HopCat - East Lansing

4.6

38 Reviews

$30 and under

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Kid-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 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 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

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Grand Rapids / Western Michigan
Kid-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

R
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
11 reviews
5.0
11 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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Pamela
VIP
Toronto
52 reviews
5.0
52 reviews
Dined on September 14, 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 September 18, 2024
Thank you for the 5 stars, and kind words! We hope to see you again soon!
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Hannah
Grand Rapids
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 12, 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 August 16, 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! :)
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Rigo
VIP
Chicago
41 reviews
5.0
41 reviews
Dined on August 7, 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.
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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 38 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 4 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

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What 38 people are saying

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Review summary

FAQs

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Make a reservation

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