I really want to love this place. The location is awesome. They have great deals on food and drink. The staff is very friendly at POS. However, we ordered fish tacos that were just inedible. Way too much grease used in cooking. There was nobody available to make a note of it because the lone server was slammed. Bummed but maybe it's worth another shot. read more

I organized a birthday party here and it was a fantastic experience! I worked with Rebecca, the events manager at The Hop Stop, for our party of around 16 people. They set aside a semi-private space on the beer-garden style patio on the side of the restaurant which seemed ideal at first. Unfortunately it was boiling hot that Saturday afternoon, so we ended up moving the party inside where it was much more bearable. The staff was extra helpful with moving my party and provided an extra 6-foot folding table so I could move my setup (my themed backdrop and balloons with a tablecloth I brought). Much appreciated! I loved the relaxed atmosphere and vibe and helpful staff. Food-wise, everything worked out great. I'm used to organizing events where I order a bunch of platters and end up with too many leftovers. The setup here was much better -- they don't do party platters here and encouraged me to order a bunch of appetizers, which I did. It worked out better to do it that way and also have my guests order their own entrees and drinks at the counter and put it all on my tab. The staff also provided drink tickets which were helpful. All the food was delicious and the menu had a wide selection of American pub fare -- burgers, tacos, even salads. And because everyone ordered stuff when they got there all the food was hot and fresh and I didn't have to deal with leftovers! Excellent selection of beers on tap and an overall chill vibe. Parking was great, as there is a private lot in the back of the restaurant in addition to the spaces in front. I was worried parking would be hard because of the Farmers Market ending right before my party but it worked out just fine and guests didn't have any issues with finding parking. We will definitely be back next time we want to organize a party in a restaurant, and also just for a relaxing lunch or dinner. read more

Stopped by the Hop Stop to check it out for a possible ROMEOs group lunch. I had the spicy beef sandwich and my wife had the burger. Both were really good. Also they have a large selection of beers, as the name would imply. You order at the counter and they bring your food to the table. There is a large covered patio that has plenty of picnic tables. This is perfect for our large group. I spoke to the Manager we're definitely doing our group lunch here in May. read more

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When you first walk in, you're welcomed to open seating which makes things super easy and relaxed. Menus are up front, and you can head back to the counter to place your order whenever you're ready. The bartender, JP, was awesome and kind! The owner, Rebecca, is just as sweet! They give the place an awesome welcoming! They've got a ton of options on tap, plus extras like JuneShine, hard kombucha, ciders, and even nonalcoholic drinks, which I thought was a nice addition! Their food menu is big, with lots of variety to choose from. I went with the Caesar salad and fries, paired with their Mango Dream JuneShine! Super refreshing and such a great combo! The atmosphere is another standout. Their large outdoor patio is perfect for bigger groups, hanging out with friends, or just enjoying the open-air! Overall, The Hop Stop is a super rad place, great drinks, tasty food, and welcoming. I'll definitely be back for more! read more

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I cannot believe I have overlooked this place for the last 5 years! The Hop Stop is nestled in the heart of Old Poway Village and just celebrated their milestone 5 year anniversary. I took the opportunity to visit recently and I'm so glad I did. I just love the indoor/outdoor vibe that is welcoming to dogs, groups, and private parties . I believe they feature live music on Saturdays. Such nice spacious environs to relax and enjoy their impressive selection of craft beers on tap. I had the pleasure of meeting the owner and she was so nice and hospitable. The menu here has a fantastic selection of pub grub culinary delights. I look forward to trying many of them. For my inaugural visit I ordered the "Smashburger" and it was outstanding! Made with a smashed beef patty with jalapeno & red onion, topped with pickles, bacon, garlic aioli and American cheese on a soft, tasty brioche bun. While the jalapeno and red onion were difficult to discern, that garlic aioli really sang through. The bacon was abundant throughout and had a nice well-done crispness and satisfying chew. I chose Tots for the side, and they were excellent! Hot, crispy, and fried well done, just how I like them. I will be back soon to try more things on the menu as well as test drive some new beers I've never had before. Highly recommended. read more

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Worth the stop at The Hop Stop! Went with my 3 kids and family friends, and no one was disappointed. Beers and Ciders were great! Especially the foodz!! Ordered a pretzel and burger and it was inhaled, not chewed Very casual environment with live music, very millennial mom/dad family environment. Would I go again? Yes! Is it worth the price? Double yes! What are you waiting for? read more

Much better bar food than your typical brewery. Although I probably wouldn't order again what we chose this past Sunday. The breading for the fried pickles were far too salty for my taste. While I felt the bone-in wings were dry, the boneless wings were juicier, but I didn't love either of the sauces. Definitely wouldn't come back here for the wings, but I've been here a few times before and really enjoyed some of their other menu items. I would absolutely try their other burgers, since the West Coast burger was pretty good. I do wish they toasted the buns as the bread was a lil soggy which I'm sure could have been a result of the bbq sauce as well. I really love how dogs are welcome and there's plenty of outdoor seating and heaters. There are also plenty of seats indoor as well. Overall I feel the environment is very airy and laid back. A fun place to gather with friends to catch a game while enjoying yummy food and bev. read more

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Came in for my first time on a Sunday afternoon. Overall I enjoyed my experience. My only gripe was that service was on the slow side. In their defense, we came in shortly after they opened, so staff was still coming in as groups were ordering. Since we came in early, there was PLENTY of seating options inside and out. We order the Morning Burger and Breakfast Sandwich. The Morning Burger was tasty and filling, with a decent amount of bacon and avocado. The Sandwich on the other hand was supposed to come with a sausage patty. Instead it came with cut up sausage links, which wasn't BAD, but wasn't what I expected. As for drinks, they have a great selection of beers. I always have to try the house IPA. Their IPA is a little on the lighter side, which I enjoyed during the warm morning. That being said, this place has an open concept. The dining room was a little dark while the sun was rising, which kept it cool. Outside definitely got warm as time went on, so if you're looking for a cool, air conditioned building, you MIGHT have to look elsewhere (I'm sure they have AC, I just don't think it was hot enough for them to shut everything and start it, it's worth asking if you come in) read more

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This place is so cute! I'm glad we found it. Atmosphere: casual, fun, and charming. Cute outdoor patio. Friendly staff. The beer selection is great, and they have both cider, hard seltzers and wine. Something for everyone. The food we had was delicious too. Looking forward to trying this place again. read more

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Mm mm very yummy meats and I got to bring my dog to the back and he liked hanging out I was there maybe a year ago now, but I will remember a shop that lets me bring my dog in so he can just observe and be around. read more

My family and I stopped at the Hop Stop last night for a quick dinner before a movie. We've been here before once and really enjoyed it. It's a fun low key casual place where everyone working there treats you like a regular. You order at the bar and then find your table. There are some tables inside but more are outside in the shade. Both times we were there the weather was warm but in the shade it was perfect. The servers will bring you your meals when they are ready. This means not everyone gets their food at the same time. This is a pet peave of mine and I'm seeing it at more and more establishments. There is a way to plan the tables meals to arrive at the same time. The food is good, mostly burgers, sandwiches, and salads. Lots of beer choices. This is a family and dog friendly place that attracts some of the friendliest patrons. Both times we have had adjacent tables strike up conversations with our group. Trivia is on Monday nights at 6:00 and according to the bartender it can get pretty packed. Might go back for that. Parking is on the street and around back. Didn't have an issue either time. Almost forgot! They have the best tots! read more

Egg parmesan was out of this world, but not quite to Mars. Kombucha is a doozy. I would pick this place again for our intern's farewell happy hour and so my boss can pick up the tab for the team. read more

I went to hopstop today and when I asked the person behind the counter, which flavor of wings he recommended, he said they all have "unique" flavors and it was up to me. The guy behind the counter, who I think is the owner is very rude and gave an annoyed vibe when I asked him to recommend a wing sauce. The place was very busy. I waited 1 hour for food, and my chicken wings were raw when they came out. I live very close to hop stop, and have given them lots of chances, but this was the last and will never be back. read more

Since I had to go to this place for an event, I couldn't help but take my dog to this pup friendly establishment! Love the outdoor patio, milk bone treats, and water bowl for your dog! Staff is super friendly and I like that this place is in Old Town Poway. Fave Item: Ube Beer! I've not seen this in many places, and I completely love the taste of Ube in Draft form! It's not mentioned anywhere in Yelp, and I'm surprised! Tips: Happy Hour M-Th 4-6PM Trivia Night every Monday! They also serve breakfast. read more

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Was OK. Appitizers were overpriced imo. I guess it was neat for a beer or two. Not sold on the food though.

casual outdoor or indoor seating. $5 hop stop classic beers during the football game. Slightly expensive otherwise but in the heart of old Poway/Midland and usually easy parking situation. read more

The Hop Stop - Beer Bar Near Me - Poway, California

Such a fun brunch spot! You order at the bar inside (great bartenders/servers)! We tried the canned mimosas but preferred ours the traditional way. The outside sitting area was fun for the kids to play while we waited for our food. Large tables and space in between them so it was easy to get around. Water stations were so nice and convenient! The fountain soda area was also out side and accessible, kids loved getting their own drinks! We will be back! read more

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Nice relaxed family and pet friendly atmosphere. Owner and staff provided great service and accommodations.

The ambiance is amazing for those looking to hang out and have a drink. It's got a backyard, summer picnic vibe, which is awesome. The food wasn't bad. There just weren't very many plant-based options. I applaud The Hot Spot for offering plant-based chipotle mayo with the fried pickles. I took one star off because all the plant-based options were pretty greasy/ deep fried. The service was ok. You order at the counter and food is delivered to you pretty soon afterward. read more

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Great beer, great food, great atmosphere, and friendly service! I love the backyard feel of the outdoor dining. We will be back! read more

The Hop Stop - Smashburger with tots and dirty fries. Cherry vanilla cider and their house IPA. So good, all of it!! - Beer Bar Near Me - Poway, California

Onion rings are crispy and delicious. Shared the smash burger and it was good! Asked for the garlic aioli and it took it up a few notches. Vegan and vegetarian options too. Inside seating, outside benches in shady and sunny spots. They have umbrellas and patio warmers throughout. read more

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This place is always just okay at best. I would say it's best for sharable snack stuff like fries, tots and fried pickles, but everything else is not great. The caprese salad was not balanced properly (way too many onions and too salty). The cheese pizza was a sloppy mess of soggy wet dough and cheese that just fell off. The people are nice, the service is quick and the outdoor area is nice to sit and visit, but overall pretty underwhelming every time. read more

From the friendly staff to the beautiful outside area with big screens and picnic tables. Perfect place to watch a game. Buffalo Wing's and burgers were delicious and great assortment of beers. Will definitely be back. read more

This spot is on our revolving door joint list. Discovered this spot during a sports banquet and really liked every thing about it! The food is eclectic with some nice presentation. The ambiance matches the location to a "T" An outdoor area with shade, dog friendly, offers banquets or big party type of seating. And this is my only real dislike... and it's a big one, but easily fixed. And when I brought it up to them, they listened. Didn't dismiss it, weren't defensive about it... literally had a conversation with us about our experience. I really can't knock them for that, and that's why we return as often as possible. Give them a try!! You won't be disappointed. Did I mention the ciders they serve?? read more

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lots of fun Our Group from RAD was there for drinks and eats and we had a great time!! read more

Came to meet up with friends for some beer, stayed for the music. Matt was wonderful! read more

Always good to stop here for a beer when I'm in town visiting friends. Occasionally we catch live music, which is great. The patio is often filled with young families and their pups as it is a dog-friendly space. The happy hour is great and the food is fairly typical offerings. The vegan burrito is advertised as a caulifower burrito, but there were more green peppers than there was cauliflower or beans, so I'd like them to adjust that. Maybe it was an off day in the kitchen. All in all, will continue to pop in here for beers and chill hangs. read more

The Hop Stop - Beer Bar Near Me - Poway, California

Good beer selection. Nice bartenders that know what you need (Mike). Bring back blackened chicken sandwich please read more

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I organized a small surprise birthday party here for my mom last month, and the owner was absolutely fabulous. The rest of the staff is just as incredible, and I was sold on that alone. But the ambiance, the food, the easy parking, everything... look no further, you've found where you're going to dinner tonight. Get the Smashburger, thank me later. read more

Hop Stop has been our go to burger and beer spot since it opened, but apparently there has been a change in management and kitchen staff. This is our second time since the change in management and have been disappointed , we thought we would give it a second tonight but it was extremely disappointing, burgers are now only cooked medium well and this burger appeared precooked and reheated, with a bun that was not fresh, only consist item our the tater tots. Bar staff is reserved and not friendly. Sadly we will be moving on. read more

This is a nice brew for pub in my hometown. They have a good amount of variety of beers. They also have 4-5 wines. Decided to try their burgers. They are okay, both were well done. We like our burgers medium. I didn't finish mine. Could also use more seasoning. Fries are really good, they have a coating that makes them crunchy. Will be back to try other items. They have many TV's with sports on. Indoor and outdoor seating. They have live music on the weekends. Dog friendly. Service was attentive. You order at bar and they bring your food. read more

Good beer. Tasty food. Friendly service. Very chill. Looks like a good spot to bring the kids and interested to see if they allow dogs as well. read more

Dropped by on Mother's Day with a group of three. I like the overall vide and outdoor seating. Hamburgers with french fries - above average and the right size. Did not feel like there was anything missing. Chicken salad with wing sauce - average as the chicken seemed like it was from a bag and not freshly grilled. Also over saturated with sauce. Could use a more fresh feel. Philly cheese steak sandwich with french fries - below average sandwich. Lacking quantity and quality meat with only a little peppers and onions. Had melted and liquid cheese. Did not know the liquid cheese was on it or I would have eliminated it. Good fries. With the exception of the Philly this would be a solid 4+. Can only rate as a 3 star visit. I would remove the Philly from the menu. read more

Had our Christmas photo shoot across the street and decided to walk over to this place for a quick dinner. I walked inside and didn't see anybody behind the bar counter so I walked to the back and sat down at a table and ordered a 'Merica burger with fruit that came out super quick and was pretty tasty The outside seating and vibes are great... wish they had some board games or something though since they definitely have room for it and would've been nice and entertaining for my kid since he chose to not eat But this is a pretty cool place where you can get a drink and watch a game inside or enjoy a nice meal outside... I'd definitely say this place is worth a shot read more

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The Hop shop is one of our favorite places in the summer. We take our dogs. We grab a beer and sit outside. They also have trivia night.

Absolutely outstanding! I visited The Hop Stop for the first time on a Wednesday evening and had such a great experience that I came back the very next day for brunch! The atmosphere, both inside and out is welcoming, vibrant, and perfect for any occasion. The staff and the owner are truly best in class. They go above and beyond to make you feel right at home, which speaks volumes about the heart behind this place. Delicious food, top-tier service, and a setting that makes you want to stay awhile. The Hop Stop is an absolute gem. 100% will be back. read more

Great neighborhood spot for a beer and some food! Nice casual ambience! The bartender provide good service and are welcoming!

Love, love, love this local spot! They've got quite the selection of brews! Not a fan of beer? They've got something for you too- from ciders to hard kombucha to wine. Their menu is so elevated-so don't go expecting 'bar food'. Their tater tots are incredible. Their avocado toast is delicious if you're looking for lighter fare. Their friendly service is always top-notch! Above all, this is such a fun, family-friendly, chill spot that we are happy to spend Saturday afternoons at. If you haven't gone, you are missing out! ;) read more

The Hop Stop - Beer after Farmers Market! - Beer Bar Near Me - Poway, California

The amount of beers on tap has just skyrocketed since last time we visited this spot. They also have wine options. The food is excellent and service is fast. We ordered and food was out within 10 minutes. The place is very family friendly. They have an outdoor space and indoor space. Great place to visit after the farmers market but also great to come to on a Friday or Saturday night. read more

The Hop Stop - Beer Bar Near Me - Poway, California

Loved this place! We will definitely be back, the staff were great, the seating was both indoors and outdoors. The food and beer selection on the Fourth of July fit the needs of our group. There are TVs to watch sports. They had the padres game on and it was right across the street from the park. Looking forward to coming back! Dogs are welcome! read more

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