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Pop’s Kitchen

3.8 (53 reviews)
Closed • 9:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
Updated 2 weeks ago

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Sara G.

Everyone, I found you a late night spot. Pops Kitchen on Washington Ave is proof that not all late-night fried food has to come in a cardboard box from a chain. This is the local joint where the grease is just better and the fish actually tastes like fish. I went all in on the catfish and it was #StLouisPescatarianApproved The breading was perfectly crispy and the inside was flaky. And yes, I was out past midnight, so where's my medal?

#22. Four Wings & 2 Catfish Fillet
Bruce G.

Flew into St. Louis for work and came here based on a recommendation from the hotel. Had the cat fish, wings and fries. Not bashing the restaurant but my body couldn't handle fried everything and the seasoning was a little over board. Worst $27 I ever spent

Shelly R.

Thank you Yelpers! This place did not disappoint. The catfish was great. Lightly coated and fried to perfection. The wings were also fried to perfection. Great seasoning on everything. My friends enjoyed their shrimp plates and one couldn't stop raving about the catfish. A definite spot to check out.

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Mari T.

My friend was getting married so he requested this as his meal to get ready before the wedding. He kept raving about the wings but I was more excited to try all of the other side options. I got the fried cauliflower, onion rings, hush puppies, corn nuggets, okra, mac n cheese bites, coconut shrimp, and pizza puff. I got my husband a cheesesteak. The fries were good with ranch. I thought everything was good, just not amazing. The only thing noteworthy was the pizza puff. It was piping hot and stuffed like a big pizza hot pocket. Very flavorful and came with fries. Well worth the price. Bring cash if you don't want to pay a credit card surcharge. Street parking only so that's hard to find. I got dropped off. Lots of bottled drink options as well as ice cream flavors. I would come back to try more options next time we are in STL!

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Zach H.

Pops kitchen off Washington is a staple. Awesome fried everything. Chicken fish shrimp Talapia. A little pricey but good. The honey glaze sauce is amazing.

Whole fried wings, and fries.
Lynell L.

Was walking by to catch my ride, and smelled pure deliciousness in the air! Everyone on the street pointed to Pop's Kitchen. I ran in a made a quick night cap order of wings/fries to see if they taste as good as they smell. These wings were off the chain! They actually taste like home fried chicken! Amazing!

#18. Four Wings & 4 Shrimp

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5 years ago

Everything about this place is great fast and friendly service. The food was very good and I'm a very picky eater.

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7 years ago

Don't come here during a peak time. They don't have a ticket system so orders get handed out incorrectly or not at all.

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7 years ago

Good selection of food and friendly service, clean and welcoming environment in a great location.

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6 years ago

We had the wings and fish and both were absolutely amazingly delicious to its fullest extent!!! Love Pops Kitchen!!!

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4 years ago

The food tasted okay to be cheap? I thought it would be nasty, but it's a great choice for a late night snack. I prefer the catfish.

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5 years ago

Trying to call to place and order and their phone line is cut off. Not good for business.

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6 years ago

I had the chicken and shrimp. It was fresh and delicious! The staff provided good customer service. I highly recommend!

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