HopCat - Kalamazoo

Name: HopCat - Kalamazoo
Address: 300 E Water St, Kalamazoo, MI, United States, 49007
Telephone: (269) 210-0075
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3 (47)

$30 and under

American

300 E Water St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007

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2 people

Jul 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

Great for craft beers
Lively
Great for happy hour

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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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
(269) 210-0075
Website
https://www.hopcat.com/kalamazoo/home
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
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-4
Private party facilities
Our private event space is available for bookings! Please email us at HCKZ@wearebarfly.com with details on your planned event to find out more, or book directly at https://app.perfectvenue.com/venues/hopcat-kalamazoo/hello
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
300 E Water St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Neighborhood
Kalamazoo
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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What 47 people are saying

HopCat - Kalamazoo reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.1Service
4.2Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Grand Rapids / Western Michigan
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

HopCat - Kalamazoo stands out for its inviting atmosphere and "great food and service." Guests appreciate the "awesome birthday celebration" experiences and recommend it for group reservations. While service speed varies, the menu offers "good food and menu variety." The cosmic fries and unique drinks, like Blake's Triple Jam, are memorable highlights.

47 Reviews

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Anna
Grand Rapids / Western Michigan6 reviews
1.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We had reservations at 10:00 am today to celebrate Father’s Day, at 9:40 am they called to notify me that they needed to cancel my reservation due to an issue in the kitchen. I questioned why I was only finding out about it as we were walking out the door. The kitchen staff arrives much earlier than their opening time, someone should have contacted us sooner. This was for a Saturday morning brunch on a holiday weekend, making it nearly impossible to get a seat at any other decent restaurants in the area. The person on the phone was less than sympathetic that our morning plans had been derailed on short notice.
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Victor
Grand Rapids / Western Michigan9 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 12, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Very limited menue - check online first. We could get only a high table and for some climbing up the high seat/ getting close to the table was a challenge. Not the kind of restaurant you expect on Open Table - and they don’t even check reservations and seating times as there is plenty of free tables
HopCat - KalamazooResponded on June 14, 2025
Thank you for your feedback! We are always looking for ways to improve. Cheers!
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Lowell
Grand Rapids / Western Michigan3 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 9, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
We enjoy our visits to Hopcat....the one downside is you better not be in a hurry. Service was slow, as usual......mostly driven by a very slow kitchen....and it was not overly busy. Still, that's the only real drawback, so yes, we will return.
HopCat - KalamazooResponded on May 12, 2025
Thank you for the positive review! We are working hard to earn 5 stars for next time.
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Jodie VIP
Detroit / Eastern Michigan50 reviews
2.0
Dined on April 25, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Been to HopCat many times and many other locations. This time was like no other, and not for the good. Drinks were watered down, hot entrees were lukewarm when served and the sever appeared more interested in turning the table than serving us. Not sure I will rush back to another HopCat after this experience.
HopCat - KalamazooResponded on April 28, 2025
We are very sorry to see this and would like the opportunity to make it right. Please feel free to reach out to us via email at HCKZ@wearebarfly or by calling the store and asking to speak with a manager at 269-210-0075. We look forward to hearing from you soon!
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Paul
Seattle / Eastern Washington4 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good food and menu variety. Friendly and attentive service.
HopCat - KalamazooResponded on April 17, 2025
Thank you for your kind words! Cheers!
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BrandonB
Grand Rapids / Western Michigan5 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a great experience with our reservation for my wife’s birthday. Super easy and the experience was fantastic!!
HopCat - KalamazooResponded on March 24, 2025
Thank you for your kind words and we are happy to hear you had a wonderful birthday celebration with us! Cheers!
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Mandi
Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula9 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love HopCat! Great food and service. Cosmic fries are so good.
HopCat - KalamazooResponded on March 17, 2025
Thank you for your kind words! Cheers!
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Audry
Mississippi1 review
5.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
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 on March 11, 2025
Thanks for the kind words, we're so glad you enjoyed your experience!
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Cait
Chicago / Illinois2 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 Rapids / Western Michigan1 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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FAQs

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

HopCat - Kalamazoo is rated 4.3 stars by 47 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

300 E Water St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Kalamazoo
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
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
https://www.hopcat.com/kalamazoo/home
Phone number
(269) 210-0075
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-4
Private party facilities
Our private event space is available for bookings! Please email us at HCKZ@wearebarfly.com with details on your planned event to find out more, or book directly at https://app.perfectvenue.com/venues/hopcat-kalamazoo/hello

HopCat - Kalamazoo

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What 47 people are saying

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