HopCat - East Lansing

Name: HopCat - East Lansing
Address: 300 Grove St, East Lansing, MI, United States, 48823-4327
Telephone: (517) 816-4300
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (52)

$30 and under

American

300 Grove St, East Lansing, MI 48823-4327

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

Kid-friendly
Dog-friendly
Great for craft beers

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

What 52 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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Grand Rapids / Western Michigan
Best Overall
Grand Rapids / Western Michigan
Best Ambiance
Grand Rapids / Western Michigan
Best Value
Grand Rapids / Western Michigan
Kid-friendly
Grand Rapids / Western Michigan
Hot spot
Grand Rapids / Western Michigan
Great for outdoor dining
Grand Rapids / Western Michigan
American
Lansing
Best Overall
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Best Food
Lansing
Best Service
Lansing
Best Ambiance
Lansing
Best Value
Lansing
Neighborhood gem
Lansing
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

HopCat - East Lansing offers a vibrant dining experience with "great food, beer selection, and service." Known for its "elevated bar food" and diverse menu, it caters to various tastes, including vegetarians. Guests rave about the "amazing" desserts, and the atmosphere is described as "clean and fun." Ideal for celebrations and casual gatherings.

52 Reviews

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Kelli
Grand Rapids / Western Michigan1 review
2.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
We had a party of 15 and service was not good. We got our food and half of dishes were cold and no silverware so had to ask. Drinks weren’t filled up unless we asked. I have been there before with only 4 people and it was great. I will give it another chance.
HopCat - East LansingResponded on June 4, 2025
This is certainly not our standard, Kelli and I'm sorry your experience was sub-par on your last visit. Would you mind sending me an email with a few more details such as the date and time of visit, and the name of the server who took care of you that night? 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. Thank you in advance and I look forward to hearing from you soon! - Frank Smith, AGM
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Maximilian
Montreal / Quebec2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 16, 2025
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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John
Dallas - Fort Worth10 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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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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Marty
Grand Rapids / Western Michigan2 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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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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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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OpenTable Diner
Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula2 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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david VIP
Denver / Colorado733 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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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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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 4.7 stars by 52 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

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

HopCat - East Lansing

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About this restaurant

Additional information

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What 52 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

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