One of my favorite sandwich places to eat. I decided to check this place out the other week but it's not the same during the pandemic. The inside is already very small but they were only allowing outdoor seating, you can only go inside to order or use the bathroom. But there are barely any outdoor seating for their customers but luckily I was able to snag a table after I ordered. I ordered the pulled pork banh mi sandwich with a side of broccoli and it was delicious! Will be back again soon. read more

Great, fresh sandwiches! We split the veggie bahn mi-delicious! Awesome beer choices! Nice outdoor seating! An easy stop off on the way to Blowing Rock!! read more

Hatch is a good place to grab a quick bite of lunch. The location is not ideal if you are looking for a place to park. However, if you are already downtown it is very convenient. read more

I just cannot get past ordering the Pulled Pork Banh Mi sandwich! I love biting into the fresh julienned carrots and luscious stems of fresh cilantro. I add some extra Sriracha sauce, 'cause I like it hot. On a day of indulgence, their Mac N Cheese is some of the best around, but if you wish to stay healthier, they have a nice mixed greens salad or tomato, balsamic, feta salad, as alternate sides. If you want to K.I.S.S. they offer a bag of chips with the sandwich, to keep it on the cheap. read more

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Cute place to stop by. Not a large seating area, but staff was friendly. Enjoyed their pork belly bahn-mi. Maybe making the pork belly a little crispier? But definitely worth stopping by. read more

Food was mediocre. Thought it was going to be really good based on the small menu and cool looking restaurant. I ordered the veggie Ruben. It had too many mushy Brussel sprouts and not enough sauce. read more

Stopped here on our way to Asheville. 2 adults 3 kids, all of us were satisfied and that includes my picky eater wife. Cool, specialty sandwich shop. read more

We got the pork and salmon banh mi, respectively. Both were on point! Judging by the care put into the menu and drink selection, I imagine that everything on offer is just as excellent. It's a shame we were just passing through! read more

Amazing food, great vibe, good music, and super friendly people! Love that you can grab a drink with your food. Will definitely come back to this place when we come down to Hickory! read more

Best Sandwich shop in hickory and surrounding area!! Staff is wonderful! Taste is divine!! Made fresh. I can't say enough good things about this place. Though it may be small it surely is MIGHTY! Stop in and see them! You won't regret it! read more

Local. Fresh. Friendly. Vegetarian options. Variety of beverages. happy to support good quality local shop

Was coming down for monthly eye visits from Sugar Mountain and found this gem. I typically order anything with Pork Belly but I have tried their other menu items and they are all good. I sit outside (rain, cold, sun, etc) and enjoy. I always leave with a side order of miso broccoli and roasted cauliflower. read more

My husband said it was the best sandwich he has ever had. My was pretty awesome also. Very friendly crew working there and very good food. I definitely recommend! read more

Had a falafel(with something in it other than lamb but fantastic) and wife had Turkey-avocado-bacon sandwich, both were wonderful. Seating is limited inside but there is some seating outside. read more

I love this place. The food is consistently delicious. My family does takeout here so much that the staff knows me by name.

Delicious sandwich shop! Any of their sandwiches are great, but my favorites are the varieties of bahn mi sandwiches they have, as well as the turkey rueben. Also, pay the $3 upcharge for the maple roasted brussel sprouts, it's well worth it! It's a tiny place, so you may have to wait for a seat, but definitely give hatch a try if you're looking for a good lunch spot in downtown Hickory. read more

Part hipster, part nuts and berries, but it manages to be good anyway. They have the standard sandwich shop menu, but step it up a notch with the daily specials. I have never gotten a bad meal here, and I have worked my way thru most of the menu. One note regarding the Cuban: While tasty, if you are expecting a Cuban sandwich like you get from street vendors in south Florida, you will be disappointed. read more

This place is amazing! Makes me want to move here! I am not kidding ... if you are in the area the is a MUST STOP place!!! I had the pulled pork bahn mi. Hubby had the special prime rib sandwich. Great selection of local brews. Comfortable seating. Awesome staff. Wish I could come back soon.... read more

Hatch Sandwich Bar - Bahn mi and roasted Brussels. OMG GOOD!!!! - American Near Me - Hickory, North Carolina

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Live about a 5 min walk from hatch and eat there at least 3 times a month. They have never disappointed me! Consistently excellent food!

Excellent find for vegans, vegetarians, and everyone else. Mac and choose and roasted cauliflower were excellent. Hubby loved his pulled pork grill cheese. If you're coming from out of town, bring a cooler because you'll want to order takeout for the trip home. read more

I love this place! They pay special attention to allergens which is super helpful and have excellent vegan options! The Veggie Bahn Mi is my favorite sandwich, a little spicy and full of veggies! The sides are uhhhh-mazing!! My go to for sides are the brussel sprouts with maple and the roasted cauliflower. One of my favorite places to eat in Hickory. read more

This place belongs in Ann Arbor, MI. Creative sandwiches, good service, and easy going. Best lunch in the area of Hickory. Had the turkey bacon avocado sandwich, comes with chips. Good Sammy, brought it out to me, no clean up. What's not to like? Just wish it was a bit bigger and happy hour when I went there but alas can't win em all! Probably ordered and ate in 20 minutes on my way to visit a plant. A little out of the way but again good reviews and good food will do that to you. Not much else to do in Hickory from where this place is in "downtown". It's an old town and this place is a little out of place but pretty busy and turnover is quick. Recommend for a quick bite for under $10. read more

Hatch was phenomenal. If you're passing through Hickory, NC, make sure to stop here. The atmosphere is chill, the people are very friendly, and the food was delicious. The menu is pretty expansive, so there's something for everyone. Everything was really fresh. My friend and I split the Veggie Bahn Mi and two sides- the mac and cheese and tomatoes with balsamic and feta. The sandwich was really tasty- broccoli, roasted brussels sprouts, and carrots made up the heart of the sandwich, with srirarcha and mayo adding a lot of flavor. The two sides were great. The heirloom tomatoes were so fresh and delicious, and the mac n cheese was cheesy and perfect. read more

Hatch Sandwich Bar - Veggie Bahn Mi sandwich and heirloom tomatoes with balsamic dressing and feta, and mac and cheese! Split between two people. - American Near Me - Hickory, North Carolina

Wonderful quaint downtown sandwich shop! Very friendly and courteous staff offering an eclectic assortment of tempting sandwiches and sides. My wife and I both ordered the Thanksgiving turkey sandwich and a side of maple brussel sprouts. Both were absolutely delicious; however, and the reason for the low review score, a $9 sandwich should include more than one thin slice of turkey, one strip of bacon and 2-3 cranberries! read more

Quaint, friendly and delicious are all descriptive of this local treasure. The Brussel sprouts were prepared with maple and a must try.

Cute little sandwich shop. Lots of vegetarian and gluten free options. Veggie Reuben was awesome! Club was yummy as well! read more

Loved that they had the vegan impossible burger. Service was fast and friendly and the food was great. A really cool spot in Hickory

Probably the best sandwiches I've had in a very long time and my new favorite restaurant in hickory! All food is made right when you order, so it's super fresh. The sandwiches are generally twists on the classics. I had the veggie reuben...Brussel sprouts, peanuts, kraut, Russian dressing, and fontina cheese...awesome! The sides are unique too..I recommend the broccoli with miso. There's also a fun (and cheap) selection of beer. Definitely glad a place like this opened up in town. read more

Hatch Sandwich Bar - Pulled pork sandwich and fresh cauliflower slaw with mint - American Near Me - Hickory, North Carolina

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After stopping at Josh's only to see it wasn't open, we decided to try Hatch. Upon walking in, I immediately was hit with an atmosphere that could remind one of home. Wooden tables, bookshelves bursting with books, and the smell of sandwiches wafting around. I got a pork belly sandwich, my dad got the club. My pork belly tasted delicious, but it was a little fatty for me (but that's what you get with pork belly so I'm to blame). My dad's club was very good but maybe a little too much NaCl (salt ;) ) on it for me. The staff was courteous and made the atmosphere very homely. If I ever am in Hickory again, I'd definitely stop by Hatch. read more

Found this wonderful gem while traveling from Charlotte. Excellent and quick service, easygoing atmosphere, and all in the beautiful state of North Carolina. Had the Pork Grilled Cheese and loved it. Highly recommend as a great snack for anyone traveling through! read more

Thank you reviewers! My 83 year old Mom and I were traveling through Hickory. Wanting an interesting place for lunch and found it at Hatch. We both ordered the Veggie Reuben... Wow! Was it great! Brussel Sprouts, Kraut, Cheese and Peanuts made this a memorable lunch. Portions are very generous; we each took home half. Atmosphere - a casual, quick-stop; bookshelves lining the walls painted in fun blues and chartreuse green. read more

I am going to channel my inner Guy Fieri for this review. For those of you who have lived either in space or on Earth with a bag over your head and ear plugs for the past 20 years, Guy hosts several shows on Food Network. One of those shows is "Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives". This show explores (or used to) the lesser known food joints across this great country. My version of this show is "Cafes, Kitchens, and Country Cookin". This is the first installment. I am here in the tiny southern town of Hickory, NC. You may recognize them for their great furniture industry, but do you know they used to be a bastion for sock making? True story. Now this sleepy town is known for, well, not much. Today I am visiting Hatch Sandwich Bar, located in the quaint and historic downtown area of Hickory. After I dig in here, I can check out a really old movie at the Carolina Theatre for $1! I wonder if they have Top Gun? I walk in and step up to the counter. The lady greets me with a firm hello and asks me what I want. I choose the Pork Grilled Cheese. It comes with cilantro, avocado, and mixed cheeses, also with a bag of chips. It arrives to my street view counter quickly, so I dig right in. This thing is pretty big! The bread is perfectly toasted with creamy butter. The cheese is over flowing the sandwich, making this one hard to fit in my mouth. But who am I kidding? I've got the biggest mouth in Hollyweird! The pork is cooked perfectly and is heavily ensconced in a ton of cheese. The cheese sticks to my hands and face and even makes its way up to my bleach blonde hair. Anyone have a comb? This sandwich is OOB: Out of bounds. On point. To the sky. Rockin and Rollin. Straight cash homey. Do yourself a favor and get to Hickory and check out Hatch. I hate eggs, but I love Hatch! read more

This place is unique. Sandwiches are very good and different. Expect to pay a few bucks but you will not be disappointed.

An awesome sandwich shop in downtown Hickory. The pulled pork bahn mi was delicious. Crispy cartoons, tender pork and spicy mayo. The broccoli with miso was also fresh and tasty. Definitely coming back read more

Not much I'm going to be able to add to a place that's averaging 4 1/2 stars after 115 reviews! So I'm simply going to solidify their rating by saying I conquer! Hatch is a simple sandwich shop that is no frills, cute and homey, and serving up sandwiches that agree with everyone! So many sandwiches looked good to me, but ultimately I settled on a pulled pork plate. I did so mainly because it came with two sides for which I hear is a specialty here! At first sight, the pulled pork plate looked light on the entree itself. However, we've grown accustom to thinking we should be loaded down with food when ordering, and yet I find when it's smaller in quantity I tend to eat slower! The pork was extremely lean, tender, nice flavor, and my benchmark for knowing a good Q....sauce on the side! You can't mask your pork ineptness if you're willing to put your sauce on the side! The Mac was a fabulous side, loaded with cheese, but mine came room temperature at best which was a bit disappointing. The Brussels were what everyone says they are, fantastic! Sautéed in maple, they're tender enough with a added sweetness that just works! They had a Blackened Cauliflower this afternoon that was simple, but it made one of the most bland vegetables really exciting! Tossed in something to give it some flavor, then apparently baked to the point of blackening the tips, this was fantastic! Lastly I had to try the tomatoes, cheese, and balsamic side item. Another winner that needs to be a regular side item feature. All said, Hatch is what I thought it was, a great sandwich shop that sometimes has sides that outshine the entrees! read more

Hatch Sandwich Bar - Pulled Pork w/ Mac and Brussels! - American Near Me - Hickory, North Carolina

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First visit and I will be back! Fried pork chop was amazing! Fast service and great food!

Another great sandwich from Hatch. Recently flew solo and tried the Turkey Bacon Avocado. The roll from Nova, fresh baked that morning. The bacon, perfect and crispy. Loaded with green avocado goodness. The sandwich, simply awesome. Wash it down with a Mama's Little Yella Pils and Roasted Cauliflower as a side. Doesn't get any better!! read more

Hatch Sandwich Bar - Making lunch!!!! - American Near Me - Hickory, North Carolina

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I absolutely love Hatch! I work a few blocks away, and it takes everything in me to not visit Hatch daily to try all that they have to offer. I have yet to try something that isn't fresh and delicious. Where else can you order a side salad and expect a mixture of romaine and greens with glazed pecans, goat cheese and apple slivers?! Nothing is half-assed here. I am usually lamenting how bad service in Hickory is, but not at Hatch: the service is impeccable. From the old church pew seats, great music and especially the friendly staff, Hatch is an enjoyable experience all around. read more

My family of four LOVED this place. I had the veggie Bahn Mi, and tasted a couple of other sandwiches -- all of them were great. We drive past Hickory fairly often. I'm overjoyed to know of a tastier, less-crowded lunch option than the chain restaurants right on I-40. read more

Simple,quaint,unassuming and best of all delicious food!!! Truly a sandwich shop, but the menu and food are outstanding. 1/2 price wine bottles on Thursday. Roasted cauliflower and Brussels Sprouts are sides. How cool is that.!! Mac n Cheese is divine ! Stopped in based on reviews and we made an excellent choice. We will be bAck. Definitely try if you are in the area read more