Pop's Branding Iron Restaurant & Lounge
$ • American, Bars, VegetarianAbout Pop's Branding Iron Restaurant & Lounge
Customers' Favorites
Side of Onion Rings with Ranch Dressing
Pops Benedict with Crispy Hashbrowns
Stack of Homemade Fluffy Pancakes
Biscuits and Gravy with Sausage
Chicken Fried Steak Breakfast
German Sausage Breakfast
blt Sandwhich with Fries
Chili and Cheese Omelet
Fried Chicken Salad
Liver and Onions
Recent Reviews
332 ratings
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their food is cozy homestyle American food. had liver and onions tonight. this place is the best restaurant around. you are now #1. see ya next weekend
Fantastic staff! Great people! Great atmosphere! Great food
First time coming here, I was craving a steak and my friend recommended Pop’s! Parking was easy and convenient, Carleen at the bar was amazing, she was knowledgeable, had a great personality knew the menu. I came in alone and she was so welcoming! Will be back.
Hours
| Monday | 7AM - 10PM |
| Tuesday | 7AM - 10PM |
| Wednesday | 7AM - 10PM |
| Thursday | 7AM - 10PM |
| Friday | 7AM - 10PM |
| Saturday | 7AM - 10PM |
| Sunday | 7AM - 10PM |
Pop's Branding Iron Restaurant & Lounge offers delicious food, including the popular Monte Cristo. The service is consistently friendly, with welcoming staff and entertaining cooks. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, featuring plenty of seating, including a large room in the back. The extensive menu has something for everyone, and the full-service bar with lottery adds to the lively vibe. Despite busy weekends, the kid-friendly environment remains popular. Many guests appreciate the homey feel and good prices, recalling meals that remind them of family favorites. The staff is known for their friendliness and a willingness to make things right. Overall, Pop's continues to be a great spot for a hearty meal and a friendly experience.
The restaurant is described as a "dive bar" with a bartender that is "perfect, busy and professional and friendly." The drinks are said to be "poured perfectly and great value." Customers express they would "go back in a second." The atmosphere is described as what one would expect for a place called "Pops Branding Iron," and it is referred to as an "Albany institution." The food is described as "decent, on the diner side," and the restaurant is "always busy and loved by locals." One customer has been going there for "many many years" and has fond memories, such as when his wife first felt their unborn child move there 44 years ago. Another customer describes it as a "wholesome place to get breakfast or lunch and meet your friends to catch up," with "kind people" and "decent food."