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HopCat - East Lansing, East Lansing, MI

HopCat - East Lansing

4.6
4.6
38 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today
  • Child-friendly
  • Great for craft beers
  • Good for groups
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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • 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
  • Phone number
    (517) 816-4300
  • Website
    https://www.hopcat.com/east-lansing/home
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    We now offer private catering! We make it easy to plan your next event with online ordering. Place your order directly at https://www.ezcater.com/catering/hopcat-east-lansing<br />
  • Private party facilities
    For any groups over 10 guests, catering events, or catering orders, please visit us at https://app.perfectvenue.com/venues/hopcat-east-lansing/hello
  • Location
    300 Grove St, East Lansing, MI 48823-4327
  • Area
    East Lansing
  • Cross Street
    Grove and Albert Ave.
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Menu

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What 38 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Child-friendly

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Good for groups

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Healthy

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Hot spot

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Good for special occasions

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Lively

  • Lansing

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
HopCat - East Lansing offers a "calm relaxed atmosphere" perfect for dining with friends. Known for "delicious burgers" and "great presentation," it shines in service, with staff praised as "wonderful" and "knowledgeable." While occasional brunch issues arise, its vibrant atmosphere and attentive service make it a popular choice.

38 Reviews

  1. Racheal

    Orlando

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    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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  2. Michelle

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    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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  3. AmyL

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    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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  4. Doreen

    Detroit

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    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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  5. Julia

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    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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  6. Amanda

    VIP

    Detroit

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    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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  7. Tania

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Quality of food for price was excellent. Great service that was not only efficient but courteous.
    HopCat - East LansingResponded on 6 October 2024
    Thank you for the 5 stars, and kind words! We hope to see you again soon, Tania!

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  8. Pamela

    VIP

    Toronto

    51 reviews

    5.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on 14 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A busy Friday night but very friendly service. Had to request silverware, other than that it was great. 
    HopCat - East LansingResponded on 18 September 2024
    Thank you for the 5 stars, and kind words! We hope to see you again soon!

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  9. Hannah

    Grand Rapids

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Savanna was excellent! She was very nice and patient when members of our party arrived late. Our drinks were never empty and she answered tons of questions for us.
    HopCat - East LansingResponded on 16 August 2024
    Thank you for the great review and kind words about Savanna. We will make sure to share this with her and the staff. Cheers! :)

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Rigo

    VIP

    Chicago

    41 reviews

    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on 7 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were in East Lansing visiting the University. We were on Yelp looking for a place with good burgers. We decided on stopping at Hopcat after reading some of the positive feedback. There was three in our party and we all had the BYOB. The burgers were delicious and the fries just as well. I recommend Hopcat if you’re looking for a tasty burger.

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

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 4.6 stars by 38 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for HopCat - East Lansing

300 Grove St, East Lansing, MI 48823-4327

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Grove and Albert Ave.
  • Area
    East Lansing
  • 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
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Burgers, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.hopcat.com/east-lansing/home
  • Phone number
    (517) 816-4300
  • Catering
    We now offer private catering! We make it easy to plan your next event with online ordering. Place your order directly at https://www.ezcater.com/catering/hopcat-east-lansing<br />
  • Private party facilities
    For any groups over 10 guests, catering events, or catering orders, please visit us at https://app.perfectvenue.com/venues/hopcat-east-lansing/hello
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