HopCat - Kalamazoo

4.6

36 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

26 Dec 2024

23:00

Booked 13 times today

Child-friendly
Great for craft beers
Good for groups

Located in a historic train freight depot, this location features a multi-season outdoor patio, private event space, and a special installation of guitars from Kalamazoo's own Heritage Guitars. We're a short walk from Bell's, Arcadia, and other downtown breweries and beer bars in this great beer city.

HopCat was founded on the principles of bringing local craft beer a bit closer to the communities we love. We’re known for our award-wining Cosmik fries, which are beer battered, sprinkled with our signature cracked black pepper seasoning, and served with a side of warm cheese sauce. From burgers to tacos, our menu offers a range of delicious options.

We live the craft lifestyle - beer, cocktails and even craft food made from scratch. With a dedication to local breweries, sustainability and community engagement, HopCat offers craft beer and great food in a vibrant atmosphere for an inclusive, unforgettable experience.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Burgers, Comfort Food
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Happy Hour Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–5:30 pm Mon–Thu 9:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(269) 210-0075
Website
https://www.hopcat.com/kalamazoo/home
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Catering
We now offer private catering! We make it easy to plan your next event with online ordering. Place your order directly at https://www.ezcater.com/catering/hopcat-4
Private party facilities
Our private event space is available for bookings! Please email us at HCKZ@wearebarfly.com with details on your planned event to find out more, or book directly at https://app.perfectvenue.com/venues/hopcat-kalamazoo/hello

Location
300 E Water St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Area
Kalamazoo
Parking details
None
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit, Vegan

What 36 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

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36 Reviews

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Lowell
Grand Rapids
27 reviews
3.0
27 reviews
Dined on 13 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The restaurant was cold inside, and most as always. Food and service were good, but I'm not sure it's worth dealing with the nose and temperature
HopCat - KalamazooResponded on 14 December 2024
oh no! I am so sorry to see this. If you are able to, please give us a call at 269-210-0075 so we can gather some more details and do our best to ensure this is remedied for future visits! Hope to hear back soon!
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Eric
Chicago
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great server, super attentive. Food was really good.
HopCat - KalamazooResponded on 9 December 2024
Thank you for your kind words! Cheers!
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Brandon
Grand Rapids
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on 12 November 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Food was subpar. Caesar salad was just lettuce with croutons and sparsely any chicken. Had to ask for every little thing like dressing and refills, etc. Did not enjoy the experience.
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Pat
Chicago
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 6 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Visited our daughter at WMU and enjoyed their brunch menu. All was delicious along with very attentive service. Being a Sunday mid-afternoon it was a quiet, calm family setting. Which I believe typically it’s a high energy tavern crowd.
HopCat - KalamazooResponded on 7 October 2024
Happy to be a part of your visit here in Kalamazoo! Thank you for your kind words! Cheers!
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Lola
Grand Rapids
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The pickle back chicken was delicious. Mad grilled cheese delicious. Lobster dip another great choice
HopCat - KalamazooResponded on 2 October 2024
Thank you Lola! Great choices, the grilled cheese and pickleback chicken are staff favorites :) Glad you had a positive dining experience, we can't wait to serve you again soon!
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OpenTable Diner
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had an early reservation for brunch—- Food and service was great. Recommend getting there early for brunch, beat the rush. Will be back.
HopCat - KalamazooResponded on 3 September 2024
Thank you for recommending us!
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Casey
Washington DC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 10 August 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We had a great time at HopCat. Our table was ready immediately and the service was good. When my Mom didn’t like her meal (the bbq sauce was too spicy for her, but she had a low tolerance), they gladly replaced it with no issue. The food was tasty and the prices were reasonable. We would definitely come back! My only recommendation is to give yourself plenty of time because parking can be hard to find on the weekends
HopCat - KalamazooResponded on 23 August 2024
Thank you for the positive review! We are working hard to earn 5 stars for next time.
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 9 July 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I wasn't there, but the people who I set the reservation up for had good things to say! Thank you.
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OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 20 June 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The HopKat was amazing! So far the best experience we have had in Kalamazoo. I would come back just for the pickle back chicken! Absolutely amazing for pickle lovers!
HopCat - KalamazooResponded on 30 June 2024
Thank you for your kind words! Cheers!
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OpenTable Diner
Indiana
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 14 June 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great atmosphere! Good is good too! Easy to get too and plenty of parking!
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FAQs

HopCat - Kalamazoo offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. HopCat - Kalamazoo also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (269) 210-0075.

HopCat - Kalamazoo is rated 4.6 stars by 36 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

26 Dec 2024

23:00

Booked 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

300 E Water St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
Kalamazoo
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Happy Hour Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–5:30 pm Mon–Thu 9:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Burgers, Comfort Food
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit, Vegan

Website
https://www.hopcat.com/kalamazoo/home
Phone number
(269) 210-0075
Catering
We now offer private catering! We make it easy to plan your next event with online ordering. Place your order directly at https://www.ezcater.com/catering/hopcat-4
Private party facilities
Our private event space is available for bookings! Please email us at HCKZ@wearebarfly.com with details on your planned event to find out more, or book directly at https://app.perfectvenue.com/venues/hopcat-kalamazoo/hello

HopCat - Kalamazoo

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Dining areas

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What 36 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

Does HopCat - Kalamazoo offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is HopCat - Kalamazoo restaurant rated?

Is HopCat - Kalamazoo currently accepting bookings?

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Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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