How many HopCat locations are there?

9
HopCat

Type Private
Founded 2008
Headquarters Grand Rapids, Michigan
Number of locations 9 (2020)
Parent BarFly Ventures, LLC

Is HopCat only in Michigan?

“(HopCat) grew too far out of state, (and) grew too far from the bread and butter that they were targeting.” HopCat has kept open two locations outside of Michigan, in Indianapolis and Lincoln, Neb.

Does HopCat fill growlers?

Q: Can I fill a growler? A: Yes.

Does HopCat have Apple pay?

HopCat accepts credit cards and Apple Pay.

What was HopCat before?

HopCat is well known for its award-winning French fries, once known as “Crack Fries.” The fries name, citing its unintended drug reference, were renamed and branded as “Cosmik Fries” in January 2019. But its new name isn’t a reference to a galaxy far, far away. It’s named after the Frank Zappa song “Cosmik Debris.”

Who owns HopCat?

BarFly Ventures, LLCHopCat / Parent organization

What is on HopCat crack fries?

Crack Fries have long been a staple of the HopCat menu. The beer battered fries are tossed in cracked pepper and seasonings that give them a salty and sweet flavor.

What was HopCat Royal Oak before?

Originally located at 208 W. Fifth in Royal Oak, the HopCat location opened in 2017 in the space formerly occupied by Woody’s. BarFly Ventures, owner of HopCat, closed the Royal Oak location in 2020 citing a dispute with its landlord.

When did HopCat Ann Arbor Open?

HopCat was envisioned, designed, stocked, and staffed with one mission in mind: To bring you great beer. Since opening our Grand Rapids location in January 2008, we’ve been on an unending quest to ensure that our beer selection is the best in the world.

Is HopCat going out of business?

BarFly Ventures’ HopCat bought out of bankruptcy by Congruent Investment Partners and Main Street Capital. After filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in June as a result of COVID-19 pandemic-related challenges, Grand Rapids, Mich.

What are crack fries called now?

Formerly known as “crack fries,” the beer-battered treat are now called “cosmic fries.” This comes after backlash from some who said the term “crack fries” was insensitive to those struggling with drug addiction.

How do you make cosmik fries Hopcat?

ingredients

  1. 2 pounds russet potatoes (about 4 large potatoes)
  2. 12-ounce can of any lager.
  3. 1 cup all-purpose flour.
  4. 1 teaspoon salt.
  5. A few grinds of fresh black pepper.
  6. Canola oil for frying, or any other oil with a high smoke point (vegetable oil, peanut oil, grapeseed oil).