HopCat - East Lansing

4.6

41 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 19 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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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Burgers, Comfort Food
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Happy Hour Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–5:30 pm Mon–Thu 9:00 pm–11:00 pm
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
Neighborhood
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, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 41 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Lansing
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

HopCat - East Lansing offers a "fun and hip" dining atmosphere with a standout brunch menu. The staff is often praised for being "wonderful" and "very knowledgeable," ensuring a positive experience. Popular dishes include steak frites and BYOB burgers. Despite occasional service hiccups, the food consistently delivers great quality and presentation.

41 Reviews

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Tracy
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
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 2 days ago
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
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 19, 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 January 30, 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
Detroit
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 27, 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
Orlando
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 29, 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 November 30, 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 Angeles
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 16, 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 November 19, 2024
Thank you for the 5 stars, Michelle! Hope to have you again next game day!
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AmyL
Chicago
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 3, 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 November 6, 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
Detroit
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on October 20, 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
Phoenix
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 19, 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
Detroit
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food. Fun atmosphere. Waitress was attentive.
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Tania
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 5, 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 October 6, 2024
Thank you for the 5 stars, and kind words! We hope to see you again soon, Tania!
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FAQs

HopCat - East Lansing offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. HopCat - East Lansing also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (517) 816-4300.

HopCat - East Lansing is rated 4.6 stars by 41 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

Order delivery or takeout

300 Grove St, East Lansing, MI 48823-4327

Additional information

Cross street
Grove and Albert Ave.
Neighborhood
East Lansing
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Happy Hour Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–5:30 pm Mon–Thu 9:00 pm–11:00 pm
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, Takeout, 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

HopCat - East Lansing

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Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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What 41 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

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How is HopCat - East Lansing restaurant rated?

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