Along Union Street in Mishawaka, Indiana, Hop Station Craft Bar has surprised everyone by becoming one of the region’s most talked-about pizza destinations. 🍕
Founded by husband-and-wife duo Casey and DJ Stuber, this family-owned pizza bar built its name on craft beer first, but its house-made sourdough pizzas have since stolen the spotlight.
How Hop Station won Mishawaka’s hearts
Hop Station began as a haven for craft beer lovers, with co-founders Casey and DJ Stuber traveling the country to bring rare and unique brews back to the Michiana area.
That deep passion for craft culture eventually spilled over into the kitchen, where the same creativity now shapes an equally adventurous pizza menu. 🍺
What has truly won the neighborhood over is the kitchen’s fearless approach to toppings, mixing classic combinations with wildly inventive creations that keep locals talking.
Local coverage has highlighted standout pies like a taco-inspired pizza dusted with Cool Ranch Doritos seasoning and a Nashville hot chicken pizza built on a white cheddar mac and cheese base, both proving this Mishawaka pizza bar refuses to play it safe. 🌮
That boldness paid off when Hop Station beat out established local legends in a citywide pizza bracket, cementing its place as a genuine underdog success story.
Beyond the food, the space doubles as a classic arcade hangout, complete with vintage games, darts, and pool that give it an old-school bar feel with a modern twist. ❤️
Food Highlights
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Galaxy Ranch Pizza: A house-made sourdough crust topped with mozzarella and provolone cheese, chicken, and applewood smoked bacon. 🍗
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Nashville Hot Chicken Pizza V 2.0: Fried Nashville hot chicken and pickles layered over a white cheddar mac and cheese base. 🌡️
- Bruschetta Pizza: Fresh diced tomatoes, garlic, and basil layered over mozzarella. 🍅
- The Cluster: A loaded sourdough pizza piled with a hearty mix of meats and cheeses for guests craving a bigger bite. 🧀
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Cupped Pepperoni Pizza: Classic sourdough pizza topped with crispy, curled pepperoni cups. 🍕
- TacoDilla Pizza: Creamy jalapeño quesadilla sauce, chicken, and red onion finished with a dusting of Cool Ranch Doritos seasoning. 🌮
- Philly Cheesesteak Pizza: House-made sourdough crust loaded with shaved steak, sauteed onions and peppers, and melted provolone cheese. 🥩
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Apollo Pizza: A creatively topped sourdough pizza that keeps regulars coming back for its bold flavor combination. 🚀
Atmosphere
Hop Station feels playful, nostalgic, and unmistakably laid-back, blending a modern craft beer bar with classic arcade games, darts, and pool.
The space carries an old-school bar vibe that appeals to both craft beer enthusiasts and families looking for casual fun.
Regulars often treat it as much of a hangout spot as a place to eat. It is the kind of bar where a cold pint and a slice of creative pizza feel perfectly at home together.
Bottom Line
Visit for the wildly creative TacoDilla Pizza, stay for the Nashville Hot Chicken Pizza V 2.0, and fall for the house-made sourdough crust behind it all. Add craft beer expertise and a nostalgic arcade vibe, and it is easy to see why this underdog bar took the pizza crown. 🍕🏆
Address:
318 Union St, Mishawaka, IN 46544
📞 (574) 855-4337
🕔 Open Sun-Thu, 3 PM–12 AM; Fri-Sat, 3 PM–1 AM