This is our weekly spot! The food and drinks are amazing and the staff are always welcoming!

My boyfriend and I stopped here with no expectations, mostly we both just usually go to the same spots and we were looking for something different and away from crowds. We stopped here and were seated instantly at a very comfy and roomy booth. Our server was great as well, I don't remember her name but, truly she was on top of it. We ordered some drinks over the course of our meals as they have a plethora of drinks to try! Their flavor notes to describe their drinks were very helpful to figure out what you'd like and our server was very helpful with making sure we got what we wanted! Our food was amazing and the price for everything was relatively fair and I think affordable for two people to get the full experience! I left extremely happy and definitely coming back for another date night! As we wanted to be away from crowds, at the time it wasn't too busy, but I felt like even if it was, it still wouldn't have hindered the experience, and my boyfriend attested to this as well for all those shy folk! read more

Stopped by The Hops Spot on a recent visit to Syracuse and it was excellent! The interior is boldly decorated with wood floors and dark tables and booths. It's a great casual place to hang out or watch a game. There's also a game room in the back which we didn't get to see as there was a private event going on at the time. Both our hostess and waitress were stellar. Our waitress had a table of 8 with 5 different checks, didn't write anything down, and just nailed every order. She also had fantastic suggestions. I ordered "The Burn Notice" burger and it was fantastic! Just the right amount of heat, great flavor, their fries are really solid as well. They have a vast selection of beer, ales and IPAs and you can choose any four of them to make a flight. It comes in a wooden holder with your choices written in chalk. Really awesome! I forget the name, but try number 20, it's fantastic! My daughter recently moved to Syracuse and when visiting, this will be a regular stop. I can wait to try more. read more

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Our second visit during this year's parent's weekend was even better than the first visit about a year ago. The ambiance was the same and the service was great. We took my son and his 3 roommates to dinner. We tried a variety of items that were different from last year. We had the spinach - artichoke dip with chips and pita along with the maple bbq and Thai chile lime duck wings. The wings were outstanding. My wife had a take on a Reuben made with turkey and I had a bacon burger with fried bacon and bacon aioli. Neither are on the menu shown on the website. Look for them and you WONT be sorry. I also had two 10 ounce pecan Kringle stouts (12% ABV)...holy crap was that good. The quality of the food and service was a little better than last time. I increased my review to 5 stars and don't forget to visit Tallman cocktails which is connected through the rear for some fabulous cocktails. read more

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One of the best places in Syracuse to grab a drink, hang out, watch the game, and grab a bite to eat! The staff are absolutely the best and so friendly. Great atmosphere, great food, and great people. Definitely a go-to spot read more

Keonte is an awesome server on top of everything and no feeling of being rushed. Smiling attentive and clearly loves what she does. The poutine was a bit smaller than when we last came but still delicious salt and vinegar with ranch dressing. The chicken classic is tender and works well with the carmelized onions, cheese, aioli and pretzel bun. Atmosphere is relaxing good background music with a chatter of voices echoing in the high ceilings. Clean and welcoming great spot downtown Syracuse. read more

The Hops Spot Syracuse - American Near Me - Syracuse, New York

Who knew French fries go with everything ? French fries with cheese, pickles and chicken... so amazing! Burger was perfect, and poutine desserts? Oh my! Funnel cake fingers topped with maple syrup and ice cream, so delicious! I was a bit disappointed at first since every time that door opened I was hit in the head with -5 degree wind but the staff noticed and moved us immediately. Another great spot that will be added to the Syracuse rotation. read more

Having been here several times over the years, it is mediocre at best. The service is slow and food is always the same. Generic and typically cold. If you like loud college bars and poutine then I suppose this is your place read more

The Hops Spot Syracuse - Fries - American Near Me - Syracuse, New York

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We Came into The Hops Spot For a Nice Celebration. I ordered a Buffolo Chicken Ranch Poutine with extra fries, and a Chicken Bacon ranch Wrap . Uhhh that wrap was delicious. And the Buffolo chicken poutine was absolutely banging, my mouth was salivating just by the aroma. The service was phenomenal, as my cup was emptied it was refilled to the brim. The Entire restaurant had a Beautiful ambiance, it was genuinely a wonderful time. read more

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If you're looking for a great spot that checks all the boxes for both adults and kids, this place is a gem. The beer selection is top-notch, and the food comes out quickly while still being delicious. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming. What really stood out was the service. Our server was incredibly attentive, making sure we had extra cups and plates for the kids meals before they started fighting over them. Small details like this really make a big difference when you're dining with little ones. Food: 4/5 Service: 4/5 Atmosphere: 4/5 Noise level: Easy to talk Group size: Ideal for 3-5 people Wait time: No wait Kid-friendliness: Excellent (plenty of space and activities for kids) Highly recommend this place for a relaxed, family-friendly dining experience! read more

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I'm Going to say they are busy so dont r pet lightening service and they can get confused but the staff if friendly kind which to me is what's most important great place to bring family friendly and even coworkers. Be forewarned street or garage parking. Bocce ball and other games towards the back of the establishment and a diner kinda feel to it very cool and don't miss the ducks wings they are delicious. read more

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Birthday celebration for hubby. It's a little hard on Mondays because so many places are closed but I knew he'd enjoy The Hops Spot in Armory Square. It was a beautiful day, sunny and warm so we decided to sit outside. It is so nice that their outdoor seating is covered. There were sits in the shade as well as in the sun. We started with some brews....a pilsner, a stout and a sour. They were very enjoyable and their selection cannot be beat! 20+ taps !!! Our server was excellent, checking in on us and helping with questions. Service was pretty quick and everything arrived hot. Our friend declared his poutine extremely good, and my burger and my husband's were delicious. Approx 8 oz, perfectly cooked and juicy. My husband had fries and I love that I could get a salad instead of fries for no extra charge. It was not large, but it was a perfect size for a side. I am looking forward to a return trip soon. read more

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Quick, accommodating service and awesome burgers! So much variety, everyone loved what they ordered. I'm normally a smash burger girl but the quality of the meat here is fantastic. Perfect place to satisfy your burger craving! read more

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The hops spot is a great place to grab a bite and a drink downtown. I will forever mourn their deviled eggs, which was my favorite appetizer until it was recently removed from the menu. Luckily there are still so many tasty items to choose from. My favorite appetizer is definitely the spinach artichoke dip, it's dangerously cheesy and magnificent. I highly recommend it with tortilla chips. There are so many poutine options, and each one I've tried has been a hit. My two favorites are The Big Lebowski and Remember the Alamo. The drinks are also outstanding, both cocktails and draughts. My favorite cocktail is the watermelon mule, it's the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. As far as draughts, I'm not a beer person but they always have a multitude of ciders available as well, and occasionally hard seltzers. The selection changes constantly, so there's always something new to try. I love the weekday and daytime ambiance, which is very chill. It can get a bit wild on weekend evenings, which isn't my speed but is definitely someone else's. The servers are always kind and helpful, and food and drinks are brought out expediently. I love coming here and highly recommend it to all. read more

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Had such a great time. From the poutines to the appletinis!! Ryan makes a great tini everyone should have him make you one!! We had a great time x5 read more

All I wanted was a bacon cheeseburger and a beer. Man alive, did I pick the right spot! (Pun intended.) The beer list was not only ridiculously long (in a good way), but they had about a dozen burger styles from which to choose (ditto their several takes on poutine, everything from classic to Tikka Masala! Definitely going back to try those. Also, be sure to ask about their deviled eggs du jour!) But like I said, just wanted a bacon cheeseburger and a beer, so, after choosing my beer, I ordered that classic burger, medium-rare. What a treat to have it come nice and pink and juicy, not gray and dry. The bacon was perfectly cooked, the cheese fully melted. It was a superb burger. The Hops Spot is THE spot in Armory Square. read more

Love the feel of the place, food was great and lots of drink choices. Tried a seasonal cider they recommended and I loved it. I also tried the Caesar "cups" app, which was like a fun make your own Caesar salad on a lettuce leaf (cup). Was able to accommodate a party of 7 easily! read more

We stopped in for late afternoon drinks on Christmas Eve. We passed so many establishments that were closed we were happy to find an open door with many patrons inside! They are sporting a vast selection of Beers, plus full bar. We enjoyed a variety amongst the four of us between a beer, rose wine for me, martini, and whiskey sours. Was a nice place chat and catch up pre dinner, reminiscent of earlier years at the former PJ Dorsey's. Sports bar ambience that is child friendly. There were some families dining towards the back of restaurant. Friendly enough service with a touch of rye. We had just visited Clayton recently, I've included a couple of snap shots of Hop Spot currently closed for season. Someone is peeking out the third story! Love to visit the Clayton location in season, great architecture! read more

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Our company had our Christmas party here in the back room. It was nice to have our own separate area and bar. There were board games, corn hole, bocci, and retro video game console available to us. The bathrooms were in a hallway near us but discrete that we didn't see other patrons going in. One of the appetizers I had wanted to try were the Duck Wings. I got to try a wing and it was good. The fried cauliflower were my fave. I ordered the Bacon Care of Business Burger, which had bacon strips, bacon jam, onion rings, mayo, and melted cheese. That did not disappoint. read more

This downtown restaurant has some really good things, as well as some pretty strong drawbacks, so I'm not saying it's 3 stars because it's mediocre, I'm saying it's 3 stars because it's a mixed bag. Quality of the food depends. The $18 salad was a plate of iceberg lettuce with a few scraps of cheese thrown on. The salad was the biggest disappointment. On the other hand, the classic poutine was bang on. Great ratio of gravy to fries, everything was nice, all the flavors were right. But the rest of the poutines have too much quality variation, which is unforgivable for a place advertising their 12 different kinds of poutine. None of the other flavors were nearly as good as the classic, with combos that didn't work. The burger was tasty. However, it was supposed to be medium and it was very rare. The beer cheese pretzel was also disappointing. The cheese had been cooked too long, or maybe microwaved, because it had seized and was very coarse and mealy. The amount of cheese was also not enough for the pretzel. Service was great. No complaints about any of the waitresses or hostesses. Overall, a fine place near downtown to get a classic poutine and an artisanal beer. Stay away from everything else. read more

The poutine here is soooooo good!! Extensive beer list and a whole build your own burger option. We came in on Memorial Day so the place wasn't too busy. We sat at the bar and the service was quick and attentive. When I walked to the bathroom, I realized how large the place is. They have multiple game rooms as well as the main bar area. Kid friendly too! Get some poutine!! read more

Food was excellent. Lots of beer choices and the beer was served icy cold. Service was great.

I feel like many college students don't know this exists but it's my favorite burger place in Syracuse! The burgers are huge and they have interesting kinds of burgers. The fries are always good. The lavender lemonade was really good. The food came out fast and waiter was super friendly! It's a great place to watch a sports game or come to socialize because they have a game room! read more

Rating: 4.4/5 I had the chance to go to the burger restaurant/bar and it didn't disappoint! I went during the dinning week for downtown restaurants. I got the Hawaiian Sunrise, the corporate burger with fries and Korean chicken bites for $30. Hawaiian Sunrise: a mocktail with pineapple juice, hibiscus syrup and fresh lime. Pretty good 8/10 Korean chicken bites: too crunchy for my liking but the chicken was solid. It paired well with the sriracha coleslaw. Though it wasn't spicy. 8.5/10 The Corporate: burger with fried onions, bbq sauce, bacon and cheddar cheese. Delicious and full of flavor! I used the coleslaw I had from the chicken dish and added it to the burger. The fries were good but not the best I've had. 9/10 Service: very fast despite being the restaurant being packed with people. 10/10 Ambience: very nice, wasn't too dark and had nice decor. The layout of the restaurant was good. The bar was the center and the dining area surrounded it. 9/10 Overall, amazing would go again! read more

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The place was cute and clean. Our waitress was, meh. We order three meas, 2 burgers and one lobster roll. One entree we had ordered, we wanted the pountine fries as an upgrade. The place wasn't really busy tonight around 5pmish, yet the food took about 40 mins to get to the table. Once our food arrived, we noticed the upgraded fries weren't caught by the waitress. The waitress did correct it but by that time, we were pretty much finished. The sizes of the burgers were on the smaller size and the fries came neatly measured in a metal cup, but not full. The fries were tasty. The lobster was in a bun and smaller than a normal lobster roll you may expect, especially for $40. ​ i may have been okay with the sizes of the food if it had come out quicker, maybe it was just an off day. ? read more

Stopped in after running the mountain goat and had a fabulous meal. So many "poutine" options I wanted to try them all. Settled on the Shake the Honey Maker and it was so flavorful and a great portion size. The place was quiet at the time of day we were there, clean and very comfortable booths. Service was a little slow but again I think it was the time of day, but a check in on refills would have been nice. Definitely going back to try a burger or different poutine. read more

The Hops Spot Syracuse - SHAKE THAT HONEY MAKER - American Near Me - Syracuse, New York

I've been coming to Syracuse for over a decade, for business and when THS opened, it became my favorite local place to eat and have some beers. I've tried a lot of the items on their menu, but recently decided to ask them to join my favorites .. I ordered the Big Lebowski Poutine with fried Chicken and I am happy I did!! I call it the Biggie Lebowski ... stop in, have a cold beverage and the Biggie Lebowski ... you're welcome! read more

The Hops Spot Syracuse - Big Lebowski Poutine, plus fried chicken - American Near Me - Syracuse, New York

Came here before the Disturbed concert. AWESOME find!!! The service was absolutely amazing--our waitress was so patient and took the time to explain things to us, including the extensive beer menu. (They were out of the one I wanted, so they gave me a 16 oz pour of my 2nd choice). The duck wings were tasty. Not my favorite, but good overall. The fried green tomato stack was delicious- tangy, crunchy, a little sweet with the balsamic. The burgers...THE BURGERS are amazing. I personally had the "Bacon Care of Business" burger, and it was cooked perfectly (medium rare), and absolutely delicious. The poutine is (thankfully) done the correct way, and was very tasty. I look forward to my next visit! read more

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Loved it here! I was looking for a lunch place and hadn't been here yet. We ordered two salads and tea; all of our food was ready quickly and was very fresh. The portions were huge. I finished my salad; but, it was very large. I would definitely come back here again to try more of their food options. There was plenty of seating at the bar; the booth seating area is very spacious, and there is an area in the back to play games. There were people watching live games at the bar, and it wasn't that loud. I was surprised. I would definitely stop back again to try more of their options. read more

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Went there on a Friday night, and I would recommend people arrive at 5, before the crowds come in. The food is fabulous, and the wide array of poutine and sandwiches is excellent. I had the harvest sandwich, which was a turkey burger with cranberry sauce, bacon, apples, and maple syrup. It was so good! I've had the poutine at the Clayton location and it is equally as delicious. If you have children, don't worry. The place has plenty of seating and is family friendly! read more

The Hops Spot Syracuse - American Near Me - Syracuse, New York

Julie was an excellent server!!! Love this restaurant! We asked for a lot too, thank you Julie! :)

Mallory was great, very friendly and efficient. Food great too. Too many characters required

The hop spot is one of my favorite spots for food and hanging out. I have a party here every year and they have been gracious hosts with amazing food! Not to mention bocce ball and darts. read more

I can't say anything about the food because I only stopped in for a drink, but I can comment on the ambiance. The front of the establishment is a room full of tables for dining in and the bar has a huge selection of beers on draught. The back is a giant game room, complete with TV's, bocci ball, darts, etc. The bar in the back only serves cans and bottles. We made our way to the back after grabbing beers from the front. It was definitely nice inside and I'd like to try the food the next time I'm in the area. As far as service, I'd say it was good. Nothing exceptional, but everyone was polite and friendly and poured a good beer. Overall, a very nice spot with a good selection of beers. It looks like it can be a lot of fun on a game day/night. read more

The Hops Spot provided us with a perfect meal! It's a nice space with a bar front and center and plenty of seating all around the bar and the entire restaurant. Our server was kind and attentive, with service being quick and easy. I ordered the Black Cherry Cider and it was wonderful. They have a wide variety of alcohol to choose from so you'll easily find something to your liking. Our food really was perfection, the Health Nut Salad with Chicken was fresh and flavorful. The Tex Mex Burger was a perfect medium rare with a combination of flavors and toppings that pleased my palate aplenty. The fries were well seasoned and there was no evidence left of any food ever being on our plates. We can't wait to go back and try so much more as the menu has so much to offer. I also noticed they offer a vegan menu and offer substitutions as well for anyone not looking to eat meat. Always love to see that availability and adaptability. Highly recommend. Enjoy!! read more

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Hop spot is the best for a quick date or game night with friends, & this was before i knew the back was completely done up! Always have to start with a flight, followed by poutines to share, burgers in the middle, and end with a creative dessert. And, giant duck wings! Such a spacious area to gather, especially during games and Winterfest activities! Definitely check out the game room, which includes stuff for kids of all ages read more

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We were looking a place to eat before a musical and the place we wanted had a 2.5 hour wait so we stumbled In here and Boy were we shocked. Burgers and fries done all locally with local meat and fresh cut fries. The food was amazing. The Tikka masala fries were sweet and savory, while the gf said the burger was one of the best She ever had between the meat and smoked blue cheese. A definite required spot if you find yourself in downtown Syracuse. read more

The Hops Spot Syracuse - Tikka Masala poutine - American Near Me - Syracuse, New York

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I really enjoyed my burgers here but the service kind of sucked. We waited extremely long for our food and I knew the server forgot to ring it in. When I talked amongst my party, they kept telling me to stop being impatient. Eventually the server came over and said "the kitchen lost our ticket". Just be honest. You forgot to ring in the order... I had the Wac Arnold burger which I really enjoyed. It came with fries which were fresh and delicious. They have a large beer menu which is great but about 4 different beers that my friends and I ordered were not in stock. It got a little annoying after the second time. Overall, the food was good and I am sure the service would be better another time. Give them a try! read more

The Hops Spot Syracuse - Menu - American Near Me - Syracuse, New York

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This is one of my FAVORITE spots in downtown cuse. The burgers are some of the best I've ever had innnn myyyy lifeeeee! It's just so hard to choose because they have SO many options. The fries are always 10/10 as well. They have a poutine menu with several different variations of what i call POUTINE MAGIC! I also love their selection of beers/ ciders. Soo many different ones on tap, and they offer flights! The crowd is always chill and the bartenders are great. Huge wrap around bar so it's a great spot to meet up with friends for a bite and drink. Also a good place to watch sports! Theyre open late and have a late night menu which I appreciate. Cheers! read more

This was a wonderful place we found while stopping through Syracuse on the way to Maryland (from Canada). We parked on the street and walked over and were greeted by some warm staff members. Our waitress was also so stinknig sweet, I wish I remembered her name but she had some awesome makeup and just cozy vibes. The beer menu is very extensive, so take your time reading all of it or just ask your server. She was great at recommendations. There is also an option for a flight so you can get small pours of pretty much whatever is on tap. Lots of fun stuff, I ended up having a sour that I highly enjoyed and I also had a beer cheese sandwich with a side salad. I have to say I highly enjoyed it! Our waitress even warned us that the beer cheese is too bitter for some people (because they don't realize maybe what it is). But it was fantastic. The bathrooms and play area were big, bring your kids, friends, friends' friends, or whatever, this place can accomodate it. My hubby's burger looked pretty good too. The only down side I saw was that my salad greens were a bit sad, but I ate them anyways - need my veggies. read more

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