North Hickory Market

Hatch is a great spot in downtown Hickory! The craft sandwiches are made with fresh, delectable…read moreingredients and are packed with flavor. The quinoa bowls looked amazing, and I'll definitely be back to try one next time. The atmosphere is cool and inviting, the staff was friendly and welcoming, and the downtown area is absolutely charming. A wonderful place for a casual lunch or dinner!

Came here for lunch while In town. Ordered a Turkey club…read more 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.

Dining room at Hatch Sandwich Bar, Hickory

Chicken Salad plate

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Pork Belly BLT

Plant Based Boss

5.0(36 reviews)

1.0 mi

I was looking for clean, great tasting food during my short stay in Hickory and after two ok and…read moreone disgusting meal, Plant Based Boss provided exactly what I was seeking. The ambience was very inviting and pleasant with calming Reggae grooves playing in the background. Justice as the other individual working were extremely attentive and friendly. I ordered the flavor exploding, mouthwatering, BBQ sandwich with Macaroni salad and was most satisfied with both. I will definitely return if ever in Hickory again. I only wish they were open everyday during my visit as I would not have eaten anywhere else.

Me, my wife, and baby stopped by for lunch today and were blown away by the food! it was so great…read moreand every menu item we had was better than the last! We were so elated that there is a vegan spot in hickory! we had no idea! the inside of the restaurant is so nice and has a great ambiance as well! the service of course was great as well and we had the pleasure of meeting the two owners, very nice and full of smiles, feels good supporting good small, vegan business! cant wait to return!

Pink Panther Smoothie

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Hugh’s Q

4.6(90 reviews)

4.0 mi

Veteran-owned & operated

Locally owned & operated

We recently stopped here on our way from NC to VA, and we think this will be part of our travel…read morerotation. We look for highly rated restaurants, close to the interstate and which have outdoor seating because we have dogs. Bringing water for our dogs and cups to take our sweet tea with us, our server, Kiersten, was the epitome of friendly southern hospitality. The barbecue was delicious. You could see the smoker on the property. What set this apart was the choice of sides. There were several sides such as green bean casserole and creamed corn that you don't see at other barbecue joints. We will definitely be back on our next trip to NC.

I wish I took more pictures! We stopped by on our way home from the mountains and had such a…read morepleasant experience. The smoker in the parking lot is how you know you're gonna eat some amazing bbq. We got the cheese curds as our app and they were the best I've ever had like absolutely insanely delicious. It was hard to choose what to get cause everything looked so great. We all really enjoyed our plates. The meat was juicy and flavorful and all the sides were yummy except the cornbread which was really dry. The creamed corn was my favorite! The sauces were right on the table and they had great options. Plenty of seating and a nice ambiance. We were all stuffed and had leftovers to take home. Our server was so kind and very attentive and if we are ever driving through again we would 100% come back. Very impressed!

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Inside bar area

Fourk

4.3(243 reviews)

1.3 mi

Fantastic food, wonderful service. The pork chop had a perfect sear and the topping gave a really…read moregood fruity flavor. I liked that there was a separate room for large parties, it kept the overall ambiance relaxed. Dessert could have been better. It wasn't bad,it just didn't match the level of the food. We chose the apple dumplings.

Fourk is located in the Viewmount area of Hickory. They have a free parking lot across the street,…read moreand if that fills, there is street parking. The space is open with high ceilings. I admired the artwork. The cascading glass waterfall is what first caught my eye when I entered. Fourk has been open since 2015 and serves New American cuisine with a twist. I was warmly welcomed when I entered and got seated at a round booth with a great view, near the artwork that caught my eye. They really know how to treat single diners here, which is rare these days. I liked that I got the best table in the place, and that they didn't attempt to seat me at the bar. My waitress was friendly and incredibly attentive. She helped me select a mocktail while going over the daily specials, and she even brought me the dessert menu near the beginning of my meal so I could plan ahead. The menu had many options in all price ranges. You can get sandwiches, burgers, salads and more high-priced entrees like mahi mahi, scallops and filet mignon. I went with the daily special, which was the Oscar Filet Mignon. It came with hollandaise sauce and grilled shrimp, and that combination intrigued me. I had the Party Punch mocktail, but it was perfect with strawberries, basil, pineapple and ginger ale. The filet mignon and topping were also amazing. I even had room for dessert and knew I had to try the blackberry wine cake, and that didn't disappoint either. This was a very special meal for me, as it marked the first leg of my trip to finish visiting all 100 North Carolina counties. With the great atmosphere, service, and food, Fourk set the bar incredibly high for the rest of my journey. I might need to make another special trip just to dine here again. The murder mystery nights and the live music nights are an added plus.

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Crescent Moon Cafe

4.4(147 reviews)

1.0 mi

What a find! This place has sandwiches, quesadillas, flatbreads and more. Their menu makes sure…read moreto mark a "v" next to vegetarian items and there's a ton of them. Everything tastes so good. You can't go wrong with any of it. The vibe inside is so relaxed. They have tons and I do mean tons of beers on tap as well. Whether you want to hang out with friends or have a dinner with a drink, this is it! The dark walls and slow music they play really bring the tone down and let you relax. Even though it's got a decent size bar, it's not overly loud. You could definitely bring your family earlier in the day and enjoy good food together. The service is outstanding and the guy that runs the food out seems like he knows everyone in the building. We had a very nice waitress that hustled throughout the room getting orders with the quickness. Even as busy as it was there never seemed to be a table or patron neglected. Anyone near downtown Hickory should make this a regular place and those out of towners looking for something comfortable with a different twist like tofu shawarma would love this restaurant.

Food here is amazing! It's great for vegan/vegetarian, dairy free and gluten free- a good chunk of…read moretheir menu is customizable for dietary restrictions. Environment is casual , it's got a full bar but I would say it's still family friendly at dinner time. Service was great and the waitress took their time to take down my order- gluten free, dairy free flatbread with dairy free pesto.

Inside seating area and bar

Club sandwich with side of fruit

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Cowa Sake

4.1(60 reviews)

1.2 mi

Good was terrific. Sake choices were amazing. Cute venue. Would return while in town.read more

Frothy shares a space with Cowasake (at least they do for online ordering). I dropped in to pickup…read morea snack on a weekday afternoon. There is street parking available on the adjacent street. I ordered the giggy pop, which is essentially homemade strawberry soda. I had it without the cold foam, and it was light and refreshing. Paired it with the edamame, which wasn't as good since some of the pods were mushy

Kimchi fries

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Center Street Eats

5.0(10 reviews)

2.1 mi

awesome food- fabulous service! I drive from Morganton just to eat there! Delicious veggie wrap.read more

If you're looking for fast service but also fresh AND healthy, THIS IS THE PLACE TO GO! I've been…read morehere a couple times with my mom and it's never been a disappointment! Anything and everything is fresh and healthy, they also provide prepped meals to buy if you're running behind on prepping your meals for the week! Super cool! Today I got the steak gyro, with a side salad with a vinaigrette it's was super yummy. They also have complimentary coffee and water :) definitely will be back, you can never go wrong with healthy decisions!

Check out our new dine-in area to enjoy our daily made-to-order specials.

Beef burrito

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Steak gyro with side salad

Taj Indian Cuisine

4.4(71 reviews)

1.4 mi

Food was excellent - we ordered malai kofta, paneer tikka, garlic naans and kachumber salad. The…read moresalad was quite creative with some chutney added on. The service was excellent and fairly quick. The ambiance is definitely above average indian restaurant - must have been remodeled since the server told us it was opened 15 years ago. It is bit of middle of nowhere in Hickory and harder to get to from highway 40. We stopped by from our trip to Gatlinburg. The location is the only negative here. But great experience if you're nearby.

Perfect experience…read more Arriving at the restaurant is a breeze. There's plenty of parking and upon my arrival, I was able to get a seat at the bar. While they do have a nice drink selection, I opted for a water to accompany my chicken curry with naan. The food was delicious! Very flavorful and thankfully not too spicy for my weak self (I ordered mine mild - otherwise you CAN definitely get spicy food here). The portions are healthy and the prices are fair. I didn't have to wait long at all. I enjoyed dining at the bar where I was able to interact with the friendly staff. The space isn't super large but they can definitely accommodate groups of all sizes. Everything is clean and nice. I had a wonderful time and I'm sure I'll be back before my time in Hickory comes to an end.

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Chicken coconut curry

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Backstreets Bar and Grill

3.8(198 reviews)

1.5 mi

Busy sports bar. There are three rooms. The sports room with a full bar has many TVs and is loud…read more The dining room looks newer with booths and tables. Another room with booths is in the back. These rooms do not have TVs, and are quieter. The rooms can't be reserved, but talk to management to make arrangements to get there early and get the tables set. A patio is there, also. The menu is good size and has a nice variety of apps, salads, sandwiches and entrees. Mandarin salad had a lot of bacon pieces and sugared pecans. The fried oyster app was a nice meal for me, or shareable with two or three people. Our server Arika was attentive. Handicapped accessible and has a large parking lot.

I had Mandarin Chicken salad, my friend had fried oysters. Both were good. Plenty of salad…read moredressing, although I would've liked the dressing to have a stronger flavor. Waitress was very attentive and helpful!

Fried chicken wrap

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Nachos

13TWENTY Hickory Pub

4.0(22 reviews)

3.2 mi

I have eaten here & gotten several take out orders. It is a small restaurant with inside, outside &…read morelimited bar seating available. The drinks are delicious! My favorite dish is the Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta, it's very flavorful & a generous portion. My friend has ordered the Caribbean Jerk Boneless Wings & enjoyed them every time. The Garlic Parm Fries are also a great appetizer.

We ordered food last week for carry out off the menu posted on their site. When we picked up our…read moreorder, what we were charged was pretty much double what was posted online. What should have been a $35 order was almost $70! I'm not sure a 6oz burger and measly pub chips from anywhere is worth $20. Not to mention, the burger was overcooked and dry, and the ranch provided was so watered down it was as runny as water and flavorless. I realize times are tough and price increases are to be expected, but double?? Menus/prices online should be immediately updated to reflect accurate prices (not all surprises are good), and your product really should remain quality. And then to ask if we'd like to leave a tip, ridiculous! Extremely disappointed.

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