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HopCat

Beer Bar, Bar, and American Restaurant$$$$

Heartside-Downtown Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids

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The craft beer at HopCat is a can't miss
"Great beer selection and yes, the crack fries live up to the hype."(30 Tips)
"Try the buffalo rolls and the killer Mac n chez."(4 Tips)
"The Loaded Crack Fries are to die for!!!!"(4 Tips)
"This place is awesome!! Start with the crack fries n cheese!!"(95 Tips)

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Diane Franklin KelloggSeptember 10, 2016
The food and service was fantastic. A must to visit. Great beer also.
Andre BeaumontOctober 3, 2014
Been here 10+ times
If you like two kinds of meat in your burger, I highly recommend the Munster Burger.
Lisa MurphyDecember 9, 2015
Great atmosphere at this location. As usual, good beer and great fries.
ShainaJune 9, 2013
Bring your dog with you to the patio on Sundays!
chris collinsNovember 28, 2014
Great food + great beers + great staff & service = a great place.
Jeff CampbellJanuary 26, 2013
The Crack Fries are excellent! Kyle recommended the Ranch Double IPA and it is tops!
Courtney JillOctober 17, 2014
Bar Zee burger is delicious. And of course you have to get the crack fries!
David MillerFebruary 17, 2014
Use the "Buy One, Feed One" app. You won't regret helping out hungry kids and getting a little something from hop cat as well. #SoGood
Kevin Ten BrinkMarch 31, 2017
Great beer selection and yes, the crack fries live up to the hype.
Jeff O'NealOctober 30, 2014
Micro Brew Beers, great on tap beer selection & Olive Burger
Ben SMarch 11, 2015
It's rated well and the crowds are testimony. Get there early, but sit at communal tables for best experience.
Kevin BuckleyJune 30, 2012
Try the Pumpernickel Blt, With Blue Cheese, Black Pepper Mayo, Served With Crack Fries
TimJune 17, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Great food & an excellent craft beer selection!
Christine ShepherdAugust 28, 2013
For a casual bite with lots of beer options this is your place. The food is good but the service is a bit lacking. Buffalo rolls app is yummy.
Stephen HusebyJanuary 11, 2010
For Food: Grab the Olive Burger and Cracked Pepper Fries... For Beer: pick one, most are amazing but you'll never know till you try. I personally love a good hefenweiser. Read more
Janae MozugJuly 1, 2013
Zombie killer beer was amazing !!!!! Also amazing wings !!!!! Loved this place !!!!!
Melissa DiVietriNovember 25, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Grab the table by the corner close to the window, perfect people watching inside and outside!
Dean LuurtsemaApril 20, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Ask for their housee bbq sauce when you order the cow oy burger! (Or any one of them) best sauce ever!
Thomas DuebnerDecember 31, 2016
Great beer selection. Crack Fries are a must.
Samantha BlairJuly 4, 2013
Make sure to come a little earlier in order to get a seat. You seat yourself...
Amanda ZylstraMay 17, 2012
Love this place! Awesome Bloody Marys and great beer selection. Food is good too!
Kevin FunkFebruary 24, 2017
Great beer selection, awesome burgers, and knowledge staff.
ElysejacquelineJuly 6, 2014
The coconut curry hefeweizen is amazing!! Also, CRACK FRIES.
Scotland GourleyApril 7, 2015
Nacho Burger is my favorite along with a Hop Slam brewski!
Nate KingFebruary 9, 2013
I highly recommend this place. Great food and a lot of brew choices
Grant GuntherAugust 31, 2014
Lots of beer to choose from and awesome fries and burgers!
Mikinzie StuartJanuary 28, 2010
Like beer? They have their own mini-brew, as well as from Mich, N/ Amer and around the world. Rated 3rd best beer bar in the world. Awesome service, awesome "crack" fries and awesome beer. Read more
Victoria AndersonMarch 30, 2015
Best Burger, Crack Fries 👌 Amazing atmosphere Great Beer !!!! ❤️ this place !!!
Anja HarrisOctober 23, 2014
If seating is sparse, bring your beer upstairs to the lounge.
KemberMay 25, 2018
awesome craft beer selection & yummy eats!
Karen ZackApril 1, 2014
The chicken tacos & rosemary chicken salad wrap are AMAZING.
Stephanie BishopFebruary 27, 2015
Great place. Great atmosphere. Great entertainment
Ray GermainDecember 6, 2010
Get the turkey bruschetta burger. So much flavor. Plus it comes with crack fries. Dont forget to ask for a pickle.
Monica GrayamAugust 25, 2013
Try the buffalo rolls and the killer Mac n chez. Yum
Kayleigh TubbergenFebruary 15, 2010
Been here 25+ times
Check out the BurgerBeer special - any $4 Michigan beer plus a HUGE burger and crack fries for $6! Best Happy Hour meal deal in town! Mon-Fri 4-6pm
Katie JohnsonOctober 4, 2015
Great selection of craft beer + amazing crack fries!!
Mike RoseFebruary 11, 2012
The cheddar ale soup is the most obsurdly delicious thing I have ever tasted
Amanda ZylstraJuly 27, 2015
Great beer selection. Crack fries rock.
Brent GatewoodSeptember 15, 2017
What a great beer selection. Will be back!
Christy WinkleNovember 3, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Order the cheese ale soup and dip your crack fries in it! DELICIOUS!
Jess HedrickOctober 14, 2013
Awesome beer selection. Crack fries are amazing!
Ty MortonAugust 6, 2015
Try the Crack Fries - Best fries I've ever had. (via @Foodspotting)
Ann ShekSeptember 13, 2014
Got a great set up to relax and watch sports. Bring friends!
Raymond BaileyAugust 25, 2015
Huuuge beer list. Great atmosphere
Carlos OrtizJune 12, 2014
The classic burger with crack fries
James RoederJuly 21, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Best brew pub in GR by far, check it out!
Alex HMarch 16, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Best chili ever. Who needs meat with veggi chili like this? My first stop when I get into town.
Jeff ZehApril 16, 2015
Mussels are amazing and the beer is too!
Matthew StadtfeldJuly 15, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Apparently the FREE 1/2 order crack fries special doesn't apply any more. Manager made me pay $2.95... they're just "discounted" now. Saved a whole $1.
Chris HuntFebruary 4, 2012
So many beers to choose from! Best place ive found in GR so far

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