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    Poppy's Top Dog

    4.6 (32 reviews)
    InexpensiveNew American
    Open 6:30 am - 3:00 pm

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    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Steak Omelette, a single pancake, and shredded hash browns with an apple juice.
    Kevin R.

    Definitely one of Chesapeake/South Norfolk's hidden gems. If you've ever been to the Portlock area then this place fits right. I walked in and immediately felt like that one character who walks into the wrong place after seeing about retired veterans and older possible service workers. That feeling was immediately lost as I was greeted by a couple of the patrons waiting at the entrance waiting to pay. A few jokes about the crowd was made and laughter was shared. The corner shop is filled with a extended counter top with chair and maybe five table fit to serve 4 average sized people. While space isn't something that this place has a lot of, happy and satisfied customers is something they do. I took a sit at the counter and allowed the obvious regulars take the table since most came to socialize and enjoy a good meal. The waitress Bre was racing around the place serving and taking orders like she's been doing it for most of her life. The cook Leon, is the anchor of this establishment if you'd ask me, handling the flat top like a veteran cook. As I looked toward the grill I saw multiple tickets and food being created. He told me Saturdays are the busiest and he reassured me that I wasn't forgotten since I had been waiting for awhile. I didn't mind as it was like a show. I finally received my food and I couldn't have been anymore happier, the wait was worth it. The steak omelette was well seasoned and definitely filling. The pancake was rich and fluffy, and the shredded hash browns were just okay. Bre and Leon are the tag team that makes this place great. While it may not look fancy or have the cadence of some other well known establishments, this is just great food at a great price!!! Definitely worth the drive if you're not in the area such as myself and don't let the crowd deter you.

    Ham and cheese omelet at Poppy’s Top Dog
    Bruce K.

    Enjoyable breakfast in this place that does short order cooking well. I sat at the counter and drank my fill of coffee while looking over the posted menu board. Nothing outlandish or complicated here, so I went to my "go to" and ordered a ham and cheese omelet. A big omelet arrived on my plate (I asked for no toast or hashbrowns) and it was delicious. Cooked properly and very inexpensive. An excellent breakfast, thank you. The restaurant is not fancy, but it's not supposed to be. It is clean, the food is good and inexpensive, and the service was very good. [Review 10878 overall, 649 of 2019.]

    Cheese eggs shredded hash browns and grits
    Alpo M.

    Food was ok, itss cheap good bang for buck not really crowded good server I would go again

    Jill M.

    Such a fantastic local spot! You can get a hotdog, cheese fries and soda for seven bucks. They are never skimpy with the fries! Everyone is always super friendly and the customers all speak to each other. Highly, highly recommend!

    dog, kraut, spicy mustard, fries (fried hard).
    Dilson R.

    Good Dog. Great Kraut. Great spicy mustard. Fries are tremendous. Spicy sausage is good. Chilly for the dogs smells great, if you're in to that sort of thing. 1 star minus for the soggy bun.

    This is what's left over after eating as much as we can. Portion sizes are hefty;the prices are low. Don't miss out- get some good food.

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    DELICIOUS and very well priced. Excellent burgers, dogs, and breakfast. Very friendly employees and a great local business.

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    Great place with awesome food and even better atmosphere! Hotdogs, sausages and sandwiches are all good!

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    I love Poppy's. Breakfast and lunch are both fantastic! Very friendly staff and atmosphere. Definitely my go to place in the area!

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    This place is a great lunch spot with very friendly people and good food. I recommend it for a quick lunch stop.

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    Friendly atmosphere with great food in a great community! Best Sweet Potato Fries around (Make sure to get them with the cinnamon and sugar)

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    great little place to meet my coworker for lunch and relax for an hour. The food is yummy and affordable ~

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    Workers are very kind and respectful and I always walk out with my hotdog within a few minutes of ordering.

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