HopCat – American
Sunlight streams through the windows of this vibrant, high-energy haunt where the hum of conversation mingles with the irresistible aroma of sizzling sausage and freshly griddled waffles. The kitchen reimagines morning classics with a bold twist, serving up everything from decadent maple bourbon chicken perched atop golden-brown waffles to hearty, cheese-laden skillets that promise a soulful start to the day. Whether you are diving into a zesty, overstuffed breakfast burrito or savoring a truffle-scented bagel, every dish captures a sense of playful indulgence perfect for a spirited weekend gathering.
601 P Street, Lincoln NE 68508 https://hopcat.com/lincoln/homeRating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, pescatarian, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Friday
- 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Saturday - Sunday
- 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests rave about the delectable soup and high-quality dishes that showcase the kitchen's pride, all set within a pleasant and relaxed vibe. Celebrated for its attentive and timely service, the experience is highlighted by reviewers who appreciate the consistent care and look forward to returning for more flavorful meals.
Menu
Brunch
- Southwest Veg Burrito - $13.75: crisp home fries, scrambled eggs, sautéed peppers & onions, fresh pico de gallo, pepper jack cheese, and chili crema Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Steak & Queso Burrito - $17.5: 1 lb burrito, house-marinated USDA choice sirloin steak, Cosmik-seasoned home fries, scrambled eggs, elote queso, pickled jalapeños & sour cream Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Buttermilk Waffle Plate - $13.95: two homemade buttermilk waffles, powdered sugar, butter, smoked maple syrup, choice of applewood-smoked bacon or sausage patties Available at: breakfast, brunch
- The Brunch Club Bagel - $14.95: everything bagel, seared turkey, smoked gouda, applewood-smoked bacon, tomato, red onion, garlic aioli, over-easy egg, Cosmik-seasoned home fries Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Truffle, Bacon & Egg Bagel - $14.95: everything bagel, soft scrambled eggs, thick-cut applewood-smoked bacon, muenster cheese, fresh arugula, truffle aioli, Cosmik-seasoned home fries Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Breakfast Combo - $13.95: choice of sausage patties or thick cut applewood-smoked bacon, two eggs your way, choice of toast, biscuit or waffle, Cosmik-seasoned home fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Maple Bourbon Chicken and Waffles - $17.5: fried chicken, hot maple bourbon sauce, two homemade buttermilk waffles, thick cut applewood-smoked bacon Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Good Gravy Skillet - $14.5: Cosmik-seasoned home fries, large homestyle biscuit, peppered sausage gravy, over-easy egg, fresh parsley Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Easy Guy Skillet - $14.5: Cosmik-seasoned home fries, chopped applewood-smoked bacon, stout caramelized onions, American cheese, sour cream, over-easy egg, scallions Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Sausage Biscuit Sammy - $14.5: large homestyle biscuit, sausage patty, scrambled eggs, American cheese, garlic aioli, Cosmik-seasoned home fries Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Michigander Burrito - $15.5: Cosmik-seasoned home fries, applewood-smoked bacon, smoked maple drizzle, scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese, sour cream, green onions Available at: breakfast, brunch
Shareables
- Big App Nachos - $16.5: ancho chicken, pickled jalapeños, roasted corn, Mexican cheese blend, tomatoes, red onion, lettuce, fresh cilantro, rancho verde sauce, house-made nacho beer cheese Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Brussels - $12.5: fried sprouts, shaved parmesan, haystack onions, balsamic glaze, garlic aioli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bangin' Shrimp - $14.25: hand-battered shrimp, creamy house-made chili-garlic sauce, scallions Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- App Sampler - $16.75: pretzel nuggz, boneless wings, space curds, mini corn dogs, elote dip, tortilla chips, celery, ranch, cheese sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Space Curds - $11.95: Fried white cheddar cheese, scallions, bloody mary aioli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Wings - $15.95: bone-in wings, celery, buttermilk ranch or bleu cheese dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Boneless Wings - $13.5: breaded boneless chicken wings, celery, buttermilk ranch or bleu cheese dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pretzel Nuggz - $9.95: Flash-fried & salted, signature cheese sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Elote Queso - $10.25: elote-style queso dip, roasted corn, cotija, cilantro, lime, tortilla chips Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Cosmik Fries
- Cosmik Fries - $7.95: beer-battered fries, cracked black pepper seasoning, signature cheese sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Truffle Parm Cosmik Fries - $9.95: parmesan, parsley, red pepper flakes, truffle oil, truffle aioli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Loaded Cosmik Fries - $10.5: signature cheese sauce, applewood-smoked bacon, red onions, pickled jalapeños Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups, Salads, & Wraps
- Creamy Tomato Basil Soup - Bowl - $7.75: vine-ripened tomatoes, fresh cream, sweet basil, select spices, shaved parmesan Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- 5-Pepper Chili - Bowl - $7.75: beef, pork, beans, jalapeños, chipotle, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, chili crema, scallions, tortilla chip Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Chicken Bacon Wrap - $13.95: crispy chicken, applewood-smoked bacon, buttermilk ranch, Mexican cheese blend, romaine, parmesan crusted tortilla, Cosmik Fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken Caesar Wrap - $13.95: grilled chicken, romaine, parmesan breadcrumbs, shaved parmesan, Caesar dressing, parmesan crusted tortilla, Cosmik Fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Supper Club Wrap - $13.75: turkey, applewood-smoked bacon, swiss & cheddar cheese, avocado, cherry tomatoes, arugula, garlic aioli, flour tortilla Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Classic Chicken Caesar Salad - $13.75: romaine, grated parmesan, Caesar dressing, shaved parmesan, parmesan breadcrumbs, grilled chicken breast Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Chicken Cobb Salad - $14.25: grilled chicken, mixed greens, applewood-smoked bacon, bleu cheese crumbles, cherry tomatoes, avocado, hard-boiled egg, smoky bbq sauce, buttermilk ranch, haystack onions Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Burgers
- Turkey Bruschetta Burger - $14.5: house-made turkey burger, marinated tomatoes, muenster cheese, garlic aioli, balsamic glaze, arugula, pretzel bun Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dirty Martini Burger - $14.75: two patties, martini-style bleu cheese spread, green olives, red onion, smoked gouda, pretzel bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bacon Jam Session Burger - $14.75: two patties, bacon jam, peanut butter aioli, pepper jack cheese, haystack onions, pretzel bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mushroom Swiss Burger - $14.95: two patties, sautéed mushrooms, swiss cheese, truffle aioli, haystacks, pretzel bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rodeo Clown Burger - $16.75: two patties, applewood-smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, fried jalapeños, smoky bbq sauce, haystack onions, brioche bun, signature cheese sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hangover Helper Burger - $15.5: two patties, garlic aioli, American cheese, applewood-smoked bacon, hash patty, over-easy egg, pretzel bun Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- Cowboy Burger - $14.75: two patties, fried jalapeños, pepper jack cheese, smoky bbq sauce, applewood-smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, haystack onions, brioche bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Signature Double - $13.75: two patties, signature kitty island sauce, American cheese, red onions, pickles, lettuce, brioche bun Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Impossible Burger - $14.5: plant-based patty, vegan jalapeño aioli, marinated tomatoes, pickled red onions, arugula, pretzel bun Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- B.Y.O Burger - $13.25: two patties, choice of cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
- Turkey Pesto Grilled Cheese - $14.25: muenster & Swiss cheese, sliced turkey, creamy pesto aioli, toasted sourdough Available at: dinner, lunch
- Classic Reuben - $15.95: corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, kitty island sauce, toasted marbled rye Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak & Cheese Sandwich - $15.95: hoagie roll, marinated USDA choice sirloin steak, sautéed mushrooms, caramelized onions, signature cheese sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pickleback Chicken Sandwich - $13.75: pickle-brined grilled chicken breast, dilly sauce, pickle slices, lettuce, dill havarti, red onions, brioche bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich - $13.75: hand-breaded chicken breast, nashville hot sauce, garlic aioli, lettuce, tomato, red onions, pickles, brioche bun Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Madtown Grilled Cheese - $14.5: dill havarti, smoked gouda, muenster, sourdough, apple slices, garlic aioli, honey, cup of tomato basil soup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Citrus Quinoa Bowl - $13.95: red quinoa, heritage greens, marinated northern beans, cucumber, pickled red onion, diced apple, shredded carrots, citrus vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ancho Chicken Bowl - $14.95: brown rice, ancho-lime chicken, roasted corn, pickled jalapeños, avocado, cherry tomatoes, haystacks, ancho ranch dressing, cilantro Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish & Chips - $14.95: beer-battered whitefish, tartar sauce, coleslaw, charred lemon, Cosmik Fries Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bourbon Street Blackened Shrimp - $17.95: blackened shrimp, NOLA-style dirty rice, mango salsa, parsley, choice of side salad Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Frites - $21.95: 8 oz marinated USDA choice sirloin steak, garlic herb butter, zip sauce, crispy balsamic brussels, Cosmik Fries, choice of side salad Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Lobster Mac - $15.95: shell noodles, lobster & seafood, Old Bay butter, cheese sauce, Old Bay parmesan breadcrumbs, scallions Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Mac - $13.95: shell noodles, cheese sauce, crispy fried chicken, buffalo sauce, parmesan breadcrumbs, scallions Available at: dinner, lunch
- Killer Mac - $12.5: shell noodles, creamy cheese sauce, parmesan breadcrumbs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Side Caesar Salad - $4 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side House Salad - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Onion Rings - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- 1/2 Cosmik Fries - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- 1/2 Loaded Cosmik Fries - $5.75 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side Killer Mac - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side Crispy Brussels - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Cinnamon Sugar Biscuit Bites - $5: fried biscuit donuts, cinnamon sugar, vanilla icing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Vanilla Glazed Cinnamon Roll - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Cookie Dough Cheesecake - $7.95: vanilla cheesecake, cookie dough Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Stellar Brownie - $7.5: triple-chocolate brownie, rainbow chocolate meteor chips, vanilla bean ice cream, chocolate syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Classic Red Sangria - $10: cabernet, orange juice, fresh fruit & citrus Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Strong Island Iced Tea - $12.5: grey goose, bombay sapphire, diplomatico reserva, cointreau, house-made sour & cola syrup
- Presto Espresso - $10.5: smirnoff vanilla vodka, espresso liqueur, brown sugar simple & cold brew coffee Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Aperol Spritz - $9.5: aperol, sparkling cava, orange bitters, soda, orange slice
- Mimosa - $8: sparkling cava, choice of orange, pineapple, or grapefruit juice
- Toasted Iced Drip - $4.5: drip coffee, caramel, toasted marshmallow syrup, cold foam Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Cocoberry Quencher - $5: orange juice, pineapple juice, coconut blackberry basil syrup, soda water Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
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- Ivanna Cone — American
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- The Mill Coffee and Tea — American
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- Screamers Family Restaurant — American
- Dish — American
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