OMG this place is super cool! Nothing like I thought it was like. I won a $25 GC that they donated to a PHS reunion raffle basket & I was downtown on MSD. I happened to be talking to my Mom before heading into town about this place & had wondered if it was still in business, she told me it was. Yippie! She also asked me to get her a popover. My friend's & I stopped in here so I could grab my Mom a popover. Since it was MSD it was busy & there was a small line but it moved quickly. I ordered a plan Popover for my Mom that came with a maple butter that Sand (took my order @ the register) told me that it was really good. My Mom enjoyed it. It was a good size & looked yummy! I also picked up a sugar cookie for myself that I carried around all day & due to the heat the frosting melted and my cookie got smushed but it was still pretty tasty. It was sweet but not too sweet. I'd love to go back for another one & eat it before I ruin it! LOL I also got a funfeti cupcake & found it to be very small & kinda dry. The frosting wasn't very sweet. I wouldn't get another cupcake as it's not worth the price ($3.46) or the taste. I used one of the unisex bathroom's while I was here which wasn't too bad for a busy MSD, but they had signs on the door that "bathrooms are for customers only" but I doubt they had any way to control the bathroom traffic. I still have $$$ left on my GC & will definitely be back to try something else & maybe even a popover! :-) read more

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Counter order restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. We had chicken salad popovers and 1/2 chicken salad popover with bowl of clam chowder. (You can get 1/2 salad or soup with 1/2 sandwich) the 1/2 & 1/2 is a large portion we shared. They happily brought addition plate/bowl and flat wear to share. Food was good. This was a quick stop in Portsmith on our road trip through Maine. read more

Staff is very friendly and energetic! Tomato bisque was very tasty and the turkey sandwich was juicy with spinach. read more

Popovers on the Square - Sandwich soup duo - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portsmouth, New Hampshire

The poperovers were stiff, dry, crunchy. The scrambled eggs has black chunks of cooked food remnants and dark chunks of burned cooking oil from the surface they were cooked on. Staff were not friendly. The butter and jam are in those small tacky plastic travel sized portions one would get on an airplane. $33 for the most unapetizing and underwhelming meal. read more

Popovers on the Square - Dry, hard, overcooked and stale - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Cute breakfast/ lunch spot. You go up to the front and order your food and then they bring it over to you. I got the quiche and mini popover with salad and it was very good. They have so many amazing pasties as well. Great spot! read more

Popovers on the Square - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portsmouth, New Hampshire

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Found this great spot for family meal and highly recommend if you're in Portsmouth. The Popovers are delicious AND they make a gluten free popover as well!!! In fact, their entire menu is very friendly for GF people. We had the quiche, Reuben sandwich, ramen bowl and popovers. All delicious and the staff were super friendly and helpful. It's a big space but not too loud. Overall great experience. Check out their desserts as well - cookies and macaroons were SO good! read more

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service is disorganized (exclusion / addition requests weren't followed , wrong order delivered) and the food was terrible. The popovers were dry and tasteless. Their version of a Greek Salad (TINIOS' GREEK was a terrible mess of macerated olives , mushed feta and a disgusting dressing. the chicken salad was ok- but the popover it was served with didn't help the situation. The overpriced iced americano concoction was also watery / disgusting and the lids leaked - this place wouldn't last a week in NYC. i guess their rating stems from limited options in the area read more

The popover scrambled egg with veggies had no flavor and is overpriced . They really need to come up with a special jam or sauce or something because it really is a shame . The popover is crusty and also no flavor. I had a breakfast sandwich a few weeks ago and same. read more

First time in New Hampshire and was told that it's known for their popovers. Coming from Florida, what in the world are these. The staff were super friendly and welcomed me by it being my first time. The popover with egg and cheese was extraordinary. I also got a cup of clam chowder with a popover and that was memorable. The eclair was also amazing. I will forever remember this place and this spot will be the first stop when I come back. read more

Popovers on the Square - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portsmouth, New Hampshire

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Popped in for lunch (got there after 11a so missed the opportunity for breakfast foods). Vibe: Seat yourself, indoor and outdoor seating, counter service. Surrounding downtown is really cute with lots of restaurants and shops. Service: The staff behind the counter were really nice and answered all the questions I had really pleasantly. Food came out pretty quick. Food: Avocado toast: portion was on the small side and could have used 1-2 more flavor elements but the bread was really good quality on the whole was very tasty. Popover: Soft and eggy on the inside, maple butter was good. Value: The avocado toast being $13 was overvalued in in my opinion. Popover was $4. Overall really enjoyed lunch here, pros were the cute town, friendly staff and tasty food, cons is small portions for price. read more

Popovers on the Square - Popover - very good - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portsmouth, New Hampshire

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Four dollars for a delicious popover with maple butter is a deal ! Lots of other goodies inside restaurant. Outdoor seating available. Clean restrooms. read more

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Cute cafe with tons of yummy pastries and breakfast and lunch food. I really enjoyed my coffee there. I love that it's self serve and they have different blends and flavors or drip coffee to choose from. I loved that they had cookies for a dollar. I tried a popover and it was just okay. The maple butter was absolutely delicious, but the pop over is a little dry and underwhelming. The servers were kind, but they messed up our very simple order. read more

Popovers on the Square - Popover and maple butter - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portsmouth, New Hampshire

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You order at the counter and find a seat. Servers bring your order over. The food was tasty. The popover came with a sweet and delicious maple butter. The tomato bisque and clam chowder were perfectly creamy and tasty. The pulled pork sandwich was tasty and on the chewier side. read more

Popovers on the Square - Pulled pork sandwich, Tomato Bisque, popover - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portsmouth, New Hampshire

A nice place to meet with friends or family and get something to eat. Even alone it's still a decent place to go and get something to eat or drink. Anything from a coffee to a late and even beer. The breakfast sandwich is a personal favorite of mine. The soup there is so great especially on those cold north east days. Don't forget to get a popover as well. Service is standard but even on busy days they are quick. Only for side is I wish they were open for dinner. read more

This was surprisingly mediocre but the AC was good on a hot day. This is more than I am say for much better Portsmouth eateries (I see you Ceres Bakery). Given that the popovers are the point, mine was neither hot nor all that good. It's a chain. But there were seats and AC so I gave it 3 stars--which is honestly an inflated grade. Surely a better restaurant could make a good business of this wonderful spot. read more

First visit. I didn't expect much, but the breakfast sandwich was perfectly prepared and thev roll it was served on was as good as any I've ever had. read more

Popovers on the Square is conveniently located in Portsmouth and is a very pleasant place with good people-watching from their patio. We were there in September, after the crush of tourists, but it was still pretty busy. I am a popover lover, but I realize that popovers must be served hot to be at their peak. The sandwiches were at a disadvantage because the popovers were at room temperature. The two extra popovers we got and ate for breakfast the next day were not ideal (we had no way of reheating them.) I mention this because although not the fault of the restaurant, you will do yourself a favor just to get hot popovers and eat them immediately with their excellent maple butter. I had the salmon plate (aka lox, cream cheese on a popover). This was a good portion of lox, with nice accompaniments including chopped egg and pickled onions. I was wary of pickled onions, but they were a fantastic addition because the acidity countered the fattiness of the cream cheese and of the salmon. Honestly, I'd rather have this on a bagel, but when the name of the restaurant is "Popovers," that seemed foolish. My wife had the egg salad sandwich, which normally comes on a toasted sourdough roll, but she opted for a popover. Again, although the popover was good, it didn't really provide the optimal holder for the egg salad. My rating was a quandary because we really liked the ambiance and the food, but because of what we ordered, the popover wasn't the best choice to show-off the popovers. I think this would be a better place for breakfast than lunch and by ordering in a way that best shows off the popover. Based on what we ordered, three stars is fair, but based on the potential of ordering differently, I'm sure they would be four stars. read more

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Great service and a wonderful latte. Had a vanilla scone that was good too. Yummmmmmmmmmmm.

This place was amazing. Lucky for us we got there in time for a popover. Love the cute atmosphere. Busy place, parking. Isn't easy ?but worth it. Eggs and bacon popover. It's a must - hopefully I can pop back in on my next visit. read more

Nice warm respite from the cold weather. My daughter ordered the quiche and i got the tomato soup and a popover. The soup was just creamy tomato deliciousness. The popover was perfect for dipping in the soup. Quiche was tasty. Service was quick and the restroom was clean. The baked goods looked tasty as well! i'll definitely return! read more

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Two yrs ago I was in town and I really wanted to eat here, but it was closed. So this time in Portsmouth, I made sure to stop in. Maybe it's just that I overhyped it in my brain, but they were just okay. The popovers were cold and had little flavor. I got the loaded one that came with scrambled eggs, potatoes, sausage, bacon, and cheese. I ate the filling out of it, but was otherwise a bit apathetic. They bring your food to you, but you need to clean up after yourself, which I don't mind at all. An employee told me he'd take care of my dishes which was really kind of him. It's busy and loud even on a Monday afternoon. A good sign that people seem to really like this place. We didn't have a long wait for a table for 2, but the wait for our food was about 25 min. read more

Visited while on vacation and loved the cute atmosphere and friendly staff. We ordered mini popovers and two drinks. * Popovers: Delicious, and the butter they come with is fantastic. * Hot caramel apple cider: Very good, though quite sweet. We didn't mind, but it's worth noting if you're not a fan of sweet drinks. * Hot spiced apple cider: Perfectly spiced and not overly sweet. If we lived nearby, we'd definitely come back! read more

Popovers on the Square - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Had high hopes for this place considering great location. Food was however awful. I had the omelette and the vegetables inside (onions, peppers) were so raw it was gross. It was like they put them on the rill for 1 minute. In addition the cappuccino lacked flavor. Do not eat here. I threw most of it away. Perhaps the baked goods are better. read more

Though it was excessively busy on a Sunday morning, the staff were organized and hard-working. The popover was nice, but I thought the steel-cut oatmeal was the star of my meal. read more

Well, not great. The popover was burned. The cream was empty and so we're half the coffee carafe. The special said sandwich with fruit in the side $15. It arrives and there's no fruit. Me-"Where's the fruit?" Stoner kid-"You have to pay extra for it " I show him the sign. Me- "It says 'and fruit'". Stoner kid- "You have to pay extra for it." I get that the outside seating is nice. Other places within a hundred feet have the same with better food and less zombies on staff. Just don't. read more

Such a cute place for brunch! You order and sit. Drinks you pick up yourself and the food comes to you (they call your name). Plenty of seating. Friendly workers! I ordered the ham and cheese quiche with a side of fruit and it came with a mini popover. The crust on the quiche was so sweet and delicious, the egg had a nice texture. i absolutely loved it! My son ordered the avacado toast which came with a hard boiled egg, red onion and marinated tomatoes. He loved his! read more

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I haven't had a popover in a very long time, because I require gluten free. Gluten free popovers are a rare find! The popover itself was light, flakey inside with a bit of a crunch on the outside. I would definitely order it again, if I were in the direct proximity! I had it with the chicken salad, and this is where it didn't necessarily go south, but it didn't do the popover any favors. The chicken salad was too chunky for such a light bread, and there was no flavor. The staff was friendly and courteous. The popovers are good! If I had it to do over, I would choose a couple of plain popovers - no filling - and some coffee. The coffee was fantastic! read more

Unique spot and great service. Got the half dozen minis and loved them. I will return.

Popovers feels like a twist on a small town diner. The popovers are great for breakfast and remind me of the ones my mom would make at Christmas time growing up. They have good coffee and decent prices. read more

Popovers on the Square - Popover - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portsmouth, New Hampshire

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The restaurant is cute and clean. We ate the omelets which were pretty thin and fruit toast which were decent. We aren't big eaters so it was enough for breakfast. I know, who stops at a popover place and doesn't even eat one? The desert case looked so yummy! I'd go with average on the food taste. read more

Popovers on the Square - Omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portsmouth, New Hampshire

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Dropped in for an afternoon snack. They were all out of scones, so I got the last Blueberry Muffin. It was quite delicious, with a sugary crunchy top and plenty of blueberries inside. Service was fast and I would come back again. read more

Popovers on the Square - Blueberry Muffin - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portsmouth, New Hampshire

One of the best tomato soup and grilled cheese I've ever had! Came here with a friend last weekend, we ordered the tomato soup and grilled cheese and a popover to share! The tomato soup was very flavorful and creamy. The cheese was nicely melted and went perfectly with the grilled sourdough bread. The popovers were great especially with the maple butter it came with! I also ordered an iced chai which was average. Overall, would recommend checking this place out!! read more

Popovers on the Square - Chai Latte, Mini popover with Maple butter - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portsmouth, New Hampshire

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Go for the atmosphere if nothing else. It is phenomenal. We had to wait about 30 minutes for an outside table but it was worth it and I was able to walk down by the lake while we waited. Located on Jordan's Pond with mountain tops over the lake is just breathtaking. Food was pretty good. You have to try the Popovers but they were just OK in my opinion for $5 or $6 each. We also had a lobster stuffed popover that was pretty good, filled with lobster, lettuce and sauce. Service was also just OK but the real treat here is the surrounding scenery. If we had eaten inside not sure I would have giving it a 4 star rating. The outside dining was what took this to a 4 star. But if you are in the area at least hang out and walk around the lake. Absolutely gorgeous with ample parking on the day we went. read more

Popovers on the Square - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Location couldn't be better - and the pastries we had were excellent! Might've been the absolute BEST fruit tart I've ever had! As well as their eclair - fantastic!! Coffee was good and the popover was interesting. Found this place as we were exploring Portsmouth and were needing some coffee to warm us up. So glad we did! I ordered the El Diablo which was half hot chocolate and half coffee. They give you the cup with only the hot chocolate in it so that you can fill the rest up with as much of their delicious coffee as you want from the self serve bar. It was great! And the Chai Latte was good too - nice and spicy! The popover was fresh and hot - soft and creamy - not overly sweet! They give you some maple butter to go with it and it was the perfect compliment- not too sweet at all. Thoroughly enjoyed it! The eclair was one of the best ones I've had - flaky and crisp on the bottom, excellent amount of chocolate on top and the cream in the middle was light and fluffy! But the fruit tart really stole the show...it was the BEST I've ever had!! The crust was crumbly and it just melted in your mouth. The filling was light and creamy with a subtle vanilla flavor and the fruit on top was supple and fresh! I'm just mad I didn't get more while I was there LOL!! The cafe was cozy with great window seating for people watching while you have your treats. The staff were very welcoming and helpful. They even readily gave me as much whip cream on top of my El Diablo as I wanted. We had a great experience- will happily visit again if I'm in the area! read more

Popovers on the Square - Popover and El Diablo - excellent! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portsmouth, New Hampshire

So quaint & sat outside on a beautiful day. Great food & service, it was our first stop on our drive up the coast, perfect!

Fantastic lattes and even better popovers. I am shocked at how delicious the gluten free popover was! This place is a must try. read more

Popovers on the Square - Gluten Free popover with Maple Butter - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Absolutely loved both the gluten free and regular popovers. This place is 2.5 hours from our house and I dream of going back there. We planned a winter trip and will definitely be getting some popovers for the way home. We stopped by mid morning, they were fresh when we purchased and they tasted equally delicious after being warmed up the next two days. read more

Popovers on the Square - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portsmouth, New Hampshire

My boyfriend and I here yesterday on our way to Maine. Our experience was 10/10 - the popovers with the maple butter were delicious, the outside shaded seating was perfect and the personable customer service was outstanding. The cashier even remembered my boyfriends name when he went back inside to bring in our dishes. I wish I lived closer to make this a go-to spot. read more

Popovers on the Square - Popovers with maple butter - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portsmouth, New Hampshire

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The popovers are very good. Had a sandwich that was excellent and very tasty although the portion was a little small. Service was very quick and friendly. It was very loud and super busy in the dining area and a few rude people made that experience not the greatest. Not holding that against the business though. read more

Their baked goods looked delectable and whimsical. The buttercream frosting of the cakes are stuff dreams are made of. Their namesake popovers were less custardy than I had hoped for but solid. While I know pots of homemade jam are out of the question during the pandemic, I wish they'd offered sealed disposable cups of compote, preferably house made; Smuckers didn't hit the mark. Still, customer service was friendly, they observe all COVID rules and strict contact tracing (California needs to tear a page from New Hampshire's businesses). Right on Market Square, this is a good spot to stop for coffee and something sweet to enjoy here - or take home. read more

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