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Pops Diner has great food. It's quick, and has really good variety for breakfast and lunch. Kids eat free every day, with the purchase of an adult entree--which is nice. But I will say, over the years they have raised their prices so much that I'm not sure it's "free" anymore. My family of 5 eats there and it's about the same price as anywhere else when it's all paid for. Inside is usually pretty clean and the servers are typically friendly.
Great little spot. Does not give chain vibes at all. Stopped by on a Saturday adventure and was not disappointed. The menu is pretty standard for a diner but I'm sad to report that mimosas are missing. Otherwise kids indeed eat free and there's a decent selection for picky eaters (looking at my own offspring here). All staff were very friendly, service was speedy and our server was able to make complicated adjustments to the our meal, true MVP. The food was great, so much so a to go box traveled home with me.
Something about Sunday morning screams waffles, and rather than going to the store to get the ingredients and pulling out my Belgian Waffle maker -I decided to go out to eat at a place that had been voted Best Waffles for nearly a decade (by the Virginia Pilot) - Pop's Diner Co. I would spot the bright yellow letters every time I drove down Northampton or visited Lynnhaven Mall and think I would try it out one day. Pop Diner's was opened in 2005 by two brothers who wanted to share the gift of homemade breakfast at any time in tribute to their father, Pop, who was renowned for making an incredible breakfast. The menu consists of breakfast, of course, and lunch items. Despite it being a holiday weekend, we sat down without a wait. I ordered the following: Corned Beef Hash Breakfast Classic Waffle Rump Shaker I requested the chef to grill the corned beef hash twice to give it an extra crispy texture - for a good mixture of salty and meaty. This classic breakfast has two eggs, toast, home fries, grits, or fruit. I ordered the scrambled eggs hard with cheese, a side of fruit, and an English muffin that I didn't even eat to save room for the main attraction - the waffle. The waffle was terrific--soft on the inside but nice and crispy on the edges. It was shaped like a flower, which definitely allows for a perfect crispy crunch in almost every bite. The Rump Shaker features Malibu, triple sec, pineapple, grenadine, and orange juice. It was refreshing. I definitely will be back, perhaps with my niblings (nieces/nephews), since kids eat free!
Was on an animals without feet kick diet and decided on the classic two egg breakfast meal. The eggs were ordered and cooked perfectly over medium, fruit and 12 grain toast. The meal was fine but I can't understand why they only serve one piece of bread cut in half. Most restaurants serve up two slices of bread but not Pops. Again the meal was nice and the service was friendly as usual.
Its a nice and clean atmosphere. Love this place for breakfast or lunch. They also have a variety on their menu to choose from. Friendly staff and quick service. The waffles are the best.
Pretty decent diner spot on a busy road, plenty of parking around the building. The Morning moon sandwich had fresh salsa although it needed some extra hot sauce added to it. The wait staff are very friendly and kept my coffee and water filled. Inside is a typical diner vibe, booths everywhere. Not much of a view though since its location doesn't provide one. All around good spot, would be back for more.
There was no wait because there was ample staff so the table tuen was nice. Not much ambiance definitely a place to eat a good meal and leave. LARGE portions so come hungry. I also had a bloody mary, not my favorite bloody mary but great presentation heavy on the spices in the mix, not a fan. I will be back! Our server was new, Danielle and very sweet.
Pretty delicious breakfast! I didn't realize it was a local chain. But the food is really good. The portions are a good size. Not too big, and not too small. You can do grits or home fries which were kind of like a cross between shredded potatoes and little potato chunks. I feel like if you got those potato chunk things extra crispy, they'd be really good. My grits came with a ton of butter on top. Just a heads up. The food came out really fast! I couldn't get over how fast the place served me. They also don't advertise the awesomeness that is kids eat free! Can't beat that. Or the fact they serve alcohol! What?! Mimosas and other drinks. I just had a water because I'm lame! LOL It wasn't super huge in there but you could easily sit 4 to 6 people. Probably some food for vegetarians. And if you go early enough, you can do breakfast or lunch! I'm sure I'll stop in again.
Never have I ever been to Norfolk Va. so picked Pop's off Yelp. Small place seats around 70'ish. We came for breakfast, but you can order off the lunch menu too. Our server was training so I had to mess with her. The staff is genuinely friendly and being from NJ that took some getting used to. I got the Meat Lovers Omelette and because we are in the south I had to get grits. Almost got a bagel but because we're in the south I didn't. My wife loved the Cinnamon Roll pancakes, but couldn't finish them so I tried to help. I could have done without the orange cheese on my omelette, but that was my fault. All and all this is a great place for a good meal with great service.
It's been over a year since I reviewed this location and unfortunately ran into the same issue. There was an odd smell like sewage/basement smell. Our waitress Lisa very attentive and patient as this was my mom's first time. We ordered coffee, southwestern omelet, and the chicken and waffles. My mom stated the chicken was juicy and tender. The maple apple bourbon syrup complimented the food well. If you're unsure like my mom was ask for it on the side you won't regret it! I had the southwestern omelet with breakfast potatoes well done. Not sure what happened but they ended up really mushy this time and unfortunately there was hair cooked into the omelet. Lisa immediately take the food away. A guy assuming the manager as he didn't introduce himself. He asked how we were doing and if he could get me anything else. Overall the staff has been great at this location but this is the second time hair was in my food. Can't say I'll return to this specific location.
Okay, okay, okay! Pops diner is a definite hit. I'm here visiting my hubs hometown and he said this spot was a must try. We arrive less than 40 mins before closing and the young lady that greeted us was so pleasant. The restaurant is cute not very big but like a comfort setting. Christmas music was playing in the background to help you with holiday spirit. After being seated she offered a variety of drink options. Let me just say this was the absolute best waffle I think I've ever had. Bacon infused. Soft on the inside but nice and crispy on the edges. Everything was amazing. Don't sleep on this spot & the menu is really good and both options are served all day. Close at 3p
3 months ago
What is a wafflewich you ask? Well let me tell you about this breakfast sandwich yumminess. They take a waffle, add some sausage and cook to a nice golden brown. The waffle is then sectioned into four pieces which are used to replace the bread of the breakfast sammie. Eggs and meat are added to make the wafflewich. A side of syrup is included for dipping. This is the perfect combo of savory and sweet. Soooo gooood! Highly recommend trying this dish. As a person from one of the northern states, I wanted to try some southern dishes. One of which was grits. The server asked me if I wanted cheese or butter for my grits. I had no idea so I asked which is better. Oddly enough I get the one server who does not like grits. Ugh. I ordered with cheese because cheese makes everything better, right? I think I made a bad choice for breakfast grits and would have preferred it with butter, salt and pepper. Oh well. I learned for next time and there will be a next time. I loved my server. She was super friendly and chatted with me in my grits quantry. She did check on me after the grits were served taking a minute to get my opinion on the food and even offered to get me another plate with just butter. I declined. The gesture was nice and thoughtful and much appreciated. The atmosphere is a casual, diner setting. The kind of place to get a nice meal and soak up some local vibes. Would recommend to anyone in the area. And make sure you try the wafflewich. I will not disappoint. read more
9 months ago
Let me tell you something... I don't know how long this place has existed, BUT if I need to make this my breakfast stop leaving out of 757 or even coming in I will. The service was good, she was patience, and they were QUICK!!! The menu was just enough to select from but probably too much when you are hungry! I cleaned that plate baby.... I had the eggs, bacon, and potatoes plus biscuit. I had to see what that waffle was hitting on but I was FULL. So I took it to go! However, it smelled good and it was delicious! If you are in the area or pass by one yeah pull up!!!! read more
1 month ago
Pops Diner has great food. It's quick, and has really good variety for breakfast and lunch. Kids eat free every day, with the purchase of an adult entree--which is nice. But I will say, over the years they have raised their prices so much that I'm not sure it's "free" anymore. My family of 5 eats there and it's about the same price as anywhere else when it's all paid for. Inside is usually pretty clean and the servers are typically friendly. read more
1 year ago
Great little spot. Does not give chain vibes at all. Stopped by on a Saturday adventure and was not disappointed. The menu is pretty standard for a diner but I'm sad to report that mimosas are missing. Otherwise kids indeed eat free and there's a decent selection for picky eaters (looking at my own offspring here). All staff were very friendly, service was speedy and our server was able to make complicated adjustments to the our meal, true MVP. The food was great, so much so a to go box traveled home with me. read more
2 years ago
Something about Sunday morning screams waffles, and rather than going to the store to get the ingredients and pulling out my Belgian Waffle maker -I decided to go out to eat at a place that had been voted Best Waffles for nearly a decade (by the Virginia Pilot) - Pop's Diner Co. I would spot the bright yellow letters every time I drove down Northampton or visited Lynnhaven Mall and think I would try it out one day. Pop Diner's was opened in 2005 by two brothers who wanted to share the gift of homemade breakfast at any time in tribute to their father, Pop, who was renowned for making an incredible breakfast. The menu consists of breakfast, of course, and lunch items. Despite it being a holiday weekend, we sat down without a wait. I ordered the following: Corned Beef Hash Breakfast Classic Waffle Rump Shaker I requested the chef to grill the corned beef hash twice to give it an extra crispy texture - for a good mixture of salty and meaty. This classic breakfast has two eggs, toast, home fries, grits, or fruit. I ordered the scrambled eggs hard with cheese, a side of fruit, and an English muffin that I didn't even eat to save room for the main attraction - the waffle. The waffle was terrific--soft on the inside but nice and crispy on the edges. It was shaped like a flower, which definitely allows for a perfect crispy crunch in almost every bite. The Rump Shaker features Malibu, triple sec, pineapple, grenadine, and orange juice. It was refreshing. I definitely will be back, perhaps with my niblings (nieces/nephews), since kids eat free! read more
Was on an animals without feet kick diet and decided on the classic two egg breakfast meal. The eggs were ordered and cooked perfectly over medium, fruit and 12 grain toast. The meal was fine but I can't understand why they only serve one piece of bread cut in half. Most restaurants serve up two slices of bread but not Pops. Again the meal was nice and the service was friendly as usual. read more
11 months ago
2 years ago
Pretty decent diner spot on a busy road, plenty of parking around the building. The Morning moon sandwich had fresh salsa although it needed some extra hot sauce added to it. The wait staff are very friendly and kept my coffee and water filled. Inside is a typical diner vibe, booths everywhere. Not much of a view though since its location doesn't provide one. All around good spot, would be back for more. read more
3 years ago
There was no wait because there was ample staff so the table tuen was nice. Not much ambiance definitely a place to eat a good meal and leave. LARGE portions so come hungry. I also had a bloody mary, not my favorite bloody mary but great presentation heavy on the spices in the mix, not a fan. I will be back! Our server was new, Danielle and very sweet. read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
Food was amazing , I ate her last year and couldn't remember the name . Thank God for google search ! The staff is pleasant and the food is reasonably priced as well as delicious read more
10 months ago
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2 years ago
Pretty delicious breakfast! I didn't realize it was a local chain. But the food is really good. The portions are a good size. Not too big, and not too small. You can do grits or home fries which were kind of like a cross between shredded potatoes and little potato chunks. I feel like if you got those potato chunk things extra crispy, they'd be really good. My grits came with a ton of butter on top. Just a heads up. The food came out really fast! I couldn't get over how fast the place served me. They also don't advertise the awesomeness that is kids eat free! Can't beat that. Or the fact they serve alcohol! What?! Mimosas and other drinks. I just had a water because I'm lame! LOL It wasn't super huge in there but you could easily sit 4 to 6 people. Probably some food for vegetarians. And if you go early enough, you can do breakfast or lunch! I'm sure I'll stop in again. read more
Never have I ever been to Norfolk Va. so picked Pop's off Yelp. Small place seats around 70'ish. We came for breakfast, but you can order off the lunch menu too. Our server was training so I had to mess with her. The staff is genuinely friendly and being from NJ that took some getting used to. I got the Meat Lovers Omelette and because we are in the south I had to get grits. Almost got a bagel but because we're in the south I didn't. My wife loved the Cinnamon Roll pancakes, but couldn't finish them so I tried to help. I could have done without the orange cheese on my omelette, but that was my fault. All and all this is a great place for a good meal with great service. read more
It's been over a year since I reviewed this location and unfortunately ran into the same issue. There was an odd smell like sewage/basement smell. Our waitress Lisa very attentive and patient as this was my mom's first time. We ordered coffee, southwestern omelet, and the chicken and waffles. My mom stated the chicken was juicy and tender. The maple apple bourbon syrup complimented the food well. If you're unsure like my mom was ask for it on the side you won't regret it! I had the southwestern omelet with breakfast potatoes well done. Not sure what happened but they ended up really mushy this time and unfortunately there was hair cooked into the omelet. Lisa immediately take the food away. A guy assuming the manager as he didn't introduce himself. He asked how we were doing and if he could get me anything else. Overall the staff has been great at this location but this is the second time hair was in my food. Can't say I'll return to this specific location. read more
3 years ago
Okay, okay, okay! Pops diner is a definite hit. I'm here visiting my hubs hometown and he said this spot was a must try. We arrive less than 40 mins before closing and the young lady that greeted us was so pleasant. The restaurant is cute not very big but like a comfort setting. Christmas music was playing in the background to help you with holiday spirit. After being seated she offered a variety of drink options. Let me just say this was the absolute best waffle I think I've ever had. Bacon infused. Soft on the inside but nice and crispy on the edges. Everything was amazing. Don't sleep on this spot & the menu is really good and both options are served all day. Close at 3p read more
3 years ago
Amazing Service, Great Coffee but the food could be better. I ordered the cheesy Shrimp & Grits and they were extremely salty! (I did not add salt at the table) Not edible at all, however the server offered to give me another meal, or have the dish remade which is very much appreciated, it shows they care about customer satisfaction. Husband had the Meat Lovers omelette which he enjoyed. They do slap a slice of sandwich cheese on-top of the omelette rather than shredded cheese, I have never seen that before at a restaurant/diner but husband said it tasted fine. read more
I visited here on a Monday afternoon around 1:35pm. I had no idea how close it was to my hotel when I chose this place. I went to the end of the parking lot to turn GPS on, looked up, and BAM! There was the sign lol. I could've walked lol. I chose this place primary because they were known for their waffles, the pictures looked good, and I wanted to give them a try. When I walked it, it was pretty cold. It was a cloudy day with the outside weather being around 79 degrees. I noticed it wasn't very busy. There were about 5 tables in use. I was greeted and sat promptly. The waitress came over shortly after. I ordered a mango orange mimosa and a water. I received both fairly quickly (1-2 minutes). I ordered around 1:45pm. I got the BMW Waffle combo with home fries and sausage links. Waitress said the combo would be an extra $3. I was thinking about adding fruit on my waffle, but it would've been another $3, so I decided against it. My food came out surprisingly quick, around 1:50pm. I ate the sausage first, which was tasty. It had the perfect crisp when taking the initial bite. Next was the home fries, which wasn't aesthetically pleasing. Personally, they also didn't taste the best plain. For me, home fries makes me think of fried potatoes that are typically square in shape. This wasn't it. It just tasted like potatoes. They tasted 10x better with ketchup. This was until I got halfway through and realized it just wasn't that good. They over cooked pieces throughout and it was nasty. Now to the waffle. It was shaped like a flower. I wouldn't say it was the *best* waffle I've had. The edges in several area were more crispy than soft. Additional, the menu says the BMW Waffle is a "bacon infused waffle topped with maple glaze and even more bacon!", but there was barely any bacon on the inside. I didn't even notice any until I got to the middle, and it wasn't very much. So, this was a letdown. I'm a bacon lover. I was expected to taste bacon in every single bite; bacon didn't even cover the entire top of the waffle. While eating, I overheard an interview taking place. So, Jimmy and Jerry are two brothers who run the business. There is more than one location. The restaurant is named after their father, who cooked in the kitchen. There 22 tables total. I heard, who I assume is the manger, state that everyone runs food and that there is typically 3 servers throughout the week. The highlight of teamwork was good to hear and it was witnessed. There isn't a designated host, so the manager and my server sat guests by whoever was available. Overall, I probably won't return. I just don't see the worth of it, unfortunately. My meal and drink was $25. Per the receipt, my waitress was Ashanti. She was friendly. read more
They weren't exaggerating when the critics said this was the best waffles around town! These waffles have substance and flavour. I ordered the banana nut waffles and you could do without the syrup since the bananas and the sugar coated pecans are enough ! The portion size is enough to be shared by two people. My husband got the garden omelet served with grits. Without asking to tweak the omlet, it came out Of the kitchen fresh tasting and little to no salt. Yes! Kids so eat for free with some restrictions that aren't so bad-- one adult has to get a meal that's more than 9.00. Or pay 5.5$ for each additional kids menu items. read more
2 years ago
Place was amazing !! My waitress, Marissa was so sweet and took good care of me !! Food was hot and so good !! Nice little place !! VOTE FOR TRUMP !!! NO TIP TAX !!!! read more
It would seem like this locations would be super busy because it is close to the Prime Outlets- Norfolk, the airport and a bunch of hotels & motels, but we went on a Sunday morning at 8 a.m. ansd surprisingly it was not busy. There is a Best Western next door. The breakfast, lunch and dinner are available all day. I was our first time for bot me and my husband. When the server asked if we had any questions about the menu, I told her I can't believe you have a "Thanksgiving" sandwich. She looked at me confused and then said "oh, you mean the Turkey Cranberry Sandwich". I said YES!! She got a giggle to say the least. My husband had the Destroyer skillet. He said it was good, not amazing. He said it was a lot of food, so if you're really hungry thisil breakfast item might be up your alley. I had the Morning Moons Sandwich with bacon strips and cheddar. The server gave me the option of different cheeses to choose from, but stuck to how the dish is described on the menu. It had just enough tomato and avocado to balance out the.bacon, eggs and cheese. I enjoyed the croissant immensely. Its like the Southwest Airlines of diners. They like to keep it fun and light-hearted. Good prices, fast and friendly service. We would go again. read more
3 years ago
Can't go wrong with Pop's Diner. All of their locations are great. Pop's Diner has an array of breakfast and lunch options for the whole family to enjoy. From their skillets to their waffles, everything is crafted with care. Although, other breakfast and brunch spots have saturated the market, Pop's Diner has maintained the same standards. The skillet or omelette are my go to! read more
5 years ago
It's been week over a decade since I've eaten at a Pops Diner. I have lived in this area about 6 years now and I pass this restaurant just about everyday and finally came here for breakfast. My parents invited me and I can't turn them down ;) Location looks pretty nice on the inside. Some years ago, this used to be a Denny's. Service here was nice and wait was not long for our meals. We each enjoyed a mimosa. My choice was the apple mimosa. It was okay. I wish I had picked a different one instead. For the breakfast I chose the captains omelette. It's described as Old Bay shrimp, crab, roasted red peppers, spinach, and Swiss cheese drizzled with lemon dill sour cream. I chose a pancake for the side. I ordered a side of bacon that I didn't like...it had a weird after taste. Not even my dad wanted it lol not sure what brand it was but I am not a fan. The omelette was tasty though, would order it again. The fruit was fresh and we had no issues with our orders. I might be back..probably not soon though read more
3 years ago
The Food was pretty good and the service was too. It does have an unique smell in the restaurant tho. My man ordered a burger with fries and he liked it. I ordered a waffle with fries and it was pretty good! read more
3 years ago
Not too long of a wait Sunday 11am which was great. Have driven by so much and finally stopped. Our waitress was great, super nice. Pretty clean facility. Breakfast was great. The OJ was delicious. Hot chocolate was definitely made with water so if you don't like that choose something else. Country fried steak was so yummy!! Added cheese to the scrambled eggs. The side of fruit was actually very sweet. Strawberries and pineapple is what the bowl consisted of. They put jelly and jam at the table so you get as much as you want not just one or two dropped off. I will say our booth seats were covered in food from the previous people so we had to wipe it ourselves but I'm sure you can also ask. Also at the end of my meal there was a hair in my delicious potatoes which was sad but at least I was done. Otherwise it was a good place. read more
4 years ago
Great breakfast/ brunch place. Portions are good size and reasonably priced $10 to $15. Also have a wide selection of brunch drinks. read more
6 years ago
Decided to stop by based on previous reviews and we enjoyed it. I ordered a breakfast sandwich and my husband ordered the captain omelette. How can you go wrong when they serve Mimosas !!! We both enjoyed the food. The server was very nice and attentive. The restaurant was clean and they had tables closed for social Distancing, they also had seats outside available. I ordered a regular mimosas and really enjoyed it , I had mixed feelings as it came in a regular glass , good if you don't want people to know your drinking at 11am but bad if you want to "feel fancy" drinking a mimosas. read more
3 years ago
4 years ago
This was HANDS DOWN our favorite find! The wait is WELL worth it! The breakfast comes out FAST, cooked perfectly and so incredibly good! The staff are all so friendly & professional. The bathrooms are always clean & there is plenty of parking. The menu is so large & has plenty of options for everyone! We have been here SO many times since we first found it & EVERY single thing we've had is noteworthy! This place is just a must try! read more
4 years ago
2 years ago
I love a good diner and Pops didn't disappoint! Great service and great food. I also love when places have make your own omelet which was delicious. Others in the group also loved the skillet (though it was big) and the waffle (more like a dessert but yolo). Definitely recommend. read more
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5720 Northampton Blvd
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