HopCat

300 Grove St, East Lansing
(517) 816-4300

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Madtown Grilled Cheese and Cosmic Fries
Hopkittens Junior Cheeseburger
Stella Blue dbl Smash Burger
Crack Fries and Beer Cheese
Truffle Parm Cosmik Fries
Damn Good Fish Sandwich
Burger and Crack Fries
Nashville Hot Chicken
The Supper Club Wrap
Loaded Crack Fries

Menu

Featured items
B.Y.O. Burger
Two patties and your choice of cheese, with lettuce, tomato & red onion. Served with Cosmik Fries & pickle slices on the side.
Killer Mac & Cheese (VT)
Shell noodles smothered in our warm cheese sauce & topped with parmesan breadcrumbs.
The Double
Two patties, signature kitty island sauce, American cheese, red onions, pickles & lettuce. Served with Cosmik Fries and pickle slices on the side.
Madtown Grilled Cheese {VT}
Dill Havarti, smoked gouda & muenster cheese on sourdough with apple slices, garlic aioli & honey. Served with a cup of our roasted red pepper gouda bisque.
Hangover Helper
two patties, garlic aioli, American cheese, applewood-smoked bacon, hash patty & a sunny egg served on a pretzel bun.
OG Cosmik Fries {VT}
beer battered fries sprinkled with our signature cracked black pepper seasoning. Served with a side of warm cheese sauce for dipping
Nashville Hot Chicken
Hand-breaded chicken breast marinated in buttermilk and tossed in our Nashville hot sauce. Garlic aioli, lettuce, tomato, red onion & pickles. Served on a brioche bun with Cosmik Fries and pickle slices on the side.
Pretzel Nuggz
flash-fried & salted. served with warm cheese sauce for dipping.
Cowboy
Two patties, fried jalapeños, pepper jack cheese, smoky bbq sauce, applewood-smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato & haystacks. Served with Cosmik Fries & pickle slices on the sided.
The Boneless Wings
breaded jumbo boneless chicken wings tossedin your choice of sauce. served with celery & buttermilk ranch or bleu cheese dressing.Signature sauces > fire, smoky BBQ, honey sriracha, garlic parmesan, Nashville Hot.
HopKittens Boneless Wings
4 hand-breaded jumbo chicken wings served with buttermilk ranch or bleu cheese dressing. Tossed in your choice of sauce.
Beyond the Burger {V}
Beyond Meat 100% plant-based, non-GMO, gluten-free patty. Vegan jalapeño aioli, marinated tomatoes, pickled red onions & arugula. Served on a pretzel bun with Cosmik Fries.
HopKittens Junior Cheeseburger
single patty, 100% Angus beef with a slice of cheddar cheese. served on a brioche bun.
Fine Swine
smoky bbq pulled pork, creamy coleslaw & zesty pickle chips. served on a brioche bun.
Bar Zee
Two patties, pickled jalapeños, applewood-smoked bacon, house-made bar cheese, lettuce, tomato & haystacks. Served with Cosmik Fries and pickle slices on the side.
Pickleback Chicken
pickle-brined and grilled chicken breast, dilly sauce, pickle chips, crisp lettuce, dill Havarti & red onion. served on a brioche bun.
Turkey Bruschetta
House-made herbed turkey patty, chilled marinated tomatoes, queso fresco, arugula, garlic aioli & balsamic glaze. Served on a brioche bun. *Turkey patty contains panko bread crumbs.
Crunchy Buddha Bowl (VT)
exotic grains, quinoa, vegan chorizo, corn & bean relish, pepitas, cherry tomatoes, pickled red onions, queso fresco, avocado & vegan jalapeño aioli.
Stella Blue
Two patties, warm cheese sauce, bleu cheese crumbles, applewood-smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato & haystacks. Served with Cosmik Fries and pickle slices on the side.
Elote Queso
elote-style queso dip with roasted corn, cotija, cilantro, queso fresco & lime. served with fresh tortilla chips.

SHAREABLES
OG Cosmik Fries {VT}
beer battered fries sprinkled with our signature cracked black pepper seasoning. Served with a side of warm cheese sauce for dipping
Pretzel Nuggz
flash-fried & salted. served with warm cheese sauce for dipping.
The Boneless Wings
breaded jumbo boneless chicken wings tossedin your choice of sauce. served with celery & buttermilk ranch or bleu cheese dressing.Signature sauces > fire, smoky BBQ, honey sriracha, garlic parmesan, Nashville Hot.
Elote Queso
elote-style queso dip with roasted corn, cotija, cilantro, queso fresco & lime. served with fresh tortilla chips.
Loaded Cosmik Fries
applewood-smoked bacon, red onion & pickled jalapeño. smothered in warm cheese sauce
The Wings
sweet, zesty, and juicy bone-in wings. so much flavor, no sauce needed. served with celery & buttermilk ranch or bleu cheese dressing.Signature sauces > fire, smoky BBQ, honey sriracha, garlic parmesan, or Nashville Hot.
Nacho Business
Fresh tortilla chips, braised adobo chicken, pico de gallo, corn & bean relish, fresh jalapeños, warm cheese sauce, and chili crema.
Truffle Parm Cosmik Fries
tossed in parmesan, parsley, red pepper flakes, and finished with truffle oil. served with a side of truffle aioli.
Buffalo Chicken Dip
creamy, cheesy, fire-roasted buffalo chicken dip. drizzled with fire sauce and garnished with scallions. served with our fresh tortilla chips.
Cosmik Poutine
our famous fries smothered in stout beef gravy, topped with white cheddar cheese curds, sunny egg, and scallions.
Space Curds
square curds that are out of this world. fried white cheddar cheese served with bloody mary aioli.

SOUPS & SALADS
Classic Chicken Caesar Salad
the caesar you know and love with a HopCat twist. fresh romaine tossed in grated parmesan & our signature creamy caesar dressing. garnished with shaved parmesan and topped with our Cosmik croutons & flame-grilled chicken breast.
Southwest Salad {VT}
Urban blend greens, cherry tomatoes, queso fresco, corn & bean relish, red onion, fresh jalapeño, avocado, crispy corn tortilla strips, & southwest dressing.
Roasted Red Pepper Gouda Bisque {VT}
a sweet & smoky blend of roasted red peppers, tomatoes, basil & gouda cheese. garnished with queso fresco
BBQ Chicken Cobb Salad
Urban blend greens, grilled chicken, chopped bacon, bleu cheese crumbles, cherry tomatoes, avocado, hard-boiled egg, smoky BBQ sauce, buttermilk ranch dressing. Topped with haystacks.
Five Pepper Beef Chili
award-winning chili stocked with beef, pork, beans, jalapeños, chipotle &bell peppers, onions & tomatoes. Served with ancho crema and crispy corn tortilla strips.
Cozy Season Salad
grilled chicken, diced red apple, bleu cheese, thinly sliced red onion, and house-made candied walnuts on a bed of arugula. served with maple vinaigrette.

BURGERS
B.Y.O. Burger
Two patties and your choice of cheese, with lettuce, tomato & red onion. Served with Cosmik Fries & pickle slices on the side.
Cowboy
Two patties, fried jalapeños, pepper jack cheese, smoky bbq sauce, applewood-smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato & haystacks. Served with Cosmik Fries & pickle slices on the sided.
The Double
Two patties, signature kitty island sauce, American cheese, red onions, pickles & lettuce. Served with Cosmik Fries and pickle slices on the side.
Hangover Helper
two patties, garlic aioli, American cheese, applewood-smoked bacon, hash patty & a sunny egg served on a pretzel bun.
Turkey Bruschetta
House-made herbed turkey patty, chilled marinated tomatoes, queso fresco, arugula, garlic aioli & balsamic glaze. Served on a brioche bun. *Turkey patty contains panko bread crumbs.
Bar Zee
Two patties, pickled jalapeños, applewood-smoked bacon, house-made bar cheese, lettuce, tomato & haystacks. Served with Cosmik Fries and pickle slices on the side.
Beyond the Burger {V}
Beyond Meat 100% plant-based, non-GMO, gluten-free patty. Vegan jalapeño aioli, marinated tomatoes, pickled red onions & arugula. Served on a pretzel bun with Cosmik Fries.
Stella Blue
Two patties, warm cheese sauce, bleu cheese crumbles, applewood-smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato & haystacks. Served with Cosmik Fries and pickle slices on the side.
Brewce's Broski Melt
two patties, smothered in stout caramelized onions, with melted swiss and cheddar cheese & bloody mary aioli. served on toasted rye.

TACOS
Tropic Like It's Hot
take a one-way ticket to paradise! two smoky adobo chicken tacos topped with house-made pineapple salsa & zesty signature chimichurri sauce. shell includes melted pepper jack cheese.
Viva La Vegan!
for our plant pals, two vegan chorizo tacos. topped with pico de gallo and corn & bean salsa. served up in a layered shell modified with jalapeño aioli. no cheese here!

SANDWICHES
Madtown Grilled Cheese {VT}
Dill Havarti, smoked gouda & muenster cheese on sourdough with apple slices, garlic aioli & honey. Served with a cup of our roasted red pepper gouda bisque.
Nashville Hot Chicken
Hand-breaded chicken breast marinated in buttermilk and tossed in our Nashville hot sauce. Garlic aioli, lettuce, tomato, red onion & pickles. Served on a brioche bun with Cosmik Fries and pickle slices on the side.
The Supper Club Wrap
Turkey, applewood-smoked bacon, swiss & cheddar cheese, avocado, cherry tomatoes, arugula & garlic aioli wrapped in a flour tortilla.
Pickleback Chicken
pickle-brined and grilled chicken breast, dilly sauce, pickle chips, crisp lettuce, dill Havarti & red onion. served on a brioche bun.
Fine Swine
smoky bbq pulled pork, creamy coleslaw & zesty pickle chips. served on a brioche bun.

MAINS
Killer Mac & Cheese (VT)
Shell noodles smothered in our warm cheese sauce & topped with parmesan breadcrumbs.
Crunchy Buddha Bowl (VT)
exotic grains, quinoa, vegan chorizo, corn & bean relish, pepitas, cherry tomatoes, pickled red onions, queso fresco, avocado & vegan jalapeño aioli.
Forager's Mac & Cheese
truffled mac layered with sauteed gourmet mushrooms, caramelized onions, and peppery arugula. topped with parmesan breadcrumbs.
Buffalo Mac & Cheese
shell noodles topped with crispy fried chicken tossed in fire sauce, parmesan breadcrumbs, and scallions.

HOPKITTENS
HopKittens Junior Cheeseburger
single patty, 100% Angus beef with a slice of cheddar cheese. served on a brioche bun.
HopKittens Boneless Wings
4 hand-breaded jumbo chicken wings served with buttermilk ranch or bleu cheese dressing. Tossed in your choice of sauce.
HopKittens Mac & Cheese
shell noodles smothered in warm cheese sauce & topped with kettle chip crumbles.
HopKittens Cheese Quesadilla
grilled flour tortilla stuffed with a shredded house-blend of cheese

DESSERT
Crème Brûlée Cheesecake
Rich crème brûlée cheesecake with bourbon caramel topping and house-made strawberry sauce.

SIDES
Side Cosmik Fries
beer battered fries sprinkled with our signature cracked black pepper seasoning
Side Killer Mac & Cheese
shell noodles smothered in warm cheese sauce & topped with parmesan breadcrumbs.
Side Loaded Cosmik Fries
beer battered fries sprinkled with our signature cracked black pepper seasoning
Side House Salad
chopped romain, house-blend shredded cheese, cherry tomatoes, red onion. served with a choice of dressing

BEVERAGES
Dr. Pepper
Mug Root Beer
Pepsi
Diet Pepsi
Lemonade
Starry
Mountain Dew
Red Bull
Red Bull Sugar Free

COCKTAILS TO GO
Heyyyy Margarjito
espolòn blanco tequila, mint simple, watermelon purée, fresh lime juice & soda water. served in an 8oz bottle.
HopCat Mule
tito's handmade vodka, house grenadine, lemon-lime soda & a luxardo cherry. Served in an 8oz bottle.You must order a food item along with the purchase of this beverage.
Tropical Blue Rum Drink
bacardi superior rum, blue curacao, coconut cream, pineapple juice & fresh lemon juice. Served in an 8oz bottle.You must order a food item along with the purchase of this beverage.
Paging Dr. Rum
plantation double aged rum, amaro montenegro, brown sugar simple, strawberry syrup & fresh lemon juice. served in an 8oz bottle.
Presto Espresso
smirnoff vanilla vodka, caffè borghetti espresso liqueur, brown sugar simple & house-made cold brew coffee. served in an 8oz bottle.
Almond Magic
wild turkey 81 straight bourbon, di amore amaretto, angostura bitters & fresh lemon juice. Served in an 8oz bottle.You must order a food item along with the purchase of this beverage.
Paloma
lunazul blanco tequila, elderflower liqueur, house grenadine, fresh grapefruit and lime juices, & a splash of soda water. Served in an 8oz bottle.You must order a food item along with the purchase of this beverage.
Mango Jalapeño Mule
enjoy your hopcat mule with our house-made mango jalapeño puree. Served in an 8oz bottle.
Strawberry Basil Mule
Tito's handmade vodka, luxardo syrup, and ginger beer. 8oz can. Served in an 8oz bottle.You must order a food item along with the purchase of this beverage.
Strawberry Basil Margarita
enjoy your meowgarita with our house-made strawberry basil syrup. Served in an 8oz bottle.
The Real Big Apple
laird's bottled-in-bond apple brandy, rittenhouse rye, cocchi sweet vermouth, angostura bitters, regan's orange bitters & a sour cherry.
Brambleberry
old grand-dad straight bourbon, blackberry basil syrup, lemon juice & fee brothers peach bitters.
Soho Sling
tanqueray london dry gin, cointreau, black cherry syrup, lime juice, angostura bitters, regan's orange bitters & soda water.
Fashion'd Nouveau (spirit free)
spiritless 74 bourbon alternative, oak barreled brown sugar simple, fee brothers aromatic bitters, fee brothers orange bitters & a king cube.
Infinity Margs (spirit free)
bare zero proof reposado-style tequila, lime juice, orange juice & agave nectar.
Nada Colada (spirit free)
ritual rum alternative, cream of coconut, pineapple juice & lime juice.

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Recent Reviews

This is a pretty cool bar. We've been there a few times. The atmosphere is great. They're usually so busy that the service is hit or miss. The food is tasty bar food. My only gripe is that it's not gluten allergen friendly. Their best food are burgers and all the burgers come with fries that are have bread coating. There's really no substitute. If you're looking for a cool bar, go here. If you have gluten issues, skip it. There's better options elsewhere...
October 2025
The hangover helper is literally one of the best burgers I've ever had in my ENTIRE LIFE! The fries are perfectly crispy and seasoned just right, plus the drink selection is amazing! 5/5 will be going out of my way to come back again. We visited for the first time on a very busy afternoon/evening (MSU homecoming game) with 45+ minute wait times for a table and the food still came out great in a timely manner.
October 2025
We attended HopCat in Ann Arbor, MI the evening of University of MI 2025 season football first game which was a night game a couple weeks ago. So fun! I've never been to HopCat and that was my first choice for an early dinner. It was very packed like all other restraunts so we got to sit outside in their umbrella table sesting area on a warm late afternoon. So epic! My son is a brewer on West Coast so I'm a brewmaster Mom and loved the beer choices. 🍺 so cool! Awesome...
September 2025

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HopCat

300 Grove St, East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 816-4300