HopCat - Kalamazoo

4.6

41 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Mar 15, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 7 times today

Great for craft beers
Neighborhood gem
Good for business meals

Located in a historic train freight depot, this location features a multi-season outdoor patio, private event space, and a special installation of guitars from Kalamazoo's own Heritage Guitars. We're a short walk from Bell's, Arcadia, and other downtown breweries and beer bars in this great beer city.

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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Location
300 E Water St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Phone number
(269) 210-0075
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
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

What 41 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Grand Rapids / Western Michigan
Innovative
Grand Rapids / Western Michigan
Healthy
Grand Rapids / Western Michigan
Hot spot
Grand Rapids / Western Michigan
Neighborhood gem
Grand Rapids / Western Michigan
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HopCat - Kalamazoo offers a lively atmosphere with standout dishes like the "pickle back chicken" and "incredible fries and burgers." Guests appreciate the "large beer and drink selection" and the welcoming service. While some experiences vary, the "great service" and "fun place to watch sporting events" keep patrons returning.

41 Reviews

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Mandi
Northern MI8 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love HopCat! Great food and service. Cosmic fries are so good.
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Audry
Mississippi1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really great! Definitely recommend reserving for groups! We hand a lot of room and they let us bring a cake. Awesome birthday celebration.
HopCat - KalamazooResponded 5 days ago
Thanks for the kind words, we're so glad you enjoyed your experience!
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Cait
Chicago2 reviews
2.0
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Food and service were pretty underwhelming / disappointing compared to all the positive things I have heard about this place. Nothing exceptionally horrible but don’t know that I’d personally recommend this place to anyone or return.
HopCat - KalamazooResponded on March 2, 2025
Hey Cait, Sincerest apologies for an underwhelming experience. If you're open to it, I'd love to connect and understand more about what fell flat so that we can do better. Please reach out at any time so we can make this right! Cheers, Adam Liggett General Manager Hopcat Kalamazoo 269-210-0075
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Sharon
Grand Rapids1 review
5.0
Dined on February 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Blake's Triple Jam with Peanut Butter Cider is the best!
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DAVID
Grand Rapids3 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Jake did a great job tonight. Prompt service and checkback. Food order was perfect, everything was correct, hot and tasty. Nice job. Also I want to buy the Prince painting. Gimme a number.
HopCat - KalamazooResponded on December 30, 2024
Thank you for your kind words! Cheers!
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Lowell
Grand Rapids27 reviews
3.0
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The restaurant was cold inside, and most as always. Food and service were good, but I'm not sure it's worth dealing with the nose and temperature
HopCat - KalamazooResponded on December 14, 2024
oh no! I am so sorry to see this. If you are able to, please give us a call at 269-210-0075 so we can gather some more details and do our best to ensure this is remedied for future visits! Hope to hear back soon!
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Eric
Chicago15 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great server, super attentive. Food was really good.
HopCat - KalamazooResponded on December 9, 2024
Thank you for your kind words! Cheers!
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Brandon
Grand Rapids2 reviews
2.0
Dined on November 12, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Food was subpar. Caesar salad was just lettuce with croutons and sparsely any chicken. Had to ask for every little thing like dressing and refills, etc. Did not enjoy the experience.
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Pat
Chicago14 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Visited our daughter at WMU and enjoyed their brunch menu. All was delicious along with very attentive service. Being a Sunday mid-afternoon it was a quiet, calm family setting. Which I believe typically it’s a high energy tavern crowd.
HopCat - KalamazooResponded on October 7, 2024
Happy to be a part of your visit here in Kalamazoo! Thank you for your kind words! Cheers!
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Lola
Grand Rapids1 review
5.0
Dined on October 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The pickle back chicken was delicious. Mad grilled cheese delicious. Lobster dip another great choice
HopCat - KalamazooResponded on October 2, 2024
Thank you Lola! Great choices, the grilled cheese and pickleback chicken are staff favorites :) Glad you had a positive dining experience, we can't wait to serve you again soon!
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FAQs

HopCat - Kalamazoo offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. HopCat - Kalamazoo also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (269) 210-0075.

HopCat - Kalamazoo is rated 4.6 stars by 41 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

Mar 15, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 7 times today

300 E Water St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007

Dining areas

Additional information

Phone number
(269) 210-0075
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
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

HopCat - Kalamazoo

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What 41 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

Does HopCat - Kalamazoo offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is HopCat - Kalamazoo restaurant rated?

Is HopCat - Kalamazoo currently accepting reservations?

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