We come here often, and when we do come to pops cafe we are always happy with what we get. I always order the corned beef hash with pancakes, the pancakes are really good. The service is fast and they are very tentative. The dining area is small but they have seating outside. They get very busy at times. The restaurant is pretty loud, it's. It the staff but you can hear everything like people's utensils siting the plate and loud talking, but that is most likely because the location is small so you can hear everything. The parking in front may be hard but they have parking the rear of the location. The prices are responsible and they give large portions, you won't be upset. I would recommend pops cafe to anyone, we love this spot. read more

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We've been coming to Pop's Cafe for a few years now, and it's easily my favorite spot for country fried steak hands down. The buttermilk pancakes are always so good, and the Irish-style country potatoes are delicious and never disappoint. The place itself is small and gets really busy, but if you have a little patience, it's absolutely worth the wait. I've never had a bad experience here, the service is always great, and the waitstaff is consistently friendly and attentive. Parking can be a bit tight during busy hours since it's in a small shared shopping center, but that's a minor trade-off for such great food. Overall, Pop's Cafe is a solid, reliable breakfast spot that we keep coming back to. read more

We visited this restaurant today and unfortunately had to walk out due to the service. We waited to be seated, which was completely understandable. However, once seated, we were repeatedly bypassed by the servers. We watched multiple tables--some seated after us--get cleaned, turned over, and attended to, while no one came to acknowledge us. After quite some time, I had to flag down a busboy to ask if there was a server assigned to our table. He prompted the server to come over. When she did, she seemed overwhelmed and rushed through taking our order, which made us feel like an inconvenience rather than guests. We requested a regular milk for our one-year-old (who was getting fussy from waiting), along with a kids' chocolate milk and one chocolate milk for me. The server returned with only the kids' chocolate milk and informed us they had run out of regular milk. It was frustrating to hear they had enough milk for chocolate milk but none for plain milk--especially since that was the main thing our daughter would have been drinking. At that point, after already feeling overlooked and rushed, we decided to leave. As we were preparing to go, the server suddenly "found" a regular milk in the back and offered it as a substitute, but by then the experience had already left a bad impression. We understand restaurants can get busy, but communication and basic attentiveness go a long way. Unfortunately, this visit did not meet those expectations. read more

I did return because I was impressed by my first visit. This time the experience was different. The coffee this time was very weak and diluted. I ordered the machaca and huevos. Although the machaca and eggs looked great with all the diced veggies it was totally bland. The refried beans and rice were also bland. Too bad. I think I tasted more of the pot the beans were cooked in haha. I have two stars because at least the food was not dry or old. read more

Pop's Cafe - Machaca con huevos - unfortunately reporting the meal was very bland. No salt no sazón no nada. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Downey, California

Discovered this place by accident. Glad I stopped. This place has been there for a while. The workers are very friendly and attentive. The OG decor sets the seen. I was there for breakfast and it was a nice size portion and very good corn beef & hash. read more

Great home style food . Place is somewhat small but it's worth the visit. Server was great as well read more

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pops is a feel good cafe, we've been coming here for years and the first thing you smell is coffee and toast mmm! the service is amazing and we always treat the staff to lotto tickets in hopes of one day blessing them. We highly recommend pops for a delicious breakfast or lunch read more

Very homey feeling when walking in and the staff was super friendly. The only thing is, the food could've used more seasoning. read more

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When we arrived, the line was really long, even though I had called ahead and was told there was no wait. We still had to put our name on the list, but to their credit, we were seated within a few minutes. The place was definitely crowded and loud. I ordered water and coffee, and my friend just got water. A staff member brought the drinks but ended up spilling the coffee all over the table and menu. He just said, "Sorry about that," and walked off. I figured he would come back to clean it up, but he didn't. I had to flag him down to ask for napkins. Instead of helping, he just dropped off a stack. It was a lot of coffee, four napkins were soaked. Thankfully, our server Paris turned things around. She was super friendly and had great personality. I asked her for a recommendation between the breakfast burrito and the Belgian waffle. She suggested the burrito, and it did not disappoint. My friend got the country fried steak (which Paris said was the best in town), and he was also craving a pancake, so they let him sub that in for toast. Service started off rocky, but Paris made the experience better. I probably would not return to sit down but I would order take out. read more

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Been exploring all the breakfast joints in my immediate area with my lady lately and came across Pop's Cafe while waiting at Black Bear Diner the weekend before. Decided to come back the week after and we are glad we discovered Pop's. Sign said seat yourself so we did, very relaxed and welcoming vibe. Our server Libney got to us before I could pull in my seat and asked us if we'd like coffee, she must've sensed that this was our first time either by not recognizing us as regulars, or our body language, but it was very nice she asked, first one in many places to ask. It made us feel noticed and appreciated. Decent menu size not overwhelming or confusing. It's American Diner with the classics, menu shouldn't be more complicated than that. Food came out quick and hot, generous portions, and quality taste. I got the pork chops and they were cooked perfect, not dry at all, hash browns were perfect and crisped right. Pancakes were good, I've had better or maybe I waited too long to start on them, the waffle was perfect. Libney came in to check on us several times made sure the coffee and waters were topped off before I could even ask. The other attendants cleared our empty plates promptly so we had more eating room. I definitely would return or make it our official weekend breakfast spot. Libney invited us to their beer and wings location down the street so we'll see what that's all about soon. We really can sense how Pop's appreciates their community just by they way they welcome and serve their patrons read more

Noisy; popular and well organized. Food was great! The salsa could be much better but overall, great. The breakfast burrito was good and quite big. Waffle breakfast was equally good. Service is always attentive. Will be back! read more

Pop's Cafe - Belgian waffle with fruit, French toast (two fried and two grilled), Denver omelette. Checking this place out! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Downey, California

First timers driving by from out of town. OMGOSH pancakes. I was looking for good ones and I definitely found them. Hubby really enjoyed the CFS. It's his go to when we stop into wonderful places like this. Potatoes done exactly as asked, coffee..YES PKEASE keep this wonderful taste comin'. Wait staff...10/10. Very kind friendly and knowledgeable. What we need more of everywhere. We will be back. Oh...saw onions-had to taste onion rings. DELICIOUS! We will be back when in town again. read more

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I'll keep it simple: the food was excellent, and the service was great. If you enjoy good food and a unique local experience, this place is worth a visit. If you're looking for a polished corporate dining atmosphere, this place isn't for you! read more

Sad to say had a different experience this go round. Glad to see so many people coming to this place but unfortunately service and food have taken the hit. Staff was courteous n friendly but overwhelmed. Had to go up and get bill after waiting awhile and food was overcooked. Don't get me wrong food still ok but not like our last visit. read more

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I was so excited to come here. Reviews were pretty good and food looked great. I ordered the corn beef hash with over medium eggs, but I got well done eggs, so I asked if they would remake it, and the waiter took it back, but instead of remaking it they threw it back on the grill and cooked it some more... Kind you they don't know that the egg yolk when fully cooked for some stupid reason makes me violently sick like projectile vomit sick not sure why, but it does, either way I shouldn't have to tell them that because I simply asked for over medium eggs and I should have gotten over medium eggs. read more

Pop's Cafe - This is the yolk from the eggs that I had to pick out just to eat my food. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Downey, California

I thought it was good but not great. First time trying pops cafe with some friends and we weren't sure whether to try the huevos rancheros so I went safe and ordered corned beef hash... I asked the lady if it's made in house and she said yes but ... definitely Did not taste like it. Maybe I did not ask the question the right way haha but yeah it didn't taste like something they made or look that way either. I've had homemade corned beef hash and this def was not it. My friend got their pork chorizo plate and the beans were def canned also. The country fried steak also did not taste like something they made themselves. The price for these plates were about $17+ each. The pancakes on the other hand were great! We loved the pancakes a lot! That's where they get there 3 stars from me. I heard this place gets pretty packed and you seat yourself. Service was good though. Friendly people. The food was just ok. Thankful for those pancakes though... read more

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Very good service! Food was good nothing special about it. The inside was loud like any breakfast restaurant. The walls have old license plates from different states and countries. We were charged for an extra coffee which and also they charged us more than the bill amount. When they swiped the credit card it was .93 cents more than what the food receipt said. I didn't read anywhere if they charge to pay for credit card or did they warn me but I figured that's what it was. read more

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My boyfriend recommended me this mom and pop shop. We tried coming here a couple times but the wait was insane! We tried one more time on Valentine's Day and we waited for about 30-45 minutes, considering the date, it wasn't too bad! The portions are hefty and the waiter was patient and polite. read more

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Pop's is a longtime local favorite in Downey. It provides excellent service, good food and reasonable prices. It won't break the bank to take the family out for breakfast! I've explored much of the menu, but I always return to their famous pancakes! They are enormous, fluffy, and have that perfect, old-fashioned hotcake flavor that other spots just can't match. The BLT on rye or sourdough is another standout: a classic sandwich absolutely piled high with super crispy, perfectly cooked bacon. If you're looking for genuine, quality food and a great atmosphere, make a special trip to Pop's! read more

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Downey on the map! What a cute and yummy little hidden diner. I can't even begin to tell you how much I enjoyed this place! Simple inside with great food and numerous choices. The waitstaff was amazing and they were so friendly. They suggested a few items and they were right. This place gets packed especially on the weekends. They have limited space and they are not open for many hours. Be prepared to wait. It is well worth it though. read more

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Horrible waiting schedule they put all the parties of two first and it doesn't matter what time you get here because any group of 3 or more gets pushed to the side. Food is good service is horrible. I asked the guy when I got here how long for my group of 6 he said 30 minutes. Then I asked after 30 minutes he said I had to wait 15 minutes because there were two more groups in front then I asked at and hour wait and this guy rudely said I have to wait our turn because we are a big group and people were still in front even though he kept pulling people that got here after us. Such bs if you can't accommodate a big group don't allow us to be put on the waitlist. Why waste our time and keep us here if you can't service us? Be more mindful of your customers please read more

Great food! Place was packed! Staff was friendly. Will Be coming back when I am back in town! read more

Pop's Cafe - Chicken Fried Steak - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Downey, California

The pop cafe is a small like pop and mom restaurant. Popular in serving breakfast with a resonable price. I loved their waffles not so much in their sausage link bit salty for my taste. They do have sugar free syrup which is a plus. I just hope they put a plastic or divider between the tables and the parking. read more

The wait to be seated was perfect! It was a busy morning people seating outside and inside and a lot of employees. We were excited to eat here, based on reviews. Our waitress was able to take our drink orders pretty fast after sitting and brought us our drinks too. She did take time to come back to take our food order, but noticed she was at the register. After placing our orders we waited about 25-30 to get our food. Two out of our four plates were brought and we needed to wait an additional 10-15 for pancakes. We asked one additional person to follow up on them and then our waitress. It took another 5 minutes after asking a second time to get them. By that time our food was cold and our kids hangry. The wait on our food did play a big part on ur star scoring. The food was pretty decent in taste. read more

Decent place. Decent food. Good service. I couldn't capture why this place is hyped up. But maybe it's just because it's been here for so long that it has become a local favorite. For me personally, I would have loved if some of their beverages were not all just syrup. A freshly squeezed orange juice beverage would have been nice to have. The food almost seemed to be bland in flavor. But overall decent. I think the best thing I had here was the tea. read more

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Went last week with the family, always great food and service. Sometimes it gets busy so you may have to wait a bit.

It's been a while since I could say this area of Downey was our neighborhood. Hate to admit it, but I never knew about Pop's Cafe. Thanks to a buddy who is an elite Yelper, we got to try it out today. The food was pretty good. I had a Cobb salad with chicken, bacon, and avocado for breakfast--it was that good. My wife had the pancake breakfast. The food reminded me of the kind we would get early before a golf outing or heading to the lake to fish. I love the road-tripping memorabilia, which really emphasizes the cafe vibe. Now about the service: the staff was super friendly and courteous. It was busy when we got there a little after 9am on a Saturday, but we got seated right away. By the time we left, every table was occupied, and there was a waiting list. My wife's pancakes took a while to be delivered. They seemed fully staffed, so maybe they were just at max capacity. Sorry, no pics--we gobbled it up and then realized no photos were taken. read more

Delicious food! Deep friend French toast is the best. Easy to find off Florence. Lots of parking. Entrance and seating is wheelchair accessible. Seating inside and outside. 2 large single use bathrooms. Great staff, fast and clean. Very large portions and great prices. Excellent spot. read more

Fast service and the food was so good! The ambiance was very family friendly. I highly recommend their food. Ivan provided excellent service. read more

Pop's Cafe - Irish potatoes, French toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Downey, California

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I think this place is known for their breakfast because their breakfast is really good. Decided to try their burgers and onion rings and I believe their burger patties are made from frozen patties. It tasted like rubber and something from a high school cafeteria. Their onion rings had a rubber texture too. Not crispy at all. If this is your first time, stick with the breakfast. Hard to mess up eggs. I know I sound harsh, but for what the 2 burger combos cost, ($45), I expected something better. Will not come back. read more

I met a girlfriend here for breakfast this morning. We wanted to try something different so, of course, I looked on yelp. The reviews for this restaurant were really good, so met here. I ordered the Corn Beef Hash with scrambled eggs and Irish potatoes. I was excited to see squaw bread as an option for toast, as I don't see it offered very often. If you love onions like I do, order the Irish potatoes. They come with onions and bell peppers on top of hash browns. I don't like bell peppers, so I asked for onions only. The potatoes were delicious! The corn beef was really good as well. The reason why I didn't give five stars is because the service was just okay. In fact, we had to flag down the server several times. The food made up for the mediocre service! read more

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Quality of food and service has declined in my last two visits. This latest visit we ordered a bowl of Oatmeal and it was served in a regular foam take out container where they put salads usually with it all spilling out, they didn't include toppings then snapped I hadn't paid for them. When I ordered I asked for the oatmeal with all the toppings, how was I to know they didn't charge me for what I ordered. Then after I paid the additional $3 and change for toppings, they hand me just a small container that was not even full with brown sugar then I had to ask for raisin and cream to be told they dnt have cream just whole milk. Last time I was there I paid almost $18 for a breakfast burrito with extra bacon that barely had any bacon. I wont be back. read more

Pops lost its charm. Absolutely not what it used to be and with these prices I now rather drive to LA for better quality and experience. We've been coming to Pops for over 10 years. Food was always on point and bill for 2 under $40. I get everything is going up but $20 for a tiny omelette? Atleast learn to make them if you're going to charge high end prices. We used to look forward coming every Friday or Sunday. No more. It's a shame we don't have quality options in the area. Price is over priced and quality has gone extremely down hill. read more

Super yummy breakfast! The coffee was good and the pancakes were really good. we went for a family brunch and the service was great!! read more

Pop's Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Downey, California

This place is conveniently located near my mom's rehabilitation center, so we pass by it after her bi-weekly therapy sessions. The food here is absolutely amazing! It's a cozy little café that serves delicious breakfast dishes. I had the huevos con chorizo, which comes with beans and rice, and those pancakes are to die for!!! oh my gosh!!!!! Lol. We usually visit during the week, so the wait time is under 15 minutes, but parking is limited, and the café is small. I've heard the wait can be up to 2 hours on weekends or busy days. I totally get why the food is so popular and affordable. Their pancakes are some of the best I've ever had, Denny's and IHOP don't even come close! Stop debating it and just come on in already!!! read more

Pop's Cafe - So good - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Downey, California

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My husband and I love Pop's Cafe. We go almost every other weekend for brunch. We have been displaced by the Eaton fire since January and have been staying in Downey. We do not have a kitchen at our temporary location, so we eat out often. Pop's is a go-to because: (1) The food is consistently delicious. (2) The servers are polite, fast, and efficient. (3) The coffee is great, the food comes out fast. There is almost always a wait when we go and the place is POPPIN but it's never a long wait because the staff there work together like a well-oiled machine. They get it done! We often sit outside with our dog, Sora, but we've also been allowed to sit inside with her because she is a service animal. Servers have always been very kind and friendly to us. Our favorites are their omelets, Belgian waffle, and pancakes. I've also had the steak & eggs, and that was really good too. I highly recommend! Great local spot. read more

Pretty average. Food-wise, nothing was shockingly great. Service was on the lower end of acceptable.

Delightful experience dining here this morning. We drove out from Los Angeles to meet a family member who is in town visiting. We received such a warm welcome from our server, and the owner came over to say hello to us, which is always nice and goes such a long way in making you feel appreciated. The food had an extremely appealing presentation and tasted fresh and well prepared. Great country potatoes with grilled onions and peppers on top. Very present and supportive staff all around. We ate there on a Sunday and arrived early thankfully, because - by the time our food came, there was a huge long wait! read more

Haven't been here for 15 years! The 1/2 tuna sandwich was great, fries needed to be crispy! Ice tea was great! The BLT looked great! Great service for sure! Very clean & cute inside! Coming back ! read more

Always appreciate their service here whether we eat here or to go. Breakfast is great! When I've decided to try out a lunch item, I end up changing my mind with breakfast at the last minute, so one day I'll have lunch here lol. Ambiance is fast-paced, energetic, but the server's attentiveness is always appreciated. FYI, I've only gone here on Sunday mornings and I can only presume it's one of their busiest times. read more

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