Wow!! This place is amazing! I was in town for the afternoon and wanted to try something local. Hatch's menu has a great variety of sandwiches and sides. I went with the smash burger and maple bacon brussel sprouts. Both were delicious!! Everyone was super friendly and the decor was trendy and fun! Highly recommend stopping into this adorable downtown spot! read more

Hatch Sandwich Bar - Smash burger with maple bacon brussels - American Near Me - Hickory, North Carolina

Hatch Sandwich Bar is a casual, locally-owned sandwich shop nestled near the town square. They offer various specials each day, along with a consistent menu, which is pretty neat to be able to have the energy and resources to have different sandwiches available. There is a decent amount of seating inside and outside. I also found the service to be warm and friendly with my food coming out promptly as it was made on the spot. I was raised in Hickory all my life, but never really ventured out to enjoy the local food scene. I am trying to do that a little bit more whenever I come back. I got the Turkey, Bacon, & Avocado sandwich without mixed greens. It was a really messy but a pretty good and filling meal. There was a bit too much avocado, but I liked the aioli as it added some flavor to the sandwich. Each sandwich also comes with a bag of chips! Overall, I would be interested in coming back and trying their other sandwiches... only if I had an out of town friend visiting. I think that the sandwiches are overpriced ($14 for a simple deli meat sandwich?). It also pains me to see their version of banh mi being priced that high as some of the best banh mi from Vietnamese-owned shops cost half that price. P.S. I see that Yelp has this spot listed as closed, but as of February 2026, it is definitely open! read more

Hatch Sandwich Bar - Turkey Bacon Avocado - American Near Me - Hickory, North Carolina

Stopped by & grabbed lunch at Hatch Sandwich Bar in downtown Hickory & this place is a gem!! I've been here a few times & every time it's great! This is a chicken bowl I tried this week & loved it! read more

Hatch Sandwich Bar - American Near Me - Hickory, North Carolina

Came here for lunch while In town. Ordered a Turkey club. Came with chips and got an iced tea. Good service and free WiFi. Excellent sandwich with fresh bread. Nice ambiance. Will be back when in town again. read more

Hatch Sandwich Bar - Turkey club - American Near Me - Hickory, North Carolina

I cannot tell you how delicious the sandwiches at hatch are!! The specials are always tough to choose from. The sides are all homemade! Ever heard of a scallop or salmon bahn mi???!! Well they are amazing!! Counter style ordering, they deliver to your table. Very busy but worth the wait. read more

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Time for lunch and I was able to get a parking space close to Hatch. We ordered at the counter and took a seat in the back where sandwiches were delivered about 15 minutes later. Made to order and they were busy, so this is an appropriate time. They have a cooler with beers and canned/bottled sodas. There is also a self-service soda fountain in the back. It's a nice dining area with different options for seating including a large communal table, some high tops and low tops. There might be a wifi. Restrooms were clean. Sandwiches arrived and they were great. I had chose the "Club" which was ham, turkey and bacon with appropriate fixings. Delicious, slightly messy, very yummy. My wife had the "Thanksgiving Turkey" with cranberry and thick sliced tomato. Also excellent. Great lunch, nice little place. I'm glad we found it! [Review 20118 overall - 3470 in North Carolina - 1094 of 2023.] read more

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We have traveled through here for decades and never ventured off the beaten path. So glad we did today and found this amazing sandwich shop! Thanks to Yelp for helping us find it. The food menu is creative and provides healthy options as well as gluten-free. We had the Pork Belly BLT and the Turkey Rueben. Delicious! We just returned and loved the pork belly BLT and the chicken salad plate with sweet potato fries and shishito peppers. The aioli it came with was fantastic. Parking is scarce since it's right in the middle of downtown, and the wait is long but so worth it. Come when you can relax and enjoy. read more

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I've only gotten carry out here, but everything I've tried has been great! Flavorful, SEASONED and fresh. No complaints. Especially the miso broccoli!! Service always prompt read more

This place has been closed for months due to a kitchen fire. I miss it so much you don't even understand. Every Wednesday I would go and get a TBA (turkey bacon avocado) and OMG I have terrible Wednesday's now because I can't go. Zach hurry back. read more

Hickory, NC Cute outdoor seating. It also has indoor seating adjacent to the walk up window where you place your order for your sandwiches. They have a large selection of sandwiches to choose from. They all come with chips. You can order substitutions for an extra price. The turkey Reuben is served on a ciabatta bread. It had the right amount of food but lacked flavor. The pulled pork grilled cheese was delicious. Two types of melted cheese served on sourdough bread. Sandwiches seem to be slightly warm. I prefer it to be hot. Overall, it's a nice place to have lunch in downtown Hickory read more

Hatch Sandwich Bar - Pulled pork grilled cheese - American Near Me - Hickory, North Carolina

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A lucky Google search brought us to this terrific sandwich shop. We had the turkey Ruben with a side of tomato feta salad. Everything was fresh and really tasty. You can sit outside or inside and I also compliment the staff for actively cleaning up the outside tables - I actually saw someone clean the table tops and fix the chairs properly! read more

Very relaxed ambiance and the food was absolutely delicious! Will definitely be back!

If you are traveling on I40, set your gps to this sandwich shop. The drive is confusing, taking you through many parts of Hickory. The time it takes to get there will result in a gastronomical delight. Double smash burger in my top five. The bacon turkey avocado is wonderful. Take the time to drive here. read more

Really good food and nice area with decent space and seating. Many varied options to eat.

Great gluten free sandwich options. Very busy at lunch time so it may take some time to get your order. Everything is prepared fresh.

Food is delicious, but their hours are terrible. They're only open four hours a day so you can only eat there around lunch if you work in the area. read more

Just realized I've never reviewed this spot and they are my favorite lunch spot in Hickory. Their new dinner service on the weekends is also great if you have a chance. All their lunch sandwiches are always fantastic, especially their daily specials like the spiced lamb meatloaf banh mi I got today - so much flavor, great bread, and good crew working there under Zach. They always have a good local beer selection in the cooler and some interesting wine options, too. read more

Hatch Sandwich Bar - Ginger and scallion steak sandwich special, Mac and cheese - American Near Me - Hickory, North Carolina

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This place is amazing! Their lamb burger special on September 20th was one of the best burgers I've had. You can tell the crew takes pride in their work as the place was busy and everyone appeared to be enjoying their meal of choice. read more

I went to Hatch for the first time a month ago & I've been back three times already. It always seems to be busy but it is worth the wait! Also, be prepared to take your order to go as there are only 5 or 6 indoor bar seats & the rest is patio dining. Initially I went with a group & we all enjoyed our sandwiches...SO flavorful! The pickled carrots on the Pork Banh Mi were delicious & the Red Pepper Aioli on the Turkey Bacon Avocado was a great combination. Do yourself a favor & order the Maple Brussels Sprouts! read more

Hatch Sandwich Bar - Turkey Bacon Avocado with Maple Brussels Sprouts - American Near Me - Hickory, North Carolina

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Perfect place to stop by for lunch after visiting the science center. My dad and I enjoyed a delicious Hatch Burger and the pulled pork banh mi. I wouldn't order the banh mi again personally but the hamburger was delicious, perfectly cooked. The service was fast and the outdoor seating was perfect with the breeze outside this time of year. read more

Hatch is a true community, local business. They offer up phenomenal sandwiches, both traditional and unique which are handcrafted and fully loaded with the freshest toppings and ingredients. Bread is soft, fluffy with the outer shell with a small crunch and crisp bite. . They have a small inside dining area and have great outdoor seating. Hatch is very popular at lunch time. Excellent. Highly recommend. I gotta stop cause I'm craving Hatch. read more

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Today we happened upon Hatch sandwich bar - the staff was friendly - the menu looked appetizing- we had a pulled pork and grilled cheese which my sweetheart liked- but his Mac and cheese was tepid and cold in places. I had the local beef burger - the bun was soft - it was supposed to have tomatoes - someone forgot and it was hugely over salted and not the tenderest beef I've eaten- not such a great choice. However the watermelon and feta salad was delicious! The floors were so slippery- so I'm wondering exactly how did they clean them- I gave it 3 stars but I wavered between 3and 4 / Doubt I'll come back but it's a decent first try - read more

Hatch offers a delicious array of lunch/dinner specials with friendly staff and an amazing selection of local craft brews. A solid Hickory mainstay restaurant for sure! read more

We had a few hours in Hickory before flying out to our next city. We were in need of a quality lunch that wouldn't break the bank. Hatch fit all our needs and we were very impressed. The staff was very friendly as soon as we walked in. They made recommendations and made sure we felt at home. We both opted for the pulled pork bahn mi with a side of mac and cheese. The sandwiches were made fresh and full of flavor. The bread was so soft and the veggies were freshly prepared. The sriracha has a kick but it tied the whole sandwich together. The sandwiches were large and filled us up for the rest of the day. Overall, this is a great option for a tasty meal. I'm looking forward to my next Hickory layover! read more

Hatch Sandwich Bar - Pulled Pork Banh Mi & a side of mac/cheese - American Near Me - Hickory, North Carolina

Definitely will be back! I got the pulled pork bahn mi and he got the pork belly Cuban. He loved his and mine haha. I liked mine but I wasn't a huge fan of the sauce that was just my preference though. I'd def try something else though. Probly a cold sub. I love how you can pick a side with your sandwich, I got the maple brussel sprouts OMG SO GOOD, he just got chips. Next time I want to try the Mac n chz though it looks yummy! I can't wait to see the place after their expansion is done! read more

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I think this resturant is amazing and extremely talented cooks in the kitchen. I had a avocado Turkey sandwich and when I leave, I actually think about when I can return because it's taste is unforgettable. Thank you Hatch!!!! read more

We needed to grab lunch before our event started, and this was close by. It's on the corner downtown. Parking is typical for the area. You may find something in front of the building or have to walk a couple blocks. Inside is small but efficient. Seating for maybe 20. The menu board is to the right as you go in. The selection is large but not overwhelming. Everything is arranged logically, so you can zero in on what your want quickly, even for first timers. They also have a good beer and juice selection. You order at the corner of the counter. They don't ask for a name or anything. Someone just remembers who ordered what. I only noticed one hesitant order placement, but that was due to the customer not remembering what she ordered, not because of a mistake from the kitchen. I ordered the Veggie Bahn Mi sandwich and my dining partner tried the Pork Belly Cuban. Both came with a bag of chips. Their own sides were available for $3 more. All sounded good, but we were trying to stay light. It was nearly full when we got in and quickly filled up after we ordered and sat down. Our food arrived in about 10 minutes. My sandwich was very good. It has a mix of broccoli, carrots, Brussels sprouts, and cilantro, with a nice Bahn Mi sauce. The broccoli added a nice crunch giving the sandwich some weight. The bread was soft enough so it didn't squash down and fresh so it didn't crumble. I would absolutely recommend this. The Cuban was also excellent. The pork was very well made, tender and moist but not falling apart. There was a good amount of juice making the bread too soft by the end, but it was so good my dining partner just scraped the plate clean. Another winner. Something I noticed was how well the kitchen was run. I heard the staff talking several times about what was being made and what went together. It seemed very efficient and the staff experienced. They must be to turn out such excellent food as quickly as they do. This place is worth seeking out. read more

Hatch Sandwich Bar - Pork Belly Cuban - American Near Me - Hickory, North Carolina

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What a great find in Hickory! On a road trip through NC we needed lunch. We were so lucky this was close. My husband had the recommended Pork Belly Cuban & says "It was WONDERFUL!" I had the Plate of Chicken Salad, a delightfully different flavor with cumin and added apples and sugared pecans. I ordered two sides to share: broccoli and Brussels sprouts! I will write for the recipes for both! They were outstanding! Also, a wide selection of chilled, brews and non-alcoholic beverages. The staff was very friendly and helpful (I'm gluten & dairy free and cannot have beef or pork) NO PROBLEM HERE! We look forward to stopping in again. read more

Damn y'all! I'm still on a high from the veggie bahn mi. So freaking good, one of the best sandwiches I've had. I got the broccoli side which was roasted broccoli with miso butter. Amazibg also! Great casual vibe, awesome craft beer selection and super friendly staff. Outdoor seating is available. Can't wait to come back. read more

Hatch Sandwich Bar - American Near Me - Hickory, North Carolina

I hit this place up every chance I get. I'm feral for the Veggie Bahn Mi- at first I was a little doubtful of brussel sprouts and broccoli on a sandwich but wow- they know how to make it! I always get a side of the brussel sprouts because they cook them to perfection. The miso broccoli side is ok but a bit strong in flavor. Hatch also has a great selection of craft beer, and they always carry Appalachian Mountain Brewery and Boonshine. Very limited seating. read more

Graat local sandwich shop in Hickory! Menu looks limited online but call or check out their Facebook page for daily specials not on the menu. Use fresh and minimially processed foods. Never had a bad meal and prices are reasonable! read more

Hatch Sandwich Bar - Pulled Pork Plate with MacNCheese and Brussel Sprouts. - American Near Me - Hickory, North Carolina

Great food .. and great location. A must love to go in hickory. They just expanded the seating

Great food and service different menu from other restaurants. Different choices and options..,great place outside to eat...understand they are enlarging the inside seating also. BobJ read more

Hatch's has the best reputation in Hickory for their sandwiches. You can eat in or out now. Service is fast and friendly. They are efficient and the place is very clean. Maybe show somewhere they now offer fountain drinks and tea in the new sitting area. Food and service are excellent, ambiance is okay. read more

Hatch is always on point! Consistent! Seasonal and great service! Love the larger seating area! read more

I went here with my cousin. It was our first time. The sandwich I had was very good. Nice and fresh on ciabatti bread. I asked which side would go best and the server recommended the maple brussel sprouts. what a great choice. The dining area was casual to the point that my cousin and I made wonderful conversation with 2 other patrons. It was slightly pricey but fair. read more

Service is fantastic! But don't come here looking for a hearty lunch. They are very skimpy on the sandwiches & it's all mostly bread. read more

Hatch Sandwich Bar - Turkey Bacon Avocado - American Near Me - Hickory, North Carolina

What an amazing find in Downtown hickory! Was in the area with family and looked for best lunch spots nearby, this small sandwich bar came up as #1, so we found street parking and ran over! They have a great selection of local and other craft brews. It was around 1pm when we got there, so the place was still relatively packed with the lunch time rush hour, but tables were starting to let up. You order your food at the counter then find your seat. The pulled pork grilled cheese was TO DIE FOR! The blend of pulled pork with the 3 cheese blend and avocado was absolutely amazing. It was saved perfectly hot, and it's got the perfect amount of hot sauce to give you a kick but not over take the flavor. You can get a side of chips or one of their sides of the day for a little bit more. I did the Mac and cheese, which was delicious!!! Highly recommend this spot!!! read more

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Just visited for second time after a few years.... Still awesome! Family had BLT (pork belly), Turkey Thanksgiving melt, Turkey Melt, amazing mac n cheese, and roasted cauliflower. Everything was exceptional. Was just by chance we decided to stop off highway- and luckily Yelp reminded me of this place. Worth the diversion! read more

Nestled into a corner in sweet little downtown Hickory, Hatch is so small, you just might miss it. That would be a mistake. When I heard I was moving near a grilled cheese restaurant, I thought that somebody must be a genius. Having now lived here/been there for a while now, I'm positive they're geniuses!! Their sides (like the broccolini) are particularly delicious, AND they sell tons of drinks made & beautifully packby locals read more