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Beer Bar, Bar, and American Restaurant$$$$
Heartside-Downtown Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids
The french fries at HopCat is a can't miss
"Great beer selection and yes, the crack fries live up to the hype."(30 Tips)
"Try the buffalo rolls and the killer Mac n chez."(4 Tips)
"The Loaded Crack Fries are to die for!!!!"(4 Tips)
"Awesome service, awesome "crack" fries and awesome beer."(95 Tips)
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Order the cheese ale soup and dip your crack fries in it! DELICIOUS!
Ray GermainDecember 6, 2010Get the turkey bruschetta burger. So much flavor. Plus it comes with crack fries. Dont forget to ask for a pickle.
Check out the BurgerBeer special - any $4 Michigan beer plus a HUGE burger and crack fries for $6! Best Happy Hour meal deal in town! Mon-Fri 4-6pm
Mike RoseFebruary 11, 2012The cheddar ale soup is the most obsurdly delicious thing I have ever tasted
This place is precisely what Cleveland bars hoped they were. Way to support your local breweries too!
Skyler LatshawOctober 16, 2010Not much of a beer guy but tried the Ichabod last night and it was great. Recommended, especially with Halloween coming up!
BrittanyNovember 23, 2012They won't let you in of you are under 21 at anytime without a parent or guardian! Stupidest thing ever!!
Fantastic selection of beers from all over the US and the rest of the world.
Raj AggarwalMay 16, 2012The Nachos were killer and for some reason I couldn't stop eating the crack fries..
GrandRapids GriffinsAugust 22, 2011Great place to go before or after Griffins games - try the crack fries!
Apparently the FREE 1/2 order crack fries special doesn't apply any more. Manager made me pay $2.95... they're just "discounted" now. Saved a whole $1.
Chelsey Vanden EsschertApril 27, 2013Mac and cheese is good. Didn't care for the orange label cider.
Greg CreasonDecember 29, 2009Amazing selection of Michigan brewed beer, great old building and decor in the heart of Grand Rapids.
Notice that the girls from little darlings solicit here too. Support your local economy and ask them to go back to Kalamazoo.
Anne KlingebergerMay 29, 2011Go for the Sage Against the Machine. You won't see this beer anywhere else.
Wow. Heaven Hill whiskey and diets tall cost my wife (me) $17 +tip.
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48 craft beers on tap and a full food menu. Lots of friendly people!
Open until 10:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 4:00 PM–10:00 PM
- Fri
- 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Sat–Sun
- 3:00 PM–10:00 PM
(616) 451-4677
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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