Two words: Crack Fries. They are everything. You need to get them. And don't sleep on their cheesy dipping sauce.
My friends and I love HopCat. It's become somewhat of a go-to spot when friends from out of town come to Madison or we just have a large group of people. I love the food, the drinks, and the ambiance, and I've never had a bad experience here.
One of my favorite menu items is their Madtown Grilled Cheese which comes with a cup of Apple-Tomato soup and of course a side of Crack Fries! The grilled cheese comes with several types of cheese, apple slices and a sauce that combines garlic aioli and honey! You can also add bacon if you want. The soup is sweet, spicy, and surprising. The tomato apple combo totally works for me.
In addition to the fantastic food, they have 100-some beers on tap and some fun cocktails (I recommend the "Skip the Mimosa" off their cocktail menu). If you are overwhelmed by the beer list, you get two free samples every visit so don't be afraid to try something new!