Hat City Kitchen - Orange

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Hat City Kitchen

Hat City Kitchen
4.0 / 5 (2114 reviews)

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Located at 459 Valley Street, at the corner of Valley and Forest, in the shadow of Our Lady of the Valley Church, Hat City Kitchen is a new restaurant in an old building with a fresh atmosphere. Our focus is on quality and integrity, offering American Comfort food with a southern and New Orleans influence, a concept we like to call Creosoul. With a simple menu, we perfect artisanal processes to create the best food possible. Hat City Kitchen aims to appeal to families, traditional food enthusiasts, and discerning Epicureans at an affordable price point. All profits from the restaurant support the revitalization of the Valley neighborhood, in line with Orange's cultural and commercial history. Hat City Kitchen is a unique blend of art, urban planning, food, and music, providing a lively experience for neighbors late into the night.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: Idowu

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★ 4 / 5 from 2114 reviews
jeremy-guenter
30.10.2023

The food here is excellent, and it's a fantastic spot for playing pool. I had dinner, and the price per person was around $10 to $20. I highly recommend the wings and the Cheyenne Burger!

scott-perry-2
30.10.2023

**Service:** Dine-in **Meal type:** Dinner **Price per person:** $50–100 **Food:** 5/5 **Service:** 5/5 **Atmosphere:** 5/5 **Recommended dishes:** Chicken Wings, Wings

jai-linder
30.10.2023

As for the food menu, it was quite disappointing. I opted for fries, thinking they would be a safe choice, but I was wrong! They tasted nearly identical to the fried pickles my friend had ordered. We visited hoping to relive the nostalgia of the old HCK, but sadly, it seems that you can't go home again. Vegetarian options are scarce, if available at all, and based on my experience, I wouldn't trust them to avoid cross-contamination. Regarding parking, HCK is located in a residential area where finding a space is quite challenging. Be sure to pay attention to street signs and watch out for hidden driveways! This place is not kid-friendly, and I wouldn't recommend bringing children here. As for wheelchair accessibility, HCK is a small venue with a very high step at the main entrance, which poses a safety risk. The side entrance appears too narrow for wheelchair access, and navigating inside would be quite difficult. Overall, for a dine-in dinner, I would rate the food a 1, the service a 3, and the atmosphere a 2. The price per person is generally between $30 to $50. Parking is tough to find, but there are free street parking options available.

idowu-lawrence-1
24.02.2025

Nice place to hang out. Bartenders are very nice and friendly, and prices are very reasonable Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Chicken Wings, Wings

glen-vick-2
24.02.2025

It's ok spot for cocktails , oh and hookah if that's your thing Service: 3 Atmosphere: 3

FAQ

A little farther away is NJ TRANSIT-Highland Ave, where you can also access the public transportation.

Smoking is not allowed in the building.

There is a TV / screen on-site where sporting events are shown.

The restaurant is accessible and can therefore also be used with a wheelchair or physical limitations.

The restaurant accepts various credit cards.

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