Kinda in an obscure spot. But worth looking for. My daughter and I were looking for a new place to have breakfast. Got lucky and found this place. Staff super nice, knowledge and seemingly very passionate about their job! Had a delicious breakfast but noticed some amazing foccia style pizzas on the way out, that made me excited about returning to try it some time soon.. Server was Bruna . Very sweet and attentive. read more

Popo's Local Bistro has a cozy, casual ambiance and genuinely friendly staff that make you feel right at home. The lemon ricotta pancakes were soft, fluffy, and packed with ricotta, though they could've used a bit more lemon brightness. The sausage links were excellent -- juicy, flavorful, and easily the highlight. The Ultimate Egg Sandwich was hearty and satisfying, perfect before a day at the theme parks. The shaken iced pumpkin latte was good but a bit pricey at $6.75. Overall, a warm, welcoming spot with quality breakfast dishes and great service -- definitely worth a visit. read more

Popo's Local Bistro - Signature Lemon Ricotta Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Orlando, Florida

So happy I found this hidden gem! Great spot located away from all the busyness of international drive. Breakfast was really good especially the lemon ricotta pancakes and prices were really affordable. Service was quick and our server and host were really nice. I also love that it's locally owned. If you are in Orlando consider skipping the chain restaurants one day and give Popo's a try! read more

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Found this place on Google Maps today. They said it's been open for about 6 months. The concept is nice, the restaurant is squeaky clean and the ambience is great, very relaxing. Freddy was our server today, very very attentive and professional. The coffee was a 1/10, credit for being hot. Unsure if it was maybe the quality of the creamer? My coffee was undrinkable. I ordered a meat lovers scrambled eggs with a side of cheesy hash browns and added a pancake. Eggs: Were extremely watery and seemed to be liquid eggs (really? At a bistro?) The meats did not seemed to be sautéed before mixing with the eggs, so they were a bit raw. Hash browns: The shredded hash brown portion that I got was the thinnest I've ever seen, more cheese than potatoes too, very weird. Pancake: It was great, the syrup was served warm which I really like. Sad that the quality of the food isn't there, this could've easily been a great frequent spot for us as it is so close to both home and work! read more

Popo's Local Bistro - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Super convenient breakfast/brunch spot right next to endless summer dockside. You can walk there in like 3-5 mins. It's cute diner style setting. Some fun artwork to see while you eat. Our group really liked their food. The highlights were the lemon ricotta pancakes, the breakfast potatoes, and the club sandwich. The loaded potato soup was a bit salty and very small for a bowl. I'd pick something different next time. I'll be back for an easy dining option next visit staying at this hotel. read more

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Nice people but terrible food. We went because of the ratings. One of the worst breakfast I have ever had. Coffee is hard to drink. The only decent thing was grape jelly. Save yourself time and money go somewhere else. read more

The best breakfast we had while staying at dockside. Amazing food (a cinnamon roll to die for, city bowl breakfast, lemon ricotta pancakes with crispy turkey bacon, and an order of buttermilk pancakes with sausage for the kids). We also ordered black coffees and some amazing hot coffees (white chocolate mocha, spiced vanilla latte). Attentive service, VERY clean facility. It was enjoyable for the adults and twin toddlers. Highly highly recommend. We forgot to take photos of everything but here are the lemon ricotta pancakes and city bowls. read more

Popo's Local Bistro - Signature Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, turkey Bacon, side egg, - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Popo's is a breath of fresh air amongst tons of touristy flavorless food joints here in Orlando. The Cubano was absolutely legit. Perfectly pressed and made authentic using both pulled pork and ham. Fries were crispy and hot. Even the pickle had a great spice at the end. The heart and skill of the chef is represented well in the food. If you are looking for a quiet relaxing breakfast/lunch spot, you have found it here at Popo's! read more

Popo's Local Bistro - Cubano with French fries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Olivia B was our server and she was excellent. We had breakfast and it was delicious. The facility was clean and pleasant. The road is one you could miss but Google Maps works read more

It's like eating in your grandmom's house. It is comfortable and quiet enough that you can have a conversation without having to yell. The staff is amazing and make you feel right at home. The food is awesome. There is nothing and I mean nothing on the menu that you can't order, brag about and enjoy. The ambience is one that many restaurants do not have you feel relaxed comfortable. Whether you're going for a lunch, dinner or brunch regardless of what you order be a light bite or a meal you will never be disappointed. Oh, and don't forget the dessert. It's awesome. The staff is friendly and they take real good care of you. read more

Waitress seemed unhappy we were even there, very checked out. Got ricotta pancakes had no powdered sugar, no blueberries on top, one dollop of whipped cream and side of eggs was in a puddle of water. read more

Kitchen was chaotic. Server was cheerful and hustling but our order was delivered wrong and the kitchen help acted like she would rather be anywhere else. Food was meh. Quinoa bowl is the oddest combination of flavors and didn't have "roasted vegetables" as described - just lettuce and tomato tossed on top. Bacon was skinny and greasy. Breakfast bowl didn't get finished as the biscuits were hard. read more

Awesome way to start the day Found this hidden gem in Orlando Great food Great service.. highly recommend if u are in the area. read more

The missus and I were looking for something close to our hotel after a long day of driving. We weren't very hungry and were wanting lighter fare, like sandwiches. We decided on Popo's and are happy we did. We split a Caesar's salad and chicken parm melt. Both were generous portions and delicious. The salad was much bigger than I expected. Our bellies were happy. Would definitely return if in the area. read more

Great service and prices. Brunia was an attentive server. Very decent portions and reasonably priced with fast and friendly service. Good place to eat if you don't want to deal with the madness of a hotel breakfast buffet while on vacation read more

My family of 5 had breakfast here. All of the staff is very welcoming and friendly. Junior was our server and was amazing! Super patient with my 3 kids under the age of 7. My kids had the buttermilk pancakes and ate every bite. The huevos rancheros were good as well! We will def be back. read more

Amazing food and great service. Pricing was super reasonable . Will be back. Staff was super friendly and nice read more

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In the sea of chain restaurants, it's nice to have found a locally owned business that has great food and great service. I would recommend anyone in the area to try it out. The food is great. read more

Popo's Local Bistro - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Orlando, Florida

The food and service were amazing!! They were able to acco.idate a large group. Walkable distance from the hotel read more

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If you're staying at an Endless Summer resort make sure to stop by Popo's Local Bistro. This was some of the best food we had while in Orlando. All of the staff and cooks were incredibly friendly. If you go make sure to try one of their specialty coffees! read more

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ommmggggg!! this place is amazing!! where have they been hiding ????? the food is fresh, delicious, not overly seasoned, fast and great customer service .. me and my party of 12 was so happy to stumble across this place .. will definitely come back !!! read more

Awesome place with great ambiance, large portions of excellent food. We found this place earlier this morning when looking for a breakfast that wasn't your normal hotel fare, and we enjoyed it so much that we went back and had a wonderful dinner there. Really a hidden gem close to Surfside and Dockside hotels at Universal studios Orlando. Skip the hotel junk, do yourself a favor and try it out. read more

As a local, I'm so glad we came across this hidden gem tucked right by Universal! Popo's Local Bistro has quickly become one of our go-to spots -- we stop by every time we're in the area. The food is always delicious, fresh, and full of flavor, and the service is just as amazing. Everyone is so friendly and welcoming, you can really tell they care about their guests. Whether you're local or just visiting, this place is a must-try! They have inside and outside seating that is comfortable and clean! read more

Stumbled across this hidden gem close to our hotel. Food and service were excellent! Our new spot when we are in town.

I loved the food and specialty coffee drinks! Servers were very attentive and friendly

We happened to be driving by and said let's try this place. We were vacationing visiting my daughter. The food, service is great! I would highly recommend this place! Even the Owner brings the food out to you. read more

This place is a hidden gem! The food was delicious and reasonably priced. The service was fast and friendly and the owner, Greg, even stopped by our table to say hi. Highly recommend! read more

Popo's Local Bistro - Pancakes and classic breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Orlando, Florida

New restaurant right behind the Universal Dockside. Incredible food. Stopped here for lunch and I had the Cubano sandwich and it was probably the best I've had in my life. The chef came out to talk to us and it is very obvious that he cares deeply about food. Fresh ingredients, great service, this is a must visit for breakfast or lunch. Note that they close at 2:30. Go support this local establishment! read more

Oh my goodness. This place is a must-try! We originally planned to go to First Watch, but the wait was too long, so we decided to give Popo's a try and I'm so glad we did! From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with such genuine kindness that it immediately set the tone for the whole experience. The service was incredible. Friendly, attentive, and quick. The food? Absolutely delicious. With a wide variety of menu options and very reasonable prices, there's truly something for everyone. Can't recommend it enough! read more

Popo's Local Bistro - Chicken Caesar Wrap - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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We stopped in and enjoyed a delicious lunch. We started off with an empanada appetizer and then moved on to a Cubano sandwich and French fries. My dining companion enjoyed the cheeseburger wrap (with the empanada sauce) and fries! We can't wait to come back and try more items on the menu!!! read more

Popo's Local Bistro - Cubano sandwich and French fries (and a glass of wine) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Great place to visit right beside Dockside in within walking distance! Great pastries and food with reasonable prices staff and owner are terrific Popo is a must visit! read more

Popo's Local Bistro - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Food, service, and ambiance were great! Definitely recommend visiting! Georgia was a great server!

Food was phenomenal. Ate it too fast to actually get any photos. Highly recommend the meatball sub.