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HopCat - East Lansing, East Lansing, MI

HopCat - East Lansing

4.9 (51)
$30 and under
American
300 Grove St, East Lansing, MI 48823-4327

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today

About this restaurant

  • Kid-friendly
  • Dog-friendly
  • Neighborhood gem
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

  • 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 11:00 am–12:00 am Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am Sun 10:00 am–11:00 pm 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
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • 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

Menu

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What 51 people are saying

HopCat - East Lansing 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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Best Overall

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Best Value

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    American

  • Lansing

    Best Overall

  • Lansing

    Best Food

  • Lansing

    Best Service

  • Lansing

    Best Ambiance

  • Lansing

    Best Value

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
HopCat - East Lansing offers a "great experience" with "amazing" food and a "fun" atmosphere. Known for its "great variety" of menu options including vegetarian dishes, it's perfect for celebrations or casual dining. The "helpful" and "friendly" staff enhance the visit, and the desserts are "delicious."
51 Reviews

  1. Maximilian

    Montreal2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing as always. Have been coming here since 2016 as a undergrad, and now a graduate. Always brings back good vibes and memories. Servers are kind and helpful.

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  2. John

    Dallas10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our puppy had been in the car for a long time so we wanted to sit outdoors. The front desk wasn’t expecting outdoor serving, but they got everything set up, including an umbrella. Everyone was really helpful. Biggs was a great server.

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  3. Sheryl

    Tampa / Central Florida West8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for a birthday celebration the food was awesome. We had a great experience
    HopCat - East LansingResponded on April 30, 2025
    We're so glad you enjoyed your experience! Thanks Sheryl!

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  4. Marty

    Grand Rapids2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Natalie was great! Food is amazing! Hangover burger, cheese steak, hot chicken, and lime chicken weee all great! GET DESERT! The cookie dough cheesecake and the brownie are delicious!!!
    HopCat - East LansingResponded on April 23, 2025
    Thank you for the 5 stars and great review, Marty! So happy to hear Nadaly took great care of you and your family. Hope to see you again soon!

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  5. Serenity

    Detroit / Eastern Michigan2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service was great. We will be back.
    HopCat - East LansingResponded on April 7, 2025
    Thanks for the 5 stars and kind words, Serenity. We hope to see you again soon!

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  6. Deanna VIP

    Detroit / Eastern Michigan11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great experience at Hop Cat. The atmosphere was clean and fun in spirit. Server was friendly and conscientious. Menu had a great variety including vegetarian options other than a salad! I would consider it elevated bar food. The food came out fresh and tasted great!We were celebrating a MSU student birthday. We received a free dessert of his choice. The cookie dough cheesecake tasted fantastic! We will be back.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Northern MI2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, beer selection and service. Highly recommend!
    HopCat - East LansingResponded on March 24, 2025
    Thank you for the great review, and kind words! We hope to serve you again soon in the future

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  8. david VIP

    Denver / Colorado731 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Decent food with cute waitress in the weeds. We’ll go back.
    HopCat - East LansingResponded on April 7, 2025
    Thank you for the positive review! If there is anything we can do to make it 5 stars, please let us know at your fsmith (at) hopcatcom

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  9. Pamela VIP

    Toronto / Ontario59 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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  10. Marty

    Grand Rapids2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    College town upscale restaurant with great servers and the food was awesome! Don’t skip dessert cause it’s cheese cake!!!
    HopCat - East LansingResponded on April 7, 2025
    Thanks for the great review, Marty! We'll make sure to share this with Matt.

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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 4.9 stars by 51 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. Grand Rapids / Western Michigan
  4. Lansing
  5. East Lansing

Make a reservation

Booked 13 times today
Google Map for HopCat - East Lansing

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 11:00 am–12:00 am Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am Sun 10:00 am–11:00 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
    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
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • 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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