We went here on a Sunday for brunch. The vibes and overall atmosphere were so good we decided to stay here for lunch as well. All the food we ordered was fantastic. However, the pozole stole the show though. The service was fast, friendly, and super informative of everything they had on tap. We will 1000% be back! read more

Very nice, fun vibe. I really enjoyed the Serpentine cider and they have live music which makes it a great place to go with family or meet with friends. read more

Highly recommended. Loved the breakfast burrito from brunch, and I'll be back to check out the dinner menu!

Cute! Fun menu, friendly people. Best of all delicious food!! A lot of flies when eating out back. The only thing I didn't like. I had the July burger, YUMMM! Cooked perfect and the fries are really good! You do food well! Fun find! read more

Good Food at reasonable prices. Wide selection of Drinks. Very Comfortable food and service.

Came across this place when we were looking for a bite between events at a track meet. Food was fantastic, employees were super friendly. Will definitely be back if we are in the area. We got a breakfast burrito and avocado toast didn't try any of the drinks, but we will next time. read more

We Love The Hop Stop! It's our go-to place to have a sandwich and a beer! They have a yummy variety of food that is very unique. Our dog is welcome there and the staff is amazing! read more

I remember counting down the days until The Hop Stop opened. It's easily the best craft beer bar in Poway. They always have a well-chosen draft list, but I especially appreciate that the last couple times I've been there, they've had one or two sours on tap, which you don't see at many places. It's hard for me to bring my kids here. I brought them a few times when it first opened, and they said they didn't like the food. Recently though I went by myself and had the vegan burrito, and it was fantastic. I'm talking so good, whenever I'm considering other burritos now, I can't help wondering if it'll be as good as the Hop Stop burrito (answer: no). I was telling my kids this today and it seemed to get through to them, so I think it's just a matter of time before we all come back. read more

I liked the place the minute I walked in. Lovely, relaxed atmosphere type set-up. They are dog friendly which was important as we have a new dog and could not leave him home alone while we went out. Staff was friendly and made us very comfortable. The food was delicious. No, it is not a fancy place so if you are a snob, this is not a place for you. If you don't like kids, not a place for you. Sorry but after reading some of the other poor ratings, I just figured it was you not Hop Stop. I will go back and I will recommend to others. read more

vibes were great and loved the live music! chili cheese fries were great but the fried pickles were a bit too thin for my personal preference. was also confused on how to order when we first arrived, but bartender and servers were kind enough to help out! food also came out pretty fast too, and parking was easy to find since there are parking spots right in front and parking lots nearby too (: read more

The Hop Stop - chili cheese fries and fried pickles - Beer Bar Near Me - Poway, California

I tried this place out because I saw it had 4 stars. Unfortunately the food was very disappointing. I had the pear salad with "steak". The steak was old dried up carne asada meat that is used for the nachos as well. I personally haven't had the experience of ordering steak in a salad and it be old chopped carne asada. I added pictures to show the quality of what I had. In addition, I understand inflation, but nickel and diming everything including Parmesan cheese, seems a little much. read more

The Hop Stop - Pearl Salad with "Steak" - Beer Bar Near Me - Poway, California

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Great place to hang out, grab a bite to eat and a drink or two. Hop Stop is laid back, casual and just plain fun. The staff is incredibly nice and always smiling. The food is tasty, our favorites are the veggie pizza and tots but you really can't make a bad choice. They have kids meals as well. Plenty of beers (list seems to update weekly), wine, and seltzers as well as alcohol free options. Outdoors, great for all year round and they take all necessary Covid safety precautions. Whether with a group or solo if your in Poway check them out! read more

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The food are disgusting , I order a pork belly dish and I surprise that they don't even cooked good still has a pink on it and no taste whatsoever:( I would say it's like a dog food from the can's . And my husband burger no taste they just put ketchup all over to look is good , apparently it is not :( and the chicken lemon pepper wings ewww still smells like fish from the ocean and cold inside of it . Really really disgusting. I wouldn't recommend this place . I am a chef 1 and I know what is good taste and not . Wasting money for no reason . read more

The Hop Stop - Pork belly , with mustard ( ew ) pickles too . - Beer Bar Near Me - Poway, California

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Great service, cute ambiance, beers selection was good and beers were tasty. We ordered burgers (can't remember which one) but it was so yummy! The tots that came with it were perfect. Dog and family friendly. read more

The Hop Stop - Burger and tots. Yum! - Beer Bar Near Me - Poway, California

We love the Hop Stop! It's great for a date night, friends gathering or team gathering on the fly after a game. Great ambiance, staff is always accommodating, awesome beer selection and tasty food. They also have live music often and fun game nights keep up the great work. read more

Rebecca runs a helluva place. Her food is delicious, her staff is great, beer selection is over the top. Best location in Poway - what more could you ask for?? Kid friendly, dog friendly you name it! read more

The Hop Stop is the perfect addition to the Old Poway Park community. It is a unique setting and they have done a great job with creating a space that fits right in. With mostly outdoor seating, this is a perfect place to visit for a cold beer or even a girls wine night. They offer a variety of beers, wines and even seltzer's so there is something for everyone. Our group stuck to beer and we were really impressed with their tap choices. They were all excellent and lived up to the name, Hop Stop. The food is what you'd expect as "bar food" with wings, fries, burgers and pizza. We had the wings and they were super crispy and flavorful. We loved the dual counters outside for ordering and there is surprisingly a lot of seating with a plethora of picnic benches. They do not take reservations so get there early and get a table! read more

The Hop Stop - Beer and outside seating - Beer Bar Near Me - Poway, California

Ample parking, menu is typical of bar food with a mexican american dishes. I personally thought the food was so so. Id go here for the dog runner area that is large enough for kids to run around in a confined spaced. Outdoor dining is not very shaded or cool, so think twice about when to go during the day. Great place to go with larges groups or families. Food again is mediocre, except for fried pickles which is probably the best thing they have. read more

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Great parking in the area. Great beer selection and a lot of outdoor seating. Food was mediocre, what is to be expected at a brewery I guess. Nice place to go for a beer after work but nothing special read more

The Hop Stop in Poway is a fabulous place to hang with friends and family. The best selection around town for craft beer and the food is amazing. The tater tots are next level, and the staff so friendly. It's right by the old midland park, and just a great little spot to take the kids, chill out while they play and watch a game. You definitely get a good family vibe in this place. read more

Great place to eat/drink outdoors, safely distanced from other guests, with heaters near the seats to stay warm! Good sized alcoholic drinks and kind employees :) masks required and I think it was wheelchair accessible, the only thing is that the seating area is on tightly-packed dirt ground...is it smooth and firm to move on though! read more

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Great burgers and potatoes! The Hop Stop burger is a stunning compilation of patty, cheese, and veggies that my husband put on a par with his own award-winning burger. The 'Merica burger is THE American back yard burger. The tots are amazingly crunchy on the outside, still recognizable potatoes inside. The fries are hot & crispy. The beer list is decent, but leans heavy on the IBUs. Bring your defibrillator, and make sure to ask for extra napkins. read more

Ordered a meatball. Got a side of marinara. Well that was weird. Service was slow. Server was kinda rude. Maybe just a bad day

Only giving a one star review in hopes of the owner knows how awful the food is .... To make it short as possible, ordered 3 meals and one appetizer.. buns on 2 burgers were completely stale and fell apart , bacon on the BLT was literally still raw & undercooked , and the deep fried pickles were so extremely salty we couldn't even swallow them.. we brought this up to one of the waitresses girls who took orders and she literally said "oh you must of got some of those bottom of the jar pickles " laughed and walked away (COULD NOT BELIEVE WHAT SHE SAID AND HOW SHE REACTED) it was almost comical... anyways I hate giving a bad review on small privately owned restaurants BUT YOU GUYS MUST KNOW HOW TERRIBLE YOUR FOOD IS ! read more

Our favorite spot in Poway, hands down. Great food, beers, and service and an awesome and creative outdoor focused layout.

People are awesome! Very friendly service. Fun atmosphere and food is fantastic! Enjoy coming to this place. Also great for large groups.

Ordered the black bean veggie burger on brioche w/fries.... burger has a kick, perfect for my spinach taste! Had the hard apple peach passion cider and it hit the spot for someone that's not a beer drinker but wanted to maintain buzz. My time spent here could not have been better. Good luck to "THE HOP STOP" into perpetuity. read more

The Hop Stop - HARD Apple Peach Passion Cider - Beer Bar Near Me - Poway, California

Cute place. I was in the area at Old Poway Park and walked over to see what else was in area and ran into this little Gem. Dogs welcome, they have great burgers and drinks. read more

A great place to grab some delicious food, great beers and live music! Service staff was quick, courteous and knowledgeable.

This place is really cute. Beer was good. Had the big pretzel and the chips/salsa/guac appetizers. Everything was good. I definitely will be returning. read more

The Hop Stop - Beer - Beer Bar Near Me - Poway, California

Good beers, delicious food and a large outdoor patio! Very kid and dog friendly. We always have a good time when we go. Our son loves the butter noodles and it always get devoured quickly. My husband likes the black bean burger and I enjoyed the brat corn dog and tater tots! We will be back! read more

Love this local gem! Great outdoor space that is family and dog friendly; great selection of beers with many local brewery options. Bartenders are very friendly and helpful. Monday trivia night is fun, and bingo was fun the one time we happened to be there for it. Fun with family, with friends. Even with club! read more

Fantastic place! The staff are amazingly friendly. Tried it out by word of mouth and totally impressed! We had the taco Tuesday special and plan to keep coming back! read more

We just discovered the Hot Spot. The Veggie Sandwich was delicious!! However, the cheesesteak sandwich was so-so, the pear salad had no dressing etc. The music, the ambience was great. I know it's primarily a beer place, but work on the food just a bit more and I'll give a 5star next time! read more

I've been coming to this place since it opened and been loving it ever since. It's charming, family oriented and loaded with amazing beers and fresh foods. Both the beers and grub is crispy and fresh! Best slingers in the country. A must try. read more

The Hop Stop - Wear coast IPA! - Beer Bar Near Me - Poway, California

I really enjoyed checking out the hop stop! I have heard great things and wanted to give it a try! The beer selection was good, however there could have been more local beers. I would like to see more local names to support our San Diego beer cultural. They do have hard ciders and seltzers which are good options. The vibes here are great, lots of outdoor seating! Great spot for families. They are very dog friendly and even have dog cookies. We tried the pretzel and it was great, it came with a beer cheese (10/10), mustard (10/10), and a third sauce (6/10). I would definitely like to come back and try more of their food. This is in a great location right across from old Poway park. read more

The Hop Stop - Pretzel - Beer Bar Near Me - Poway, California

Love this place! Great food and beer list. The outdoor seating is awesome and the staff is always super nice.

Love this place! Best beers, yummy food, great vibe! The owner Rebecca is super cool. Try this place out and say hi!

Great place to come with kids in a warm afternoon. Perfect if you want to have a burger, beer, seat outside and heat some good music. Very lively atmosphere and family friendly. Burger was excellent t and comes with tasty French fries or salad. Salad comes with ranch dressing. Lots of beer options. Service is fast and good, with a couple of guys going table to table delivering orders and asking if anything is needed. The have an area where kids can play and interact. Safe and enclosed. Will be back! read more

absolutely delightful pub. The employees were extremely friendly, a very unusual and awesome beer selection from a variety of micro breweries, they allow dogs, the entire vibe of the place was wonderful. And they right across the street from the restored Poway train depot. Their menu had a lot to offer, including for vegetarians unfortunately we had already eaten or else I would've tried their food. Would definitely recommend. read more