and get our full orders in quickly. We ordered an appetizer and cocktails to begin, which came out quickly. My Son in law asked for a fairly plain burger, but wondered if fried onions which were listed on another burger could be added. Waitress said " prob not... but I'll ask". It did not come with the added onions. I asked for my favorite pizza.. she said there's no pizza tonight. While waiting on food, we asked for a couple of orange slices, which we had taken from cocktails to entertain/feed the babies. Waitress said they couldn't do that because the oranges are for the bartender garnishes. I asked for another cocktail with extra oranges and thankfully was given one extra sliver. When our meal was finished, our curt waitress asked if we needed anything else, so we just asked for the check. No suggestion of dessert, etc. We were never visited by the manager to see how all was going... because if so I would have asked if this was establishment policy or simply a rude waitress. We tipped 15%... and let that be it. Note that the babies were fantastic... very little fussing at all. We kept all except the floor cleaned up after them. On our way out... we seemed to be on the waitress's way... she never said anything like have a good night, etc... but shouted "Behind you!" twice on her way to deliver another table's food, and as we were getting out of her way to leave. A disappointing end to a restaurant experience I'd enjoyed before. Note to self... not particularly baby friendly.

Oh not sure if the staff was having a bad day today, but unfortunately my husband and I did not…read morehave the best food at Backstreets at the Hickory location. For food, I ordered the fried pork chops with Mac and cheese and mashed potatoes (gravy on the side). While fried pork chops were tasty and well seasoned, the mashed potatoes had the perfect texture but lack any seasoning. Very very plain. Mac n cheese was a hard pass. I ate one noodle and quickly pushed the whole bowl to the side. I also had a margarita, usually a pretty easy drink to make. This one had a bit too much sour mix. My husband had the ribs with mashed sweet potatoes and parmesan French fries. The sweet potatoes and ribs were tasty but fries were a pass. Our server was very sweet and attentive. Overall, it was a mixed experience. Some parts were really good, others not so much. But don't let this review deter you from trying Backstreets as we love the Columbia location.

Came to Hickory with my husband for a day trip, and I was not disappointed. We had chicken bacon…read moreranch quesadilla Broccoli cheese soup Delicious

We ordered on the app for delivery. 1 pizza and 2 subs. It said 1 hour. This was at 7:00pm. At…read more8:15pm my husband called to make sure they got the order. We were told it was on its way with the driver. Fine, great! 8:45pm.... Still nothing. My husband calls back and after placing him on hold to find out where our food was, they told us they delivered it to the wrong house. They offered to get another one on the way, but after almost 2 hours and it's almost 9pm... we were all tired and starving. So they refunded the money. I make this review because this was a terrible experience. Just because the food is already paid for, doesn't mean you just deliver it and don't have some kind of verification... why wouldn't there be some kind of verification process? I hate to say it, but I don't have faith in this service and I won't be using it anymore.

Went during lunchtime.  Place was very clean but not very busy, all employees were very friendly,…read moreFood Sanitation score of 100 is a testament to proper management and conscientious employees.  The "special" topping pizza was pretty good but could have used more pizza sauce with a bit more spices.  My cheese steak was very good.   Will not hesitate to revisit.

If you're looking for fast service but also fresh AND healthy, THIS IS THE PLACE TO GO! I've been…read morehere a couple times with my mom and it's never been a disappointment! Anything and everything is fresh and healthy, they also provide prepped meals to buy if you're running behind on prepping your meals for the week! Super cool! Today I got the steak gyro, with a side salad with a vinaigrette it's was super yummy. They also have complimentary coffee and water :) definitely will be back, you can never go wrong with healthy decisions!

This place may not look like much from the outside but there are plants everywhere that make you…read morefeel welcomed indoors. It gave me total L.A. Cali vibes with an Asheville hipster ambience. They deliver on their nutritious food! Whether you're on the go or want a healthy alternative to other dine in restaurants this one is a green light for breakfast/ lunch and dinner. You dispose of your plates and silverware in a Panera style = drop off in a tub. They offer complimentary coffee and water. The bathrooms were clean and staff was attentive.

We ordered food last week for carry out off the menu posted on their site. When we picked up our…read moreorder, what we were charged was pretty much double what was posted online. What should have been a $35 order was almost $70! I'm not sure a 6oz burger and measly pub chips from anywhere is worth $20. Not to mention, the burger was overcooked and dry, and the ranch provided was so watered down it was as runny as water and flavorless. I realize times are tough and price increases are to be expected, but double?? Menus/prices online should be immediately updated to reflect accurate prices (not all surprises are good), and your product really should remain quality. And then to ask if we'd like to leave a tip, ridiculous! Extremely disappointed.

I have eaten here & gotten several take out orders. It is a small restaurant with inside, outside &…read morelimited bar seating available. The drinks are delicious! My favorite dish is the Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta, it's very flavorful & a generous portion. My friend has ordered the Caribbean Jerk Boneless Wings & enjoyed them every time. The Garlic Parm Fries are also a great appetizer.

i dont necessarily think playing chris breezy in any restaurant is exactly appropriate but aye it…read moremade me and my girl laugh. 10/10 vibes in a 15/10 ramen spot. excellent customer service and pretty timely with getting out food.

Delicious food! We just picked up beef bowl, loaded fries…read moreand bubble coconut drink with tapioca pearls. Everything is veeery delicious! I asked the lady at the checkout to make my drink not too sweet and she made it IDEAL! Thank you so much!

Solid bar with solid food. Nothing crazy but nothing bad either. Prices are good and you won't be…read moredisappointed. Inside is pretty cramped but the service is good. The chicken tenders were a little tough but you could tell it was real chicken. Overall a great spot if you just want some easy bar food.

This was a place that was on a number of YouTube videos for Hickory so we decided to get a beer…read morehere. It was VERY busy, but we got a table in the bar. We ordered a beer each but honestly they were a bit flat. We didn't send them back, but also didn't want to complain or order another so a beer each and out. It was okay, nothing special.