HopCat - East Lansing

4.8

42 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 8 times today

Our second ever HopCat location opened back in 2013! Located right outside of Michigan State University's campus and around the corner from the MSU Union, this location features multiple TVs to make sure you’ll have the best seat in the house to catch the Spartans.

HopCat was founded on the principles of bringing local craft beer a bit closer to the communities we love. We’re known for our award-wining Cosmik fries, which are beer battered, sprinkled with our signature cracked black pepper seasoning, and served with a side of warm cheese sauce. From burgers to tacos, our menu offers a range of delicious options.

We live the craft lifestyle - beer, cocktails and even craft food made from scratch. With a dedication to local breweries, sustainability and community engagement, HopCat offers craft beer and great food in a vibrant atmosphere for an inclusive, unforgettable experience.

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Location
300 Grove St, East Lansing, MI 48823-4327
Phone number
(517) 816-4300
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Burgers, Comfort Food
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–00:00 Happy Hour Mon–Thu 15:00–17:30 Mon–Thu 21:00–23:00
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

What 42 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

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HopCat - East Lansing offers a lively atmosphere and extensive beer selection, perfect for college town fun. Guests laud the "great service" and "excellent food," especially the truffle fries and burgers. Though the environment can be loud, the "fun atmosphere" and accommodating staff create memorable dining experiences. Reservations are recommended.

42 Reviews

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Pamela VIP
Toronto56 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great spot for a weekend visit, taking my son and his roommates out for dinner.
HopCat - East LansingResponded on 3 March 2025
Thank you for the 5 stars! We greatly appreciate you taking the time to leave a review :)
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Tracy
Detroit1 review
5.0
Dined on 12 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and experience as always. I appreciate that HopCat is on OpenTable so we can make reservations because it’s a very busy place.
HopCat - East LansingResponded on 14 February 2025
Thank you for the 5 stars, Tracy! We greatly appreciate you taking the time to leave a review, and we hope to see you again soon. Cheers!
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Lilly
Detroit1 review
5.0
Dined on 19 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great. Bartenders didn’t seem happy to be there but the hostesses and the food made up for that
HopCat - East LansingResponded on 30 January 2025
Thank you for the 5 stars! We will make sure to follow up with our bar team about your experience.
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Skylar
Detroit3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a great, fun and hip place to eat at! We had so much fun here and enjoyed our meals. The brunch menu caught our eye and for sure will be coming back soon!
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Racheal
Orlando4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 29 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place to have dinner with friends. Was a very calm relaxed atmosphere and food was great. I had the steak frites and loaded fries. Both with great presentation and yummy. Matt our server was very knowledgeable and provided excellent service and conversation when appropriate.
HopCat - East LansingResponded on 30 November 2024
Thank you for the 5 stars and kind words! We'll make sure to let Matt know he did a great job!
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Michelle VIP
Los Angeles12 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Staff was wonderful! Food was good and it was a great place to watch football
HopCat - East LansingResponded on 19 November 2024
Thank you for the 5 stars, Michelle! Hope to have you again next game day!
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AmyL
Chicago6 reviews
2.0
Dined on 3 November 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We had some issues on this visit to HopCat. Some of the items on the menu were not actually available, our appetizers took 45 mins to arrive and only did so 5 mins before our meal. These issues left us feeling like we weren’t getting what we really wanted and a little hangry by the time our food arrived. The next time we are in East Lansing we will be looking for a different option.
HopCat - East LansingResponded on 6 November 2024
Amy, it saddens me to hear this as it is certainly is not our standard. Would you mind sending me an email with a few more details? I would love the chance to follow up with you personally so we can make it right. I can be reached directly at fsmith(at)hopcatcom. - Frank Smith, Assistant General Manager
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Doreen
Detroit1 review
2.0
Dined on 20 October 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Although we were seated quickly and received our drink order without difficulty…it went downhill from there.it took almost an hour to get our food and much of it had to be returned to the kitchen because it was cold! They did comp us a couple of things, but all in all it was a terrible experience!
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Julia
Phoenix2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great service and food. Loved having a reserved table for Homecoming weekend in EL!
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Amanda VIP
Detroit3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 18 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food. Fun atmosphere. Waitress was attentive.
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HopCat - East Lansing offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. HopCat - East Lansing also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (517) 816-4300.

HopCat - East Lansing is rated 4.8 stars by 42 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 8 times today

300 Grove St, East Lansing, MI 48823-4327

Additional information

Phone number
(517) 816-4300
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Burgers, Comfort Food
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–00:00 Happy Hour Mon–Thu 15:00–17:30 Mon–Thu 21:00–23:00
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

HopCat - East Lansing

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