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    HopCat

    3.7 (375 reviews)
    ModerateBurgers, Beer Bar
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Side Cosmik Fries
    Melanie U.

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

    Katie P.

    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!

    Hangover burger - Highly recommend
    Lynnelle E.

    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.

    Cosmik Fries
    Lesley M.

    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.

    Lobster Dip
    Shannan W.

    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!

    Mad Apple Madtown Grilled Cheese VT
    Joshua H.

    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.

    Smash Burgers
    J N.

    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!

    Killer Mac & Cheese (VT) HopKittens Mini Mac Meal
    Sarah D.

    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!

    Jessica S.

    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.

    Cowboy burger with truffle fries!

    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!!

    Nikki J.

    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.

    Cowboy burger
    Carley R.

    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.

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

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

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