HopCat - Grand Rapids

4.6

103 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Mar 14, 2025

9:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

Good for groups
Great for happy hour
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.

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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

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 103 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

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

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

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

HopCat in Grand Rapids boasts a lively atmosphere with "great local cider and beers on tap" and a menu featuring casual favorites. Patrons rave about the "amazing grilled cheese," "beautiful dining area," and "top-notch service." Reservations are recommended for "quick seating," especially during events. Despite occasional service hiccups, the overall experience is praised for its ambiance and diverse drink offerings.

103 Reviews

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Mary Beth
West Palm Beach1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
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.
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jazzy
Detroit28 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
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 4 days ago
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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Brenda VIP
Las Vegas7 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This was our 1st visit to a Hop Cat and knew it was going to be loud. That would be the only negative I felt we need to mention, but overall we loved the place. Food was great, our server, Julia, was great. Everyone must try the Fries! Great beer selections, too! My husband had the Chicken Bowl and I had the Steak quesadillas and they were both very good. We will definitely go back.
HopCat - Grand RapidsResponded on January 21, 2025
Thank you so much for the 5 stars! We cant wait to see you again soon!
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Paul
Grand Rapids1 review
5.0
Dined on January 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our food was excellent and their choices of draft beer were spectacular. We will definitely be back.
HopCat - Grand RapidsResponded on January 18, 2025
Thank you so much for the 5 stars! We hope to see you again soon!
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Ron VIP
E. Tennessee10 reviews
3.0
Dined on December 30, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Service was good, food was ok but did not wow any of us. The Mac and cheese lacked any flavor and the sauce was super thin. Drinks were good, overall a decent dinner during the busy holiday season, but not noteworthy in anyway.
HopCat - Grand RapidsResponded on December 31, 2024
I'm sorry about your experience. Would you please email us at hcgr@wearebarfly and provide us with more details?
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Savannah
Grand Rapids1 review
1.0
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
We had a reservation. We were running late and they held the table. We ordered drinks and water. Waited 35 minutes for water and drinks. Even after asking just for water while we wait for the drinks.. waitress was very nice. Overall the service was lacking.
HopCat - Grand RapidsResponded on December 22, 2024
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 4.6 stars by 103 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 14, 2025

9:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

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

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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Menu

What 103 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?

Is HopCat - Grand Rapids currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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