Terrible! I wish it was possible to give negative stars. Food took over an hour and was practically inedible. Onion rings burnt, with cocktail sauce!? Burgers obviously from a steam table, completely cooked beyond all recognition and cold as ice. Buns were cold. The only thing not overcooked were the lays potato chips. Cooks were not wearing any hand, hair or face protection and were handling ready to eat food with bare hands. You can clearly see into the kitchen from the dining room. Owner would only take off the onion rings because we ate more than 2 bites of the food and never apologized at all for the poor service and quality. DO NOT EAT AT THIS RESTAURANT!!!!!! read more

Their steak is to die for. Whoever their chefs are know how to cook a steak. I also enjoy their pizza. It's a friendly and relaxed environment and it's reasonably priced. read more

The restaurant is quaint and cozy. Needs some updating- the tables are a bit too close together and the bathroom is less than 2ft away from other diners. The menu looks amazing but the food is disappointing. After waiting over an hour for our food, the wait met came and told us that one of the pizza toppings was unavailable. We placed an order for a hamburger and was told it would take 30+ min to cook. The grilled chicken tasted like it was frozen and then microwaved, same with the broccoli. The waiter did bring a burger out in less than 10 min and while it was cooked through it wasn't even hot. Our drinks were also rarely refilled. Overall a unsatisfactory experience! No apology or offer to make it right. read more

Quaint ambiance that feels like that NorthWest of the states vs Central Ohio. Absolutely love their wheat crust pizzas and the potato skins are also great. Parking is tight, as is seating, but plan ahead and know that you might have a little bit of a wait. read more

Doesn't look like much, but the service is always friendly and it's the BEST pizza in town. I would suggest eating it at the restaurant because it's the best right out of the oven. Try the whole wheat crust! read more

Overall would not recommend this place. I used to love it; however it is started to look out dated, dingy and dirty. The menus are out dated and the food is ok at best. read more

This place has always been great. The pizza is one of the best in the Springfield area.

Oh the Hickory Inn was a wonderful find!! I can't believe it took me this long to find it! I come to Springfield 2 or 3 times a year! I had the ribeye. I had asked for medium rare to rare and it come you over cook and they were quick to get me a new one. Out server was very good! I wish I could remember her name to give her a proper shout out! My friends had pizza and I took the leftovers with me and that was GOOD PIZZA!!! This place has it all! Great little bar too! I will be back the next time I'm in town. :) read more

So so, not great/not bad... We broke with "tradition" at my office and came here for our yearly Christmas lunch. Well, at least we got the afternoon off from work!! EXTREMELY limited parking (I parked next door at Advanced Auto!!), "something for everyone/no surprises" menu, and HIGH PRICED pizza... (You've got to make it SOLID GOLD to get me to pay $25+ for a large!!) This is a Springfield institution, and I'm sure it's been around FOREVER, and (really!!) I'm trying to be fair, but I guess I'm spoiled (rotten) and wanted something more than the feeling I was eating lunch in my grandparents' basement (at least now I'm at the "grownup's table!!") We started off with a variety of breaded/fried apps. The cheese balls were the best... Good, cheesy, and plenty of balls!! My SPECIAL grilled cheese (oddly) included water chestnuts, and olives, which I luckily diverted. The side salad was tiny, served on a saucer (!!) and the SPECIAL French onion soup was too salty. Others had pasta entrees, an immense Mexican platter, and a NY strip that actually was the hit of the afternoon... HUGE!! I think I should have gotten a burger... Nothing bad, nothing great, service was fine, and I'm sure people will continue to come here and enjoy good, comforting, middle-America food for many years to come. You might do better, but I suppose you could do a lot worse.... read more

They have good pizza, but they are severely lacking in the customer service part of the business! The to go order phone is like playing Russian roulette! We ordered pizza tonight for pick up, drove from Enon to pick it up, got here and was told the order was still 35 minutes from being made! They were a little backed up was the excuse! I had a bad experience trying to call in an order last week too so needless to say they have lost a customer! read more

This was my first time going..our waitress was pleasant and the food was ok. My friends liked their food but I found my fries under cooked and the fish batter tough. The restaurant itself was cold (the air was drafty) and our food took over an hour to come to the table. I found their menu to be pricey. I have never paid $25 for fish and chips. read more

Stopped in for dinner with my wife what a mistake! The place is a shoebox with tables pushed up against each other. The dust hanging on the fan blades was at least an inch thick the curtains on the windows were full of dust and stains. We wait her almost 40 minutes for our food to arrive cold. read more

I walk in to the bar and sit down. I receive no service. No help. Three people behind the bar. One beside it. No one would help with either a menu or a drink. It was bizarre. Very vey bizarre. read more

Simply the best. Please do not judge a book by its cover. Hickory Inn is small and altogether unimpressive on the inside, and the dining room may not look like much, but I'd be devastated if the management changed a thing. Hickory is family owned and operated, and it shows. It is hands-down the BEST place to eat in Springfield, as evidenced by the fact that on most Fridays and Saturdays it's a very long wait if you're not a seasoned vet that knows to arrive right when they open their doors at 5:00. The menu is enormous. My family and I have been dining at Hickory for years (I'm from Springfield) and I have since moved to Dayton where my husband and I would still drive the 45 minutes back to dine there. We now live in DC but know that every time we visit family in Springfield, we'll be eating at Hickory. Hickory pizza is a favorite among locals. Their crust is truly one-of-a-kind, and it's the cheesiest pizza you'll ever eat. The wheat crust is amazing. Other menu items of note: cheese balls - cheddar cheese cubes breaded and fried to perfection. They serve them with cocktail sauce and I do not dip them in that. Just eat them as is. Their Caesar salad is my favorite ever. Their dressing is oil based, and they always dress the Caesar perfectly. Hard-boiled egg is a surprising but welcome addition to the salad. Best French onion soup you will ever have. One more favorite would be the pork chops with cajun seasoning and a side of their spicy barbecue - for spice lovers only. The ambiance may be an acquired taste, but having frequented the restaurant for over 10 years now, I wouldn't have it any other way. Conveniently located near Wittenberg University. Parking behind is tricky, but ample parking across the street and on the street available. Hickory Inn has Springfield's BEST food and dining experience. The servers are always amazing, as are the bartenders. The menu is enormous and there's something for everyone. My family and I always leave with smiles on our faces and full stomachs. read more

Came here as part of our four day trip. Great prices and huge selection of choices. Fantastic wine list and VERY reasonable prices. I enjoyed the grouper, nicely fried and huge portion. Liked the stuffed potato. My friend got the seafood platter and liked it. Seems like a solid choice with something for everyone! read more

Visited on a Wednesday evening. I had a fried fillet of Haddock with steamed veggies, and my associates each had the Chicken Parmesan. The food was decent, but not great. The salads are Iceberg lettuce - no good. The service was okay, but served by someone who was not one of "Dayton's finest". The kitchen was quite slow. All in all, it was okay, but there is better food and service to be had elsewhere in the area. read more

Last night was the second time I've been here for dinner. The first was years ago and I don't remember what I got, but I remember enjoying my dinner and the experience. We stopped by for a late dinner last night with family and I know they are known for their pizza so I went with that. I got the white cheese pizza and it was delicious. By the way, their small 12" is more like a 14" pizza. It was too much for one person to eat. Others at the table got subs and all seemed to really like them. The portions are huge and the menu is priced decent except the pizzas. The pizzas are pretty expensive in my opinion. Overall, the restaurant is kinda small and can get really crowded. The service is friendly and on top of things. I would definitely go back and of all the choices in Springfield, it is one of my top. read more

Although I do not frequent this place enough, I've never once had to send my food back, nor have I ever had a bad experience at The Hickory Inn. They have a nice quiet bar to sit at, a few select draft beers to choose from, and the whole wheat crust pizza is to die for. Their menu is actually quite large to where you could easily go here once a week and it would be close to a year before you tried everything they have to offer. May I recommend their BLT pizza, it is like no other that I have ever tried anywhere else. The service is great also. I always tip large when I leave this place. They really make you feel at home. read more

I would never never never eat here again! My family went here because my aunt loves the food. We ordered and once the food was placed on the table bugs started coming out of the baskets of appetizers. Needless to say I left hungry. read more

One of the classic places in Springfield for good food for more than 50 years. Certainly one of the top pizzas in town! Generous drinks and portions, friendly staff. Be ready for a line going out the door on a weekend night. The pork chops are outstanding! read more

Hickory Inn - A "small" portion of pork chops. - Pizza Near Me - Springfield, Ohio

I ordered the Hickory Sub to-go. Once home I found it had no top bun. Called and spoke to management. Though it was not listed as such (and was served with "Dipping Sauce") he said it was an open-face sandwich. That sloppy, soggy mess was extremely disappointing. read more

I've gone to hickory inn quite a few times, being someone who is from Springfield. Tonight, I was going to a friend's house and he asked that I pick up an order. I went, the bartender gave me a pizza and I paid and went on my way. Once I got to his house he realized that something was left off the order. We drove 15 minutes back, and they refused to comp our order because they gave the item to me with the pizza, which was a bold faced lie. I told them it that was not true, and the owner, from across the bar, said "I saw them put them there and thought it was strange when you left it! You have to pay for it," and ran to the back. The hostess said he said no and wouldn't comp. I am certain they were not there. Even if they were, why didn't he follow me out to give them to me? Even if I am in the total wrong, why wouldn't you be slightly sympathetic? I will not be going back to hickory again. read more

food was amazing cooked perfectly !! service was perfect as well . I have not been here for years, decided to try it out and was not disappointed. arrived approx 750 pm and had about 10 min wait on - Friday night We will be back ! read more

Filet was incredible, and whole wheat pizza in incredible. Very friendly staff and everything on the menu is fresh and homemade. read more

Hickory Inn - Whole wheat pepperoni pizza! Incredible - Pizza Near Me - Springfield, Ohio

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This has been our favorite date night place to go to for years. Excellent food and service.

The best pizza around! Love their whole wheat crust!! Great atmosphere and friendly staff

First time here and not disappointed! We WILL be back. Huge menu. Relaxed atmosphere. Cold beer. Great service.

The Hickory Inn has that hometown bar/ restaurant feel. The pizza and sandwiches are always consistently excellent. Brandon, the owner, was the best bartender in Spfld for years before assuming ownership. Always remembered your drinks and usually anticipated your food order at the bar. Fun place to be and you'll never leave hungry. Wait staff is great, too. I miss going there during the Covid shutdown. read more

Great place with a huge menu! Pizza, especially their white ones are delicious. Reuben's, and other hot sandwiches as well as fish and chips are worth a try. Salads are wonderful, too. read more

The Hickory is one of those great local places. They have one of the most extensive menus in the area, with a wide variety of dishes so diverse that you'll find it hard to choose just one. The size & diversity of their menu means the ingredients that have to make your food fresh are substantial. The older look of the place adds a nice environment. The simple bar has enough variety to scratch most itches. While the parking is difficult & limited, & the place itself is small, it's worth squeezing in for a bite. I've had many different dishes & entrees with success on every level. The service is always friendly & prompt, whether on a date or in a group of 8+ with children. Personally recommended though, is the Pizza. Wheat crust. Crushed red peppers in the sauce. Water Chestnuts, Italian sausage, with pepperoni on the top. Cut into squares. It's a hidden gem of a pizza. Weird, yes... but come back & thank me after. read more

If you're in Springfield and you've never had Hickory Inn.. what in the world is the matter with you? The wheat crust if simply amazing! They have a great range of food but hands down the best pizza pie! It's def a must go!! read more

Our family eats here frequently. We love the pizza,ribs and sweet potato fries!! Our only complaint is w the nasty bathrooms. Comparable to the worst gas station bathroom I've ever been in. The owners should really invest in an upgrade. read more

Place is small , dark, an needs very much to be updated. Didn't care for my cold mashed potatoes and the waitress didn't know what she was doing. Won't be back!! read more

I hadn't been to Hickory in decades and guess what? The same carpet, tables, and chairs were there as when I last visited...and they were dated then. Food was okay, but for the price I'd like to feel like I wasn't at a diner. read more

This place is terrible. Server was rude and abrupt. Too expensive for what you get. Chicken old and rotten and I couldn't eat it- no sense in sending it back as they would have thrown it in my face. read more

Can't beat this place. Cozy atmosphere. Attentive staff. Amazing food. Our favorites include the ranch and blue cheese dressings on side salads, cheddar cheese balls with cocktail sauce, the best filet in the world!! (Better than Ruth's Chris or any other yuppie steakhouse!!), and the whole wheat crust pizza is also good. Honestly have never been disappointed here. read more

I placed an order over the phone and asked my friend to pick it up. I ordered a pizza and cheese balls. My friend didn't know the order ahead of time and was only handed a pizza. However, he was charged for the full order. On his way to my house, Hickory Inn called me to say they forgot to give him the cheese balls. So my friend and I drove 15 minutes back to Hickory Inn to pick them up. By the time we got there, the food was cold. I asked if they could dock the price of the cheese balls for our trouble and since it was their mistake. One of the staff said my friend left them there and that it was his fault. We argued this point due to the phone call Hickory Inn had made to me but they refused to budge on the price. At that point, I said to just take them off my order and give my friend his money back. The owner refused and said we'd have to pay for it before retreating to the kitchen, refusing to discuss it any further. It was some of the worst customer service we've ever experienced. The owners and staff lied to our faces, offered no solutions for their mistakes, and we ended up eating cold food. Needless to say, we're not going back. read more

I eat here often because they have the best burger in Springfield. Great steaks, wonderful ribs.... and the Pizza? It has to be one of the two best in Springfield. Nice friendly family owned restaurant. The owners Ed and Kim Williamson always come out and talk to their patrons to make sure the food is good and the service is right. My nephew calls their pizza "Magic Pizza", because we can never finish. Its great for leftover breakfast. Had my first date with my wife here, and we come back every anniversary if we are in town. read more

It was nasty. Back in the 80s and 90s they had amazing pizza. Our pizza was inedible even after we sent it back to finish baking. It was the sort of pizza you get out if a microwave, not something you sit down to order. It tasted like they used a frozen crust, added tomato sauce and toppings. We didn't pass any homeless people to offer our pizza to, so it went in the trash. read more

How are there this many 4 and 5 stars for this place? Did I order the wrong meal? I was told the pizza was outstanding! My pizza had absolutely no flavor and the crust tasted like it was microwaved. It was extremely bland, along with the chicken on top (which covered the pizza more than the cheese). I expected a way better pizza for $27. My daughter orders the spaghetti and meatballs, takes 2 bites and said it's gross. I dip the crust of my pizza in her spaghetti sauce and I couldn't agree more with her. It's like they opened a can of tomato sauce, mixed it with water, and poured it over noodles. Salt and pepper couldn't bring this food back to life. I'd give it zero stars, but the friendly server kept my drink filled at all times (highlight of the meal). read more