Man, I’ve gotta tell you about my trip to Hopdoddy! This place does craft beer and out-of-this-world burgers and works to dominate that popular "pub and grub" combo. The kicker? They use completely natural ingredients to give you the tastiest grub.
Their unique burgers seriously blew my mind. These guys grind their beef fresh every day for patties, and it doesn’t get much better than that. And when it comes to variety, fasten your seatbelts 'cause they got stuff like Green Chile Cheeseburgers and even an Ahi Tuna Burger. Besides burgers, they serve up fresh salads, fries cut by hand, and milkshakes whipping real ice cream. I was in foodie heaven!
And you guessed it – Hopdoddy has some well-deserved shiny awards. They've been named in America’s Best Burgers by GQ Magazine and Top 10 Places to get a Milkshake by Food & Wine Magazine. I'll admit, past all the magnificent food, they really got me by donating part of their profits from the Goodnight Good Cause burger to a local charity. I mean, who else does that?
Where Can You Find Hopdoddy's?
You'll find Hopdoddy's spread across 32 locations in 5 states throughout the USA:
- Texas
- California
- Tennessee
- Colorado
- Arizona
The level of freshness at Hopdoddy is simply uncanny. Every bite was incredibly fresh, clearly made from high-quality ingredients. They also had three different burger buns made in-house everyday! Features like Tillamook cheese and pasture-raised eggs just took the flavor to the next level.
What Sets Hopdoddy Apart?
If you thought that was it, wait till you hear this: You can order a frozen margarita to go in a ½ gallon bag, or even grab a bottle of their margarita mix! Want some sauce to go? You can buy five different flavors like Truffle Aioli, and Horseradish Honey Mustard. Now, let's talk about their famed Boozy Shakes that come in 6 different flavors - pure decadence!
What Meat Does Hopdoddy Use?
The dedication to quality is evident in their meat as well. Certified Piedmontese beef was their choice of cut - premium beef from Italy, raised hormone and antibiotic-free. This beef is chopped, not ground, providing a unique texture.
Does the Burger Come with Sides?
Sides have to be ordered separately, but trust me, with 8 different mouth-watering flavors of fries to choose from, ordering is no chore, especially with a show-stopper like Parmesan Truffle.
Vegetarian Options?
They definitely catered to vegetarians too! I saw their Beyond Vegan burger option, complete with a beyond meat patty and all the fixings, plus two different vegetarian-friendly salads.
Kid-Friendly Choices?
Children were equally catered for with three options, all coming with fries and a drink. Choices ranged from chicken fingers to simple hamburgers, all for a reasonable price.
Any Gluten-Free Options?
Gluten-sensitive guests were accounted for with a selection of nine different gluten-free burgers! But be mindful, they can't promise no cross-contamination.
Got Any Dessert?
Did I mention milkshakes? They had six thrilling flavors to choose from, all topped with a generous dollop of whipped cream! Pure bliss!
Catering Services?
Though I was hoping for it, unfortunately, Hopdoddy doesn't provide catering at present.
And a Rewards Program?
Definitely, Yes! On the Hopdoddy app or with an online order, you'll start stacking points and earning rewards! How cool is that?
What are the Pros and Cons of Hopdoddy?
Pros
- Delicious, fresh ingredients
- Wide variety of unique burgers
- Their own brand of craft beers
- Charitable donations made with each Goodnight Good Cause burger sale
- Dedicated gluten-free and vegetarian options
Cons
- No catering services
- Sides sold separately
- Can't guarantee against cross-contamination for gluten-sensitive patrons
- Possible wait times during busy periods due to its popularity
All things considered, my experience at Hopdoddy was a gastronomic delight. If you're a food lover, this is one place where your taste buds are sure to have a field day!