Pope's Cafe
$ • Cafe, Burgers
Hours:
120 Public Square E, Shelbyville
(931) 492-4028
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We are always looking for new meat and three type restaurants, and was hoping Pope’s would be another good one to add to our list. Unfortunately, we were disappointed. We ate here on 06/06/26. The fried foods we had (Catfish, fried green tomatoes) were heavily breaded and very over fried to the point of being hard. As for the cabbage, green beans and mac and cheese, they just were not very good. I am not one to want to write bad reviews for someone’s place of business,...read full review
My wife and I ate dinner at Pope's Cafe on 5-27-26. The service and food was excellent, and the staff very friendly. Highly recommend this establishment.
I first tried them back in October for breakfast on my birthday. I was not disappointed, great food and service for a good price. When they posted on Facebook they would be taking reservations for Thanksgiving dinner I booked myself a spot. The dinner was buffet style like my mom used to do. The service was excellent as well as the food. The traditional Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings! I live in Murfreesboro but it's a short drive over to Shelbyville and well worth...read full review
Menu
Hours
| Monday | 7AM - 8PM |
| Tuesday | 7AM - 8PM |
| Wednesday | 7AM - 8PM |
| Thursday | 7AM - 8PM |
| Friday | 7AM - 8PM |
| Saturday | 7AM - 3PM |
| Sunday | 8AM - 2PM |
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Pope's Cafe is a great place to eat with friendly staff and delicious food. They offer a variety of salads and fresh vegetables for vegetarians, including a fantastic salad bar. Customers with dietary restrictions or allergies will appreciate the staff's attention to detail in handling their food. The restaurant is kid-friendly and wheelchair accessible. One customer was thrilled to find country ham on the menu and praised the food's quality. Another visitor enjoyed the excellent service and classic breakfast options like fluffy pancakes, homemade biscuits, and crispy hashbrowns. The quaint cafe on the square in Shelbyville has a charming atmosphere with antiques, making diners feel like they’ve stepped into a movie set. Popular dishes include the patty melt, burger, fried okra, chicken & dressing, pork chops, and Mac-n-cheese. Despite some construction nearby, Pope's Cafe remains open for business and provides a welcoming atmosphere for all, with bingo on Monday & Thursday evenings. If you're in Tennessee, make sure to stop by and experience this charming spot for yourself!