I love Popular! The people who work here are so nice, and always give great service. The food is fresh and tasty, never greasy or heavy. I always come for the loco moco or the egg foo yung. Love supporting small business that care about what they do. They are open for takeout and dine in, and today we sat on the patio which is a nice change. read more

Popular Cafe - American Near Me - Montclair, California

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Good... they re-opened . I sure missed my Tex-Mex Omelets. Everything is the same as before the same great food & great service. Glad to be back to my routine read more

It makes me really sad that this place is not as busy as it use to be and the food is still really good the server has been the same as always but she's so sweet and I love her attitude towards all the customers never rude never mean just really sweet I don't come here as often just because I live far now but when I am around the area this is my go to read more

I have been coming here for 8 years and the flavor gets better every time I go eat!!! Best breakfast place ever

This place is amazing! They are still open for takeout only on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday due to the COVID-19 read more

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Egg foo young was so delicious and really great service! Definitely need to come again.

Cozy and charming cafe. My mom also really enjoyed her coffee, and she doesn't like to try new places but this has become her go to. She had the Denver Omelette and she LOVED it. I had the Low Cal Breakfast with waffles and the WAFFLES were DELICIOUS. My breakfast isn't complete without something sweet and the waffles were small, sweet and fluffy. Brooooooooo, try their waffles. Treat yourself. *Also the waitress was really sweet, and friendly. read more

This place was a pleasant surprise! We were sat in the outdoor patio area, but there was plenty of shade and a nice breeze coming through. The owners were super super nice and the woman smiled the whole time we were there. I want to order their waffle combo but unfortunately their waffle machine was broken. So my mother and I had their pancake combo. I honestly really liked it! The pancakes were better than Denny's (lol) and nothing was too greasy-just perfect. Speaking of perfect, THAT BACON OMG. The bacon was cooked to a perfect crisp. Over all across the board, I'd say flavor wise everything was about 3/4 stars. But, their phenomenal customer service bumped it up to a 5. I'll definitely stop by again when I'm in the area. read more

Imagine dining at your grandma's house in the 60's and that's what it feels like when you walk into the restaurant. Think Blast from the Past meets Rush Hour. Extremely friendly and amazing service. My coffee cup was never empty and we were constantly checked on, and not in that annoying way when your in the middle of a conversation or chewing your food. You can tell the owner, a bubbly Cantonese lady, loves her job and her patrons. Hash = 5/5 perfectly cooked California Eggs Benedict = 1/5 (eggs were overcooked and hollandaise sauce was funky) Beef fajita omelet = 4/5 (well flavored but on the saltier side) Cajun shrimp and sausage skillet = 5/5 highly recommended Berry crepe = 5/5 For being a hole in the wall, this place is spectacular. Just wish they had a better benedict. read more

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They had no chicken to make my order and charged me full price..food is good but that was kind of weird

Popular café is the spot, it's always a pleasure to dine in with excellent customer service and, the food of course ! I've been coming here for years since I was a child, and can say the quality of the food and overall vibe of the place is phenomenal. This homemade food is definitely worth stopping by when in the area ! read more

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Small, casual cafe, nothing fancy as far as decor but they have good food & attentive staff. We like to come here for a casual breakfast. I like their Loco Moco & my husband likes their hamburger steak & eggs Benedict (basically eggs Benedict with a burger patty instead of ham). Coffee is good & always refilled. read more

We luv this restaurant, our brother told us about it n it's delicious everything is good in this restaurant. The owners are very pleasant n accommodating. This is one of our go too's read more

Still my ABSOLUTE favorite place for breakfast on a weekend morning! My usual: Eggs Benedict -- THEY ARE SO FLIPPIN' GOOD! I love them. The owner already knows my order and has even given us a cute little 10% discount card. I really wish more Yelpers would check this place out. It's cute, cozy, affordable and offers a damn good breakfast every time! read more

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Atmosphere: Casual. House like diner, smalls, booth seating. Ordered Items: Apple crepes, Chorizo scrambler, breakfast bruschetta (I think that's what its called) and peach pie with ice cream. Popular Café is a cute hole in the wall, you wouldn't expect this mom and pop stop to be soo great but it is. The whole experience was great. They have a ton of choices to choose from. We went for breakfast and received exceptional service along with great food! The portions are good sized, along with great prices, I don't think anything is over $10. The crepes are amazing, highly highly recommend trying one if you're in the area. read more

This place is a hidden gem! Eggs Benedict with pastrami was amazing! The coffee was a little weak/watery for me but the server was really nice. The food came out really fast. I recommend this little mom and pop place, especially if you are short on time and want food right away but don't want generic fast food. read more

Popular Cafe - American Near Me - Montclair, California

Food was delicious lesi the waitress was so sweet and on top of it our coffee was never low and the food was so well seasoned and perfect portions , and pretty affordable. read more

The food was good but the bacon tasted like the microwaved it.. So not so good... But the poached eggs and the florentine sauce was amazing! Service was great and very polite. read more

Popular Cafe - The eggs Florentine was bomb. The sauce was amazing and the poached eggs were perfect. The bacon tasted like microwaved. But ok. - American Near Me - Montclair, California

This place was clean and great service Most importantly the food was deliciously prepared with love. I will be back soon. read more

Popular Cafe - American Near Me - Montclair, California

Eggs Florentine were delicious, homefries were good, coffee was very good! Service was very slow but all 4 waitresses were very friendly. I would return just sit indoors. read more

Popular Cafe - Eggs Florentine with home fries - American Near Me - Montclair, California

I really like this place! Simple, tasty, quaint, and inexpensive. It's like a hole in the wall but it has a nice diner feel inside and you can tell they try to make it feel like home with plants, frames/pictures, and a tv. Food is not the best I've ever tasted but they have a large menu and what I've tried is pretty tasty! I always get the southern breakfast with hash browns or home fried potatoes. Their home fried potatoes are seasoned well and the onions and green peppers they cook it with give it a great taste! Grits are good, usually just add a little salt to make it perfect. The Cajun sausage is super delicious and well cooked. Biscuits are small but still have a good taste. They also have good coffee! The service is definitely good too. They are not usually busy in the mornings on the weekends when I go but even when I went last time and the were a bit busy, they never let my coffee cup go empty without asking me if I wanted a refill. Best part? You can order so much for two people and still stay under or around 20$. Definitely one of my go to spots for breakfast. read more

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Country fried steak, B&G,e/o eggs... Yummmm.. Size of glass of milk should be 16 oz, not 12 oz. Air needs adjustment, chilly. read more

Popular Cafe - American Near Me - Montclair, California

The Good: Great place to relax for breakfast or lunch. Casual atmosphere. Good food. Feels like a spot that should be in Orange County. Great servers. Good attention and genuine smiles. The Bad: They close VERY early. The Ugly: Being very hungry and looking for a good, casual local place and finding out they closed. The Summary: I love this place. It's quaint. Not a lot of people so the wait is minimal. It's quiet. There are TV's and porch seating which allows DOGS!!!+++ read more

food is good BUT watch out for the extra charges. We had breakfast the other day and I was charged $1.00 for french vanilla creamer. Should have used the regular. Also there is a 3% charge for the 'privilege' of having them run your card. OUCH! Never go there again. read more

This is a mom and pop spot for sure. The food is always fresh and good. They care about their customers. I order from here at least 1x a week because I work around the corner. My entire staff orders from here too. Good service, good eats. read more

Great eggs Benedict & coffee. What more could you want. I first chose this place because I was getting my car worked on nearby & I could walk over. I'm so glad I did. I have returned several times for breakfast and am never disappointed. read more

Popular Cafe - Great Eggs Benedict & coffee! - American Near Me - Montclair, California

I began eating at Popular cafe years ago when I was still a kid. My parents and godparents would bring us here. Now that I am older, I keep coming here to this cafe, and I am happy to see that the patio is open for dining! I am stubborn and always stick to my usual, the House Special Omelet with a side of biscuits in gravy. And the best part is that the owner always knows my order when I come in. The atmosphere of the place is what brings me back even after all these years! read more

I absolutely love this cozy little cafe. The Eggs Benedict is my favorite. Best omelettes in town, biscuits and gravy on the side is my second favorite. The coffee is always hot, fresh and plentiful. read more

Nice family working as the staff and great food made with love. The hostess/waitress is my favorite. She knows my order when she hears my voice on the phone read more

Popular Cafe is the best for breakfast. I've been coming here since high school, when it was located near the strip mall near Burger King. The owners are always pleasant and the food is always delicious. In fact, I'm going to order take out tomorrow morning in this pandemic to keep this small business alive because I want to eat there again when this is all over. read more

Don't let the outside fool you. This restaurant has home like vibes inside and the waitress was so nice. Ordered the frittata and is was yummy! Definitely a great spot for breakfast! So many options. read more

I absolutely love this restaurant - it's sparkling clean, the service is fantastic and the variety of food offered on the menu is impressive! Portions are generous and prices are reasonable. Parking is ample and you can go shop at Costco afterward without any fear of the dreaded impulse hunger purchases! read more

This place was never on my radar until Yelped steered me here. Thanx alot yelp, you've finally let me down. This place has a shockingly high Yelp rating for really pedestrian food. But they did have some pros and I'll start with that. Pros: Great prices Very good variety Good customer service Sunny-side up eggs were done nicely Cons: Too much variety can lead to Mediocre food Biscuits and gravy (really small biscuits and pasty, floury gravy) Waffles and fruit compote (the waffle was not crisp and the fruit was not fresh) Slow service I don't want to be too harsh because they were hospitable and I was pleased overall with their customer service but I just did not enjoy the food. There are some really good breakfast spots in the area so I doubt I'll ever be back here for breakfast. But with their prices, who knows, maybe one day I'll try lunch. read more

If Riverside wasn't 45 minutes away, this would be the breakfast/brunch cafe I'd frequent! 5-stars for the food and service provided for me on my first visit (Yes, I will be coming back on my next trip out here ;p) My friend and I ordered the Eggs Florentine and corned beef hash. I always eat my Florentine with corned beef, which always makes my meal taste extra yummy! So, I can't tell if the cook did the job, or I ;) read more

We love it here. Whether inside or out, the service and food is really good. We only eat poultry and fish so our choices are "limited" but they have a huge variety and always done well. One of their specialties is the smaller omelette which we frequently get. It's perfect because it's like a crepe but better! Last week I got the full size with tons of veges and turkey and it was still crepe thin. Family run and that makes it more fun. Also they remember us. PS: only a few restaurants have really good iced tea and this place is one of them. BTW: Dog friendly patio too! read more

Really great little breakfast place. I had seen it many times, but never gotten a chance to try it. The hash browns were so good. They were super crispy, but the inside was soft. I tried eggs Benedict for the first time there too. Since I had never had it, I can't really compare it to any other eggs Benedict, but I will say that it was really good. Cousin had the cowboy breakfast. The bacon looked really good and the pancakes were very fluffy. He really liked it. Waitress was really sweet and very attentive. We'll be seeing you again! read more

I'm writing another review because there has been some negative reviews by some that I think is ridiculous.. One saying they get their food in frozen food section at stater bros. What a ridiculous and ignorant statement. Restaurants get their food shipped in and in large quantities.. One said the vegetables taste frozen (would it have been better from a can?) Or do you prefer those other chain restaurants that boil in the bag with measured portioned sized? About the gravy, flour is commonly use to make home made gravy. (which is made home made) One says the food was mediocre.. I strongly disagree... First off everyone has different taste. Second, its not the four seasons.. Some would eat McDonalds and be fine with it.. For cheaper, yes cheaper, you can get a better meal. In the back you can see specials some for under $5.00 if you come in before 11:00. I've been there many times and the food is very good.. I've had the vegi burger and the patty was home made and was amazing. (You won't get that at Cocos, Dennys, or Carrows etc..) When you go during the week day its just two people. Wife who serves and husband who cooks.. I will tell you the service and food is better than some cafes filled with cooks and servers.. A bonus, their food is not greasy.. I know for a fact if your no happy, the people there will be happy to accommodate, you by redoing your order.. They aim to please and take pride in serving good food and very low prices.. Thats the one thing everyone seems to agree on. (The low prices) The place is good place for seniors who are on a fixed income. The cafe knows this and does their best to make special deals which include a senior special and daily special that will fit any budget.. read more

We were here for a Saturday breakfast about a week and a half ago. Needed to fuel up for a busy day of errands! I had the cowboy (girl?) breakfast and lots of hot coffee! Service was A+ as always! We really need to find more excuses to come here and fuel up! So should you! Your tummy will love you for it! :-) read more

First, since Yelp! doesn't let you give 1/2 stars, let me say that Popular Cafe deserves 3 1/2 stars. This place delivered a solid, tasty breakfast and I recommend that if you're in the Montclair area looking for a breakfast spot, you give this place a try. Service is wonderful, my wife and I never had our coffee reach the half way point, we didn't have to wait forever for our breakfast and they were attentive to any requests we made for salsa, sour cream, changes to our order, etc. Portion size is good, and they certainly didn't scrimp w/ the ingredients in the omelets we ordered. I had the Ultimate and my wife went w/ the Shrimp Avocado and I would say the Shrimp Avocado was the winner at the table. Overall, both were good, not out of this world good, but tasty. Our only complaint is the biscuits and gravy, they need a little work for sure. Overall, a nice, affordable breakfast restaurant that I would certainly try again, best in the area, no, but good nonetheless. read more

By far the best breakfast establishment for miles and miles. The omelets are served on hash browns (ingenious!) and will not disappoint. Breakfast burgers and eggs any style are also not to be missed. Simply put, you will not go wrong with anything you try here, especially when you add some of that tasty homemade hot sauce. The atmosphere is warm and cozy, the service quick and friendly. There's really no reason to miss out on the breakfast heaven. It might even make you a morning person. read more