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| - HopCat is one of those places that I was highly anticipating it's arrival, but was not as impressed as I had hoped to be upon several visits. If you intend to visit for drinks only, you should have no problem finding something you *think* you might like from the beer menu. With so many options, you have to be okay with trying a new beer that doesn't quite taste as great as you imagined. Servers can help adjust expectations on beers that are particularly pungent. For example, the "Bacon Bomb" sounds like an awesome beer to order, right? When my friend asked for this beer, our server explained that the beer was overwhelmingly smoky (if that's your thing), and not as bacon-y as it would seem. This kind of menu knowledge from the service staff is very appreciated with such a lengthy and changing menu.
The food. I'm just not a fan. On one visit, I encountered a group leaving who warned us not to eat there, yet I did not heed this advice. After several visits that involved food orders, I can barely tell you what I've tried it was so unimpressive. The Muffin Top (black bean patty + english muffin + fixings) seemed to be a frozen MorningStar patty which did not offer much flavor for the price. The best menu item I've tried is the Turkey burger which was flavorful and nicely put together.
TL;DR: Excellent service, fun atmosphere. Go for the beer, but find food elsewhere.
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