The Hop Shoppe — Restaurant in New York

Used to eat here like once or twice a month from about 2017-2021 when my partner lived on the island and we used to love it! Used to being the important part. While the service is still friendly, some of the food has gone down in quality.

I used to order the veggie burger almost every time and it was definitely a homemade patty that tasted amazing. This time though, I was served what I'm pretty sure was a Morningstar Frozen Spicy Black Bean Burger or some other prepackaged frozen veggie patty. The texture was off, the flavor was not the same, the patty looked factory made, and all in all it was disappointing, especially considering I added avocado for $3 which brought the cost of the burger up to $19. In terms of any other food, I can only offer the fries, the mushrooms and the pickles any real praise as those were still great.

I also got the pac man punch, and i don't know what happened but the recipe for that seems to have been changed as well, as it tastes like an overbearing amount of fruity drink powder and sour mix.

I ended up eating most of the meal because, while it may not have been the same or all that good in comparison to my memory, the food was edible and I had driven close to 2 hours to go get a meal there for my birthday and was hungry. The bill also came out to $85 for two people which seems steep considering only 1 app and 2 sandwiches, one mixed drink, and a soda were ordered. Some people may enjoy the food nowadays, but I personally don't see myself making an effort to make a...

I NEVER had a problem with this establishment until tonight. The food is good, the drinks are good but the service tonight was not. I had a To Go order which was $16.33. I gave the hostess a $20 bill expecting to get my $3.67 back. She hands me $3 back. I asked " where's the rest of my money" she goes "oh you want your change back"? Was she serious? I asked her what in her right mind would make her decide to keep my change. Idc how much it was, it's the principal and I work for every dollar I spend. So I asked the girl behind the bar was she the manager (mind you she's wearing no mask🤢 her name was Stephanie) what type of establishment are they running to where people don't get all their money back. One, she had a attitude with me as if I did something wrong for even asking for my change back. Two, she says she didn't even have that much change in her register to give out. Three, she also says she doesn't know what establishment GIVES back coins! Excuse me? I had to ask her was she dumb. ALL establishments give back change or they're suppose to ASK you FIRST if you need change back. How you got arcade machines in here but you don't have any coins I'm confused. And if she didn't have change why not ask me for EXACT change or another form of payment? But yet you're the manager lmaooo a freaking joke if you ask me. She just made herself look and sound so stupid for her responses. I'm going to pray for that girl before she brings that place down smh. Make sure you guys count your money...

I’ve passed by this place numerous times without even knowing it and finally paid a visit. The outside and inside of the bar, you’d never think you’re on Staten Island.

It has a Brooklyn and local vibe to it. The draft list is superb (the taps are wicked cool. Instead of the name of the beer, it’s a character!) and there is an extensive beer list (bottles, cans) to boot.

Their food is house made, which goes a long way with me personally and you can tell the food is house made. I only had the mozzarella sticks, but the cheese melted like the supposed to (it wasn’t dry or rubbery). It’d definitely order again.

In the way back, there’s a slew of old school arcade games and in the front where the bar is, there’s skee-ball. They also have board games. I saw a family playing Connect Four when I came in.

The bartender welcomed me right away and I like how she gave me a glass of water without asking. Surprisingly, not all places do this, and it goes a long way.

After a few drinks and food, I was told the next beer or shot was on the owner, which I wasn’t expecting at all, and thought was a nice gesture. I was going to give this place 5 stars regardless.

Can’t wait for my next trip. I’m dying to try the Mac and cheese topped hot dog...