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    Mellow Mushroom Hickory

    3.2 (175 reviews)
    ModeratePizza, Bars, Sandwiches
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    MELLOW MUSHROOM HICKORY ATMOSPHERE

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

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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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    We are glad you guys enjoy, thank you!!

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    A lot of people know what's up!! Sorry you don't agree.

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    8 years ago

    Good food and customer service! Manager and employees were very nice, and the interior was good as well.

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    Thank you for the review, we look forward to having you back.

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    Thank you so much for the kind words!! Glad you enjoyed.

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    7 years ago

    I have sat here for over an hour waiting on just pretzel bites. Not to mention our pizza has not even come out yet.

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    Thank you Amy, we are glad you enjoyed!!

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    Service is slow, and food is mediocre. Waited 45 minutes for a seat, and another hour for food. I would suggest finding another pizza place.

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    Glad to hear, thanks!!!

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    Great to hear!!! Thanks Richard!

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    We were "skeedaddling" from Carey NC and in need of dinner when my wife came upon McGuires Pub in…read moreHickory NC. The pub is in the basement of a building which is not always a good thing but in this case, it worked well! The spiral staircase added character to the pub and the character kept on keepin' on as we entered the restaurant. The inside is brick and wood which gives a pleasant dive feel. The staff was friendly and we were seated promptly. It was around 7:30 pm on a Saturday evening so it was pleasantly uncrowded. We ordered Irish potato soup, fried cheese curds, the Reuben on sourdough bread and fish n' chips. They were all amazing!! I had the soup and it was delicious- it was their take on French onion soup with potatoes and carrots. They always have it so if you like soup- GET IT! The cheese curds were legit- the cheese was tasty and the breading just right. My wife ordered the Rueben on sourdough instead of the offered rye. The sandwich was a classic Reuben which my wife liked so much that I had to have a bite. It was great! Plenty of corned beef and hash with a sauce that added the right amount of tang. My son ordered the fish and chips. The fish was outstanding and my son and I both agreed that it was as good as fish that we had recently had in London- awesome! One note about the fries- the fries were scrumptious and came in a shape that seems like they shaved from a potato rather than the usual shape of a fry. The shape was neat but the taste was no joke- delicious. Oh, and if you like sweet tea, they have it.;) Overall, it was a great dinner in a great place with friendly people at a fair price. Now we know where to go the next time we are in Hickory. If you live in the area and haven't tried McGuires, do yourself a favor and go!!! Thanks, McGuire's Pub!!

    Tried to have lunch there. Sign said "Please seat yourselves," which we did. The bartender saw us…read moreat the table, and yet we were ignored; told a table that came in AFTER us "be right with you," but never returned (they could still be waiting for all I know). The wait-person was busy shooting the breeze with bar patrons, and then decided to bus tables instead of attending to the two new tables. We walked out, after telling them why.

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    1.0
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    This bar gets a lot of talk, but I honestly don't see the appeal. The crowd is mostly younger,…read morewhich is fine, but the energy feels weird--like everyone's trying to make something happen, but nothing ever does. The music isn't too loud, so you can hold a conversation, but it still somehow feels lifeless. Not much going on inside besides people standing around looking bored. But the real problem? The police are ALWAYS there. Every night out turns into a waiting game--how long before the blue lights pull up? It kills the whole mood. You can't relax, and it honestly feels more like a sting operation than a night out. Mediocre drinks, uncomfortable atmosphere, and too much drama for a place that's supposed to be "lowkey." Hard pass.

    I was a loyal Dive Bar patron for a few months--after moving home from college, I was elated to see…read morethat Hickory finally had a good nightlife option. I recommended Dive Bar to all of my friends, and always mentioned how safe, affordable, and fun their business is. Tonight, a friend from college and I were excited to go to the Dive Bar--I hyped up the experience to her astronomically and assured her that it would be the best bar she'd ever been to (bonus points for the arcade games!). Sadly, upon entering, my friend was turned away for having a "fake ID." Her ID is in no way facetious--it is up to date, came straight from the DMV, and boasts the same birth date on her birth certificate. It is also the permanent plastic copy, not the temporary paper one from last year! Instead of trying to scan it or even electing to consult a police officer on the corner right outside the door, she was turned away, leading us to find another bar to give our business to for the night. Her ID is vertical, but this is because she renewed her license prior to its expiration on her 21st birthday--since she wasn't 21 yet and didn't want to risk having an expired license to wait and get a horizontal copy, she was given a vertical (but STILL VALID) driver's license. I am incredibly disappointed with our experience tonight, and will sadly have to rescind my doting on the Dive Bar in all future conversations regarding Hickory nightlife. Ridiculous!

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