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    Popular Cafe

    4.1 (192 reviews)
    Closed • 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    POPULAR CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Chorizo Scramble & Coffee
    Vinsent S.

    I came in today since I had some free time this morning. I've been driving past the Cafe for about 2 months. I finally decided to try it. When I walked in I was greeted by the sweetest woman who smiled and get me straight to my seat. After looking over the menu I decided to get the chorizo scramble. I have never had a breakfast that took me straight back home. The comfort I had was next level. All the flavors were balanced and exactly what I expected. I sat for awhile a looked at all the decore and really soaked in how beautiful it was inside. I have to come back.

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    K Z.

    It's easy to just drive by this place, but I was getting my car serviced down the street and decided to walk down to this diner. I would consider this place to be a hole in the wall, but don't let the exterior ambiance fool you. The omelette was cooked just right and super affordable compared to all the other veggie omelette out there. Staff is super nice and chill.

    Sooo good. Everything was made to perfection.
    Aesthetic LeafyKiwi U.

    Omg! Compare to other places we have gone. By far the best quality food and Prices!! I am Shocked this place is not full to the brim. So calming and spacious. Can't wait to come back.

    Outdoor patio

    Service was very friendly and the prices are very reasonable. The place was clean and comfortable. They have healthy options and serve breakfast for lunch as well. I would recommend it if you're ok with their silverware being a bit low budget.

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    N M.

    Ming and Lisi are worth the trip here. A mom and pops type of restaurant. Great for groups or intimate breakfast catch up with your loved ones. Or, if you craving some great service, delicious food and sincerity, get over here. Now, let's stalk about their homemade hot sauce (which you can purchase to take home).....delish! Shake it on everything for immediate elevated flavor!! Bathrooms are clean, outdoor patio if you wanna see the street and trees or sit inside to revel at their lovely art collection. It's a place that feels at home which is difficult this day and age with everything , "Scan your own food." Looking forward to a return and please support small local businesses like this!

    Country fried steak  and my girlfriend eggs on top really small plate if you ask me

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    18 days ago

    Very good food. Love THE SERVICE, and the ambiance. Will come again so polite and very helpful my be me and my Husband's new spot

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    2 months ago

    Tried this spot for the first time and we will definitely be back! Nice atmosphere, server was really nice and food was great!

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    9 months ago

    Food was delicious and service was great. Love the small cafe feel. I'm coming back!!

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    Very good prices. Lots of food. Owners go out of their way to make sure everything is good

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    Great service & food. The staff was very attentive. They allowed substitutions when asked.

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    2 years ago

    Great breakfast diner food. Huge selection, service was friendly and quick. Atmosphere was fun old school vibe

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    2 years ago

    Delicious food, great coffee a huge menu and the warmest, kindest, friendliest service in town. We are steadily becoming regulars.

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    2 years ago

    This place is a little gem! Good breakfast food, very nice staff... I thought it was a great value for the price.

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    2 years ago

    This place is disgusting. They served me rotted corn beef. I will never go back. The French toast didn't even seem like real bread.

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    My first time at Mozwell Claremont and I had a wonderful experience! I came for Wednesday Jazz…read moreNight and West Coast Standard was fantastic. I loved the classic '40s and '50s jazz and especially enjoyed the QR code on the table that gave information and fun facts about each song being played. Such a unique touch! The shrimp tacos were delicious, the atmosphere was warm and inviting, and both the bartender and waitress were friendly and attentive. Great music, great food, and great service. I'll definitely be back!

    I came for the experience but left gravely disappointed. Not all it's cut out to be. Don't promote…read moremodern upscale if you are going to serve drinks in plastic cups and skip the garnish. If you are concerned about people dropping their glassware perhaps you are bringing in the wrong crowd or need to rethink your night time activities. It is especially a bad look when someone is getting arrested on your patio. Service is terrible. Bartender served the scantily clad woman before serving me and the gentleman next to me who ordered a simple old fashion only 5 mins before woman and her party arrived. Overpriced mediocre drinks. Maybe the good reviews are for their food and/or daytime service but certainly not deserving of a nice night out for drinks. Money poorly spent here.

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    4.2(148 reviews)
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    I have ordered delivery several times and finally met a friend for lunch. The food is always…read moreperfect. The service is excellent. The atmosphere is welcoming although can get loud. This is my favorite eatery!

    My family and I stopped into the Finney's Crafthouse in Claremont for the first time and had a…read moregreat experience. It was our first Finney's Crafthouse experience and they set the bar high for other locations. Everything from the food to the service was 5-stars. We came in on a Sunday during brunch time and they were busy. The staff from the host/hostess stand to our server handled the craziness with professionalism and efficiency. Service did not waiver which made for an overall good meal with the family on Sunday Funday. The Finney's Crafthouse in Claremont is located on Harvard Avenue. As noted above, we came in on a Sunday around brunch/lunch time which also coincides with the Claremont Farmer's Market. As a result, parking was a little bit of a challenge and limited, though not to any fault of Finney's. There were several things that were intriguing on their menu, but ultimately, we ended up ordering the - Cheesesteak Egg Rolls - A5 Wagyu Burger - Pastrami Reuben I am not lying when I saw that everything that touched down on our table was delicious. The Cheesesteak Egg Rolls set the perfect tone to our meal with a generous amount of cheesesteak, crispy shells, and the perfect sauces for dipping to complement the appetizer. The Wagyu burger was excellent. We ordered the larger basket of fries to share which were fried to perfection. My husband thoroughly enjoyed his Pastrami Reuben. The food at Finney's Crafthouse in Claremont was outstanding. We would definitely visit again in the future when in the area. If you are reading this review trying to decide if you should give them a try, the answer is yes!

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    4.5(1.6k reviews)
    2.1 mi
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    Healthy dining
    17 years in business

    Absolutely LOVE this place and will definitely be back whenever I'm in the area. The portions are…read moremassive and the prices are so reasonable for how much food you get. We came on a weekend and it was super busy (as it should be honestly with how amazing the food and service are). We got the blackened salmon with penne pasta and baby potatoes, and the flat iron steak with bow tie pasta and herb brown rice. The steak was cooked perfectly medium. The bow tie pasta is served cold and has a vinegary flavor to it, definitely a distinct taste, but I personally loved it because I enjoy sour/vinegary flavors. I can see why it might not be everyone's favorite though, but I personally really enjoyed it. The salmon was also super flavorful and cooked perfectly. Same with the penne pasta and potatoes. Honestly everything was just made really well and good. For the sauce, we got their popular jalapeno garlic sauce and it paired well with absolutely everything. Needless to say, this place was really good from head to toe. I also got to meet the owner and he was super friendly too. I seriously wish they would open one closer to my area. Parking was really easy and the ambience was lively with sports playing all around the bar and plenty of seating.

    First time visiting it was okay. Second time, they forgot about us, held onto my plate until my…read moreboyfriend's plate was ready. By the time we got our food, my plate was cold to the touch. We let them know, and they took the plate back, popped it in the microwave to warm it up. Very disappointing.

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    La Popular

    4.1(1.1k reviews)
    2.0 mi
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    Went here to celebrate my partner and I's anniversary and it was so good! The service was great,…read moretimely and friendly. The salsa flight add on was so delicious and fun to add to our tacos later. My partner loved the Al pastor pork belly tacos and the mole enchiladas and I really enjoyed my carne asada plate - they even cooked it rare as I asked! They gave us little candles and an extra icecream to celebrate our anniversary. We enjoyed the tres leches and icecream a ton! Will definitely come back

    I am writing to express my deep disappointment regarding my experience at La Popular on, September…read more29th. I placed Grubhub Order #81253486-2579643 at 5:55 PM and received a notification that it was ready for pickup at 6:10 PM. Upon arrival, I was told it would take five minutes to pack. At 6:30 PM, I was told it would be another ten minutes. Shortly after, staff checked my order details and informed me that my food had accidentally been given to an Uber Eats driver, but offered to remake it if I waited another ten minutes. Over the next hour, staff asked to check my order five separate times while repeatedly telling me it would be ready in ten minutes. Meanwhile, several other customers and delivery drivers received their food. As shown in the attached photos, my order was marked ready at 6:10 PM, but I did not actually receive it until 7:15 PM. When I asked twice to cancel my order and speak to a manager, I was ignored, and no manager ever came to address the situation or apologize. This establishment holds personal significance for me as the place where I proposed to my fiancé, making this lack of respect, communication, and basic customer care especially disheartening. I am not seeking a refund; rather, I am sharing this so executive management is aware of the serious lack of empathy and customer service demonstrated today. Given this experience, my family and I will no longer be dining at La Popular.

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    Embers in Paradise cocktail

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    Creamy Chipotle Shrimp Tacos

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    The Back Abbey - Claremont

    3.9(2.4k reviews)
    2.1 mi
    •$$

    Four of us had lunch there yesterday. All of us thoroughly enjoyed our meals! The steak salad was…read moreamazing with super tender and tasty beef. The chicken and waffle sandwich was cooked to perfection. The burger with an egg on it was delicious. The fourth person had eggs and a biscuit. The biscuit with lingonberry jelly was delicious! Everything was fresh, crisp and great tasting!

    We were welcomed to sit outside on the patio when we got here, likely because the inside was filled…read morewith fans watching the World Cup final. We were fine with it, and were given two menus and told to sit anywhere we wanted. After 15 minutes, no servers had come out to take drink orders or anything, so my boyfriend went inside to ask if someone could come take our order. I looked around the patio area and realized there were two other tables whose patrons were there before us, waiting for drinks and service, just like we were. One of them was fanning herself with the menu, as it was close to 100° outside. (There are no misters on the patio, just a slight breeze now and then. And, if you sit near the patio entrance, you should know that the huge dryer vents from the adjacent hotel are pushing hot air into the patio.) My boyfriend came back and said that he was told "someone will be out soon", and he noticed that all the servers were watching the soccer game inside. We waited another minute or so, and decided to leave and find another place for lunch. We were so glad we left...we ended up at Gus's BBQ across the way, and OMG...save yourself the trouble of the weak menu & non-existent service at The Back Abbey and walk over to Gus's. You won't regret it!

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    Portabella burger comes with a side salad

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