HopCat Lincoln

It was our first time going here.   The place seems clean and tends to attract people, I'm guessing because of the food and drinks.  I saw quite a few doordash orders, and people were definitely coming in in groups after I had placed my order.  My order took longer than the 15-20 minutes I was told.   I figured it was worth the wait because our  food would be piping hot.  I was wrong.. 1.  Garlic parmesan wings  - Flavorless, cold, and still red on the inside.   Not even cooked all the way.  I'm hoping it doesn't hurt our stomachl because it was not properly cooked. 2.  Loaded brisket fries - I liked that I was able to build it my way when we got to the room.  Negative the lady who put my or order together didn't give us utensils.  The brisket was tender, but once I had put it all together, my masterpiece was salty.. The fries were cold 3.  Hangover burger - This was amazing, and all you really need.   It was a flavor explosion in your mouth with every bite.  Honestly, this was the only thing they got right. 4.  Crème brûlée cheesecake  - This thing looked fake. When we bit into it, the cheesecake was hard and tasted funny.   It didn't taste like cheesecake or Crème brûlée. The caramel topping they give you just makes it worse.  It didn't taste like caramel.  The consistency of it all was just off. 5.  Reese's Pie - It was decent, nothing special.  I'd compare it similar to a hershey's pie at Burger King.  I'd say the one at Burger King is better and worth every penny compared to paying double the price here. This place was busy,  based on reviews, the way the food looks in pictures.  I expected way more.  The lady who took my order seemed nice, and she seemed all over my order.   What fell short was that there were no napkins or silverware to eat the loaded fries.  Maybe it was an off day, but I can't see myself coming back or recommending this place to anyone.

We are there about three months ago. Was going to leave a review then but got busy then saw the pictures still on my computer so figured I would get this done. It was for lunch on a Saturday, we were in town for a sorority parents weekend event. The place was hopping and everyone was having a good time. The atmosphere in this place is pretty fun and lots of wall decor to look at and a nicely stocked bar with a LOT of beer selections. Service was pretty decent for as busy as they were but the food was less than stellar. The Rodeo Clown burger was good and so was the steak and cheese but my burger, the Stella Blue, that I specifically ordered to have NO LETTUCE, had lettuce on it anyway. My stomach does not agree with lettuce. Instead of sending it back for fear of what would happen to my food I just scraped off all the lettuce I could, which they would have probably done but when the lettuce is combined with sauce on a soggy bun you cannot get it all. The fourth order was a chicken sandwich and it was pretty dry. My daughter didn't finish it so I took a taste and realized why. We finished eating and paid the check then went to go shopping around the Hay Market area. That's when the lettuce returned to haunt me. It was about 30-40 minutes after leaving and we were in an antique store that had no public restrooms so I returned to HopCat and spent what seemed like an eternity in their restroom. As any decent person would have done, I did several courtesy flushes to not upset other guests. Felt much better after that but kind of ruined our fun afternoon. By the way, the bathrooms were very clean and were still clean when I left. Had we just been there for drinks this place would have for sure gotten 5 stars. UPDATE 07/23/2024: Got a response from HopCat on July 11, 2024. Sent email to the address they sent me for kmontgomery. Been over 10 days—no response. It was a cut/paste, I didn't type the sent email wrong. UPDATE 07/26/2024: kmontgomery got back. We're going to give them another shot this fall when our daughter is back in school.

HopCat has amazing food if it’s prepared correctly. Today I ordered takeout of the Rodeo Clown burger, which has a lot of cheese on it. It did not come with cheese. The manager did not acknowledge my request to make sure the kitchen properly prepares the food. It’s a $19 meal, and the cheese is part of what makes it so expensive. I understand the kitchen can get backed up and stressful sometimes, but a manger is there for a reason. To manage and coach their employees.

The staff members were very friendly and accommodating to out party of 7. We came in around 1 pm on and Sunday afternoon. It wasn't too packed, and we were seated immediately. We ordered drinks and appetizers, which were delicious. The cheese curds and dip were fantastic, and the Presto Espresso cocktail was very yummy. I also ordered the Hangover skillet, and it was super tasty. The cheese sauce they use for dishes is a new favorite!

First time here we got the queso, the double, Nashville hot chicken. We were pleasantly surprised by the queso as it was more of a cheese spread and likely had we known this we wouldn't of tried it. Glad we didn't and did though, it packs a bit of a kick but along with the seasoned chips, it was awesome. The Burger was cooked perfect, the chicken was awesome. All in all will return again in the future for sure. Edit: 3/20/24 returned, same deal but got the space curds, white cheddar cheese curds in square shapes.the dipping sauce is nothing to be scared of, no tomato or other weird flavor honestly not bad but ranch was better.

Wow just wow! If you’re ready for mouthwatering food, refreshing drinks, exceptional service, with a killer awesome vibe! This is the place to go! Sondra was hands down the best waitress! She is kind, caring, and knowledgeable with such an upbeat personality! She is a rockstar at what she does! If you want exceptional service with lots of fun ask for SONDRA she will make sure that you have an unforgettable experience! Thank you so much for your hospitality today!

Great food and a cool atmosphere, but after going repeatedly at lunch time my group has come to the conclusion that it's simply not a viable lunch place. Service is dismally slow: 45+ minutes just to get our drinks and another 30 minutes for food (after insisting that our food order and checks be done immediately). Dinner is fine, but lunch is absolutely horrible

This was our first time actually going to HopCat. We had ordered food from here a few times previously during the height of the Pandemic though. We had some Pretzel Nuggs which were pretty good. I prefer the cheese a bit thicker, but it was still good. Really liked the mustard. I got the fish and chips. Bonus for having malt vinegar. Unfortunately the fish was overcooked and closer to fish jerky. Definitely a higher rating had it not been. My wife had a burger and fries and thought it was pretty good.