The food was absolutely amazing! Everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and definitely worth coming back for. The only downside was that the service was pretty slow, and we did find ourselves waiting longer than expected. That being said, the food made up for it, and we still had an overall good experience. read more

Mellow Mushroom Hickory - Medium build your own pizza - Pizza Near Me - Hickory, North Carolina

Mellow Mushroom is always good but the visit to this location was a bit of a miss. I don't know if they were just understaffed and overwhelmed with takeout orders, but it just wasn't what I have come to expect from this chain. Our waiter was nice but seemed to be spread a bit thin between different sections and the bar. The food took a bit which is fine but just wasn't as good as I have had from other locations. I'm guessing it may have just been an off day as this is the only time I've been to this location. Hopefully that's the case as there is definitely potential here. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Yummy food, excellent vibe, excellent service, and good sweet tea![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Medium 1/2 & 1/2 pie and cheesy garlic bread to appease my husband, son, and myself. Excellent choice read more

Mellow Mushroom Hickory - Garlic Cheese Bread - Pizza Near Me - Hickory, North Carolina

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Let me start by saying this place is still AMAZING! It's been several years since I have last been here, but have recently moved back into the area and this was one of my first stops. The service is always amazing, as the staff are always kind. The food is outstanding. The crust is unbeatable being hand made, fresh and airy then cooked crisp to perfection. There is enough pizza ideas for any taste mild to wild. And if you don't find your favorite you can make a custom one. There is also every thing from salads, sandwiches and even burgers. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The building is nice with indoor seating and also covered patio seating outside with TV's for viewing.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The decorating taste is eclectic and unique with all the lovely quirks that come with it.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] This is not your mom and pops pizza place, ITS BETTER! Stop by and experience it for yourself. read more

Great group of helpful people. Marisa helped me with planning a 50th birthday party for my wife. Thanks a lot Marisa and Austin, our server for making this a wonderful experience. read more

Service from the door was horrible like we were bothering them. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It had a smell in this restaurant and was so dirty should have been cleaner.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Food was disgusting had no taste no seasoning ordered the boneless wings parmesan garlic, and the magic meatballs were just as bad no taste looked like they were frozen from Walmart. Drinks tasted like there was soap in the glass and the waitress just put the next one in a to go cup. Never really acted surprised or even offered to take some money to out bill. I also noticed the couple behind us in the booth complaining about the boneless wings. I could not find out what they were made off certainly not chicken at all looked likes pieces of some kind of meat all squashed together. My friend had the same thing, and she could not eat it all, I took them home to my dogs who will eat anything, and they would not touch it either. So disappointed and will just go next door to Kick Back Jacks and spent my money there. I also talked with the manager who said we are a testing restaurant and she was no help in the matter. I asked what she could do with the bill. No response. Horrible will never go back. Came home was sick and threw up what was in that fake food. Very unhappy customer!!! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Cool little spot to grab a bite with friends; maybe not so much if you expect to be waited on.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service is lackluster here, but they are polite. It's a pizza joint at the end of the day. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I wouldn't recommend sitting near the patio door; both patrons and employees use it as a thoroughfare, and you'll constantly be caught in a gust.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The pizza was pizza. We tried a couple different variations. Nothing particularly remarkable, but nothing really to complain about either. If we visit again, I might be more inclined to grab something to-go. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]The absolute best atmosphere to enjoy eating the most flavorful, craft mastered, round bit of heaven pizza you will ever experience.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The star of the show is the pizza hands down, from the many different specialties, to the hearty size toppings will make your stomach believe it's won an award!! The entire menu doesn't not disappoint, and will leave everyone in your party counting the days until you can go back for more. The staff is unlike any team you'll every meet, it's like they were born for this, the mellow Marauder's!!! Take my word, the only decision you need to make, you won't be left in the dark with this mushroom, make it mellow mushroom!!!! read more

Picked up a pizza over the weekend. When I arrived at the takeout counter, the woman working there said, "Tips are appreciated." I didn't leave a tip, as I usually reserve tipping for full table service, not takeout. She seemed irritated and commented to another employee after I left, which came off as unprofessional. I have no problem tipping when it's warranted, but being pressured or made to feel uncomfortable isn't appropriate. I was just there to pick up my order -- not dine in. Disappointing experience due to the attitude of the staff read more

Pacific Rim Pizza is excellent. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Staff is friendly and they accommodate dogs for outdoor seating[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

Bar Staff is excellent in craft beer recommendations and pizza!! So glad to try some delicious IPA beer and pizza!! It was delicious!! Great hosts who greet with a smile and even came back to us to ask if we enjoyed our time!! Can't wait to return the next time we are in town. read more

I recently stopped by this location of Mellow Mushroom while visiting a friend in Hickory. We were seated quickly and had a very friendly server, who laughed at my friend's bad jokes, which was appreciated. My salad was good, but the pepperoni/green pepper pizza was the best part (as always!). There's just something about MM's pizza crust that keeps me coming back. I didn't feel rushed to finish eating, though the huge mushroom dangling above our table did concern me. I spent part of the trip hoping it wouldn't take us both out before we finished our food and were able to scurry to safety! Overall, it was a nice trip on a rainy day. I appreciate the kind server and the excellent food. read more

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Great food. Service a tad slow, however I really enjoyed the food. Super delicious. I would recommend this place to a friend.

Bruh- vegan options for the win! It's so hard to find restaurants with vegan options in the Hickory area, but Mellow Mushroom did not disappoint! I never liked this restaurant when I was a meat eater, but that tempeh hoagie was probably the best vegan sandwich I've ever had. It was so good, I plan on ordering another tomorrow! The pizza is made with follow your heart cheese- the best brand of vegan cheese. Even the non-vegans in my family loved it! I was easily able to place my order online for curbside pickup, and service on a Saturday night was relatively fast. So so delicious! I'm so happy to finally have found another "fast food" option to add to my list! read more

Mellow Mushroom Hickory - Vegan Tempeh Hoagie - Pizza Near Me - Hickory, North Carolina

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Sat down, a roach about 3 inches long crawled under the table that staff just sat us at.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]We got up and politely excused ourselves. That was very nasty.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

The pizza was delicious and the waitress was very sweet. The decor in the restaurant was amazing! Good vibes all around!!

We're pizza lovers and were shopping in the area so we decided to check this place out. First noticed the interesting decor (didn't get all the pics I wanted) and laid back, cool atmosphere. The space is wide open, they have a large outdoor, covered patio and there's quite a large bar located toward the side of the dining area. The kitchen is at the back, bustling with people and within view of the diners. The wait staff and hosts are a younger crowd, but diners of all ages eat here. It's comfortable, fun and inviting. Although there are some bad reviews due to service, our waitress, Anika, was awesome. She was friendly, helpful with the menu, down to earth and boasted a huge smile. We started off with the pretzel bites as an appetizer. We started to get a little concerned when it took over 25 minutes, but, when we received them, and spoke to Anika, it was clear why; these are made fresh in house. Side note: they're not pretzels ya'll. The name is a bit deceiving. These bites are actually made from their delicious pizza dough then buttered and sprinkled with parm and served with beer cheese and marinara dipping sauces. They were fresh, hot, and super yummy. The warm beer cheese was creamy and flavorful with a very mild bite of spice. The marinara had a fresh taste that was a tad sweet with lots of flavor. Both were awesome compliments (try them mixed together, its amazing!). As with the appetizer, there's a bit of a wait on the pizzas, but it's so worth it. Their crust is crisp, but not overdone. Full of flavor, light, and buttered (but no where near greasy) this has to be one of my all time favorite pizza crusts. Both pizzas we ordered had great flavor profiles. The toppings are fresh, and plentiful and the pizzas are covered with cheese. There's just an abundance of flavor overall. When it comes to the toppings they don't hold back, and we love that. We both ordered mediums and not only had plenty to fill our bellies there, but we both had leftovers...TWICE. Definitely worth the money spent. The only complaint...the marinara was sparse on my boyfriends House Special which made the pizza slightly dry. Bonuses...their ranch is really yum and their napkins aren't skimpy. When you're eating with your hands that's pretty important. Lol. Verdict: we'll definitely be back. read more

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Good food, not the fastest though. I went here on a work lunch and will probably not be back for that. The food took a good 30-35 minutes to come out. The vibe was constant with Mellow Mushrooms. The servers are what threw me off. They seemed to have no dress code, dress in short all black outfits, chains and collars around their necks and piercings filling their noses. I'm not a bothered when it comes to those things normally, but when the waitstaff at a restaurant is dressing like that, it made for a slightly uncomfortable time. read more

Dear Leslie Knapp, CEO of Mellow Mushroom Respectfully I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to express my profound disappointment regarding my recent visit to Mellow Mushroom Pizza in Hickory. As a first-time patron, I was eager to experience your establishment, but unfortunately, my experience fell far short of expectations. Upon arrival, my party and I were greeted with a lengthy wait time, significantly surpassing the initially quoted 15-20 minutes. Nearly 40 minutes later, from the time we walked in to put our names on the wait list we had seen 5 or 6 dirty tables, 2 employees were having a full on conversation while all the tables remained dirty as more tables were adding to the work load.the uncleanness of the establishment created an atmosphere that bordered on unsanitary. We were finally seated, only to encounter a myriad of issues throughout the entirety of our meal. To begin, the appetizers we ordered, specifically the pretzel bites, were not only subpar in taste, resembling mere bread balls, but they arrived at our table cold. Additionally, the soup we ordered suffered the same fate, adding to the overall disappointment of our dining experience. Regrettably, our server's attentiveness was lacking, the only time she checked on us was to 1. take our order, 2. Deliver our drinks, 3. Deliver our appetizer and lastly 4. Deliver our pizzas other then that she disappearedlike who denie and was no where to be found multiple times and when we did find her she was at the bar having a conversation with tbe bar tender, then she disappeared again until it was time to pay that bill. Lmao the bill came faster then the food itself, that will never make sense to me. This coupled with the excruciatingly slow service, resulted in an unacceptably prolonged dining experience, lasting over two hours for a party of just four individuals. Furthermore, As a result I found it difficult to enjoy my meal amidst such unsavory conditions. Ultimately, I left Mellow Mushroom Hickory feeling utterly dissatisfied, both with the quality of the food and the level of service provided. For an expenditure totaling $91, I expected a dining experience far superior to what was delivered. I held you restaurant to a high standard but the experience made my family and I feel very disappointed. My wife's frustration is through the rough, she expressed to me that she just wants to cry because we felt like we lost out on $91 for the type of experience provided and I just wish I could fix it, we would love it if we could get our money back to be quite honest. We're not interested in a gift card at all. Receipt information 3/16/2024 Order Number 10053 Online Confirmation #5YE2 Table 02 Paid- $96.15 I had intended to provide feedback through the dine-in experience survey; however, I encountered difficulty as the receipt number requested was not provided in my email receipt. I sincerely hope that you will address these concerns promptly to ensure that future patrons do not endure a similar ordeal. As a fan of your brand, I believe in the potential for improvement and look forward to seeing positive changes implemented. I Thank you for your attention and understanding to this matter. I thought I would bring this to your attention so that your atleast aware Sincerely, Jayems Slade read more

Good meat and vegetarian options. Fun atmosphere. Cool decor. Server was friendly. Can't share about the food yet because I haven't tried the pizza! Likely to come back soon. read more

Mellow Mushroom Hickory - Cocktails- also pretty decent beer - Pizza Near Me - Hickory, North Carolina

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Being from California I quickly fell in to the category of people that thought I wouldn't find a whole lot of restaurants that I enjoyed for lack of diversity in the area. This place, however, I can hand the title of best pizza I have EVER had. And I purposed to my wife at a pizza restaurant haha. Thank you for existing, mellow mushroom. read more

I've been here many times with my coworkers and it's always consistent. It's not jersey pizza, it's California pizza, so don't expect thin and crispy. It's more doughy than that. Good toppings, good quality. Always a good pizza. One thing they need to invest in is staff. No matter when we've gone. Been there dozens of times, they only employ poor wait staff, that's always disappointing. read more

This was my first time eating here I've been trying to get here for quite some time . Usually when I see one I'm on vacation or just taking my wife out on a dinner date . So on vacation doesn't want pizza or when we are out in a date. I had some time to my self and had an amazing lunch and I will be back over and over again read more

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Long wait due to only staffing two servers - one being the bartender. The place was empty and waited over 30 min for a table and even longer for food. read more

Stopped here for lunch today. We were seated promptly, but it took over five minutes for a waitress to show up at our table (our menus were closed). Important to note that they were properly staffed and had only three tables of people in the entire establishment. They were out of the advertised tomato bisque appetizer we wanted so we settled for something else. Overall service was slow. We ordered the backyard bbq pizza. The pork tasted bad, like it was a week old. The window sill next to our table had cobwebs all over it, they obviously do not clean very well. We will not be back. read more

The pizza was decent (albeit cold but it was takeout) and the staff were friendly. I liked they included pepper packets, that was a nice touch. read more

I've been to this location multiple times. I always have a good experience with great customer service. With the pandemic going on, the staff has to seat you every other booth or table because of protocol. We had no wait time because we went around 5-6 and it wasn't too busy at all! Our server was very polite and helpful and we had a great time! They were out of most draft beers which was disappointing but still had a great time! Will be back soon. read more

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After a eventful afternoon I stopped at mellow mushroom for dinner on a Saturday night. The location did not have a wait time like most other restaurants near by. I ordered their oven roasted mild wings as an appetizer which were phenomenal and a personalized pizza as the entree topped with pepperoni, spinach, mushrooms and ricotta. The pizza was ok, it lacked some flavor but the wings were great! The wings were the best part of the meal. The service was ok, not the best we had to call on our server several times because we felt like she forgot about us. The next time I want wings I know where I'm going! read more

Mellow Mushroom Hickory - Personalized pizza topped with pepperoni, spinach, mushrooms and ricotta - Pizza Near Me - Hickory, North Carolina

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This place is so damn good it takes my mouth to flavor town every time I go there. They have so many different types of pizzas they also an amazing and I'm going to try them all I had the Thai pizza last time I could smell it coming out to our table. The salsa on it was amazing it was very well proportioned the atmosphere is great if you've not been in the mellow mushroom do yourself a favor and head over they also have sandwiches and salads and other type of appetizers they have a bar with beers on tap also. The place was very laid back the atmosphere was mellow as the name suggests read more

Such great food and an amazing staff! Everything was perfect and the manager was so kind and helpful. Good beer options too! read more

Mellow Mushroom Hickory - Pizza Near Me - Hickory, North Carolina

Great pizza & service ! Lots of options available . Gluten free crusts is one & it's awesome this restaurant!

We enjoy visiting this restaurant! We always receive phenomenal service. The staff are attentive and always provide great service. One of our favorite pizzas is the house special. It's loaded with meats, bacon, olives and always add banana peppers. Drinks are always cold, draft beers and chilled pint glasses are a must. Thursday night half price appetizers. The cheese bread and garlic pretzels and spot on! I'd highly recommend this property, restaurant and super efficient staff. John G. read more

I was hesitant eat here after seeing the most recent reviews. So glad we did! Our server Jarred was personable and attentive. We didn't need to wait for a thing. Great pizza to boot! read more

Love coming here my husband love his pizza with a lot meat and like mine with veggies a great please to Compromise .. Service is always great so friendly and Kinda .. read more

Mellow Mushroom Hickory - Pizza Near Me - Hickory, North Carolina

Mellow Mushroom is one of those places that fills a certain niche that's hard to identify. Sometimes you're at home, and you want a pizza delivered. In that case, you should go to Papa John's. Sometimes, you want to leave the house and go to a relatively authentic NYC pizza counter. In that case, you go to Tony's. Sometimes, you want to go sit down, have a drink with some friends, have some good pizza and enjoy a cool atmosphere. That place is Mellow Mushroom. Make no mistake, Mellow Mushroom is a good pie. The crust is done well, the toppings are flavorful and there are a good amount of combinations. The atmosphere is really nice, provides a great social atmosphere and fills that niche for a real, sit down pizza restaurant that definitely has its place. One of my go-to sitdowns in Hickory and one I'd recommend. read more

Large cavernous space Relatively fast service and hot steamy pizzas and calzones straight from the Oven to your plate (you can see the oven in the large kitchen from your seating area). I had the calzone (would be difficult to finish in one go). read more

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Not knocking the food. I live Mellow Mushroom. My issue is with the staff at this location. Come in and don't get greeted. Finally someone comes to the and asks how we say two and they sit us outside. Sat there for 11 minutes with not so much as a JJ be with you in a minute. Zero acknowledgment. Got up and walked out. They had several servers. Open tables and only sitting 50% of tables if there were customers. Horrible rude service. No wonder everyone is across the parking lot at KickBack Jacks. read more

Let me start by saying, I've only been a few times for lunch during the week so far. As this is a new location, the wait times can be long on weekends and in the evening, but that's just when I've tried (which is why I go for lunch during the week). Anyway...the food is delicious.... During my first visit I tried the meatball sub, the meatballs were great, the bread was good and the portion (I orderd small or 1/2) was about right for lunch. On my next visit I ordered a 10" pizza (I prefer pepperoni, but I suspect they're all good) which was more than enough and was even better than I expected. My intentions were to save half for the next day, but it was too good to stop eating. In addition to the food, the beer selection will keep me coming back. They have 40 taps and around 60 bottles...win! If you like beer, ask about the Beer Club! The space is open, bright and suitable for all ages. I'm already looking forward to my next visit! read more

Mother's Day brunch with a table of seven is every waitress's nightmare, but we had a great waitress who even took our picture :) This Mellow Mushroom is located off of 40, and has a big selection of beer on tap (if you sit at bar, they will allow you to sample one or two), outside dining, the food is good but we have been there enough times that we know what we like. 1. Appetizer meatballs: it's three huge meatballs that are really tasty but ask for extra sauce because they only put it on top of the meatballs and you may want some for dipping. 2. Cheeseburger Pizza: Honestly I rarely eat meat but this pizza is different and tasty but ask for them to top it with lettuce, pickles and tomatoes. it is like a Big Mac but better because you can share. I think they charge extra for the topping but its worth it. 3. House Special Pizza: Also a meat lovers delight but it is really good and worth the money. Ask for extra sauce for dipping. 4. Greek salad: it is a medley of flavors and you can easily share it with two or even three people. ****** I have had "just good" items here before but based on this dining experience and the items we had I would give it five stars. read more

CLOSED DUE TO STAFF SHORTAGE Drove quite a ways for pizza to discover closed due to staff shortage - so bummed. Will try again another time. read more