Only came for drinks while I was waiting for Pastabilities but the service was great and the "Go To" drink was delicious. Pretty cheap too in comparison to NYC lol read more

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Was in town for a long weekend and met a local who recommended the Hops Spot for lunch. We went around lunchtime on a Sunday and the place was fairly empty. Our server promptly greeted us -- we ordered a strawberry mimosa and several types of beer. As the self-proclaimed poutinerie, we just had to get some poutine! At our server's recommendation, we order the "Dirty Plate" to split. The beers were super fun and generally good - highly recommend. They offer multiple sizes, so it's very easy to taste a bunch. The strawberry mimosa -- consisting of house made strawberry puree (from frozen strawberries), strawberry liquor, and champagne -- came out quickly. It was served in a stemless wine glass and filled roughly 1/4-1/3 the cup - VERY stingy for a $7.50 drink. Upon tasting it, it was luke-warm, did not smell good, and did NOT taste good. Ended up returning this drink - do NOT recommend this. The Dirty Plate Poutine was delicious. The chopped chicken tenders were perfectly bite size and dill pickles added a nice surprise. Highly Recommend these! There is street parking that is free on Sundays and after 6pm the rest of the week and there is a parking garage 1/2 a block away as well as a public lot on the back side of the building. We had to do a couple laps around the area to find street parking a block away. read more

Good beer menu and decent atmosphere. When you market your restaurant as a good place for a burger you need to cook it to the temperature that it is ordered. I ordered a medium rare burger and received a well done burger. For those who can relate, I ate only 1/2 my $20 burger. Disappointing! read more

This place was so fun!!! If you love burgers and you love Poutine, then this is your place. I love them both so I found my peeps!! The burger menu is fun and the combinations are WOW! It was cooked perfectly and tasted amazing. I was able to add the original Poutine fries with my burger. The gravy was so rich and tasty, and who does not love cheese curds!! We had a group of 6 and 3 were kids. They have a very good kids menu (PBJ, burgers, grilled cheese, etc, with carrots as a side in addition to fries). They also have gluten free buns- which on of our party needed. The tables are large and was great for our group. TVs everywhere to watch the games and lots of fans were in the house. Everyone loved the food and atmosphere. If ever in Syracuse again this will be the place we go! read more

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Originally went across the street for dinner, but due to the menu ended up calling an audible and came over to The Hops Spot. Thank god. This place checked all the boxes. Outdoor seating, a bible of beer options, and tons of burger choices. Tex Mex Burger: 4/5, with all these amazing options it was a tough choice. But "jalapeño bacon" cmon. Tough to continue reading after that. The burger was pretty damn good. A little bit on the smaller side, but fantastic flavor and cooked perfect. Overall, very happy with the decision to come here for dinner. Our waitress was great, super attentive and friendly, the food was good, and the vibe was very laid back and chill. Definitely recommend. read more

Excellent burgers, good fries, friendly staff. Family friendly. Went for dinner at 6 on a Sunday with a baby, toddler, and teenagers, we were very pleased with our experience. The kids got a cotton candy soda which surprisingly wasn't too sweet and was a nice treat for the littlekid. The only complaint was that the big lebowski poutine wasn't big enough for 2 teenagers to share (why they wanted to share, I have no idea) and they had 2 many beers to choose from from the husband, he got overwhelmed and confused with the menu. read more

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Great spot for poutine or burgers. Had the classic poutine and my boyfriend got some kind of crazy poutine with perogies and bacon jam...it was delicious! I also like that they have 5oz draft pours available. In the past, we got burgers and they were delicious as well!! Gluten free buns and gravy available. read more

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First time coming to this spot. Very yummy and very well priced, portion sizes are just right. There's so many beers on tap. Definitely coming back! read more

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Do you love poutine? Do you need amazing craft beer? This magical spot is the place for you! I can't believe their beer selection AND the fact that I was able to get vegan poutine that knocked my socks off. Parking is kind of annoying (all street), but if you get there early enough, it's not a huge deal. Super friendly service too. Big fan. Will definitely be returning. read more

Very chill ambiance. Nothing fancy, however a great place for dinner and the game or for a fun night with friends. People are friendly and food/drinks are good. read more

Grabbed some beers and poutine after happy hour at another spot. Waitress was friendly, and there is a nice patio outside. Extensive beer list (lots of size options so you can try them all). Had the Big Lebowski poutine ($15): pieroges were great, nice gravy, fries were a little overcooked. read more

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Tried to call the restaurant multiple times due to an error in an order and there was never an answer . Don't have a number if you don't use the phone !! read more

Great spot, a variety of craft beers and many different poutine, burgers and sandwiches! Was traveling for business, but will definitely come back if you're in the area read more

I truly enjoyed the beer options however I felt like the menu lacked variety in food. read more

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Had a Great time in this place. Like normal Liza, Maria David and I went for dinner and it was Great. We sat outside on the Street there was live street music going the weather couldn't have been any better and the Food was excellent. We had simple Burgers and 2 different poutines (my first time), had a few beers and everything was great. Definitely give this place a try.. There was no waiting time to sit, if I had 1 down side it was that service was a bit slow.... Sorry for no pictures... read more

My wife and I have been to The Hops Spot many times in Syracuse, NY. It's one of our favorite places to go. The atmosphere is casual, clean, and has great chill music. The food has been consistent every time we go. The drinks as well! I mean, where else can you get a decent Cosmo for $6?! Any who, in these trying times of COVID-19, we support you. Your take out tastes just as good as when we eat in at your establishment. We thank you Hops Spot! We looooove the Pickle Rick!!! Way better than any Popeyes and Chic-fil-a chicken sandwich. Be well! read more

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Great place to grab dinner or just go for drinks. They have a nice selection of beers. As someone that doesn't drink a lot of beer I appreciate their cocktail menu. The poutine is delicious. They have games including corn hole and bocci in the back. read more

Our first visit was Sunday lunch with a party of 8 (including 3 kids). No wait and plenty of room for us. I had the oink oink poutine which is pretty much a pulled pork sandwich and fries without the bun. The bbq sauce was delicious as was the pork. The poutine menu is extensive and they even have vegetarian gravy if that's your thing. It wasn't mine - I tried it and bleh but our vegetarian guest didn't seem to mind at all. My kids had a Mac and cheese special with bbq pork that tasted delicious and made for great lunch leftovers. One of our party was vegetarian and another was gluten/dairy free and everyone found something on the menu to eat. They seem to have cornered the market on bars that cater to parents who want beer and a kid friendly place - there's a small area for toddlers (including a slide and tv showing movies) and word is out because by the time we left at 2pm almost all the clientele were beer drinkers with kids. Not a bad business plan since I have never seen anything like it in Syracuse but have been to a similar establishment in Boston. I didn't try any of the beers on tap (I know! But I was on antibiotics) but the selection is large and they've got some NY favorites. No mixed drinks but there is wine. read more

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Microwaved, overpriced food and a few bartenders with no knowledge of the beer and bad attitudes.

Gets five stars mainly for being a very convenient work happy hour location, wide selection of beer and some tasty food

Went to the Hops Spot last night with a friend to try the poutine and have a beer. The beer list is pretty large. The majority of the list consisted of IPA's and Sour's. My friend loves IPA and she tried a couple different ones and was happy. Unfortunately for me, I like Wheat beer and there was only 1 on the menu. Blue Paw Wild Blueberry Wheat. I'd never tried a blueberry wheat before and it was pretty good. We decided we wanted to try poutine and a burger so we split them. There are quite a few crazy poutine recipes and most of them sounded delicious. We decided to go with Classique Poutine this time to see how they do with the basic. Hand cut fries, gravy, and cheese curd. The quality of the ingredients was good. Unfortunately, the gravy wasn't very warm. I think if everything was heated properly. It would've been great. For the burger we ordered the Blue Ribbon. Smoked blue cheese, carmelized onions, creamy blue cheese dressing, and bourbon bacon jam. We didn't get to choose the cook on our burger, so it came out well. It was cooked properly though and not dried out. This is probably the best blue cheese burger I've ever had. Usually the blue cheese is so overpowering you can't taste anything else. At The Hops Spot, this burger was perfectly balanced and so delicious. The burger was served with fresh cut fries which were hot, crispy, and perfect. I will go back to The Hops Spot. Maybe they'll add a few more wheat beer choices and I will ask for the gravy on the poutine to be hot. read more

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Stopped here on the way home from a road trip to Boston. As a massive poutine fan, I was obviously drawn to this spot. I wasn't let down at all as the food was fantastic and the service was excellent. read more

Great selection of beer and a fun atmosphere! Boyfriend and I went to Syracuse for a little drinking and some good food and this place had both. Their waitlist system is great and we were impressed with their customer service. I will be going back again and again! read more

Went for lunch this week and the location is good for groups. We ordered the duck wings as an appetizer and thought they were really good, but I think it's important that you like dark meat. The schezwan sauce was my favorite, but the maple and Nashville hot were good as well. We all ordered different burgers and thought they were just alright. They were made with very thin patties and even though they had lots of toppings, didn't seem to have much flavor. There were games and a bocce court in back so I think it'd be a great spot to come back to meet up with friends for a few beers. read more

My go-to spot in Syracuse! I love this place. Great fries, burgers, and a phenomenal Thursday deal (a burger, fries, beer all for $10....CRAZY good deal). The burgers are a must here but I have also had their Chicken sandwiches which have the perfect crisp. Their beer selection features different upstate beers as well as more well-known ones. They also have some great vegetarian/vegan options!! 10/10 would recommend! read more

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

AMAZING FOOD AND SERVICE. My sister and I came for the first time yesterday and came back the next day for lunch. Staff is kind, helpful, attentive and really honest about the menu. The duck wings are INCREDIBLE. read more

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

Between the beer selection, the menu and the friendly staff, my experience experience at Hops Spot was a major plus while visiting Syracuse.

They had a chicken sandwich, but at $16 I couldn't do it and ordered a beer cheese burger (average). This place is specialized in poutine (fries, curds made out of cheese, gravies, sandwiches). I'm going to say it was perfectly prepared for the steak, but very messy. The whole platter was a messy ordeal. As far as the taste is concerned, it's very good, but the burger mustard kept me thinking of hot dogs. The poutine, instead of curds, was much more like cheese chips. But otherwise, when you have downtime in Armory SQ and wish for the best Burger ever, your choice is the Hops Spot. read more

I was trying to support local businesses during this trying time and I'm so glad I did! My meal was delicious. I had the beer cheese and bacon burger with fries. It was perfectly cooked and very filling. It was ready extremely fast as well. I love beer cheese, especially with a pretzel bun. Will definitely be coming back! read more

a perfect place for beer and burgers! they have an extensive list of beers on tap so I highly recommend ordering a flight. id recommend the hersheys chocolate porter, which wasnt too sweet and was perfectly chocolatey. they also have a variety of canned beer options too. their staff was super nice and helpful. The burgers are a little pricey and the fries need a little extra salt. But the burgers are cooked to order so if you like your burger a little more or less done hops spot's got you there. The interior is fun and it's usually pretty crowded so it is a great place for a night out. There's games in the back too so you'll definitely have a fun time here. Overall, solid place for an enjoyable, casual meal! read more

Was looking for a great burger for my son who is home from college. Ratings here were really good for burgers. He gave a thumbs up to the burger. I had the Nashville chicken sandwich and was pretty fired up about getting this. Service was good and it is a great place. My Nashville chicken sandwich must have been sitting in grease for a while as it was pretty awful. I took a few bites and it tasted good but grease just oozed out of every bit. Maybe it was Leftover but I just couldn't eat it. This was not a "juicy" piece of chicken- it was just dripping grease. read more

I have been waiting to write this review for a week, but I wanted to try different burgers first to verify my first visit. My first time here I ordered the Beer Cheese burger, and I was amazed by the flavor. The pretzel bun added a touch of saltiness which I had never tasted in a burger before. Wow it kicked ass. Pamela, had a salad and requested a separate plate of fries. She loved the salad, and didn't have much of a chance to eat many fries because I loved them too. I think my love of the fries limited her to about 4 fries. She was highly disappointed. I promised her I would save a few more for her on the next visit. Oh, Pamela said the salad was also the best she had too. My second visit, I ordered the Kevin Bacon, simply put, it was fantastic. All the flavors inuding the bacon made for a tasty and delicious eating experience. Pamela had a burger too and her own fries. Guess what? She ate them both and agreed with me, best burger in Syracuse and the fries, well, they were a perfect compliment to the burger. Who am I to argue; I love her and the burger. Tonight, I had the sweet and heat. If you like some spice, it was perfection. My three burgers, each and everyone were the best burgers I ever ate. The beer selection is tremendous. Too many choices. Too many flavors. Highly intimidating. The good news is that the wait staff is highly accommodating to taste before you buy. As for the restaurant, the atmosphere is cool. All brick interior, bar in the middle of the two halves. One side that is smaller, but w high top tables, big tvs, and a.spot for a small live band. The other half, where you walk in above the Empire Brewing Co, is large with many booths, tables, and TVs. Way in the back is another room w games and tables. You can play Cornhole. The restaurant can get quite loud when at its peak around 7:30pm to 8pm. Overall a good experience while with friends and guest. My waitress tonight was Amanda. She was terrific. Very friendly and a big hockey fan. My buddies and I had a great time talking hockey with her and we're treated well. If you have time while in Armory SQ or just want to have the best burger ever, the Hop Spot is the place to go. read more

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First off, our waitress was AMAZING. She was so nice. They made my daughters burger wrong, and put cheese on it and she noticed as she was placing it on the table, and quickly took it back to the kitchen to get a new one. It was unfortunate though because then my husband and I ended up eating cold burgers, because it's not like we were going to eat our while our 5 year old watched us, not eating. It took a while but she did eventually get the burger. We were a little underwhelmed, both my daughter and I had very dry burgers. Overall, nice atmosphere, 100% kid friendly so that was nice, but upset we spent the money for 3 burgers we didn't enjoy. read more

I love this place. Beer selection s great. Poutine was some of the best I've had. I like to order up some beers and some apps for the table to share. Great place to swing into before an SU game. read more

Came here for some beer and food, and I gotta say I wasn't disappointed. Great spot to go with friends or family. Great beer selection!

This place knows how to manage large crowds! We walked in and found the place packed for a World Cup Soccer Match. We were quickly seated and had drinks within 5 minutes and food within 20 minutes. The Nashville Hot Chicken Poutine is out of this world! You won't be disappointed!!!! Save room for Rocky Road Poutine! read more

Great drinks, and a super nice server. Would recomend. Especially their chiller drinks. The mango one was great.

Okay, it's not cheap cheap but it's worth it. The beer list is great. I have now completed my poutine punch card. What's that? A POUTINE PUNCH CARD. Buy ten get 1. Service is fast, friendly, not a crazy crowd. Very casual. read more

I enjoyed the one in Clayton with my wife, one of the first open dining during the pandemic. So I took my two adult sons here for some conversation. Food was good & plenty, it was a quiet weeknight. I'm not a poutine guy but they boys played hockey so they are. Everyone happy with the food, great beer selection. read more

Endless beer list. Super friendly staff. And the food hit the spot. The duck wings were sooo good. And cant go wrong with their poutine.