So good, super welcoming restaurant the second you walk in. The decorations are so cool. Our servers name was Eric he was so nice and very attentive. We ordered desserts at the end and made sure we were apart of the rewards to make sure we could get a free dessert! We got the Brownie and cookie dough cheesecake to-go. The brownie was to die for so soft and moist even after 10 minutes of sitting. We haven't tried the cheesecake yet we were so full, but it looks insanely good. The Rueben was great, my boyfriend ordered it his only complaint was the sauce was a little more on the oilier side and had more of a vinegary taste than what we prefer. The sandwich was so good, I was worried about it being too much pickle, honestly wish it had more of a pickle taste to be honest. I think what would make it even better is if the chicken was fried rather than grilled. We overall had a great experience! read more

HopCat - Pickleback Chicken Side Cosmik Fries Ranch - Burgers Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

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I ordered takeout. There is a debate over whether the Reuben was invented in NY by Arnold Reuben or in Lincoln by Reuben Kulakofaky. I decided to try a classic Reuben while in Lincoln (when in Rome). It was so delicious. The sandwich appeared to be thin n the photos so I ordered double meat. I also subbed out loaded cosmik fries. The fries were very spicy but tasty. In addition, I ordered a bowl of chili. The description and photo included cheese, chips and sour cream. When it arrived it was just chili. It was delicious even without the missing items. Because the order was not completed correctly, I can't give a 5 star for service. I have no comment about the atmosphere at the restaurant as I was involved in takeout. read more

HopCat - Burgers Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

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We came here after a little jaunt at the haymarket. The line was building up. But quite a shock once we got in. It was empty. Our server was really nice. She took our order and as it took some time to come. Our drinks came after 15 minutes or more. Our orders were somehow mixed up and they took that off Service was good. Ambiance was chill. And I appreciated their cool decorations in the restaurant. I ordered ancho lime chicken bowl. Food was fresh. But the rice was overcooked. The onion straws were cold. The chicken was seasoned with regular Mexican spice. I was expecting ancho lime flavour. But it was different. And it was pulled apart like pulled pork. I still did somewhat enjoy my bowl. And I appreciated ghe service if our server. Maybe I will order something else the next time we are back. My sis in law n mom in law enjoyed their food. read more

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Cosmik fries are the real deal a must order. Food came out quickly and waitress was attentive. For a college joint I would recommend. read more

HopCat - Side Cosmik Fries - Burgers Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

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Unfortunately, I didn't get a chance to dine at this place because the staff somehow decided to remove my name on the waitlist after already waiting for 30 mins. If this is any indication for first impressions, then I probably wouldn't comeback. read more

Hopcat was always a favorite of mine when I was in college a few years ago, and I recently went back and tried it again! I love the interior, the decor is super unique and there's something new to look at everywhere! It did take our server about 10 minutes to come say hi and get our drink orders, but she was apologetic and offered a free appetizer, so that made up for it. We got the cheese curds and they were unique but SO GOOD. They came with a bloody mary aioli and that was also really good! I ordered the Madtown Grilled Cheese, which was always my favorite. It was overall pretty good, but the sliced apples on it were honestly too thick, they used to be very thinly sliced, but they were so thick the apple almost overpowered the grilled cheese, so that was disappointing. It would've been so good if not for that. The tomato soup and cosmic fries were a hit as always, though! read more

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It was our first time going here. The place seems clean and tend to attract people, I'm guessing because of the food and drinks. I saw quite a few doordash orders and people were definitely coming in, in groups after I had placed my order. My order took longer than the 15-20 minutes I was told. I figured it was worth the wait because our food would be piping hot. I was wrong.. 1. Garlic parmesan wings - Flavorless, cold, and was still red on the inside. Not even cooked all the way. I'm hoping it doesn't hurt our stomachl because it was not properly cooked. 2. Loaded brisket fries - I liked that I was able to build it my way when we got to the room. Negative the lady who put my or order together didn't give us utensils. The brisket was tender but once I had put it all together my masterpiece was salty.. The fries were cold 3. Hangover burger - This was amazing and all you really need. It was a flavor explosion in your mouth with every bite. Honestly, this was the only thing they got right. 4. Crème brûlée cheesecake - This thing looked fake. When we bit into it the cheesecake was hard and tasted funny. It didn't taste like cheesecake or Crème brûlée. The caramel topping they give you just makes it worse. It didn't taste like caramel. The consistency of it all was just off. 5. Reese's Pie - It was decent nothing special. I'd compare it similar to a hershey's pie at Burger King. I'd say the one at Burger King is better and worth every penny, compared to paying double the price here. This place was busy, based on reviews, the way the food looks in pictures. I expected way more. The lady who took my order seemed nice and she seemed all over my order. What fell short was there was no napkins or silverware to eat the loaded fries. Maybe it was an off day but I can't see myself coming back or recommending this place to anyone. read more

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Zero stars from me. How do you get a simple order so fukd up? Undercooked meat, no sides, no condiments. Think about the order and slow down before sending it out. Sincerely, Jeff you Ruliffson read more

My husband and I stopped by right in time to grab some last-minute food. We had the beer and wine passport that provided a free order of cosmic fries that were delicious! Seasoned fries with cheese sauce... Yes please! We grabbed a couple beers on draft and ate our fries and that's about it. The few bartenders we interacted with were very nice, and the space looked pretty cool to hang out and visit with friends next time. I definitely want to bring the boys next because I think they'll really enjoy the burgers and the fries. read more

HopCat - Cosmik Fries - Burgers Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

Everything was amazing! The bartender, Eric, had two tables and approximately eight people at the bar. His customer service was superb! The outdoor dining area is clean & well kept!! Service was prompt. The food was hot & yummy! Hit the spot for sure! read more

HopCat - Lobster Dip - Burgers Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

We frequent Hopcat before Nebraska basketball events and normally have a great experience. But think we just had an odd experience. Got seated and nobody came to our table within about 15 minutes then a hostess came to our table and took our drink orders because she saw us waiting. I got a beer from Colorado which was pretty good. They have such a good beer selection. Then about another 10 minutes pass before all the tables around have received help from a waitress besides us. We eventually grab the same hostess who was nice enough to take our order. I always get the madtown grilled cheese and absolutely love this food item. Their crack fries are truly as advertised you cannot put them down! The tomato soup is a nice addition to the meal as well. read more

HopCat - Mad Apple Madtown Grilled Cheese VT - Burgers Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

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Outstanding - 5 STARS ACROSS THE BOARD! A group of us dined at HopCat Lincoln this past Saturday night to celebrate a friend's birthday. The restaurant has a great ambiance with a very fun & inviting atmosphere. Our server, Emily, was the best server we had in a very long time. She was very attentive and accommodating to our requests, especially with a group of six ladies. The food and drinks were amazing, absolutely delicious and very fresh. We will certainly be back! read more

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Nice atmosphere very chill spot, good service. Huge beer and drink selection. Very nice sized menu plenty of options, burgers fries prizes and lol very good. read more

Great location, average food, poor service. If it weren't for its beautiful surroundings, I don't think anybody would frequent HopCat. It's basically a fancier Red Robin. Both dishes we ordered (The Wings, Pickled chicken sandwich) were serviceable, but nothing stood out. The eccentric staff failed to do any of the standard things you'd expect at a sit down restaurant. Our table lacked silverware, napkins, and water. We had to ask for each. There's lots of great places to eat in Lincoln's Haymarket. This isn't one of them. read more

Ambiance is great. Good was good. The chicken tenders were very good. The fries are nice and peppery.

food was AMAZING. we have no complaints, and it is toddler approved. the workers were super kind and i was in and out, but from what i could see the restaurant was clean and had such a good vibe. will be going back for date night! read more

HopCat - Killer Mac & Cheese (VT) HopKittens Mini Mac Meal - Burgers Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

It's been a while since I've stopped into HopCat, but I was happy to be back to try to menu and see how things are going now that they are an established eatery in the Haymarket. My friend and I stopped in for lunch and were both happy with our meals. I had the BBQ BRISKET FRIES - smoked brisket, applewood-smoked bacon, red onion & pickled jalapeños, smothered in our warm cheese sauce and smoky BBQ sauce.YUMMY! I am not always a french fry fan, but load it up with some bbq and I'm one happy gal. Very pleased. My friend had the BBQ CHICKEN COBB SALAD - mixed greens, grilled chicken, chopped bacon, bleu cheese crumbles, cherry tomato, avocado, hard-boiled egg, smoky BBQ sauce & buttermilk ranch dressing drizzle, topped with haystacks. We both left full and happy. read more

HopCat - Burgers Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

Service, food and atmosphere is super nice! Food is amazing!!!!!! My go to is the mac and cheese with chopped bacon. I get a side of cosmik fries with the cheese sauce and ranch! Something about that cheese sauce is read more

Great bar service with a great unique list of fun drinks!! Really amazing menu of apps and food menu! Been here a few times and it's been great every time! The chili is hands down best ever! And the "space curds" are truly out of this world and very unique but SO good! Must try!! read more

HopCat - Cowboy burger with truffle fries! - Burgers Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

It had been awhile since I'd been to Hopcat so I was excited to try it again, especially since they had such a large beer list! Parking downtown can be tricky, so we opted for the nearby parking garage (for a small fee). It was pretty slow in there for a Sunday, but service seemed extra slow. My friend tried to order 2 different beers before finding one they were not out of, and when we did finally order one, it seemed to take a really long time to get our drinks. We ordered a selection of appetizers - buffalo chicken egg rolls, nachos, pretzel bites, and cosmic fries. All the food was very good! However, the server didn't do a great job of checking on us or clearing plates from our table. All in all, mixed reviews...the food was decent but probably wouldn't go out of my way to visit again soon. read more

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Checked this place out after a buskers baseball game. We were sat right away and all the staff was friendly. They have a ton of different seating options for different sized groups as well as seating around the bar. They have an extensive menu. We both ended up getting burgers which were huge. They are double patty burgers so it's a lot of food but it was really good. The fries were seasoned well. The food came out quick but we did get there right before the after game rush. Our waitress was great she checked on us multiple times and made sure our drinks were full. Overall, great experience I would definitely go back to check out other food items on the menu. read more

HopCat - Cowboy burger - Burgers Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

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We went here as the first step in our St Patrick's Day plans. We all had lunch and it was wonderful. The prices were a tad high for the portions, but it was delicious. My sister and I split their Reuben and it was SO GOOD! Her husband ordered the Rodeo Clown and it said it was awesome as well. Some of us ordered green beer, while my sister and her husband ordered a margarita and mule. Since it was St Patrick's Day and they saw we were all decked out, they even colored their drinks green which was pretty cool of them! We will definitely be back to enjoy their food! read more

HopCat - Rodeo Clown - Burgers Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

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Went after a football game. Waited 45 minutes for a table. No problem there. Food took 1 hour to arrive. They were out of silverware and gave our table plastic to go cutlery. They were out of basics, like cherries for a cocktail. On the way out, I told the manager about the issues, she said "yeah, we're out of a lot of things I can't get". Clearly not coming back here. Still gave 2 stars because the food I had was fine and server tried hard. read more

Co worker and i were STARVING for some grub so we decided to hit a highly recommenced lincoln local spot and man were we satisfied. They not only have a creative menu but also an enticing environment and a warm and friendly staff. Everything was great quality and YES THE FRIES WERE CRACK beware... read more

HopCat - Elote Queso - Burgers Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

Stopped at Hop at after a Husker's game and had a great dinner! Loved all the different options of food and their big list of drafts. I had the grilled cheese and really liked the apples in it. Such a good combo! Will definitely come back to try more of their menu! read more

HopCat - Grilled Cheese - Burgers Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

This was my first time to come to HopCat since moving to Lincoln late last year. Everything on the menu looked great, but I decided the Nashville Hot chicken sandwich was for me today. Started off by eating a few fries, then a few more, then a few more. The fries were so good that I didn't bite my sandwich until all the fries were gone. Service and the atmosphere were great. Highly recommend! read more

HopCat - Nashville Hot chicken sandwich. Tasty!!! - Burgers Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

Beautiful facility, the service was terrible. We had to ask for plates for the appetizers, had to ask for silverware when the food arrived. No fork, had a spoon and a butter knife, the spoon was not washed, still had food stuck to it and was stuck to the napkin. Needless to say, would not recommend, will not go back. read more

HopCat - nasty - Burgers Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

Food was great and service was great. Traveling through and our nephew recommended hop cat. Me and my wife split a mushroom swiss burger and a salad. read more

My fiance and I came here to celebrate our 4 month anniversary after some of the other places in Lincoln closed down because it was past 10:00. Really appreciate how these guys are open late and also really love the food here! We both got the roasted cauliflower tacos to share as a starter. The cauliflower is roasted to perfection and had a really good flavor. The tahini sauce on those tacos was also amazing and everything went together so well. Only downside was at the cauliflower was quite oily. I pressed out the oil with paper towels and everything was great after that. For the main course I ordered the Southwest salad with chicken. Oh my! What a beautiful beautiful salad this was! So massive as well. Abundance of greens. Extra abundance of jalapenos which I put on the side later. Fresh cheese. Crispy tortilla chips. Red onions, a really amazing bean and corn mixture and that beautiful dressing on top! Everything really really went together so well. That dressing was so good, even my fiance took some for his side salad! He ordered a burger without the bun and really really liked it. I think it was the Bar Zee Dbl Smash Burger, But I'm not too sure. The cheese was perfectly melted though and the meat perfectly cooked. That onion ring was also crispy. Everything went really well he said. read more

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It was pretty good! Service was quick and friendly, and food was tasty! If you like greasy cheeseburgers, this might be the place for you. However, I don't think there's anything too special about this place. read more

After being seated by the wonderful hostess Ashley, we were seen by Emily, our server, who was super friendly and helpful! I wanted to try 3 different beers on draft, which was generously poured. I decided to get the Maui Big Swell IPA. Hubs decided on Avery White Rascal. We ordered pretzel nugz.... mmmmm you will not be disappointed if you're a mustard fan!!! I used the mustard on my turkey burger and DELISH!! My young girls ordered a chicken quesadilla and mac n cheese from the kids menu. My hubby got the chicken wings. He liked the sauce but said the chicken was dried out. We came at 7pm on a Tuesday night, so I'm sure it was an off- night. In any case, service was great and the food was overall phenomenal!!! read more

HopCat - Burgers Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

Food, service was fantastic. However not having a changing table in the male restroom is not clean. We are in 2025 and a changing table for my kids should be the minimal standard in every family restaurant. read more

Ordered for delivery by Grubhub and HopCat did not disappoint. Got the hangover helper burger with a side of kitty island sauce and a mini corn dog meal. The burger hits the spot for a late night arrival from LNK airport. Sauce is great and even thier packaging is environmentally friendly. I would grab food from here again on my next visit to Nebraska!!! read more

HopCat - Love the side of kitty island sauce.... Hangover Helper HopKittens Mini Corn Dogs Meal - Burgers Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

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Everything was good! We went after a Husker Basketball game and service was a bit slower as we figured so it wasn't a shocker, parking is street parking or garage. Tons of beers on tap, and their "Crack" fries are what they are most known for. They have a good looking happy hour & brunch menu & we can't wait to go back! read more

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With the death of happy raven, hopcat is all the craft beer lover in lincoln really has left. Sure there's a couple breweries, and while I like the lincoln breweries, sometimes you wanna go places that have multiple breweries beers, and that being said I like hopcat. On my most recent visit the host staff was above and beyond kind and helpful. The seating is comfortable, they play Husker games but not at a deafening volume and the beer selection has something for everyone. read more

Service was great! The atmosphere had a good vibe. Food was not! Very thin dry burger! Over salted fries....

ever since they traded out general managers.. service has gone to sh*t. called 15 times for a takeout order, and nobody answered.. asked for a manager immediately upon getting to the restaurant bc i was up the road. i told them i called 15 times. clayton, the manager, told me that they can't hear the phone when they pick up. i told them "kinda hard to hear when you don't answer the phone.." the takeout lady pointed at the manager, behind his back- insinuating he was responsible after talking about this. when he walked away i told him i didn't believe i should have to pay for my meal, and he said "your order is already rang in", and walked away. i acknowledged the fact that if they were so busy to take call ins, to turn off the phone and he said "did you try ordering online??" i responded with the fact that i pay cash. he walked away. firing your old general manager was a huge loss. go to lazlos instead. read more

HopCat - Burgers Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

I've been here a couple of times. Theres a variety of drinks, mainly beers and some cocktails. It's a hit or miss with the drinks unless you know what to order. I had the Bar Zee smash burger and it was quite dry. Overall, I would recommend this spot for mainly beers and drinking food. Not best for taste. The fries are the only dish guaranteed to be good every times I've been here. read more

HopCat - Bar Zee DBL Smash Burger - Burgers Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

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THE CHEESE SAUCE AND FRIES. insane. I once spilled my drink all over the floor after knocking it off a table and everyone looked and I still came back because the food is that. Good. Also the staff was kind about it. read more

Needed to stop in Lincoln for the night and found this place at the recommendation of other yelpers and it was great. The inside of the restaurant in savagely cool with the rock album themed floating ceilings to the black and white cartoon art that surrounds the restaurant walls. Everything we ordered was great including the best kids Mac and cheese that I have ever had in a restaurant. The Cobb salad was made with an assortment of fresh veggies, grilled chicken and packed with toppings. Highly recommend stopping in if your on this side of town. read more

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