• North Carolina
  • Hickory
  • Cafe Rule & Wine Bar

Cafe Rule & Wine Bar

(828) 324-2005
  • 242 11th Ave Nw, Hickory, NC 28601
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  • American ,  Italian ,  Sandwiches ,  Wraps
  • $$$$$
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  • Menu
  • Appetizers & Share Plates
    • Tacos (2) $8

      Choice of chicken or blackened ahi tuna avocado, roasted corn pico, cilantro crema.

    • Chilled Orzo & Wood-Grilled Shrimp $13

      Sun-dried tomato pesto, spinach, shaved Parmesan.

    • Citrus Lump Crab Cakes $17

      Brown butter corn, celery-parsnip puree, pickled vegetables.

    • Chipotle Dry-Rubbed BBQ Ribs $10

      Gluten-friendly. Black pepper-pineapple slaw, BBQ dipping sauce.

    • Soup Sampler $12

    • Rosemary Sea Salt Focaccia Bread $5

      Vegan.

    • Farmer's Deviled Eggs $7

      Daily selection.

    • Nashville Hot Fried Oysters $13

      Fried oysters, blue cheese, peppadew peppers.

    • Sweet & Spicy Thai Chili Calamari $16

      Thai chili, sesame, wasabi cream.

    • Tacos Rule (2) $8

      Choice of chicken or blackened ahi tuna. Avocado, roasted corn pico, cilantro crema.

    • Southern Sampler $12

      Deviled eggs, pimento cheese, pickles, grilled bread.

    • Fried Broccoli Baffle $9

      Vegan. Cashew aioli, lemon salt.

    • Classic Chickpea Hummus $7

      Vegan. Cucumbers, broccoli, radishes, spiced chickpeas, baby carrots, toasted bread.

    • House-Smoked Bacon Stack $15

      Fried green tomatoes, goat cheese, mixed greens, chipotle syrup.

    • Wood-Grilled Lamb Tenderloin $12

      Agro dolce blueberries with jerk sweet potato frites.

    • Cast-Iron Mac & Cheese $7

      Baked cavatappi, three cheese sauce.

    • Roasted Acorn Squash $11

      Gluten-friendly. Roasted squash, grilled parma ham, fried sage, local honey, goat cheese.

    • Trencher Cheese Board $19

      Vegetarian. Dried fruit, nuts, grilled bread.

  • Greens
    • Wood-Grilled Caesar $9

      Hearts of romaine, shaved Parmesan, buttered croutons, caesar dressing.

    • Chicken Salad Avocado $13

      Arugula, tomatoes, pickled onions, radishes, corn chips.

    • Classic Wedge $8

      Gluten-friendly. House bacon, blue cheese, tomatoes, boiled eggs, walnuts, blue cheese dressing.

    • Local Farmer's Greens $7

      Gluten-free, vegan. Tomatoes, cucumbers, candied walnuts, preserved lemon vinaigrette.

    • Fried Oyster Salad $14

      Spinach, egg, red onion, bacon, peppadew peppers balsamic vinaigrette.

    • Classic Caesar $9

      Hearts of romaine, shaved Parmesan, buttered croutons, caesar dressing.

    • Fresh-Chilled Watermelon & Feta $8

      Gluten-free, vegan. Mint, red onions, balsamic vinaigrette.

    • Kale Salad $9

      Gluten-friendly, vegetarian. Kale salad, blue cheese, candied pecans, pickled apples, balsamic vinaigrette.

    • Power Greens & Strawberry Salad $11

      Vegetarian, gluten-friendly. Arugula, kale, spinach, goat cheese, preserved lemon vinaigrette.

    • Local Heirloom Tomato with Buffalo Mozzarella $12

      Gluten-free, vegan. Arugula, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, basil, balsamic vinaigrette.

    • House Rule Salad $7

      Gluten-friendly, vegan. Tomatoes, cucumbers, candied walnuts, preserved lemon vinaigrette.

    • Haricot Vert Salad $11

      Gluten-friendly. Haricot verts, crispy bacon, braised shallots, shaved manchego, lemon vinaigrette.

    • Chilled Roasted Tomato & Arugula $11

      Gluten-friendly, vegetarian. Roasted tomato, arugula, garlic confit, braised shallots, housemade red wine vinegar.

    • Copy of Power Greens & Strawberry Salad $11

      Gluten-free, vegan. Arugula, kale, spinach, goat cheese, preserved lemon vinaigrette.

    • Copy of Classic Wedge $8

      Gluten-free. House bacon, blue cheese, tomatoes, boiled eggs, walnuts, blue cheese dressing.

    • Copy of Kale Salad $9

      Gluten-free, vegetarian. Kale salad, blue cheese, candied pecans, pickled apples, balsamic vinaigrette.

    • Copy of Chilled Roasted Tomato & Arugula $11

      Gluten-free, vegetarian. Roasted tomato, arugula, garlic confit, braised shallots, red wine vinegar.

  • Everyday Lunch Special
    Half and half: pick two.
    • Lunch Special $10.75

      Half and half: pick two.

  • Wood Fired Grain Pizzas
    • 4 Meats $16

      Italian sausage, pepperoni, parma ham, ground beef, cheddar cheese, mozzarella, housemade tomato sauce.

    • Margherita $13

      Vegetarian. Basil, buffalo mozzarella, tomatoes, housemade tomato sauce.

    • Veggie $14

      Pesto, red onion, seasonal vegetables, mozzarella, Parmesan.

    • Pesto Pepper $14

      Vegetarian. Tomatoes, red onions, mushrooms, roasted red peppers, buffalo mozzarella, pesto sauce.

    • Chicken Alfredo $15

      Feta, tomatoes, red onions, alfredo sauce.

    • Beef Tenderloin $18

      Spinach, onions, blue cheese, housemade tomato sauce.

    • Parma Ham & Fig Jam $18

      Spinach, mozzarella, Parmesan, truffle oil.

    • Pepperoni $14

      Mozzarella, housemade tomato sauce.

    • Truffled Mushroom $18

      White sauce, local roasted mushrooms, mozzarella, spinach, red onion, white truffle oil.

    • Grilled Shrimp & Tomato $15

      Feta, tomato, asparagus, marinara, mozzarella.

  • Larger Plates
    Off the wood fired grill.
    • Flat Iron Steak (8 oz.) & Eggs $25

      Gluten-free. Hash, pepper relish, choice of eggs.

    • Locals Breakfast $9

      Two eggs, sausage, bacon, toast, fruit.

    • Fried Oyster Benny $13

      Smoked bacon, fried oysters, hollandaise, paprika, fried grit cake.

    • Crab Cakes Benedict $18

      Fried grit cake, hollandaise, local cherry tomatoes. Side of hash.

    • Farmers Omelet $13

      Gluten-free. Three egg omelet, seasonal veggies, cheddar.

    • Avocado Toast $10

      Sourdough, arugula, pickled onion, egg, sriracha.

    • Biscuits & Gravy $9

      Two housemade biscuits and sausage gravy.

    • Pancakes $8

      Three stack, fresh berries, butter, maple syrup.

    • Stuffed French Toast $13

      Two pieces of Texas toast, sweet potato cream cheese, berry compote.

    • Poached Egg & Avocado Breakfast Salad $14

      Gluten-free. Avocado, tomatoes, local greens, pistachios, quinoa.

    • Fried Chicken Biscuits & Gravy $19

      Fried chicken breast, two biscuits, sausage gravy.

    • Fried Chicken & Waffle $19

      Fried chicken breast, two eggs, malted waffle, chipotle syrup, sweet potato cream cheese.

    • Ice Box $18

      Pancake, French toast, eggs, grits, hash, fruit, waffle, bacon, sausage.

    • Dry Aged Ribeye (14 oz.) $59

      Gluten-friendly. Rosemary confit tomatoes, herb mashed potatoes, basil oil.

    • Flat Iron Steak (8 oz.) $26

      Gluten-free. Herb mashed potatoes, borrowed land farm mushrooms, buttered green beans.

    • Blackened Chicken Pasta $22

      Grilled chicken, blackened seasoning, gorgonzola cream sauce, onions, green peppers, spinach, fettuccine.

    • Pesto Cream Pasta $14

      Vegetarian. Fettuccine, tomatoes, pesto, Parmesan.

    • Certified Angus Ribeye (12 oz.) $34

      Gluten-friendly. Rosemary confit tomatoes, herb mashed potatoes, basil oil.

    • Chef's Selection of Seasoned Vegetables $21

      Vegan. Chef's and farmer's selection of local vegetables.

    • Pan-Seared Flounder $25

      Brown butter corn, buttered green beans, black pepper-pineapple slaw, jerk sweet potato frites.

    • Chef Dave's Southern Fried Chicken $19

      Brown butter corn, herb mashed potatoes.

    • Filet (5 oz.) $34

      Gluten-friendly. Rosemary confit tomatoes, grilled asparagus, herb mashed potatoes, basil oil.

    • Sesame Seared Tuna $17

      Gluten-free. Wasabi mashed potatoes, broccoli, pickled vegetables.

    • Hamburger Steak (10 oz.) $17

      Gluten-free. Sautéed onions and mushrooms, mashed potatoes, green beans.

    • Pork Tenderloin $26

      Fried grit cakes, tomato-bacon jam, asparagus.

    • Seared Scallops $27

      Gluten-friendly. Seared scallops, roasted acorn squash risotto, local mushroomand winter green salad, candied pecans.

    • Pan-Seared Salmon $28

      Gluten-friendly. Brown butter corn, celery parsnip puree, pickled vegetables.

    • Flat Iron Steak (8 oz.) $26

      Gluten-friendly. Herb mashed potatoes, borrowed land farm mushrooms, buttered green beans.

    • Fried Chicken & Waffle $19

      Sweet potato cream, chipotle syrup.

    • Pesto Cream Pasta $16

      Vegetarian. Fettuccine, tomatoes, pesto, Parmesan.

  • Handhelds
    All handhelds served with housemade chips.
    • Classic BLT $11

      Bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo, Texas toast.

    • Tuna Steak Burger $14

      Avocado, pickled onions, lettuce, wasabi cream.

    • Egg, Ham & Cheese $10

      Parma ham, pimento cheese, pesto, wheat toast.

    • Pimento Cheese Bacon Grass Fed Burger $16

      Pepper jelly, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, brioche bun.

    • New England Style Shrimp Roll $14

      Scallions, butter toasted bun.

    • Rule Breaker Grass Fed Burger $14

      Cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, brioche bun.

    • Fried Chicken Sandwich $13

      Buttered bun, lettuce, tomato, cheddar, pickles.

    • Fried Oyster Po' Boy $13

      Cilantro crema, scallions, slaw, butter toasted bun.

    • Pimento Cheese Focaccia $11

      Pimento cheese, local tomatoes.

    • Pimento Cheese Bacon Burger $16

      Pepper jelly, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, brioche bun.

    • Pulled Pork Sandwich $12

      Slaw, pickles, brioche bun, chipotle BBQ sauce.

    • Blackened Ahi Tuna Tacos Rule (3) $11

      Avocado, roasted corn pico, cilantro crema.

    • Rule Breaker Burger $14

      Cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, brioche bun.

    • D's Grilled Chicken Sammy $13

      Slaw, lettuce, tomato, mozzarella, sriracha, butter toasted bun.

    • Beef Steak Pita $14

      Mushrooms, peppers, caramelized onions, pita bread.

    • Chicken Salad Sandwich $13

      Lettuce, tomato, pickles, Texas toast.

    • The Wrangler Burger $15

      Two slices cheddar cheese, mushrooms, chipotle Barbeque sauce, tobacco onions, brioche bun.

    • Blackened Ahi Tuna Tacos (3) $11

      Avocado, roasted corn pico, cilantro crema.

    • Chicken Tacos (3) $11

      Avocado, roasted corn pico, cilantro crema.

    • Chicken Tacos Rule (3) $11

      Avocado, roasted corn pico, cilantro crema.

  • Sides
    • Eggs (2) $3

    • Pancake $3

    • Hash $3

    • Grits $3

    • Sausage $4

    • French Toast $3

    • Fresh Fruit $3

    • Waffle $3

    • French Fries (Salted) $5

    • Bacon $4

    • French Fries (Rosemary) $5

    • Cast-Iron Mac & Cheese $7

    • Brown Butter Corn $5

    • Broccoli $5

      Fried or steamed.

    • Herb Mashed Potatoes $5

    • Roasted Vegetables $5

    • Broccoli (Steamed) $5

    • Sauteed Spinach $5

    • Wood Fired Local Oyster Mushrooms $8

      In a herb garlic cream sauce.

    • Buttered Green Beans $5

    • Housemade Chips $5

    • French Fries $5

      Rosemary or salted.

    • Black Pepper-Pineapple Slaw $5

    • Grilled Asparagus $7

    • Broccoli (Fried) $5

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