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    The Hatch

    3.3 (156 reviews)
    ModerateSouthern, Sandwiches
    Open 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    THE HATCH ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    The Bacon Ranch
    Lauren T.

    A group of 4 of us went to TH on a Tuesday evening. We sat outside despite it being chilly since the outdoor area was heated. Our server was polite, helpful, and very accommodating. We did have to switch tables since our first table was not steady. Throughout our meal there was a lingering alternative smoke smell, similar to those who garden iykyk. The music was very good, early 00's r&b. Our food was overall good. Nothing overly special. Two of us had chicken sandwiches, which were great except we both agreed the chicken was dry. One person had a cobb salad, which was very good, and the other had shrimp, which were flavorful. Not a bad experience, not the best, and not the first choice if we come back to visit.

    Mac and cheese side and The Bacon Ranch
    Erienne T.

    Where is the cheese?? Great drinks and great service. But for a place that has Mac and cheese bowls on the menu, you would think that the side of Mac and cheese would be cheesy. I'm not sure where the cheese was, but it was not in my bowl. Chicken sandwiches were good but dry. Hush puppies were excellent!!! Again, great drinks, service, and hush puppies. Don't bother with the Mac n cheese.

    Biscuits and Green Gravy..for Saint Patrick's Day!
    Mark W.

    Another great Brunch this past Sunday. Great Service and quick. Parked right in front and was very convenient.

    Inside down the one side.
    Thomas L.

    June 23, 2025 - 2 for lunch after HOURS of driving. Came off the major highway about 6 miles out of our way..... reviews and comments looked good. Wife got the Caesar salad with steak. She reported fresh greens and a nicely cooked product/steak. 9/10 I was looking for a veggie/vegan option-like thing and got the veggie handheld. I had been driving for about 6 1/2 hours up from Murphy NC along 81 so I might have not read what I thought I was getting... the fried green tomato, plant based patty, and the brioche bun were pretty oily and coasted and fried.... I actually ended up with indigestion later from all the fried oil in the green tomato breading and exterior, the plant based patty as well was grilled in oil or somewhere and I am not sure what the plant based composition was made of??? this was a 4/10 type of item for me. I got a side of baked beans that were okay but wildly sugary and sweet and liquidy. 7/10 Service was pretty good and the pricing was moderate and typically at about $15 for the veggie burger, the Caesar and Steak at $19 was in range.

    The Heat with fries.
    Josh D.

    My co-workers came here for lunch and we all got something different. All of us thought our meals were delicious. I got "The Heat" chicken sandwich with fries. I would definitely eat it again!! The service was top notch! The ambience is very causal. Located downtown, I bet this place gets a ton of business during the day! I'll definitely eat here again!

    Brunch cocktail list
    Whitney W.

    The atmosphere is amazing, right downtown in center of the square. Indoor, outdoor,& bar seating available. My friend and I came for brunch and I got the chicken and biscuit and it was divine, she got the chicken and waffle sampler, equally as yummy. The many different mimosa flavors was unlike any other brunch place I've been! Impressive!

    Salmon Bites

    Service- 10/10 Food- 7/10. We ordered Salmon bites 9/10 Chicken 2/10 and Shrimp 4/10 Mac and Cheese 4/10 Greens 0/10 Lobster 4/10 Lamb Chops- 6/10 Corn bread was dry :( Overall probably won't visit again but the waiter was nice

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    Manuel M.

    A relaxing environment where to enjoy an amazing Southern cuisine can't even begin to describe what The Hatch is all about. After being awarded the Triad Yelper of the Year 2024 Award at the Yelpies Award Ceremony last year, an event that honored the highest-performing Yelp Elites, I decided that it would be appropriate this year to go back to this restaurant and write a follow-up review, since my initial review was one of my reviews that contributed to me obtaining this highly esteemed Award. Today I decided to revisit this restaurant and enjoy some good Southern Cruise. The Host warmly greeted me and took me to my table. My server Gemma soon arrived with a big smile to take my order. I asked her if they had any Mocktails. She told me that she can have one made. I asked for a Margarita Mocktail. Amazingly she came back with three alternative Margarita's flavor. I picked the peach one. What their bartender created was a masterpiece of Mocktail. It tasted as good as it looked. To start off with I order their Hushpuppies appetizer with their special butter. They are the best Hushpuppies I've ever eaten anywhere, and I've eaten some good Hushpuppies. So crunchy in the outside and soft and flavorful in the inside. As my main entrée I once again ordered The Fried Pork Chop Dinner with fries and salad being my two sides. They make amazing Fried Pork Chops with only a tiny bone. I had their Blue Cheese salad dressing. It was all amazingly delicious, including their corn bread that was included with this entrée. The server Gemma provided excellent customer service. She graciously pointed out to me that they had reasantly introduced Peach Cobbler as a new dessert, with Vanilla Ice-cream on top. I definitely ordered it and it was a magnificent Grand Finale to a wonderfully dinning experience. I definitely highly recommend this restaurant if you want to enjoy some excellent Southern cuisine, accompanied by amazing cocktails, in a relaxing dining environment, with wonderful customer service.

    Mike B.

    My wife had The Hatch on our short list when visiting the area. We planned to explore more of downtown including the Roanoke City Market but we did not have the time during this trip. The market is the longest running continuous city market in the country and The Hatch is located within the City Market building. We circled the block and decided to park in a 5 story parking garage nearby and walked. We arrived shortly before 5pm on a Sunday. It was not too busy and we were offered either indoor or outdoor seating. We chose to sit inside and we were seated immediately at a table and provided menus. Our server, Kimba stopped by and introduced herself and took our drink orders. As usual, we asked Kimba for suggestions on her favorite and most popular menu items. She was friendly and helpful. She also let us know they were out of both the buffalo chicken dip and potato salad. We decided to order the hush puppies and honey butter to share. My wife chose the Chicken Fried Chicken which includes fried chicken covered with gravy, two sides and a corn muffin. She chose the whipped sweet potato and coleslaw as her two sides. I chose the Buffalo Chicken Mac Bowl. Our hush puppies arrived in a timely manner and were piping hot. After they cooled a bit we had no problem polishing them off. We both love a good hush puppy, especially when served with honey butter. Kimba stopped back in to check on us and let us know she was told they are also out of coleslaw and it wouldn't be ready for 45 minutes. My wife chose the collard greens in place of the coleslaw. Our orders arrived and looked delicious! We immediately dug in and enjoyed everything. Kimba came back several times and we felt well taken care of. Overall it was a good experience but we were perplexed as to how they ran out of three staple menu items. Perhaps they were short staffed in the kitchen or maybe this was an unusual occurrence, not sure.

    Daenon G.

    Amazing dining experience!!! I haven't been to Roanoke in almost 20 years and what a surprise it was to me, to see the changes in the city, especially downtown and the foodie scene! The most pleasant dining experience was at The Hatch! Southern cuisine elevated and SIMPLY DELICIOUS!!! The Seafood Tower with lobster, shrimp and catfish...AMAZING. The fried chicken would make my grandmother cry; it's so good. We were able to find outside; mild temperatures and low humidity. Engaged with passersby, while encouraging them to come in...one couple did! Stinks were extremely reasonable and tasty. And last, but certainly not least, impeccable service. We will be coming back! Thank you to The Hatch for making our trip into Roanoke the highlight!

    The Southern with BBQ sauce

    The food was delicious. I had The Southern which was a fried chicken on brioche with Mac and cheese. Finger licking good. Husband had the meatloaf and he's very picky but said that it was better than his! The collard greens side was great too. Servers are friendly. Highly recommend

    Chicken and ribs
    Jack P.

    The food was fabulous and sooooo tasty. The catfish was the best I've ever eaten. All the food was amazing. I'm lost for words on how great the food was. The presentation was excellent as well. The service excellent! Very friendly waitress. This fine restaurant is absolutely a do over again and again!

    John H.

    In town and want a great bit to eat with Southern taste and ambiance? The Hatch is the place to go! Lots of options especially Brunch type food. Food is absolutely delicious and flavorful and service is fast and so welcoming. Chelsea waited on our group(of 12) and made us feel right at home! I highly recommend!

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    Nothing presumptuous about this hole in the wall deli located in a clean, small space, with hardly…read moreany decorations at all. Just a brochure menu with this saying on the cover: "Generous portions, made fresh, specifically for you." After being awarded the NC Triad Yelp Squad Yelper of the Year 2024 Award at the Yelpies Award Ceremony last year, an event that honored the highest-performing Yelp Elites, celebrating their contributions and accomplishments throughout the year, I decided that this year, as an All-Star Yelp Elite, I not only wanted to be the first to discover new restaurants and businesses, and bring them to the attention of the public, but also to uncover those found in hidden paths that for one reason or another have not reached the public in its totality. And Joe's Deli, in Salem, Virginia, is a perfect example. Located right next to the City of Salem Farmer's Market and its parking lot, where you can conveniently park for up to two hours, enough time to park and walk across the street to Joe's Deli to have something to eat.While I was walking, I noticed a mural with a rendition of people eating at Joe's Deli painted on the side of the building, which I found very interesting. Once inside, during around lunch time, the restaurant was modern and clean with a minimalist decor. The dining area had both regular size and high tables and chairs, and also a small bar counter with a large screen TV and a framed American Flag under it. On the wall leading to the ordering counter there was a poster with a QR code to be able to skip the line by ordering online on their website. Next to this there was another poster with the Roanoke College Wrestling schedule for the season. The atmosphere here was incredibly warm and inviting, making for a really comfortable experience. On top of that, this was by far one of the cleanest delis I've ever visited; it's clear they take take great take great pride in their space. I waited in line as a lady in front of me was making her order at the ordering counter and a gentleman was waiting standing up for his take-out order. While I waited I took a menu brochure from the counter and planned what to order. When it was my turn to order, a friendly lady greated me at the ordering counter and answered some questions that I had about what I was planning to order. I ordered a Reuben Pastrami that came on a white rye bread, and included a bag of chips. To drink I ordered a Pepsi since they carried Pepsi products. When my order was ready they called my name and I went to pick it up. The sandwich came wrapped in a nice, heavyweight waxed sandwich paper. When I opened it at my table, the sandwich was humongous, filled with a generous amount of quality Pastrami, Swiss cheese, Sauerkraut, and Thousand Island on a white rye bread, and was toasted. It was amazingly delicious! So much so that I went back and complimented the owner and chef of the restaurant, in person through the window that led to the kitchen. I highly recommend this deli for breakfast or lunch. For they have the qualities of a great Delicatessen, focusing on quality ingredients, generous portions, and excellent service.

    The pastrami was amazing. Everything you want in a deli. The staff was friendly and very helpful…read more Food was amazing.

    R T Smiths - A close-up of a piece of my Omelette being held with a fork and a piece of bacon on the tip.

    R T Smiths

    (57 reviews)

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    A friend of mine recommended this Deli to me and since this is one of the most effective ways of…read morediscovering interesting places to eat, I decided this morning to go check it out for breakfast. The only New York City Deli in Roanoke, Virginia; located almost in the corner of Jefferson Street and Campbell Avenue SE, it is centrally located with on street parking as well as a parking garage nearby. When I arrived to the building where the restaurant was located, it had a small restaurant front with windows on the two sides of the restaurant's door. It had its name painted in the window, as well as a black stand out sign with golden letter fonts: "R.T. Smith's Delicatessen EST. 2011." From outside it seemed like all small restaurant, but once inside, I found that its was actually a long space with an infinite amount of food products and many menus for breakfast and lunch. The restaurant was decorated with many interesting items, menu signs, and a collection items of Star Trek figurines. The owner greeted me with a friendly hello and asked me to pick a table, serve myself coffee, and take a seat. After reviewing the menu while sseated, I ordered the Hot Mess Omelette. It was one of the largest omelettes in the Breakfast menu. Later I found out that they also had Breakfast Add Ons to the Omelette at an extra price. But the Omelette I ordered already had 4 eggs, ham, bacon, sausage, and American & Gouda cheese. When the Omelette was cooked and served on the counter, I went to pick it up and pay the bill on the cashier counter. When I took it to my.table and opened up the container where it was served; I was amazed at the size of it. It was cooked perfectly. I put salt and pepper on it from the antique Coca Cola bottle shackers and began eating it. It was one of the best Omelettes that I have ever eaten! And I have eaten the best of the best. Another of my best was one I ate at the Boston Marriott Hotel that had Lobster meat, mushrooms, and brie cheese. Afterwards, I stayed for a while drinking my coffee and talking to the owner and his wife. They both have wonderful personalities and we talked about the business, their move from New York to here. How they import their fresh bagels from New York and soon they will be importing other items as well. Their hobby of collecting Star Trek figurines and other items. Before I left I made sure to tell them that they had just gained not only a new customer, but also a friend. I highly recommend this restaurant for breakfast or lunch. They serve quality food in generous portions and cooked extraordinary well. And provide with their wonderful customer service an amazing dining experience!

    If a traditional style deli shop is what you are looking for, THIS IS THE SPOT! The people here are…read morefriendly, respectful & honest. They keep the place clean & maintained. Affordable prices & fresh cut deli meats.

    Capriotti's Sandwich Shop - American Wagyu Cheese Steak

    Capriotti's Sandwich Shop

    (35 reviews)

    First off, any restaurant that serves up a nearly 18" sub as the LARGE is a winner to me…read more Try their turkey sub with the stuffing and cranberry sauce. It's Thanksgiving dinner on bready goodness. Very well done and anytime I have been in there, they are super courteous and provide excellent service. I've only eaten their food via takeout, so I can't say much to the ambiance to their restaurant, but it's nice and offers plenty of room inside. Their subs are superior - try them sometime!

    Located in Cave Spring Corner, an open-air strip shopping mall in Cave Spring, Virginia, to my…read moresurprise, is this award-wining national franchised restaurant chain. After being awarded the Triad Yelper of the Year 2024 Award at the Yelpies Award Ceremony last year, an event that honored the highest-performing Yelp Elites, I decided that this year, as an All-Star Yelp Elite, I not only wanted to be the first to discover new restaurants and bring them to the attention of the public, but also to uncover those found in hidden paths that for one reason or another have not reached the public in its totality. And Capriotti's Sandwich Shop, is the perfect example. Capriotti's Sandwich Shop is known for its slow-roasted turkey subs, especially the "Bobbie," which was voted "The Greatest Sandwich in America" by AOL.com. The Bobbie features homemade turkey, cranberry sauce, stuffing, and mayo on a soft roll. Capriotti's also roasts whole turkeys in-house nightly, hand-pulls the meat, and makes its own meatballs and coleslaw.  After discovering the hideout of this outstanding sandwich shop, and receiving many positive feedback from my friends that have eaten there, I drove up to the place to discover first hand one of Cave Spring's greatest secret. From the design of its outdoor sign to its interior design and decor, this sandwich shop calls attention to its focus on quality and uniqueness, and in being the best of the best. For example it uses American Wagyu Beef for its Cheese Steak Sub and Restaurant News has named this the Best Sandwich in Vegas. As soon as I entered, I was impressed by all the colorful signs with photos of their amazing sandwiches and references to the awards they have received, and how one of them even made a fan "cry while eating" it. One of their employees warmly greeted me and after I asked him, explained how was the ordering system. There was a size display sign to help you get a sense of the different sizes, and then high above there were three lit up menus of items from where to choose from. I ordered an American Wagyu Cheese Steak medium Sub, with fries, and a softdrink. After paying, I was given a paper cup to go serve myself my drink while they started preparing my order. In the meantime I walked around and documented the place with photographs and video clips to make my review more lively and real to the readers. When I was called to pick up my order. It came in an aluminum tray on top of a piece of paper. The Sub on one side cut in half anf the fries on the other side. I was first impressed by their fresh and soft bread, then by the quality of their meat and ingredients, and lastly by their fries. Their texture was crispy and light to allow you to eat them all without feeling heavily full. I immediately downloaded their app to take advantage of their reward program because for sure I knew I would return. I found out that they also offer catering and brought home a brochure about it. I highly recommend this amazing Sandwich Shop, for its friendly staff, its clean and comfortable environment, its pleasant ambiance, and last but not least, for their extraordinary sandwiches.

    The Hatch - southern - Updated May 2026

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