The Hops Spot

I came her on a snowy night eager to enjoy the poutine and beer. The beer part was taken care of with a huge selection. The decor and ambiance was very inviting with the red bricks and tall ceiling. I got the pierogi and found it a tad chewy and lacking flavor. The sour cream made up for it. As a vegetarian I skipped the bacon jam but I hoped the pierogi itself would carry its weight. The poutine arrived and I dug into it. I found this to be on the other end of the salt scale! The gravy was a bit heavy on the rosemary. Overall I didn't find it to be too pleasant.

Best burger I've had! The food was great the staff were very friendly and on point and the adult drink/beer selection was unbelievable. I do need to make you aware that it was around 5°f outside and if you're seated in the front half every time someone comes in or leaves the blast of child air will force you to leave your coat on or at least consider it. Not complaining just explaining. Will definitely go again.

the food, service, and atmosphere was amazing! the poutine was delicious, and the service was exceptional and super friendly. the atmosphere was nice and modern. a great place to eat!

I love coming here. They have a whole separate vegan menu which is a huge plus for me. Big comfy booths. Place for kids to play. Big selection of drafts. One of my favorite places to go in Syracuse!

Being our first night out ever in Syracuse, and using Yelp to find this place, our experience was awesome. Julie helped explain the menu, recommend some flight beers, and the bartender made us awesome Rye old Fashions. The food was awesome, Poutine exceptional, and we had a great Sunday night experience.

Was recommended to me by some friends for family coming through. Burgers and poutine were delicious. Mallory was also great, she kept checking up on us and was on top of refills and service. Family was quite happy afterwards!

The Hops Spot provided us with a perfect meal! It's a nice space with a bar front and center and plenty of seating all around the bar and the entire restaurant. Our server was kind and attentive, with service being quick and easy. I ordered the Black Cherry Cider and it was wonderful. They have a wide variety of alcohol to choose from so you'll easily find something to your liking. Our food really was perfection, the Health Nut Salad with Chicken was fresh and flavorful. The Tex Mex Burger was a perfect medium rare with a combination of flavors and toppings that pleased my palate aplenty. The fries were well seasoned and there was no evidence left of any food ever being on our plates. We can't wait to go back and try so much more as the menu has so much to offer. I also noticed they offer a vegan menu and offer substitutions as well for anyone not looking to eat meat. Always love to see that availability and adaptability. Highly recommend. Enjoy!!

Stopped by for dining week and had a great lunch. The food was excellent and fairly priced. We both ordered appetizers and a meal and each of our plates were delicious. It arrived quickly and the service staff were friendly, attentive, and personable.

Julie was great, very attentive and friendly throughout the night, enjoyed our dinner there.

Our second visit during this year's parent's weekend was even better than the first visit about a year ago. The ambiance was the same and the service was great. We took my son and his 3 roommates to dinner. We tried a variety of items that were different from last year. We had the spinach - artichoke dip with chips and pita along with the maple bbq and Thai chile lime duck wings. The wings were outstanding. My wife had a take on a Reuben made with turkey and I had a bacon burger with fried bacon and bacon aioli. Neither are on the menu shown on the website. Look for them and you WONT be sorry. I also had two 10 ounce pecan Kringle stouts (12% ABV)...holy crap was that good. The quality of the food and service was a little better than last time. I increased my review to 5 stars and don't forget to visit Tallman cocktails which is connected through the rear for some fabulous cocktails.

The hops spot is a great place to grab a bite and a drink downtown. I will forever mourn their deviled eggs, which was my favorite appetizer until it was recently removed from the menu. Luckily there are still so many tasty items to choose from. My favorite appetizer is definitely the spinach artichoke dip, it's dangerously cheesy and magnificent. I highly recommend it with tortilla chips. There are so many poutine options, and each one I've tried has been a hit. My two favorites are The Big Lebowski and Remember the Alamo. The drinks are also outstanding, both cocktails and draughts. My favorite cocktail is the watermelon mule, it's the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. As far as draughts, I'm not a beer person but they always have a multitude of ciders available as well, and occasionally hard seltzers. The selection changes constantly, so there's always something new to try. I love the weekday and daytime ambiance, which is very chill. It can get a bit wild on weekend evenings, which isn't my speed but is definitely someone else's. The servers are always kind and helpful, and food and drinks are brought out expediently. I love coming here and highly recommend it to all.

If you're looking for a great spot that checks all the boxes for both adults and kids, this place is a gem. The beer selection is top-notch, and the food comes out quickly while still being delicious. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming. What really stood out was the service. Our server was incredibly attentive, making sure we had extra cups and plates for the kids meals before they started fighting over them. Small details like this really make a big difference when you're dining with little ones. Food: 4/5 Service: 4/5 Atmosphere: 4/5 Noise level: Easy to talk Group size: Ideal for 3-5 people Wait time: No wait Kid-friendliness: Excellent (plenty of space and activities for kids) Highly recommend this place for a relaxed, family-friendly dining experience!

Stopped in after running the mountain goat and had a fabulous meal. So many "poutine" options I wanted to try them all. Settled on the Shake the Honey Maker and it was so flavorful and a great portion size. The place was quiet at the time of day we were there, clean and very comfortable booths. Service was a little slow but again I think it was the time of day, but a check in on refills would have been nice. Definitely going back to try a burger or different poutine.

Birthday celebration for hubby. It's a little hard on Mondays because so many places are closed but I knew he'd enjoy The Hops Spot in Armory Square. It was a beautiful day, sunny and warm so we decided to sit outside. It is so nice that their outdoor seating is covered. There were sits in the shade as well as in the sun. We started with some brews....a pilsner, a stout and a sour. They were very enjoyable and their selection cannot be beat! 20+ taps !!! Our server was excellent, checking in on us and helping with questions. Service was pretty quick and everything arrived hot. Our friend declared his poutine extremely good, and my burger and my husband's were delicious. Approx 8 oz, perfectly cooked and juicy. My husband had fries and I love that I could get a salad instead of fries for no extra charge. It was not large, but it was a perfect size for a side. I am looking forward to a return trip soon.

Quick, accommodating service and awesome burgers! So much variety, everyone loved what they ordered. I'm normally a smash burger girl but the quality of the meat here is fantastic. Perfect place to satisfy your burger craving!

I'm Going to say they are busy so dont r pet lightening service and they can get confused but the staff if friendly kind which to me is what's most important great place to bring family friendly and even coworkers. Be forewarned street or garage parking. Bocce ball and other games towards the back of the establishment and a diner kinda feel to it very cool and don't miss the ducks wings they are delicious.

All I wanted was a bacon cheeseburger and a beer. Man alive, did I pick the right spot! (Pun intended.) The beer list was not only ridiculously long (in a good way), but they had about a dozen burger styles from which to choose (ditto their several takes on poutine, everything from classic to Tikka Masala! Definitely going back to try those. Also, be sure to ask about their deviled eggs du jour!) But like I said, just wanted a bacon cheeseburger and a beer, so, after choosing my beer, I ordered that classic burger, medium-rare. What a treat to have it come nice and pink and juicy, not gray and dry. The bacon was perfectly cooked, the cheese fully melted. It was a superb burger. The Hops Spot is THE spot in Armory Square.

Julie was an excellent server!!! Love this restaurant! We asked for a lot too, thank you Julie! :)

Mallory was incredible. We had a huge chaotic group that she handled with absolute ease. No notes! Pure perfection. Thanks for a great experience!!

We stopped in for late afternoon drinks on Christmas Eve. We passed so many establishments that were closed we were happy to find an open door with many patrons inside! They are sporting a vast selection of Beers, plus full bar. We enjoyed a variety amongst the four of us between a beer, rose wine for me, martini, and whiskey sours. Was a nice place chat and catch up pre dinner, reminiscent of earlier years at the former PJ Dorsey's. Sports bar ambience that is child friendly. There were some families dining towards the back of restaurant. Friendly enough service with a touch of rye. We had just visited Clayton recently, I've included a couple of snap shots of Hop Spot currently closed for season. Someone is peeking out the third story! Love to visit the Clayton location in season, great architecture!

Our company had our Christmas party here in the back room. It was nice to have our own separate area and bar. There were board games, corn hole, bocci, and retro video game console available to us. The bathrooms were in a hallway near us but discrete that we didn't see other patrons going in. One of the appetizers I had wanted to try were the Duck Wings. I got to try a wing and it was good. The fried cauliflower were my fave. I ordered the Bacon Care of Business Burger, which had bacon strips, bacon jam, onion rings, mayo, and melted cheese. That did not disappoint.

Angela was very attentive to our group of four. Very nice and personable. Not her fault, but sad you charge more for a credit card use,(

The hop spot is one of my favorite spots for food and hanging out. I have a party here every year and they have been gracious hosts with amazing food! Not to mention bocce ball and darts.

First time here saw a lot of positive reviews on the poutine so we thought we would do a late lunch well before SU game in a Saturday. Seated right away hard chairs and benches acoustics are loud but cool kids corner behind a half wall with tables chairs games blackboard etc. pretty cool spot. Poutine arrived lukewarm gravy cold curds crispy hot fries. Burgers are quality meat premade frozen then cooked changes flavor would be so much better fresh made and cooked. Flavors and toppings are very good. Service took a bit at first and not that busy but spot on after order was taken right up until we left. Will give it a bit and try again.

The poutine here is soooooo good!! Extensive beer list and a whole build your own burger option. We came in on Memorial Day so the place wasn't too busy. We sat at the bar and the service was quick and attentive. When I walked to the bathroom, I realized how large the place is. They have multiple game rooms as well as the main bar area. Kid friendly too! Get some poutine!!

I feel like many college students don't know this exists but it's my favorite burger place in Syracuse! The burgers are huge and they have interesting kinds of burgers. The fries are always good. The lavender lemonade was really good. The food came out fast and waiter was super friendly! It's a great place to watch a sports game or come to socialize because they have a game room!

Julie was fantastic. It was a great atmosphere. thanks for the great lunch. Appreciate you!

I've been coming to Syracuse for over a decade, for business and when THS opened, it became my favorite local place to eat and have some beers. I've tried a lot of the items on their menu, but recently decided to ask them to join my favorites .. I ordered the Big Lebowski Poutine with fried Chicken and I am happy I did!! I call it the Biggie Lebowski ... stop in, have a cold beverage and the Biggie Lebowski ... you're welcome!

Rating: 4.4/5 I had the chance to go to the burger restaurant/bar and it didn't disappoint! I went during the dinning week for downtown restaurants. I got the Hawaiian Sunrise, the corporate burger with fries and Korean chicken bites for $30. Hawaiian Sunrise: a mocktail with pineapple juice, hibiscus syrup and fresh lime. Pretty good 8/10 Korean chicken bites: too crunchy for my liking but the chicken was solid. It paired well with the sriracha coleslaw. Though it wasn't spicy. 8.5/10 The Corporate: burger with fried onions, bbq sauce, bacon and cheddar cheese. Delicious and full of flavor! I used the coleslaw I had from the chicken dish and added it to the burger. The fries were good but not the best I've had. 9/10 Service: very fast despite being the restaurant being packed with people. 10/10 Ambience: very nice, wasn't too dark and had nice decor. The layout of the restaurant was good. The bar was the center and the dining area surrounded it. 9/10 Overall, amazing would go again!

Love the feel of the place, food was great and lots of drink choices. Tried a seasonal cider they recommended and I loved it. I also tried the Caesar "cups" app, which was like a fun make your own Caesar salad on a lettuce leaf (cup). Was able to accommodate a party of 7 easily!

Omg best service ever JULIE was an amazing server bringing the good vibes to pair with my amazing burger and poutine fries. 100/10

Went there on a Friday night, and I would recommend people arrive at 5, before the crowds come in. The food is fabulous, and the wide array of poutine and sandwiches is excellent. I had the harvest sandwich, which was a turkey burger with cranberry sauce, bacon, apples, and maple syrup. It was so good! I've had the poutine at the Clayton location and it is equally as delicious. If you have children, don't worry. The place has plenty of seating and is family friendly!

Came here before the Disturbed concert. AWESOME find!!! The service was absolutely amazing--our waitress was so patient and took the time to explain things to us, including the extensive beer menu. (They were out of the one I wanted, so they gave me a 16 oz pour of my 2nd choice). The duck wings were tasty. Not my favorite, but good overall. The fried green tomato stack was delicious- tangy, crunchy, a little sweet with the balsamic. The burgers...THE BURGERS are amazing. I personally had the "Bacon Care of Business" burger, and it was cooked perfectly (medium rare), and absolutely delicious. The poutine is (thankfully) done the correct way, and was very tasty. I look forward to my next visit!

Loved it here! I was looking for a lunch place and hadn't been here yet. We ordered two salads and tea; all of our food was ready quickly and was very fresh. The portions were huge. I finished my salad; but, it was very large. I would definitely come back here again to try more of their food options. There was plenty of seating at the bar; the booth seating area is very spacious, and there is an area in the back to play games. There were people watching live games at the bar, and it wasn't that loud. I was surprised. I would definitely stop back again to try more of their options.

The food is pricey, but I'm always satisfied. There's a lot of space in what seems like a small spot. The service is good for both the bar and the dining room. The vibe is very laid back, you can comfortably spend a while here catching up with friends.

I can't say anything about the food because I only stopped in for a drink, but I can comment on the ambiance. The front of the establishment is a room full of tables for dining in and the bar has a huge selection of beers on draught. The back is a giant game room, complete with TV's, bocci ball, darts, etc. The bar in the back only serves cans and bottles. We made our way to the back after grabbing beers from the front. It was definitely nice inside and I'd like to try the food the next time I'm in the area. As far as service, I'd say it was good. Nothing exceptional, but everyone was polite and friendly and poured a good beer. Overall, a very nice spot with a good selection of beers. It looks like it can be a lot of fun on a game day/night.

Its a huge place!! It has that Industrial look which is cool. Service was ok, the food took a long time to come and the sides were cold when it was served. It was dead in here on Wednesday night, makes you wonder why. The burgers were ok, definitely not coming back unfortunately. They do have a good selection of beer, IPA's and ciders.

This is one of my FAVORITE spots in downtown cuse. The burgers are some of the best I've ever had innnn myyyy lifeeeee! It's just so hard to choose because they have SO many options. The fries are always 10/10 as well. They have a poutine menu with several different variations of what i call POUTINE MAGIC! I also love their selection of beers/ ciders. Soo many different ones on tap, and they offer flights! The crowd is always chill and the bartenders are great. Huge wrap around bar so it's a great spot to meet up with friends for a bite and drink. Also a good place to watch sports! Theyre open late and have a late night menu which I appreciate. Cheers!

The Hops Spot provided us with a perfect meal! It's a nice space with a bar front and center and plenty of seating all around the bar and the entire restaurant. Our server was kind and attentive, with service being quick and easy. I ordered the Black Cherry Cider and it was wonderful. They have a wide variety of alcohol to choose from so you'll easily find something to your liking. Our food really was perfection, the Health Nut Salad with Chicken was fresh and flavorful. The Tex Mex Burger was a perfect medium rare with a combination of flavors and toppings that pleased my palate aplenty. The fries were well seasoned and there was no evidence left of any food ever being on our plates. We can't wait to go back and try so much more as the menu has so much to offer. I also noticed they offer a vegan menu and offer substitutions as well for anyone not looking to eat meat. Always love to see that availability and adaptability. Highly recommend. Enjoy!!

Hop spot is the best for a quick date or game night with friends, & this was before i knew the back was completely done up! Always have to start with a flight, followed by poutines to share, burgers in the middle, and end with a creative dessert. And, giant duck wings! Such a spacious area to gather, especially during games and Winterfest activities! Definitely check out the game room, which includes stuff for kids of all ages

We were looking a place to eat before a musical and the place we wanted had a 2.5 hour wait so we stumbled In here and Boy were we shocked. Burgers and fries done all locally with local meat and fresh cut fries. The food was amazing. The Tikka masala fries were sweet and savory, while the gf said the burger was one of the best She ever had between the meat and smoked blue cheese. A definite required spot if you find yourself in downtown Syracuse.

Great food, great service, great ambience, and great staff Easy parking Right next to Tallman.

Attempted Brunch/Lunch at The Hop's, Advertised Wheelchair Accessible, Upon Arrival with Paraplegic Husband....Indicated they ONLY Have Front Staircase, No Wheelchair Accesiability Update 7/23/24, Bill reached out to me directly, and appears miscommunication for host on duty wasn't aware and received in correct information. Bill indicated he would get with his team for training & offered us a gift certificate. Great Response by Owner, Will definitely take Bill up on his offer, next visit to Syracuse, NY.

I really enjoyed my burgers here but the service kind of sucked. We waited extremely long for our food and I knew the server forgot to ring it in. When I talked amongst my party, they kept telling me to stop being impatient. Eventually the server came over and said "the kitchen lost our ticket". Just be honest. You forgot to ring in the order... I had the Wac Arnold burger which I really enjoyed. It came with fries which were fresh and delicious. They have a large beer menu which is great but about 4 different beers that my friends and I ordered were not in stock. It got a little annoying after the second time. Overall, the food was good and I am sure the service would be better another time. Give them a try!

Ordered burger and fries and got the most stalest fries I've ever tasted in my life. I wouldn't have been so mad but when this shit isn't cheap! Disappointing.

Great food, great service, great The wait time was supposed to be 20 mins but we were seated in less than 5 The duck wings are a must as is the poutine. The burgers are simply amazing. Can't go wrong with either of the 200 options.

I've been to the Clayton location, which is awesome and now I've been to the Syracuse location which is also awesome! Good food, good drinks, and awesome staff! The place is very clean and well taken care of. Everyone was very friendly. Drinks came out quickly and so did the food. The drinks and the food were delicious. Perfectly cooked and seasoned. I wish they had a Rochester location, I'd be there all the time.

The food here is so delicious, some crazy great flavors going on. A little noisy as it's a bar/restaurant, high ceilings with no noise dampeners. Our waitress was absolutely amazing, she gave multiple recommendations and checked on us multiple times throughout the night. We got our food quickly and it came out hot and delicious. Would definitely come here again.

Tons of changing on tap options. Good food with great service. The staff makes you feel comfortable every time and the atmosphere is excellent!

This is our go-to bar near Armory Square in downtown Syracuse! This fantastic establishment is perfect for any celebration, sporting event or fun night out! They have a back room with lawn-style games (corn hole, board games and other sorts) which is great for catching up with friends. Their menu is HUGE and I definitely recommend the poutines! Whether you're stopping in for a game or staying for dinner, this is the place to be!

This was a wonderful place we found while stopping through Syracuse on the way to Maryland (from Canada). We parked on the street and walked over and were greeted by some warm staff members. Our waitress was also so stinknig sweet, I wish I remembered her name but she had some awesome makeup and just cozy vibes. The beer menu is very extensive, so take your time reading all of it or just ask your server. She was great at recommendations. There is also an option for a flight so you can get small pours of pretty much whatever is on tap. Lots of fun stuff, I ended up having a sour that I highly enjoyed and I also had a beer cheese sandwich with a side salad. I have to say I highly enjoyed it! Our waitress even warned us that the beer cheese is too bitter for some people (because they don't realize maybe what it is). But it was fantastic. The bathrooms and play area were big, bring your kids, friends, friends' friends, or whatever, this place can accomodate it. My hubby's burger looked pretty good too. The only down side I saw was that my salad greens were a bit sad, but I ate them anyways - need my veggies.

First impressions are everything. The sign welcoming guests to seat themselves led me on a journey to find a clean table. Food and fries littered the floor, and the staff seemed ambivalent to it all. I do not want to patronize a place that seems to care so little about its appearance. I shudder to think of what the kitchen looks like if the front of the house is so poorly maintained. Hesitantly stayed for a burger and beer. The food was lackluster and not worth a return visit.

Even though we went to taste of Syracuse, we ended up dining at The Hops Spot. Always a great choice. We started with the Alamo poutine. Fresh avocado, pickled jalapeños, tomatillo salsa, cheddar cheese, spicy-ranch, cilantro. Delicious and fresh. For mains I ordered the "Bacon care of business" burger. Crisp bacon strips with signature bacon jam, onion rings, mayo, and melted American cheese. Did not disappoint. Always an upbeat friendly atmosphere, with attentive staff. A place to check out, in the Clinton Square area.

Haven't been here in awhile, so was happy that they were one of the few beer joints with a varied menu that was open on a Monday night. My friend and I got a booth near the front door (quite chilly inside, especially when customers came in or left). Bring a sweater or hoodie when eating here in the winter. Server was great. Ordered a variety of beers. All fresh, well poured and reasonably priced. I did hope for fewer IPAs and fruit/sours, but I enjoyed the brown ale, porter and winter warmer. Food was pricey. We got two appetizers (5 wings and 2 tacos) and that alone was $33 with tip. Lastly, the place is a bit of a sports bar, with large screen tvs and rock music playing. But, if that's your thing, this is a perfect place with lots of room for fans.

OH MY GOD. First of all, that Nashville hot chicken sandwich was ‍! So good. Seasoned perfectly. I got the Veggie Classic Poutine and my husband got the Big Lebowski. This is where I took off a star. Not for flavor. That veggie poutine is DELICIOUS! But it was quite small for $13. Like side order size. The Big Lebowski was easily 2-3X larger. I figured it was because it has pierogies, but we did a comparison after the four pierogies came out of the box. There were A LOT more fries in that order. Regardless, flavors were incredible and I'll be back to try other menu items. Great spot. Delicious food.

We rented out the space for a huge 100 person party in the back of hop spot. Good space, accessible bathroom, but the issue is the food we paid for didn't come out on time and ran out fast with replenishment taking a while. Sure, I'd suggest this location for an event but the catered food situation needs to catch up to as nice as the charcuterie looked.

Super cool place. I came at an off time so was the only one in here (2:44pm). Food was super quick and super good! Guy behind the bar was amazing! Great customer face and was very friendly. Even checked out the burger and offered to have it re-cooked when it turned out Medium and not Medium rare. (It was still delicious) Knowledgeable about the area and had a bunch of great suggestions for local spots. Really elevated the dining experience. Thanks Sam! Canned music was a little loud, but the place was empty so go figure.