Liz “Liz”
Google
3 Stars – Great Vibes, Great Staff, But the Food Just Missed the Mark
We visited Hopdoddy at night, and the atmosphere in the area was honestly one of the best parts of the experience. The location is beautiful—safe, clean, and lively even after dark. You’ll see people walking their dogs, couples enjoying late-night conversations, and groups gathered outside at tables from all the nearby restaurants. It’s the kind of place where you want to stay and hang out.
The outdoor shared seating is such a cool idea—it’s relaxed, inviting, and really creates a community feel. Most of the parking around the area is paid, so keep that in mind, but it felt very secure and well-lit at night.
Now, onto the food… which unfortunately didn’t live up to the hype. We’ve had several friends rave about Hopdoddy, so we came in with high expectations. The staff was incredibly nice—seriously, every person we interacted with was friendly and helpful. That part was fantastic.
We ordered a burger, a chicken salad, and a lemonade. The lemonade was the best thing we had—fresh, tart, and flavorful. The burger had a decent grill-char flavor, which I appreciated, but the texture was really off. It was overly soft, kind of mushy, and reminded me more of crumbled-up dog food than a real burger. Harsh, I know—but that’s exactly how it felt. We didn’t even finish it. We ended up tossing it in the outdoor seating area.
The salad was also a miss. I took one bite and couldn’t go any further. The chicken patty on top was rubbery and off-putting, and it made the whole salad feel like a waste. Honestly, I didn’t even eat it.
To make matters worse, they were out of the truffle fries I had been excited to try. It just felt like one letdown after another.
That said, the pricing was actually pretty affordable. We spent about $40 for two meals and a drink, which is fair for the area. The restaurant itself was cute and well-decorated, but the bathrooms were dirty and needed serious attention.
I really wanted to love this place—great location, amazing staff, nice vibe—but the food just didn’t deliver. I’d come back to the area in a heartbeat, but sadly, Hopdoddy won’t be on my list next time.