I am giving this restaurant three stars because I know the food is good. I have been here before. However this time, we were seated and sat at the table for 25 minutes and no one came up to greet us or take our order so we left. The bar was full however we were the only ones waiting at a table. It seemed very strange. We were really excited to try their new dishes too. read more

Another stop on the ATX burger quest! Good burger to bun ration. The bun seemed a little too big at first but it squeezed down to the perfect size. Loved the special mustard and pickles. Not too drippy, not too dry. Great fries - not too skinny, not too fat, great seasoning. Great ambiance and helpful staff. A little pricier than the average burger but it was delicious! read more

Hopfields - Burger! - Pubs Near Me - Austin, Texas

I've been in Austin for 4 years and have tried to chase the best burger in town. I think I've found it at Hopfields and their Pascal Burger. The beef was exceptional and it comes with a ton of fries and a great aioli dipping sauce. I usually get the Pascal Burger medium and add a fried egg with bacon. The burger melts in your mouth, truly worth it. They also have a great beer selection on tap and their bartenders are super friendly. Why is this a 4 star review and not a 5? I think it boils down to price, this is a gourmet burger. With the addition of a fried egg and bacon, the burger was a little less than $20. But if you're a burger fanatic like I am, the price is well worth it. It can take any terrible day and turn it around. read more

Great food, great cocktails and beer selection. The old fashioned and beet salad were particularly good. There was even a snafu with our reservation and they bent over backwards to accommodate us. All around nice experience. read more

Right by Black's BBQ, Hopfields is a cool pub with French flare. Their ham & cheese sandwich is the best I've had outside of Paris and that bread is spectacular. Plus, tons of craft beer! read more

Hopfields - Pubs Near Me - Austin, Texas

Delicious lunch with plenty of beer selection. I ate a BLT tartine with a side salad. Side salad was not your average salad. The open face tartine was a great mix of hearty and sweet. Also got a French Italian with side of fries. The aioli topped a great sandwich. The sweetness of the white onions and the heat of the jalapeños partnered with the meat selection was on point. The bacquette was just the right crunch and size. We sat outside in the back and the service was excellent. read more

Decided to give this restaurant a try on a busy Friday night. I got the Pascal burger which would be really good... if only I was a fan of their house-made mustard. They use lots of local fresh ingredients for their French inspired menu that is definitely unique in this area. My friend got the same thing and really enjoyed the burger, but the mustard is definitely an acquired taste. The star of the show though, was definitely the house-made sauce that with the fries. Forget your in-n-out animal style sauce, forget your ketchup; this sauce was by far the best condiment I've ever had fries with. Overall, the experience wasn't bad. The food is definitely above average (just not a personal fan of the mustard), the environment is really cozy and unique, and one of the very French restaurants near campus. read more

WAKE UP AUSTIN! This is an incredible gem and I am dumbfounded that they aren't "turning them away at the door" and booking reservations weeks out! Just amazing waitstaff - light, funny, knowledgeable and helpful. Quiet, chill, relaxed vibe. AND the food!!!! Having eaten all over the world, this is among the very best. The filet mignon was simply, yet perfectly, prepared and among the most delicious I've ever eaten. My wife's beef cheek bourguignon was the ultimate in exquisite, tender comfort food. Expert-level cocktails round out the experience. I write this at the risk of opening the floodgates because, selfishly, I want this to be our little secret - but this place deserves to more than survive and thrive! read more

DO NOT COME HERE! The service was SO bad and the food was mediocre. Very unimpressed. There's are hundreds of other restaurants in Austin that deserve your patronage before this one. read more

Bay is the man behind the field! Knows his stuff and he and his staff more than deliver! French country influenced menu, craft beers abound and wine to pair with! Best Ratatouille in North America! Steak Tartare fit for a tartar hroseman! Burger Pascal, unbeatable! Frites are real! Fun mixed Euro/Texan decor with touches of rustic by the bar. Excellent place and good fun to be had by all!~ read more

I love this place! The food is delicious, the atmosphere is great, and the service is friendly. My fiancé and I came here for brunch on a Saturday. He got the full English breakfast with a Bloody Mary and I got the Avocado Tartine - both were served with lovely presentation and tasted amazing. It wasn't crowded at all even though it was F1 weekend. We'll definitely be back next time we're in Austin. read more

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Second timer because the first time was great. This time. Meh. Server took our drink order which he admitted he put in the wrong order. Which is fine. Ok. Takes another 15-20 minutes for the order to come back out. Asked to sub a Camembert cheese for blue cheese. No problem? Came out wrong. Seemed to relaxed. It's expensive but food is good. Need to work on your servers. read more

I'd been looking forward to having the burger here, and was sad to feel pretty meh about it now that I've had it. For one, I ordered medium rare and this was more medium well, making it drier than it should have been. The bun was also bigger than the patty. Boo. I appreciated the fries but they were just okay given the other options for hand cut fries in town. On the pro side, the owners were super nice and service was good. read more

Hopfields - Pubs Near Me - Austin, Texas

Amazing food and desserts. A bit out of my price range, so I'm usually mainly there for the drinks. Great beer, wine, and cocktail selection. read more

I LOVE this place!! The husband and I went for drinks and food last night. The servers are incredibly nice and genuinely helpful. There are so many beers on tap, it was nice to have someone to help make recommendations! Everything is 'bar service' so you order at the bar and someone brings it out to you. The food was outstanding. We shared the jambon sandwhich, with camembert, and the mussels with frites special. Everything was incredible! We were pleased to hear they're considering putting the mussels on the menu permanently. The aioli is outstanding, so I recommend asking for it on the side, if your plate doesn't come with it. The place is small and fills up quickly, but people are coming and going, so we didn't wait long for own seats. The vibe is very laid back, but high quality. This is a great neighborhood pub. I highly recommend this place - we can't wait to go back! read more

Hopfields - Mussels and frites (special), jambon sandwich with camembert, and Thirsty Goat - Pubs Near Me - Austin, Texas

We came here based on a recommendation and what I mainly have to say is WOW! The beer selection was great! Furthermore, and in the spotlight was the food. Our appetizer consisted of delicious olives and cayenne almonds (not spicy, just delicious). The star of the whole experience was the amazing bread pudding. (Life hint: anytime you see something that has "house whipped cream" you should get it.) The bread pudding had a crunchy caramelized crust and was soft and moist in the middle with citrus/lemon overtones. Add to that a berry/red wine confiture and all you can do is cuss and slam your fist on the table! It's that good. This is one of my all-time favorite desserts due to the fact that it was not overly sweet or overly anything except for how overly goooooood it was! read more

Hopfields - THE BREAD PUDDING - Pubs Near Me - Austin, Texas

great place, love the interior and decor, but main area is kinda cramped during peek hours. I don't come often only every now since their beer is a bit on the pricey side. but nonetheless, its really good and i recommend. read more

Hopfields - $10 jolly pumpkin oro de calabaza - Pubs Near Me - Austin, Texas

A gem. So cute. Warm, welcoming interior. Ambiance that pulls from the best of American and European cities, but fused with Austin's chill ways. The food is top notch. The quality, selection, creativity, attention to detail, and overall tastiness can't be beat. Undeniably French bistro-y, but with plenty of Texas and international flare. Their menu now is much larger than it used to be -- so truly something for everyone -- and, if you're like me, you won't be able to choose. The pascal burger is a standout, as are their mussels and the steak frites. Decent selection of wine, and "cocktails" made from things like sake and wine (bc they don't have liquor license). But the beer -- come here for the beer. One of the most impressive selections in Austin. Impressive prices. This is a great place for a group brunch, first date, and casual dinner with friends. Super casual. Outdoor seating in the back. read more

One of my favorite places to go in Austin. Definitely my top brunch spot (get the oeufs brouilles) and a great happy hour it easy dinner. Burgers are incredible and the pickle and other boards, . Aside from food, they have a great selection of beer in tap, wine, and champagne. The decor is perfect and the patio is dog friendly. What more could you ask for?? read more

Lovely brunch place! The place has an antique vibe. The food is good and so are the servers!

Came on a Tuesday- have to say, everyone we encountered was SO friendly and helpful with menu suggestions. Cullen was our waiter, he was so delightful and made our experience that much better. Drinks were phenomenal. We got the ratatouille and mussel fries. Both were good but honestly the ratatouille is something to go back for again. Food, atmosphere, drinks, service, all on point. Thanks for a great time! read more

My type of place. Hip social vibe. Knowledgeable staff. Plenty of local and not so local craft brews. 5 stars all the way. read more

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Alex was an incredible waiter. His fun casual approach and recommendations of the menu made our 1st time here a great experience. Tha KS Alex. Well be back asking for youAa read more

Haven't tried the food but the service was annoying. Sign says to order food from a bartender. So we sat at the bar. And sat. Couldn't d get anyone's attention, but folks that came in after us were able to order. I understand that with a busy bar you can be on your own to get a drink, but it wasn't that busy and this was breakfast. read more

Wow! This place was awesome! Not only was the space quaint and adorable but the food was delicious and the service was great! We went for brunch and ordered the full English, shakshuka, and eggs Benedict and all of it was fabulous! Our server was very nice and our food came out quickly. Really really awesome place that I'd love to return to and I definitely recommend the shakshuka! read more

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Would rate 0 stars except the service was good and dessert was very good. Seated in an incredibly dark corner in the back room of the restaurant. We literally could not see a thing. We requested more candles which were promptly brought and subsequently went out during the course of dinner. We used a phone's flashlight as a light source , placing a glass on top of it for illuination so we could see menus and each other, etc. Even the sofa across from us with drink tables had a floor lamp for light. This corner needs that. We decided to stay and looked at it as an adventure. Food: husband ordered the escargot wrapped in pasta. Thought it could have used a bit more broth/sauce but said it tasted good. My ratatouille was OK; the baguette listed on the menu that accompanied it was 2 paper thin slices of bread. I requested more, which was brought promptly, but still paper thin. At least I was not charged for the extra bread, thank you; it would have been an insult if I had been. My son ordered the risotto with lamb meatballs as he requested somethng hearty. He said the meatballs were good, however, the risotto was horribly salty. (I tasted it. I would have sent it back.) He should have sent it back but just wont do that sort of thing. So he ate it. I have to say that my son likes his dishes salty so it would have to have tasted like a salt shaker alone for him to complain. Portions are very small. I generally do not leave a restaurant hungry but did last night. I am 5'3", 118lbs - so not a big eater. My son ordered creme brulee for dessert. It was the best part of the meal.I asked my companions if they would give the place a second chance. It was a resounding no! Maybe the beer menu and "pommes frites" are the draw but dinner, no. read more

This place is amazing. Everything I have had is so good. Husband cut his steak with a butter knife it was so tender.

Good drinks, okay cheese platter, terrible veal chop. They also seated us next to a party with restless little kids in a mostly empty restaurant. This 3 year old whined and wiggled throughout our meal. At one point, we couldn't hear each other over him. Seat couples in areas away from families with whiny kids. Very rude. Expensive. Never again. read more

I was really looking forward to taking my mom here on her birthday, it's down the street from her place and looked promising. Wow...I wish I hadn't. One of the worst experiences I've had in a long time. We chose to sit in the self serve area, we were just nibbling and having casual drinks and Didn't need table service but it was offered. First off, walked up to the bar. No one else was waiting. Bartender was making something I was in no rush. Then a group of 4 or 5 came up to order and she helped them first...I wouldn't care that they got helped first except that they ordered lots of drinks and I had to wait quite awhile for my one. Now that I think about it...the staff was not what I would call pleasant. They weren't rude, but far from what I expect out of my own team. I don't think we were greeted upon walking in and I did notice that we never got a "thankyou" or "have a good day" either. Ordered the escargot dumplings. I had never had them but always wanted to try. My mom has them when she lived in Europe as a kid and loves them. Well these made her gag. Not that she expected quality like she had where the dish originated. I didn't hate them but they weren't good either. VERY gummy dumpling and way too much dumpling ratio. My mom mentioned it should have been in some sort of butter sauce. It was in sauce but was basically flavorless. I forced myself to eat a few cause they were expensive but we didn't even finish the dish. I also ordered the lobster roll cause it was reasonably priced as far as lobster rolls go ($21) and I love them. I was SO let down. The lobster meat was probably the worst I've had, I honestly don't remember a single time I didn't enjoy lobster. It was just dry and not tender and flakey at all. I really wonder if it had just been old? I buy frozen lobster chunks at H-E-B from the freezer section...not even the seafood counter stuff it's packaged and frozen and I use that to make lobster rolls at home. That lobster is FAR better than theirs and my rolls had a lot more flavor and are larger. I don't expect a huge lobster roll but this one was extra small and really had nothing else going on, and lobster rolls are so simple to make. I am the worst at cooking and that's one of the few things I can pull off. :( Also-it's on the "large plates" section of the menu. It's like 4-5 inches long and came with the most boring salad with nothing but greens and a tiny drizzle of dressing... Finally, the cocktails were ok but nowhere near what I am used to getting in Austin. I will happily drop money on well made it interesting cocktails. These were $10 and were just "meh". Their drink menu didn't exactly make me excited when I saw it, but I'd hoped that it would prove me wrong. We are from Austin. I grew up in the neighborhood directly behind them. We are super laid back. We do not complain. I never have in my life. I wanted to this time. But I didn't want to be "that" person and I held onto the receipt and considered calling the next day to ask for a partial refund when I wasn't trying to give my mom a good time on her birthday but I never got around to it. She specifically asked that I write a bad yelp review though. $78 including a $10 tip cause I never short on the tip even when I'm unhappy (I mean when a customer is pissed at me in my industry I still get paid!) $78!!!!!! For 2 beers. 2 bland cocktails. Gross escargot and a really sad lobster roll. read more

Very bland and unmemorable. Desperate attempt in creating a unique dinning atmosphere. Salads lacked creativity and flavor. Entrees were created to impress but fell short. Austin has many amazing restaurants. This is not one. read more

I love Hopfield's. But I am slightly ashamed of my love. Because my love is based on their burger. Except I'm a pescatarian. Who occasionally eats burgers. I'm so messed up. Regardless, they make a really tasty burger. They put camembert on it for god's sake. CAMEMBERT! Have you ever had camembert? It's delicious. Since it was the only burger I've had in a year, I can honestly say, "Hands down, best burger in Austin in 2012!" read more

Unassuming little family owned bar, sounds meh right? Not so fast. This comfortable gastropub is serving Connie Zuloaga's (Owners Lindsay's mother/Bay's mother in law) own French recipes along with quality spirits. Along with Connie, some of Contigo's (former?) chefs also do their thing in the kitchen. The beer list and wall tap is uber extensive with all the craft brew favorites along with a large amount of Texas brews. When I say Texas beers I don't mean 1 or 2, they pour beers from 512, Austin Beer Works, St. Arnold, Southern Star and Hops & Grain. All the wines are French and they also have a mixology type drink list to boot. I went with Heather F. and we shared a really good burger called the Pascal burger. Bay shared that the burger was named after his friend who was serving up this patty overseas. It is topped with Camembert, cornichons, onions and we added some jalapenos (worth the 50 cent up charge). The burger was complimented with a side of frites topped with the perfect amount of thick salt grains. A cute pot with house made mayo is served as a condiment but unfortunately I didn't try it. Mind you they have more French themed menu items and some plates with goodies like Antonelli's cheese but I am pretty sure we did right by ordering that delicious burger. Charcuteries fans will delight in that they will soon be making their own charcuteries. The bartender was super sweet and offered to let us try wine and beer before committing to a full pour. She was also helpful and knowledgeable about the drinks. Everyone encountered here was friendly and engaging. One of the chefs, Louis came out and chatted with us a bit after serving us a tomato tart with a small salad which was topped lightly with Dijon vinaigrette. We devoured the fresh heirloom tomatoes with manchego cheese on a doughy pastry crust as well as the greens. This was one of the owners mom's recipes and despite being full, it was worth every bite. Louis shared his culinary history and his travels, a joy to chat with. As we were about to depart I remembered hearing they had something called the snug room. This space was inspired by a cute little piece of history. Ladies used to drink in privacy and this room is all feminine to include needle work, candles and a chandelier, completely charming. Tips: park in front of the cleaners across the street labeled for the shopping center Hopfields is located in. Hopfields is hard to find as they have small signage but they are in the same building as Dharma Yoga and Boomerangs. They show the UT football games but not the NFL games. read more

Disclosure: I do not know anyone affiliated in any way with this business or any businesses surrounding it. My buddy didn't go to Montessori with any of the owners and, no, the cook and I don't spend the second Saturday of every month fighting kites. With that said.... Straight to the point: Holy shit. You need to get off your ass and go get their 'Pascal' burger right-the-fuck now! Seriously, delete your 'Yelp' account and start over with the internet. It's done. We found it. Best burger in Austin. Here. Detail: This place is small, tiny even. Still, their tap selection is extreme. I'm not even that big of fan or elitist when it comes to beer, but I was still impressed and respect their taps. Their self-proclaimed "shittiest beer" is 'Fireman's Four.' They have a nice bar, comfortable chairs. There are some long tables that fit decently sized group (4-8) and its not too noisy. The music selection is great and everyone in there is very friendly. There is a small room in the back, which I didn't explore, but who cares? They could be running a child slavery ring back there and I would still give them my patronage. That burger beckons and I will not deny it. Tell them "Vince" sent you and they'll probably look at you like you're bat-shit insane. Why are you still reading this, seriously, go...NOW! read more

A couple of weeks ago, I found myself ponied up to the bar at Hopfields for the purpose of attending an Austinist.com Happy Hour. As soon as I recall how to sign in to my Austinist.com account, I'll start submitting the volunteer food articles I'm actually supposed to be composing. (New goal for the week). In any event, I had a hard time finding this place, as you can probably imagine that West Campus beer bars don't necessarily ping on my radar. I actually hate to admit this, but I went in with a heap of bias against the place before I even set foot in it, mostly because I'd never heard of it and filled in the blanks with my sometimes paranoid imagination. I had all these horrible expectations of inebriated dude-bros and shrieking sorority girls causing a din of commotion over cheap pitchers of beer and nasty nachos, a scene from which I would have to flee like a terrified refugee. I couldn't have been more off the mark. Instead of Animal House, what I found was a cozy, staid gastropub with a respectable, sophisticated menu. Oh. Well, now, I could handle this. The first bartender to help me was named Carter. An older couple paying out their tab kept gushing about how nice he was to them, and they were telling him so. Carter invited them back, and informed them (and by extent me, since I was totally eavesdropping), that Hopfields would start offering a full English breakfast on Saturdays and Sundays. I was daydreaming about how it would stack up to the one served at Annie's, when Carter interrupted my thoughts and asked what I would have. Completely by reflex, I ordered a vodka tonic. Carter blinked and began to explain they don't serve hard liquor, but I realized my mistake almost instantly and instead ordered a Guinness. They didn't have Guinness, either, so he offered to pour me up a Breckenridge Thunder Stout as a substitute. Clearly, I am not enough of a beer snob to know the difference between any of this stuff, but it tasted just like my preferred Irish brew. With time to kill before the others arrived, I placed an order for the Niçoise salad (Fresh greens with haricots verts, fingerling potatoes, tomatoes, olives, tuna, white anchovies, and a hard cooked egg). The seared tuna was cooked perfectly, and all the ingredients came together in a light, yet surprisingly filling dish. As someone who rarely orders salads for entrees, the fact that I thoroughly enjoyed theirs was another Hopfields surprise. I hemmed and hawed over whether I should have dessert. They offer crepes in three varieties: lavender vanilla sugar, Nutella, or sugar and confiture. I said to hell with it, and treated myself to a Nutella crepe. A note on the service: a man who I'm guessing was the manager took my orders, and followed up with me on each course to ask how it was. He was very polite and made me feel very much at ease. Speaking of which, there was another bartender there who I'll call Mr. Suave because I never got his name. Dark, swarthy, and extremely mellow, Mr. Suave also made a point to inquire how I enjoyed the food, while simultaneously offering beer tastings to a woman across the bar who he reassured: "I promise, I'm not trying to get you drunk". That's unfortunate, because see: I'd let him get ME drunk. Something about him was really, really smooth...and I even let it slide that he referred to me by my rarely used and overly-familiar sounding nickname "Nate", after noticing my name on the tab. Truth be told, he probably could have called me Bitchface McAsshole and I still would've been charmed. If you couldn't tell already, I thought he was cute. The rest of the party arrived, and it was time to leave my perch at the bar, sit at the communal tables, and switch to another beer whose name escapes me but whose spigot is adorned with a semi-nude golden angel. One more note: I noticed an editor later dining on the steak frites, and it looked absolutely fantastic. The place gets crowded (and gets crowded fast), so I'd say hitting the earlier side of Happy Hour is your best bet if you're looking for a calmer environment. If you know your beer, this is your place. If you don't give a crap about beer, but want to enjoy an excellent Niçoise salad or steak frites, this is still your place. And if they've still got it going on, I'd say that full English breakfast on the weekends has my name written all over it. A solid 4 stars. And I'm sorry I misjudged you. Cheers, Hopfields. read more

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Full Disclosure: The head bartender is a good friend of mine. I got the chance yesterday to indulge in a sneak preview of Hopfield's and long chat with the owner and head bartender, and I have to say, I'm *VERY* excited. Not only is Hopfield's conveniently located at 31st and Guadalupe (just north of the Yoga place), but there's plenty of free parking. I admit I was initially skeptical of the number of beers on tap (around 20), but once I saw the selection my fears were laid to rest. Raging from Blanche de Bruxelles to Old Rasputin and Speckled Hen (both on a nitrogen tap!), and rotating in season brews from locals like 512, Austin Brewery, as well as non-locals, there's a nice list. There's even a tap that will be dedicated to showcasing a local home-brewer once they get their brewpub license! The cocktail selection is equally exotic. I've long said Carter is the best bartender in Austin, but this list confirms it. Fantastic creations with liquors you've never heard of blended into a burst of amazing flavors in your mouth... I don't know how else to say it. Proper cocktail culture coexists with beer culture at Hopfield's, and that makes me very, very happy. I didn't get much of a chance to go through the wine, but the better half was pleased. I haven't been able to sample the food, but the menu is balanced, local, and organic. The pub is warm and welcoming - lots of neutral colors balanced by old church pews, entertaining wallpaper, and lots of windows. There's also a nice back room big enough for eight or so people that has its own sound system, so you can have different music on request! Very comfortable seating laid out in a way that encourages you to chat with your neighbors and build a community atmosphere is pleasing to both the eye and the rear end. Hopfield's will also be setting up a "beer exchange" program. I'm not 100% on the details, but the gist is that people will be able to bring in beers that are legal to possess but not sell in Austin and get 'credits' for them that can be used to 'check out' other beers people bring. So you bring Yuengling and I bring something from Germany (that you can't buy here), and we can try each other's beer. Very cool, I think. I'll be there Tuesday for the grand opening, and I suggest you be too! read more

I did not find much I liked at Hopfield's. From the self involved staff to the food. Oh, wait. I loved the simple interior which consists of an L-shaped antique wood bar that takes up about half the space, vintage oak tables, benches, chairs and French art. Do not come here expecting to be serviced like a typical restaurant. You order your drink and food at the bar. There is a hostess at the door but we found our own table while she sat in a chair and talked and giggled with the bartender. My $12 bunless burger was burnt as was the bacon on top. Go somewhere else and leave this place to the UT kids. read more

"Let's get pho! Wait, what time is it? Oh, it's 9:30. Everything is either closed or about to close, and I don't want to be that asshole that shows up 15 minutes before closing." "Yeah, let's not be assholes. I'll just pick a place at random." "What? Where are we going?" "I'm not telling you. It's a surprise." Upon entering Hopfields, you are greeted by a hostess who informs you that you can sit where you'd like and you order at the bar. You will be handed a menu and a drink menu, but a list of beers is also on the wall. (The signs are hand painted and pretty cute, by the way.) The menu is not exactly super descriptive of what you're getting, so let me help y'all out: you're probably getting a sandwich. The house sausage and the jambon beurre? Both sandwiches. (Here's another helpful tip: jambon beurre translates to ham and butter respectively. In case you couldn't tell, this place threw a French twist on the food.) I went with the house sausage and it's served to you on a baguette with spicy mustard, french fries, and a small jar of mayonnaise on the side. The house sausage changes and they'll tell you beforehand what kind they are serving that day. The food arrived relatively quickly and the portions seemed adequate. Trying to get your mouth around the crunchy baguette and the slippery sausage is rather difficult, so I abandoned that endeavor early on and opted to use a knife and fork instead. The fries are seasoned and tasty and Hopfields is pretty generous with how many they give you. My friend's comment on his meal? "If I had known it was a simple ham sandwich, I wouldn't have ordered it." The bartender is really helpful and will let you sample as many beers as you'd like before you settle on one. No one wants to sit and drink a beer they don't enjoy, so sample some things before deciding. Don't know where to start? Tell them what you like and they'll recommend one! The best part about Hopfields isn't the food or the beer or even the atmosphere - it's the people watching. Look at those two, they are clearly on a first date. The way she keeps looking away indicates that she is not very interested and this date is not going as well as she might have hoped. The couple over there appears to be on a third or fourth date and they have champagne! How very exciting. Their date is going much better. The two in the corner, though, are the most interesting of all. Sitting close, his arm around her, their heads almost touching as they whisper secrets that no one else can hear. She is wearing a wedding ring and he is not - did he lose or forget his, or is this a clandestine affair? Their furtive glances toward the door suggest that their consciences might not be so clear. I might not find myself wandering through fields of hops any time soon and I have the same feeling about Hopfields - it could happen, but I wouldn't bet on it. read more

I do like Hopfields.... I do! But our lunch was uninspired. We got a table in the corner and stood in line to order. And stood. And stood. Took us about 15 minutes to order. And though that seems fine when you're sitting down sipping water and chatting, it's different if you're standing in line. We ordered and sat in the corner, awaiting our french toast and beet salad. When they showed up, I was like oh and she was like yeahhhhh. Hers looked fluffy and fabulous. Mine was pretty and well presented but quite meh. One of those things that sounded better than the execution. Especially given that it was $14. Hopfields remains on my dinner only list. read more

A beer pub that gals won't shy away from...who would have dreamed it? Date night? Yes please. Study break? Yes please. After dinner savory drink? Oh, why not. Hopfields, with their knowledgeable and friendly bar staff, charming decor and deliciously (approachable) French-inspired food menu is sure to bring a smile to the north campus area. Oh, and don't forget the fantastic beer selection -- there is something to please even the most discerning of tastes. This is the neighborhood bar that Austin has been missing. Get the Pascal Burger. Or the Tomato Tarte. Or the Steak Frites. Or maybe one of each, to share. Their fries hand-cut onsite and are fantastic. read more

Dear Hopfields, I appreciate your desire to target those with more discerning tastes. I get it, you're trying to capture the Hipster/Intellectual market (not to be confused with the Hipster/moron market...see "Spiderhouse"). I like your offering of quality beers, and choice foods. However, there are some points to address: Cramped seating: With a max capacity of maybe 25 people in your front bar area, things can get uncomfortably close. This wouldn't be a problem for a typical bar with typical prices but when I'm paying for the champagne of beers I would like a little space to enjoy it. Prices: A tad high for the atmosphere and offering. Chimays and the like are great but when I'm paying $12 a glass for beer, there better be some ambiance to go along with my suds. Service: Touch and go. Forgettable. It was nice to meet you Hopfields. We should do it again sometime, but not too soon. I have to wash my hair, and run some errands. But I think you have a great personality and I'd really like if we could stay friends. P.S. I liked your nuts. read more