HopCat - Grand Rapids

4.7

107 Reviews

$30 and under

American

25 Ionia Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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2 people

Apr 23, 2025

April 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

About this restaurant

Good for groups
Lively
Great for craft beers

The original HopCat location is located in a historical building downtown Grand Rapids. Steps from Van Andel Arena, GLC Live at 20 Monroe, and the Grand Rapids Art Museum, our restaurant features a dog-friendly outdoor patio, oversized wooden bar, and comfortable seating.

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.

No matter who you are or where you come from, you're always welcome in our community.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Burgers, Comfort Food
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–12:00 am Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–5:30 pm Mon–Thu 9:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(616) 451-4677
Website
https://www.hopcat.com/grand-rapids/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-grand-rapids-ionia-ave-sw
Private party facilities
Our private event space is available for bookings! Please email us at HCGR@wearebarfly.com with details on your planned event to find out more, or book directly at https://app.perfectvenue.com/venues/hopcat-grand-rapids/hello
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
25 Ionia Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Neighborhood
Grand Rapids
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 107 people are saying

HopCat - Grand Rapids reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Grand Rapids / Western Michigan
Good for groups
Grand Rapids / Western Michigan
Lively
Grand Rapids
Good for groups
Grand Rapids
Hot spot
Grand Rapids
Lively
Grand Rapids
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

HopCat - Grand Rapids is celebrated for its lively atmosphere, "awesome food," and extensive beer selection. The staff provides "customer service is top tier" with quick, friendly service. While some dishes may vary, the "fries were fantastic" and the brunch options are popular. Conveniently located downtown, it's a vibrant spot for gatherings.

107 Reviews

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Jason
Key West1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
All around had a great dinner and drinks. Great staff, and the prices are so affordable! My son said his brunch burger was the best burger he’s ever had.
HopCat - Grand RapidsResponded 4 days ago
Thank you so much for the 5 stars! We hope to see you again soon!
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Natalie
Unspecified1 review
4.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great food and atmosphere. Very quick service. Super loud.
HopCat - Grand RapidsResponded on April 13, 2025
I'm sorry to hear that the experience wasn't optimal. I would be interested to hear if this was due to the music or the atmosphere of other guests? We try to at least make adjustments throughout the day for the music to not be too loud. If you would send us an email at hcgr@warebarfly, that would be great.
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Natalie
Grand Rapids1 review
5.0
Dined on March 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome food. The one place I never get sick of!!!
HopCat - Grand RapidsResponded on April 5, 2025
Thank you so much for the 5 stars! We hope to see you again soon!
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ElizabethL
San Francisco3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was wonderful. Two hour maximum at the table so plan on a second watering hole to end the night.
HopCat - Grand RapidsResponded on March 25, 2025
Thank you so much for the 5 stars and for the shoutout to Danielle! We hope to see you again soon!
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Mary Beth
West Palm Beach1 review
5.0
Dined on March 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Customer service is top tier without being stuffy. Food is great and comes out quickly. Lots of good beers on tap, as well as good cocktails.
HopCat - Grand RapidsResponded on March 15, 2025
Thank you so much for the 5 stars! We hope to see you again soon!
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jazzy
Detroit28 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great location in downtown Grand Rapids. Server was very good. Food and drinks were excellent as well.
HopCat - Grand RapidsResponded on March 11, 2025
Thank you so much for the 5 stars! We hope to see you again soon!
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Bobbi Jo
Grand Rapids4 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
UPDATE: The manager reached out to me right away and wanted to make it right. Very impressed about his concern for a good experience!! Will be trying the meal again :) First time dining here. Enjoyed the atmosphere and we had good waitress. Food out was a little slow, but the biggest downside was my dinner. I got the new Mushroom Tofu bowl. It was mostly brown rice and really dry. I had 6 mushrooms on it and about only a couple of inchlong shreds of slaw! There were also few onions and then the tofu pieces. VERY underwhelming.
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Jeanne
Grand Rapids8 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a reservation for eight and were seated when we arrived. Service and food were great!
HopCat - Grand RapidsResponded on January 29, 2025
Thank you so much for the 5 stars! We hope to see you again soon!
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Annalisa VIP
Chicago30 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a busy night at the restaurant but that did not affect the service, food or cocktails from being great.
HopCat - Grand RapidsResponded on January 27, 2025
Thank you so much for the 5 stars! We hope to see you again soon!
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Allison
Las Vegas1 review
3.0
Dined on January 21, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The fries were fantastic, but that was all. Everything thing else we had a really not great. The location is good and easy to get to but I will probably not be back.
HopCat - Grand RapidsResponded on January 22, 2025
I'm sorry about your experience. Would you please email us at hcgr@wearebarfly and provide us with more details?
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FAQs

HopCat - Grand Rapids offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. HopCat - Grand Rapids also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (616) 451-4677.

HopCat - Grand Rapids is rated 4.7 stars by 107 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Booked 14 times today

25 Ionia Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Grand Rapids
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–12:00 am Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm 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
Street Parking
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, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
https://www.hopcat.com/grand-rapids/home
Phone number
(616) 451-4677
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-grand-rapids-ionia-ave-sw
Private party facilities
Our private event space is available for bookings! Please email us at HCGR@wearebarfly.com with details on your planned event to find out more, or book directly at https://app.perfectvenue.com/venues/hopcat-grand-rapids/hello

HopCat - Grand Rapids

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About this restaurant

Dining areas

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What 107 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does HopCat - Grand Rapids offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is HopCat - Grand Rapids restaurant rated?

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