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HopCat - East Lansing, East Lansing, MI

HopCat - East Lansing

4.8
4.8
42 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
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.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Delivery & takeout

What 42 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Lansing

    Best Overall

  • Lansing

    Best Food

  • Lansing

    Best Service

  • Lansing

    Best Ambiance

  • Lansing

    Best Value

  • Lansing

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
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
  1. Pamela VIP

    Toronto56 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 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 March 3, 2025
    Thank you for the 5 stars! We greatly appreciate you taking the time to leave a review :)

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  2. Tracy

    Detroit1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 12, 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 February 14, 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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  3. Lilly

    Detroit1 review

    5.0

    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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  4. Skylar

    Detroit3 reviews

    5.0

    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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  5. Racheal

    Orlando4 reviews

    5.0

    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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  6. Michelle VIP

    Los Angeles12 reviews

    5.0

    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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  7. AmyL

    Chicago6 reviews

    2.0

    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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  8. Doreen

    Detroit1 review

    2.0

    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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  9. Julia

    Phoenix2 reviews

    5.0

    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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  10. Amanda VIP

    Detroit3 reviews

    5.0

    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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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 4.8 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
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for HopCat - East Lansing

300 Grove St, East Lansing, MI 48823-4327

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Delivery & takeout
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