We’ve been twice and it has consistently been good, so I would recommend if you’re looking for a mom and pop style cafe near DTSA.
In-depth review: - hamburger and fries at $12.50 is a fair price and taste as expected, and the country fried steak and eggs at around $15 is also decent. The Pop’s Country Breakfast (not pictured) was ok but too much gravy that was just ok tasting. Would not recommend the Grilled Chicken Melt (not pictured), it was horrible- very bland and basic, with cheese that was only barely melted and looked like Kraft singles. Pancakes are nice and fluffy and definitely worth trying.
- consistent good service
Price/Value: Par other similar diners, but cheaper than many others, so while expensive it’s just about better than the competition
Parking: Limited street parking only takes change or the app, I think free on Sundays? It’s not in too busy of a side street.
kit castle
Little cafe, set in a 50ish vibe that serves great home style food.
Eric Nunez
My favorite father-daughter breakfast spot before school right across the street from the Orange County School of the Arts
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Jason Hoblin
Great breakfast. Amazing service. Has to be one of the best little breakfast spots in OC. Highly Recommened!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hash Browns
Arnufo Garcia
One of my go to for breakfast never disappoints!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Country Fried Steak & Eggs and Irish Hashbrown, Grilled French Toast Combo
Karina Diaz
Very fast service great ice coffee kid friendly too. The waitress was really nice ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Carlos Rodriguez
I think places like this should have more in the cities, good service, delicious food.
It was good, only the place is too small for so many people.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Efrain Grande
We love pop's! We have been coming for years! Highly recommend!(: Food, service and prices are GREAT ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Country Fried Steak & Eggs and Irish Hashbrown, Pastrami Sandwich, Country Fried Steak and Eggs, Hash Browns, Irish Potatoes, Sandwich, Deep Fried French Toast
I been going to Pops for a long time ,90’s. Since the change of ownership not just the food quality declined but the customer service too. Tell me why the waiter/owner has her child there as she’s running around serving coffee and taking orders. They moved away from real eggs, everything is bland. Thought I’d give a them another chance but not going back. It used to be a great old school all-American cafe lacks that feel. Never again.
Dianne Rios
Kid-friendliness: Yes
Wheelchair accessibility: Yes
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Belgian Waffle, Country Fried Steak & Eggs and Irish Hashbrown, Chicken Melt with Zucchini, Spinach Mushroom and Swiss Cheese Omelet, Toast, Country Fried Steak and Eggs, blt, Hash Browns, Irish Potatoes
Martin Courtney (Openplzdds)
Classic diner. Chicken Fried steak was exceptional. The gravy was more like Thanksgiving than sausage and it went really well with the crunchy CFS.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Country Fried Steak and Eggs
Kimberly Poong
Spontaneous breakfast this morning with the family. We are visiting from Canada and were craving breakfast. So refreshingly inviting and friendly after a few days of Disney /hotel breakfasts. Kids had Mickey pancakes, husband had an omlette and I had 2 eggs meal. We both loved our meals and the boys were over the moon with mickey pancakes! May have to make a few stops before vacation is over!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Grace Palo
POP'S CAFE was amazing! We just moved to Santa Ana recently and I saw someone on Reddit recommend this as their favorite American breakfast place. Now, I can say that this is my new favorite breakfast place! The vibes are immaculate and the food is great. Prices can't be beat as well! I will definitely be coming back.
We sat indoor and the diner vibe is perfect. Next time, I want to bring my dog and sit outside. It gets busy but the wait is not bad at all.
We've had a great experience.
I loved everything we got!
- Country Fried Steak - Eggs Benedict
Recommended dishes: Toast, Country Fried Steak and Eggs
We’ve been twice and it has consistently been good, so I would recommend if you’re looking for a mom and pop style cafe near DTSA.
In-depth review:
- hamburger and fries at $12.50 is a fair price and taste as expected, and the country fried steak and eggs at around $15 is also decent. The Pop’s Country Breakfast (not pictured) was ok but too much gravy that was just ok tasting. Would not recommend the Grilled Chicken Melt (not pictured), it was horrible- very bland and basic, with cheese that was only barely melted and looked like Kraft singles. Pancakes are nice and fluffy and definitely worth trying.
- consistent good service
Price/Value: Par other similar diners, but cheaper than many others, so while expensive it’s just about better than the competition
Parking: Limited street parking only takes change or the app, I think free on Sundays? It’s not in too busy of a side street.
Little cafe, set in a 50ish vibe that serves great home style food.
My favorite father-daughter breakfast spot before school right across the street from the Orange County School of the Arts
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Great breakfast. Amazing service. Has to be one of the best little breakfast spots in OC. Highly Recommened!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hash Browns
One of my go to for breakfast never disappoints!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Country Fried Steak & Eggs and Irish Hashbrown, Grilled French Toast Combo
Very fast service great ice coffee kid friendly too. The waitress was really nice ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I think places like this should have more in the cities, good service, delicious food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pastrami Sandwich, Spanish Omelette, Toast, Hash Browns, Irish Potatoes
It was good, only the place is too small for so many people.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
We love pop's! We have been coming for years! Highly recommend!(: Food, service and prices are GREAT ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Country Fried Steak & Eggs and Irish Hashbrown, Pastrami Sandwich, Country Fried Steak and Eggs, Hash Browns, Irish Potatoes, Sandwich, Deep Fried French Toast
OMG food was delicious!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hash Browns
Restaurantji Recommends
I been going to Pops for a long time ,90’s. Since the change of ownership not just the food quality declined but the customer service too. Tell me why the waiter/owner has her child there as she’s running around serving coffee and taking orders. They moved away from real eggs, everything is bland. Thought I’d give a them another chance but not going back. It used to be a great old school all-American cafe lacks that feel. Never again.
Kid-friendliness: Yes
Wheelchair accessibility: Yes
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Belgian Waffle, Country Fried Steak & Eggs and Irish Hashbrown, Chicken Melt with Zucchini, Spinach Mushroom and Swiss Cheese Omelet, Toast, Country Fried Steak and Eggs, blt, Hash Browns, Irish Potatoes
Classic diner. Chicken Fried steak was exceptional. The gravy was more like Thanksgiving than sausage and it went really well with the crunchy CFS.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Country Fried Steak and Eggs
Spontaneous breakfast this morning with the family. We are visiting from Canada and were craving breakfast. So refreshingly inviting and friendly after a few days of Disney /hotel breakfasts. Kids had Mickey pancakes, husband had an omlette and I had 2 eggs meal. We both loved our meals and the boys were over the moon with mickey pancakes! May have to make a few stops before vacation is over!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
POP'S CAFE was amazing! We just moved to Santa Ana recently and I saw someone on Reddit recommend this as their favorite American breakfast place. Now, I can say that this is my new favorite breakfast place! The vibes are immaculate and the food is great. Prices can't be beat as well! I will definitely be coming back.
We sat indoor and the diner vibe is perfect. Next time, I want to bring my dog and sit outside. It gets busy but the wait is not bad at all.
We've had a great experience.
I loved everything we got!
- Country Fried Steak
- Eggs Benedict
Recommended dishes: Toast, Country Fried Steak and Eggs
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