Hickory Tavern

1925 Hoffman Rd, Gastonia
(704) 917-0450

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Crispy Brussels Sprouts w Bacon & Balsamic Glaze
Southern Fried Chicken blt Sandwich
Chocolate Brownie with Ice Cream
Tavern Chocolate Tower Cake
Tavern Burger and Fries
Tavern Cheeseburger
Large Wings Charred
Small Tavern Salad
Smothered Chicken
Small Char Wings

Menu

Featured items
Chicken Tenders
hand-breaded & crispy chicken tenders, choice of honey mustard or bbq sauce, served with one side
12 Wings
12 Jumbo Wings, flash fried or charred, and tossed in your choice of sauce, served with celery and dipping Sauce
Tavern Salad
romaine & iceberg lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced egg, chopped hickory bacon, diced ham, almonds, choice ofdressing
Pretzel Bites
warm salted pretzel bites served with house-made queso
Wing Entree
8 jumbo wings, flash fried or charred, tossed in your choice of sauce, served with celery, one side, and your choice of dressing.
Kid's Chicken Tenders
*Classic Tavern Burger
cheddar jack cheese, lettuce, sliced tomato & pickles
*Carolina Cheesesteak
thinly shaved ribeye, roasted peppers, onions &mushrooms, provolone cheese & queso, on a hoagieroll
Cobb Salad w/Southern Fried Chicken
avocado slices, diced tomatoes, chopped hickory bacon, sliced egg, blue cheese crumbles & southern fried chicken, served with ranch dressing
6 Wings
6 Jumbo Wings, flash fried or charred, and tossed in your choice of sauce, served with celery and dipping Sauce

Featured Menu Items!!
12 Wings
12 Jumbo Wings, flash fried or charred, and tossed in your choice of sauce, served with celery and dipping Sauce
Basket of Extra Croissants
5 of our delicious, honey butter drizzled croissants fresh from the oven!
*Freedom Burger
american cheese, lettuce, roasted onions, pickles &house-made signature sauce, on a sesame seed bun
Fish & Chips
beer-battered icelandic cod & crispy french fries, served with tartar sauce
12 Wings - Dry Rubbed
12 Jumbo Wings dry rubbed with our special seasoning and cooked to perfection!
Fresh Baked Cookies
5 mouth watering fresh baked Chocolate Chip cookies! We don't make them until you order them! Melt in your mouth!

Pre-Game
Pretzel Bites
warm salted pretzel bites served with house-made queso
Pow Pow Shrimp
crispy shrimp and broccoli, tossed in spicy aioli, topped with fresh scallions & toasted sesame seeds
Toasted Quesadilla
blackened chicken, queso, cheddar jack cheese, black beans, served with pickled jalapeños, fresh tomato, lettuce, salsa & sour cream
Crispy Mozzarella
fried mozzarella cheese, marinara
*Seared Ahi Tuna
blackened tuna seared rare over broccoli slaw, scallions & toasted sesame seeds, drizzled with red dragon sauce
Tavern Chili - Bowl
beef, red beans, cheddar jack cheese, sour cream, tortilla chips, scallions & cilantro
Tavern Chili (Cup)
beef, red beans, cheddar jack cheese, sour cream, tortilla chips, scallions & cilantro
Onion Rings
panko-breaded crispy onion rings, served with choice of dipping sauce ranch, bbq, honey mustard

Crunch Time
Nachos Deluxe (Small)
crispy tortilla chips, chili, cheddar jack cheese, queso, pickled jalapeños, diced tomatoes, scallions & sour cream
BBQ Chicken Nachos (Small)
crispy tortilla chips, bbq-glazed pulled chicken, queso, cheddar jack cheese, bbq sauce, sour cream, scallions & cilantro
BBQ Chicken Nachos (Large)
crispy tortilla chips, bbq-glazed pulled chicken, queso, cheddar jack cheese, bbq sauce, sour cream, scallions & cilantro
Nachos Deluxe (Large)
crispy tortilla chips, chili, cheddar jack cheese, queso, pickled jalapeños, diced tomatoes, scallions & sour cream
Chips & Queso
house-made queso, served with crispy tortilla chips
Spinach Artichoke Dip
baked & topped with parmesan panko bread crumbs served with crispy tortilla chips
Chips & Salsa
fresh salsa, with crispy tortilla chips

Wings
6 Wings
6 Jumbo Wings, flash fried or charred, and tossed in your choice of sauce, served with celery and dipping Sauce
12 Wings
12 Jumbo Wings, flash fried or charred, and tossed in your choice of sauce, served with celery and dipping Sauce
Wing Entree
8 jumbo wings, flash fried or charred, tossed in your choice of sauce, served with celery, one side, and your choice of dressing.
6 Wings - Dry Rubbed
6 Jumbo Wings dry rubbed with our special seasoning and cooked to perfection!
12 Wings - Dry Rubbed
12 Jumbo Wings dry rubbed with our special seasoning and cooked to perfection!
Wing Entree - Dry Rubbed
8 jumbo wings, flash fried or charred, tossed in your choice of sauce, served with celery, one side, and your choice of dressing.

Handhelds
The Chicken Sandwich
grilled or crispy, with lettuce & sliced tomato, on a brioche bun, served with dipping sauce
*Carolina Cheesesteak
thinly shaved ribeye, roasted peppers, onions &mushrooms, provolone cheese & queso, on a hoagieroll
Turkey Melt
thinly sliced turkey, roasted onions & swiss cheese, on sourdough bread
Classic Reuben
shaved corned beef, sauerkraut, thousand island dressing & swiss cheese, on marble rye bread

Angus Burgers
*Classic Tavern Burger
cheddar jack cheese, lettuce, sliced tomato & pickles
*Mushroom Onion & Swiss Burger
roasted mushrooms, roasted onions & swiss cheese
*Smokehouse Burger
hickory bacon, bbq sauce, cheddar jack cheese & thick cut onion rings
*Diablo Burger
spicy aioli, pickled jalapeños, pepper jack cheese & thick cut onion rings
*Freedom Burger
american cheese, lettuce, roasted onions, pickles & house-made signature sauce, on a sesame seed bun
Veggie Burger
veggie patty, lettuce, sliced tomato & pickles

Tacos or Wraps
*Shaved Ribeye Wrap
thinly shaved ribeye paired with broccoli slaw, roasted corn salsa, cheddar jack cheese, tomatoes, scallions & chili lime crema, served with a side of fresh salsa
Blackened Chicken Wrap
blackened chicken paired with broccoli slaw, roasted corn salsa, cheddar jack cheese, tomatoes, scallions & chili lime crema, served with a side of fresh salsa
Blackened Chicken Tacos
blackened chicken paired with broccoli slaw, roasted corn salsa, cheddar jack cheese, tomatoes, scallions & chili lime crema, served with a side of fresh salsa
Citrus Grilled Shrimp Wrap
citrus grilled shrimp paired with broccoli slaw, roasted corn salsa, cheddar jack cheese, tomatoes, scallions & chili lime crema, served with a side of fresh salsa
*Shaved Ribeye Tacos
thinly shaved ribeye paired with broccoli slaw, roasted corn salsa, cheddar jack cheese, tomatoes, scallions & chili lime crema, served with a side of fresh salsa
Beer Battered Cod Tacos
beer-battered Icelandic cod paired with broccoli slaw, roasted corn salsa, cheddar jack cheese, tomatoes, scallions & chili lime crema, served with a side of fresh salsa
Beer Battered Cod Wrap
beer-battered Icelandic cod paired with broccoli slaw, roasted corn salsa, cheddar jack cheese, tomatoes, scallions & chili lime crema, served with a side of fresh salsa
Citrus Grilled Shrimp Tacos
citrus grilled shrimp paired with broccoli slaw, roasted corn salsa, cheddar jack cheese, tomatoes, scallions & chili lime crema, served with a side of fresh salsa

Tavern Specialties
Chicken Tenders
hand-breaded & crispy chicken tenders, choice of honey mustard or bbq sauce, served with one side
Tavern Chicken
marinated grilled chicken breasts, bbq sauce, pepper jackcheese, hickory bacon, scallions & honey mustard, servedwith one side
Shrimp & Grits
sautéed shrimp, andouille sausage, onions, peppers, diced tomatoes, cajun sauce & scallions, served over creamy cheese grits
Fish & Chips
beer-battered icelandic cod & crispy french fries, served with tartar sauce
Chicken Caprese
marinated grilled chicken breasts, melted mozzarella, diced tomatoes, basil pesto & lemon butter sauce, served with one side
Asian Power Bowl w/Grilled Chicken
pulled chicken served with spinach, carrots, cucumbers, edamame, broccoli slaw, red peppers, sliced egg, yellow rice, topped with chili lime crema, asian sesame dressing &toasted sesame seeds
*Ribeye
55-day aged beef char-grilled over an open flame, served with one side
Asian Power Bowl w/Grilled Shrimp
grilled shrimp served with spinach, carrots, cucumbers, edamame, broccoli slaw, red peppers, sliced egg, yellow rice, topped with chili lime crema, asian sesame dressing & toasted sesame seeds
*Cedar Salmon
chili lime rubbed salmon, roasted on a cedar wood plank, served with one side
*Asian Power Bowl w/Seared Ahi Tuna
blackened tuna served with spinach, carrots, cucumbers, edamame, broccoli slaw, red peppers, sliced egg, yellow rice, topped with chili lime crema, asian sesame dressing &toasted sesame seeds

Salads
Build Your Own Salad
Got some creative juices flowing? Create your own salad! Pick from any of our fresh lettuce bases, up to six toppings, and your favorite dressing. Throw even more toppings in there, or choose your favorite protein on top, for just a little extra! It's a "choose your own adventure" lunch!
Tavern Salad
romaine & iceberg lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced egg, chopped hickory bacon, diced ham, almonds, choice ofdressing
Cobb Salad w/Southern Fried Chicken
avocado slices, diced tomatoes, chopped hickory bacon, sliced egg, blue cheese crumbles & southern fried chicken, served with ranch dressing
Caesar Salad
romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, croutons, tossed with asiago caesar dressing
Cobb Salad w/Grilled Shrimp
avocado slices, diced tomatoes, chopped hickory bacon, sliced egg, blue cheese crumbles & grilled shrimp, served with ranch dressing
Fiesta Salad
romaine lettuce, shredded cheddar jack cheese, diced tomatoes, roasted corn, black beans, avocado slices, tortilla chips & bbq pulled chicken, served with mexi ranch dressing

Desserts
Chocolate Brownie with Ice Cream
decadent, moist, chocolate brownie, topped with vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce & whipped cream
Fresh Baked Cookies
5 mouth watering fresh baked Chocolate Chip cookies! We don't make them until you order them! Melt in your mouth!
New York Style Cheesecake
new york style cheesecake garnished with berry purée& seasonal berries
Basket of Extra Croissants
5 of our delicious, honey butter drizzled croissants fresh from the oven!

Kids
Kid's Chicken Tenders
Kids Burger with Cheese
Kid Grilled Chicken Breast
Kid Taco
Kids Macaroni and Cheese

A la Carte Sides
Crispy Brussels Sprouts w/Bacon & Balsamic Glaze
Basket of Extra Croissants
5 of our delicious, honey butter drizzled croissants fresh from the oven!
French Fries
Sweet Potato Fries
Drizzled with Honey Butter
Tater Tots
Steamed Broccoli
Tavern Grits
Steamed Yellow Rice
Onion Rings
Tavern Potato Chips

Beverages
Sprite, 20oz Bottle
Diet Coke, 20oz Bottle
Coke, 20oz Bottle
Dasani Water, 20oz Bottle
Red Bull Energy
Red Bull Sugarfree
Red Bull Yellow Edition (Tropical)

Extra Dressings and Sauces
Extra Salad Dressings
Ranch, Honey Mustard, 1000 Island, Caesar, Bleu Cheese, Vinaigrette, Honey Bacon Mustard
Extra Sauces
Need more sauce? We gotcha!
Extra Condiments
Mayo, Mustards, Ketchup, and Steak Sauces
Extra Wing Flavors
Buffalo, Teriyaki, Jerk, BBQ, Red Dragon,

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Recent Reviews

This place is fantastic! Amazing service, the food was OUTSTANDING!! We got pretzel bites for an appetizer that were out of this world, I had salmon which was cooked and seasoned to Perfection with wonderful crispy tater tots. We finished the meal with soft homemade chocolate chip cookies. Love the different shows that are on the tvs and the atmosphere is lovely. Can't wait to come back!
July 2025
Giving 5 stars simply because I love this place, but good lord.. waiter tonight must do this as a hobby, because he did NOT want a tip.

Rough night for the guy to put it mildly.
July 2025
Delicious and fresh entrees! Portions are worth the price. I ordered delivery, and it tasted just as good as dine in. This location is clean and well staffed with exceptional customer service. I recommend jacked up chicken, char grilled ribs, smokehouse burger, wings, beer-battered cod tacos; chicken sandwiches, grilled/crispy, buffalo chicken wrap, kids burger, and create your own salads. Thanks for a great delivery experience, and I look forward to dining in again soon.
July 2025

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Hickory Tavern

1925 Hoffman Rd, Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 917-0450