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    Hannah's BBQ South

    3.6 (24 reviews)
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    Chopped Pork Plate
    James D.

    So I have mixed feelings about this place. I have had good experiences and I have definitely had below average. The chopped pork is always good and the fries are awesome. The location in Lenoir is definitely better but the Hickory location is closer. I have had at least two experiences that are unfortunately shaping my perspective. No flexibility on the menu which is odd. One of them was through the drive through during quarantine a year ago. We ordered a lot of BBQ and we requested more sauce, had a very aggressive and unfriendly response from the lady working the drive through window. Tonight my server was very sweet and helpful but the one that brought me my meal from the kitchen basically threw it at me and walked away. Sweet Tea was also stale. I'll give her the benefit of the doubt considering it's later in the evening. I hope they get it together soon!

    Scott K.

    Came here for lunch, while working in town. Got a pulled pork sandwich, that had slaw and pickles on it. Fantastic! The service was very friendly and prompt. Will definitely come back when I'm in town again.

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    Tom R.

    Sticky fries are fantastic, brisket was passable, bbq was good, service was very friendly. Overall good experience just sadly forgettable overall. But definitely not a place I'd avoid

    Smoked porked BBQ with hush puppies, onion rings and coleslaw.

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    Great southern vibe. The Angus Burger Jerry's way is to die for. Get this! The sweet tea is perfect. Recommend!!

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    Awesome food! Try the B.O.B sandwich with brisket!! One of the best brisket sandwiches I've ever had!

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    9 years ago

    Highly Recommended...Great Food. All cooked from scratch. You'll be happy you stopped.

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    We love this place wings, smoked chicken, burgers, salads, bbq pork...They are all great. Our favorite bbq by far

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    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.

    Tried Hugh Q's BBQ and honestly... pretty mixed experience…read more The cheese curds were hands down the highlight -- uniquely made, you could tell they were fresh, and they came out crispy and full of flavor. Easily the best thing on the table and definitely worth trying. Unfortunately, everything else just didn't live up to it. The BBQ and brisket were a letdown -- lacking flavor, not as tender as expected, and just didn't have that true smoked BBQ quality you look for, especially in a place like Hickory where the standard is high. Service and atmosphere were fine, nothing bad there, but when the main focus is the food, it just didn't deliver the way I hoped it would. Left feeling disappointed and honestly wishing I had gone somewhere else. Might give it another shot down the road, but based on this visit, it didn't live up to the hype for me.

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    4.5(87 reviews)
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    I always make a special stop at Charlie Graingers anytime I'm in the area. They are an excellent…read morechoice for allergies with gluten, dairy, or soy. They have so many options for food that are normally not available for people with allergies. I couldn't decide on one thing so I ordered several things. For starters, the chicken sandwich was huge. It was perfectly fried and very crispy. The bun held together and didn't fall apart. If you are gluten free, you know this is hard to find. I would say I only ate about 1/3 of the sandwich, it was so large. I also ordered the fried okra which were very crispy and the coating was light and flavorful. It's one on my favorite things to order here and a can't miss if you love fried okra. The next favorite was hush puppies. They reminded me of the hush puppies I used to eat growing up and have missed dearly. The prefect combination of sweet and crunchy. And i couldn't leave without trying the fried pickles. The owner, Lisa, and I were speaking about all the options and I told her how much I love having all these options. She included a small side of spicy pickles for me to try and they were even better than the regular. Not overly spicy and a great combination with breading and ranch dressing. I can't wait to return to try the fried jalapeños and the brisket. The staff is very knowledgeable and helpful. The prices are amazing. I ordered all of the food (6 different things) and a drink for $26. It was way more than I could eat but I wanted to try it all. The atmosphere is casual and the booths are cafeteria style for a very comfortable, southern experience.

    Don't judge a book by its cover - you roll in wondering where this place is and yes it's the old…read moreHardee's or some fast food place! Order at the counter, they are very helpful answering questions - so many things I wanted to try! Service was very quick from ordering to receiving the delicious food! The vibe it's just a mom/pop - totally fits it and so worth it!

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    4.7(338 reviews)
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    Wow!! This place is amazing! I was in town for the afternoon and wanted to try something local…read more Hatch's menu has a great variety of sandwiches and sides. I went with the smash burger and maple bacon brussel sprouts. Both were delicious!! Everyone was super friendly and the decor was trendy and fun! Highly recommend stopping into this adorable downtown spot!

    Hatch Sandwich Bar is a casual, locally-owned sandwich shop nestled near the town square. They…read moreoffer various specials each day, along with a consistent menu, which is pretty neat to be able to have the energy and resources to have different sandwiches available. There is a decent amount of seating inside and outside. I also found the service to be warm and friendly with my food coming out promptly as it was made on the spot. I was raised in Hickory all my life, but never really ventured out to enjoy the local food scene. I am trying to do that a little bit more whenever I come back. I got the Turkey, Bacon, & Avocado sandwich without mixed greens. It was a really messy but a pretty good and filling meal. There was a bit too much avocado, but I liked the aioli as it added some flavor to the sandwich. Each sandwich also comes with a bag of chips! Overall, I would be interested in coming back and trying their other sandwiches... only if I had an out of town friend visiting. I think that the sandwiches are overpriced ($14 for a simple deli meat sandwich?). It also pains me to see their version of banh mi being priced that high as some of the best banh mi from Vietnamese-owned shops cost half that price. P.S. I see that Yelp has this spot listed as closed, but as of February 2026, it is definitely open!

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