Great food, great service, and big portions, too bad the owners retired.. Have a happy retirement!

Enjoyed this place so much! I got the Greek salad which comes with marinated chicken breast and the salad size is GIGANTIC. Seriously, I'm always looking for a huge salad with meat on it for lunch and this is it, look no further!! Not a single rotten piece of lettuce to be found. I am so glad I stopped here for lunch. The Greek dressing that comes with it is reddish and not what I'm used to but it was so good! Get the taziki and dip whatever in it, you will not be sorry, you will be very happy. The server said they close for the summer because the owners go to Greece. If that isn't reason enough to try their Greek salad plus other menu items-I don't know what to tell you! read more

Pappou Cafe - Greek salad with taziki - American Near Me - Parma, Ohio

One of my favorite breakfast spots! The service is always great and the food is tasty. The staff is so kind, and I'll continue to come back.

Great service, breakfast was plentiful and prices are reasonable. We ate a great breakfast with coffee for two and we were at $18.49. There are other breakfast choices that would have made that even less. read more

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I've been here a few times since it's close and the quality isn't that consistent- sometimes the food is hot, sometimes cold. Sometimes the service is fast and sometimes it takes 2 hours to get out of there. Ever since they were closed for a bit for some renovations, it seems like you get less food and their prices went way up. I'll probably go again at some point but let's just say, I think they can do a little better. read more

Took the family, including my parents, to Pappou Cafe for dinner last night. We've haven't been here as a family since it was Laurel's back in the day. I haven't been impressed with Pappou based on my recent visits, but since they have a soup and salad bar, I knew my parents would enjoy it. In addition, it is about three blocks from my house, which adds to the convenience factor. Upon arrival, we were quickly seated and served drinks. Once my parents arrived, our orders were promptly taken by the young waitress. I ordered stuffed shells and helped myself to the salad bar. The salad was delicious, but the chicken soup wasn't impressive. My stuffed shells were piping hot and tasty. I found myself wanting more pasta sauce, however. My dad and wife both ordered burgers, which were cooked correctly and, according to them, were delicious. They offer 6 and 8 oz patties. My mom ordered the fish fry, which I indulged in and found to be delicious. Great fish! I think we found a new go-to spot because the prices are very reasonable and I love the down home diner atmosphere. read more

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The best breakfast place in town. All their breakfast food is great. Big pancake and omelette and does not cut corners on sauces and dressings. The staff are great and very personal. If there was a problem with your food they'll gladly fix it. The price is great too. Parking is on both sides of the restaurant. read more

Our first time here and we are quite impressed. Thanks to our fellow Yelpers we saw good reviews of this place and they were accurate. They have a four page breakfast menu that was extensive and so much looked delicious especially the breakfast pizza. I ordered The Fella and hubby got the Italian skillet; both well proportioned. Quick and friendly service! Planning our next trip back here read more

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You usually can't go wrong with a local 'mom and pop' diner, and Pappou's is no exception! The four of us had an excellent dinner for about half of what we would have paid at a chain restaurant, and the variety on the menu was big. Service was friendly and spot on, and ample parking too. The food came out surprisingly fast too, which is more than I can say about a lot of other places, where you can wait ridiculously long and lose your 'hungry mojo'. In fact, the great value and service i've been getting lately at a few of my favorite, locally owned and run NE Ohio diners is why I keep coming back to them.... legends like Pappou's, Joe's Deli, George's Kitchen, GrayDog Diner, etc.! May classic diners long dot the American landscape for ages and ages, amen! read more

We visited this local restaurant today for a quick breakfast. In my humble opinion, a short order cook should be able to do a better job on an omelet, but the coffee was brewed just fine. The local's apparently love this place - I saw two of them - most likely because it's very reasonably priced. Photos: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/vBWJ7jAj4za5hXZKN0T1JQ read more

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The breakfast menu is big as is the restaurant yourself is so, they able to spread people out. So social distancing is done well and the service is friendly and fast. Try the breakfast wraps! read more

Excellent food and service! Great price! Love the salad bar and soup. All the food is delicious and you won't go away hungry. Thank you George! Just wish they were open until 5 pm. read more

This place was recommended for breakfast and didn't disappoint. We ordered omelets to go and fruit and even got a slice of Casasda cake. The place has an old school comfy feeling which is nice. My omelet was big and tasty and filling. I hear the pancakes and waffles are good too. I will try them on my next visit and I plan to have a seat and enjoy my food and the atmosphere. read more

I loved this place! My husband and I stopped by chance and thought what the heck. I had the croissant breakfast sandwich with fruit. So good! Their bacon is cooked perfectly. Can't wait to try it for dinner. read more

Nice family restaurant with some Greek dishes on the menu. Simple decor. Clean. Friendly staff. Lots of veggies on the salad bar. Dinner plate is served full. We always take some home. Yummy homemade desserts. Ideal for 10-12 people, too. read more

Pappou Cafe - Family Greek/American restaurant with a large menu and large portions. We always take food home. Very good. - American Near Me - Parma, Ohio

Pappou Cafe is a something I've come to depend on - I use this place to help me survive my Keto Diet. My go to is the Atkins Skillet - a hefty potion of eggs, with peppers, chicken, sausage and bacon covered in cheese. It could really be ordered for breakfast, and has well more than enough to save the other half for lunch (I've done this). Pappou's seems like one of those places that has their faithful regulars that come in to dine. The outside and inside could use some attention and TLC, but the food has always seemed to have consistency, and in my life, trying to do a Keto Diet, I depend on consistency when it comes to my food. read more

I love places that are homey, comfortable and feel like you could just settle in. Such is Pappou, a family owned cafe that is FULL of tasty foods! Chicken Paprikash, Fish platters, hand-made desserts...and a salad bar if you want to feel better about yourself;) The prices are really super-reasonable, the people there are nice and the food is plentiful. I've heard magical things about the breakfasts, and I'm intending to make a sojourn back with my Wife to check out the morning fare. The place is good for families, friends, and an inexpensive and tasty date night. So, stop by Pappou, for food that's great for you! read more

Pappou is a local family restaurant in Parma. The decor is outdated but the service is always quick and friendly. I'm not a huge fan of the lunch and dinner menus. It's standard, family restaurant food but I do enjoy their breakfast. I like their breakfast burrito and find their hash browns tasty. Their omelets are also enormous and delicious. Their toast comes with a cup of raspberry jam that's awesome! I also really appreciate how accommodating they are. They are always willing to add or remove things from their dishes to make their guests happy. If you're looking for a friendly, inexpensive breakfast spot, Pappou's is for you. read more

I was not expecting such good food from this dive diner in Parma! We went for breakfast and I know people think how can you mess breakfast up? Trust me you can. Pappou has an awesome breakfast menu and everything we ordered exceeded expectations. I highly recommend the biscuits n gravy! read more

This is my favorite, low key, close to home place to eat. While renovating my kitchen we took a lot of meals at Pappou's. Food is consistently good and prices you can't beat. Staff is super friendly. It is the place we go when we don't want a lot of fuss. Daily homemade soup is awesome. Desserts are worth the calories, trust me. I highly recommend this place, plus, they play 60's on 6. read more

Was buying something from a girl on Facebook and this is where we met to transfer goods (Josh Dun's drumsticks). Stayed for breakfast and it was phenomenal! Crepes! HOMEMADE JAM! read more

I enjoyed the restaurant and it's pretty well priced. However, the servers I had were either new or just not very good. I had to request a refill every single time and then once when she went away with my cup, she took two tables orders before returning. Not saying don't go by any means, and I may very well go back again today as the burger was good. But just don't expect miracles. read more

A new favorite! Can't wait to go again. I had the Vegetarian Breakfast Pizza and it was delicious! Could only eat about 1/4 of it, but took the rest home and reheated in the toaster oven- perfection. Friendly staff. Fairly priced. Clean. Booths are super roomy. Plenty of seating. A real gem of a diner in good ol' Parma. read more

Pappou Cafe - Vegetarian Breakfast Pizza at Pappou's - American Near Me - Parma, Ohio

Pretty close to a classic Jersey diner breakfast. We went to Pappou for brunch with my fiance's family. His aunt and uncle are wonderful and paid for everything which made it that much more delicious. :) We started with DELICIOUS honey buns, a kind of Greek take on a cinnamon bun. They were sticky and buttery and delicious. Apparently they're only made once during the week but Uncle Dave is a regular so they whipped up a batch just for us. Custom made pastries are always welcome. For breakfast I was going to get pancakes but, not wanting to slip into a diabetic coma, I opted for the two egg breakfast with bacon, hash browns and a biscuit. The biscuit was a little odd ... not really light and fluffy but palatable, especially with the house made raspberry jam it was served with. The rest of the breakfast was delish, nothing special, but tasty. A great place for a classic breakfast. read more

This place is heaven sent!!!! I ordered the fish fry which came with 4 HUGE pieces of battered fish along with battered fries, a side garden salad and clam chowder. The food was hot, really fresh and everyone was super helpful to make sure I walked out with everything I needed, from extra sauce and dressing to our desserts. This place is truly a hidden gem located in Parma, Ohio read more

My water glass had a huge lipstick smudge. Gross. But I was served by the daughter's owner and she was nice enough. I started with the vegetable sampler. The tabouli and hummus was good; the flatbread was warm and delicious. The pastrami sandwich had coleslaw and mayo dressing. It was sliced thin and then tossed on a hot skillet. Yum. The gyro was thick cut within the that flatbread I love. The tzatziki sauce was thick and creamy, the perfect complement. It's nice. The overall decor is very old school, and I can't help but think that this place would do very well tucked along a busy road, ready for weary travelers. read more

We've been here several times in the past (not sure why this is my first review) and at present the food is bland. It is not bad, but completely unseasoned. Not sure that this is because of what appears to be an older clientele or just a completely off day on their part. Portion sizes are huge. Kid's meal prices are high ($3 to add fries???). The soup and salad bar is worth the $2.50 upcharge. Have never had breakfast here, but person at the other table got waffles with strawberries and it looked really great! And huge! Staff is great and restaurant itself is clean. Parking lot leaves a bit to be desired, but at least one can sneak behind the restaurant to get out on Pearl instead of Snow. Side note: has anyone ever seen the "Now Hiring" banner down? read more

Pappou Cafe is a great little family joint for a quick dinner. I always get the salad bar, which is pretty decent. They usually feature their chicken noodle soup or clam chowder. The baked potato soup is good as well. I have tried many of their dishes and highly recommend the Winter Pasta Bake, Chicken Piccata, Chicken Pappou (this is not on the menu, but you can ask for it), and Reuben. I don't recommend the Chicken Marsala, as I found the sauce to be too bland. My husband tried the philly steak and he found it disgusting- but my husband is a picky eater. I took a bite and thought it was fine. Rice pudding is good, and keeps the old folks happy. Service is excellent- staff is efficient and accessible. Prices are just right- for 3 adults and two kids the bill is usually around 50.00 or so. read more

Locals will remember this restaurant as the former Laurel's, at the corner of Snow and Pearl roads. They have an extensive menu, featuring Greek entrees alongside more traditional diner items. Daily specials, a salad bar and homemade desserts make Pappou's a cut above your traditional mom and pop place. Breakfast is also available in a clean, friendly atmosphere with reasonable prices and hospitality. Don't miss their Friday fish fry, with the best french fries you will ever taste, coupled with a varied selection of broiled, fried or baked seafood. read more

Regularly eat here. Great salad bar and the service is always good. This is the only place my girlfriend will eat mozz sticks from the atmosphere is warm and family oriented. Pappou means grandpa in Greek. Fitting name indeed. Love this place! read more

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Very dingy inside and the service was so bad. Sat at the bar for like 10 minutes before any server would make eye contact with us. They just kept walking back and fourth pretending we weren't sitting there with out drinks or menus... I finally stopped one of them and asked for drinks and menus. The food was actually pretty good though! I wasn't leaving there without eating, I was so hungover and wanted breakfast lol. Everything is super cheap too. I forgot to take pics too, whoops. read more

Probably the best experience i've had at a diner. Everything about it was on point from the food to the waitress. You can tell the owner puts his heart in what he makes. The food was slammin slammin and the waitress made us feel like we been friends. Do yourself a favor and hit this place up !!! 10/10 read more

Fantastic in all ways. Food, service and hospitality is awesome. Always a good bet for good food, reasonable prices and filling portions. Great people. A very nice family owned restaurant Could get a little crowded around the register. Someone should take the money and another seat the customers. Overall. A+ read more

Great dinner best I have had in along while. Exceptional value taste, portions, freshness and price. Food was hot and ready exactly on time.

So, as I mentioned in my previous rating, I was planning on coming back to this place for breakfast. And gosh darn it I did. And then I came back again. And again. This place is just plain darned good. Some of THE best breakfast and diner food I have had, with perfectly cooked eggs, amazing french toast, more feta and potatoes in a side order of feta and potatoes than should be legally allowed and some of the best service I have had the pleasure of receiving! To put this into perspective, I live in the downtown area. So getting out here is like a solid 20 - 25 minute drive for me. But oh-so-worth it! Now if I could figure out a faster way there, it'd be a 5 star place (and a daily haunt) for me! read more

Usually come here on weekends. Im slowly becoming anti chain restaurant. Pappou's is a fine example of a family run restaurant. I would guess that nearly everything on their menu is made from scratch. They always have an impressive lists of daily specials to go along with their super salad bar, that feature 2 delicious soups! And don't get me started on their breakfasts! Everyone I know loves them! The prices are more than reasonable also, and the portions are big enough that you'll be taking home a to-go box! read more

This place is right by my house and I pass it all the time, figured I would try it out today since I've been hearing good things. The salad bar drew me in and it is perfect! You can tell everything is super fresh and is equally delicious! I can't wait to come try some other things off the menu because everything looks and smells great. read more

Definitely a hidden gem. I've lived by Pappous for almost 2 decades and just started going there the past year or so. Never had a bad meal! Their specials are worth checking out. The most recent I tried was the pistachio eklek. Who knew pistachio custard French toast with phyllo dough could be so amazing! And the baklava French toast was another great one. We primarily go for breakfast and there are so many choices for such great prices. My husband loves their potato hash cake and Greek omelette. If you are looking for authentic home cooked meals at a great price definitely check this place out. read more

If I'm in the Cleveland area on a Friday evening and we're going out to eat, I want fish fry. Not fish and chips. Not grilled Chilean Sea Bass, and not Broiled Tilapia damn it. I wand deep fried Lake Erie Perch or whatever it was that I was raised on in Cleveland on Friday evenings when my Dad cashed his paycheck at the bar. It has to be fresh water fish with thick cut fries and a side of coleslaw. Nothing else will do. Accept no substitutes. Well we went to Pappou's this evening because my sister got tired of listening to me bitch about the fish fry. Pappou's was a real treat for me. It's a local restaurant who's motto is "Authentic Food from all the kitchens of the World". And it lives up to it's claim. They have a lot of Greek dishes, after all I think Pappou is Grandfather in Greek and nobody runs a restaurant better than a Greek. They even have Pierogies. Hey it's Parma, the place that Cleveland can even kick around. The prices are right, the food is abundant, the place is non-chain, locally owned and locally patronized. We all have a duty to patronize the local establishments to keep them alive or else they will go the way of the Studebaker and we'll all be ordering the #7 with curly fries, super sized. And, oh yah, I got my fish fry with a few beers. Which I couldn't do when I was ten years old. The fish fry came with a trip to the salad bar which no-one ever heard of back at Floyd's Tavern in 1952. read more

This place was not what I was expecting. The exterior looks pretty run down, and even the inside could use a makeover. All the meals came with a salad bar, which was acceptable, but nothing amazing. The soup at the salad bar was delicious and homemade, but otherwise it was a pretty basic selection. The food, on the other hand, was stellar. They had many different choices, many of which were greek inspired, but there were plenty of non-greek choices also. Personally, I orgered the carbonara and, though it was not your typical carbonara recipe, it was delicious, and the portions were gigantic. Two different desserts were also ordered, which were both delicious, but again, not exactly what you expected by its name. We ordered tiramisu cake, which was great, but was definately not what you expect when ordering tiramisu. Overall, the food was great, the price was very reasonable, and we went home with 2 meals worth of leftovers each. I would definately recommend it if you are looking for somewhere new and different from your typical restaurant. read more