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    Mellow Mushroom Hickory

    3.2 (175 reviews)
    ModeratePizza, Bars, Sandwiches
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    MELLOW MUSHROOM HICKORY ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Hipster
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Garlic Cheese Bread
    Ivan C.

    Cool little spot to grab a bite with friends; maybe not so much if you expect to be waited on. Service is lackluster here, but they are polite. It's a pizza joint at the end of the day. 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. 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.

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    Em H.

    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.

    Vegan Tempeh Hoagie
    Ashlea C.

    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!

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    Nikkie E.

    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.

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    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.

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    Pacific Rim Pizza is excellent. Staff is friendly and they accommodate dogs for outdoor seating

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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.

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

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

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    Leslie K.

    Thank you John, we're glad you and your family are Mellow regulars!!

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