What a cool new eatery. Only opened 1 day but upon entering, it was clear they were ready for business. A very open restaurant with some high tops, tables and even some soft comfy couch chairs with their own little tables. A small market area with some cool items. Imported olive oil, truffles and candies. Also some neat pasta making tools. The menu I found unique. Hot Italian sandwiches, some delicious main entrees and even some cool looking breakfast sandwiches. ( definitely going back to give the breakfast sandwiches a try) I had the Gnocchi Sardi with red sauce and meatballs. The Gnocchi was tender and tasty with a very complementary red sauce. But no bread for dipping? I loved the meatballs. Excellent flavor and a soft texture. Yum! Thank you for a very good experience. And I'm sure P.O.P.S. is going to be a big success right in the heart of Downtown Canton. read more

The pasta is phenomenal! The seafood scampi is well balanced and is some of the best pasta I have had. read more

POPS Canton - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Canton, Georgia

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The wife and I tried POPS on a recent Friday night when we were both in the mood for pasta. They're located in downtown Canton and we love to support the various businesses, especially the restaurants, that make the downtown area so special. We were welcomed into the restaurant by several staff and given a quick run down of how things work since it was our first time in. The space is open and bright and the seating is sort of mixed in with their market. We ordered our pasta and drinks at the counter and found a seat. The food arrived quickly as fresh pasta cooks in just a few minutes. I had the Zozonna and the wife had the Norcina. Both dishes were wonderful. I loved the extra creaminess the egg provided in my sauce and the sausage in my wife's dish was bursting with flavor. There is no substitute for freshly made pasta and POPS crushed it. Our server checked in a couple of times and provided take out containers for our leftovers. We thoroughly enjoyed the meal and will be back again. read more

Food was freshly cooked and well seasoned. We went during the day and it nice and quiet but I can see it could come alive towards the evening time. The employees were nice as well. One of them was even from Louisiana...who dat babe!!! My mom and I split the eggplant parm and lemon basil shrimp salad. Both was so delish! Will be going back. *side note they use gulf shrimp. Only reason I went. If ya know, ya know! read more

POPS Canton - Eggplant parm and Lemon basil shrimp. Wish I would've taken a pic before we split it. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Canton, Georgia

Our first time and we LOVED it! We visited for a late lunch and were warmly welcomed. Staff were very polite and helpful. Food was FABULOUS and the ambience was just right... music not too loud, everything clean and fresh and with a delightful array of Italian goods to buy! Pasta is all made in house and the sauces all made from authentic Italian ingredients. My husband was extremely happy with his delicious sandwich too. Highly recommend. You won't be disappointed! Definitely coming back for an evening experience! read more

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Our meals were fabulous, and the bread appetizer was absolutely amazing. Some of the best bread I've ever had! Each dish had such a unique and fresh taste. We got the bread, meatballs, Bolognese, and the Chicken Riggies. Both were phenomenal. Highly impressed with this new Downtown Canton spot! The wait staff was very attentive and friendly! read more

POPS Canton - Bolognase, Chicken Riggies - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Canton, Georgia

Oh my! Delicious food! Attentive staff! Home made pastas. Fast and fresh meals. I had the Caprese Salad to start. I can't describe the flavor explosion. Fresh ingredients, the orange balsamic is light and delightful not overwhelming. The croutons-more please! This is large enough to share with 2-4 people.. if you want to share. The eggplant parm pasta dish is unique and amazing! Little eggplant "meatballs" are served on a hearty bucatini with vodka sauce. Restaurant is hip with vibrant decor. It's a must try restaurant for a no chain individually owned Italian meal. Mangia! read more

A total disappointment. Ordered the Freddie. Sausage was way over done and dry. First time is my last time.

The food is incredible and tastes like authentic Italian. We meet here from all over GA for family meals. Go for lunch or dinner 10/10, staff is precious too! read more

We enjoy our meals on every visit. Good prices. Nothing fancy, but consistently good food.

First timers. Wow! Great industrial feel restaurant. It's an Order at the counter type deal, and then they bring the food to you. Friendly, helpful staff. The food was amazing. Highly recommend the eggplant meatballs! Tiramisu was creamy and light! read more

Once again, P.O.P.S. did not disappoint. We brought the whole family, and nobody had the slightest complaint (except that they didn't have enough room to finish their meal). This place is destined to become a Canton institution. I especially enjoy the cleanliness, the timeless decor, and the classy jazz music. read more

POPS Canton - St. Joseph's sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Canton, Georgia

Seriously, these are the best pasta dishes I've ever eaten. They're fresh, perfectly seasoned, and filling. The service is really good, too. The atmosphere is casual, beautiful, and inviting. I wish more restaurants would follow this unique style of ordering and service--convenient, personal, and timely. Customers order at the counter, take a seat, and wait for the food to be delivered to their table. The staff kept my water full and even offered to order me a second glass of wine without getting in line. This is the real deal! MUST TRY THE MEATBALLS and NORCINA PASTA. That Norcina Pasta is something I crave all the time now. WOW! read more

It's been over a year that I've been eating here and the consistency of putting out fresh, incredibly tasting food still exists. The service is the best in the City of Canton with personal check-ins by the owners and staff. I can't tell you the favorite menu item because that would be like asking me to tell you my favorite child. I love everything equally across the menu. I especially love that each month there is a chef's special sourcing in-season vegetables. The ambiance is hip and trendy. Facing Canton Main Street, the view is fun and exciting. Jazz music is constantly playing making the environment so fun! Modern touches while keeping the integrity of the historical building, this place is beyond beautiful. I love the restaurant store where you can purchase Pops merchandise, house and kitchenware. Come see Pops! You will love it here and never want to leave! read more

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Love this place, it's an open layout so you go to a counter to order and then pick your seat, get you drink, and wait for your food. Makes it more efficient for sure. The sandwiches are amazing, it's my favorite place for lunches and dinners cause I can eat a sandwich for multiple meals. My wife has gotten their pasta and she says it's the best, going to have to try it some time. The sides are ok, haven't tried a lot of them but the pasta salad was good (just needed to season it to my taste) and wasn't really super into the pasta chips (just my own tastes) but they are clearly super popular so never sleep on them. Looking forward to coming and trying their breakfast some time. read more

Everyone in my group ordered something different and everyone was pleased with their order. I ordered a salad and it was excellent - I added crispy chicken to mine and it had that little bit extra you come to expect at a good Italian place. Hints of basil and lemon - perfectly juicy and crisp on the outside. Their sandwiches were good-sized portions. Some people ordered spicy, and they said it was perfectly spiced. The service was fast and efficient. The ambiance was classic, up East - it was everything I didn't realize I was missing in Canton. I highly recommend this place. (The food was so good that I forgot to take pictures. Check it out for yourself - you will not be disappointed!) read more

My wife and I decided to try this relatively new Italian eatery and market. The historic building is beautiful and the vibe inside was welcoming and classy. Comfortable seating options, smooth jazz, and a great staff. We were welcomed at the door by the owner, Andy. He's a great guy who seems to really care about not only what he's built, but also the local community. They even get their coffee from around the corner at another small local business. We ordered the meatballs and the cheesy bread as sides. The meatballs were delicious, not just bland chunks of meat in sauce, but actual spices and flavour in the meat. I'm a sucker for garlic cheesy bread in any form, especially if you give me marinara to dip it in, so no complaints there either. For our mains, I ordered the Bolognese and my wife ordered the B-Sting sandwich. The Bolognese was HEARTY and substantial, but I cleaned the whole plate. I believe they make the noodles in house. My wife allowed me a bite of her sandwich, and I considered ordering one to go. The hot honey slaw and spicy pepper were fantastic paired with the chicken. If you're in the Canton area and need a great meal from great folks, I highly recommend this place. If I lived closer it would be my go-to lunch spot. read more

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Calling all "Cantonions"!! If you haven't been to POPS yet you are missing out! Warm relaxing and inviting environment, extremely dedicated and friendly staff and the food is incredible. We just sampled their breakfast menu, hash and the prosciutto and whipped feta breakfast toast... delicious! We have also been there for lunch and dinner and everything we've tried has been amazing! Check them out ASAP! You won't be disappointed:) read more

POPS Canton - Breakfast hash with fried eggs and the whipped feta spicy honey tomato and prosciutto toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Canton, Georgia

Always enjoy our meals here. A little pricey for some items but many are shareable. I love the way it's set up inside. It feels cozy and comfortable. read more

Fantastic local restaurant serving quality Italian dish's. We love the homemade pasta and the meatballs are pure perfection read more

Absolutely fantastic! After seeing and hearing rave reviews from many sources, we decided to give this place a try last night. I normally do not try a brand new place because they are usually working the kinks out in the first few weeks but that is not the case here. We got there about an hour before closing. Even after we arrived and the place was hopping with people still coming in after us, there wasn't a hiccup. The counter staff was nice and friendly. The service was fantastic. And the food was AMAZING. Fresh, homemade, and just right on point. It was easy to see why this place has garnered such great reviews. Downtown Canton is super fortunate to have this new addition. It's decorated beautifully, warm and inviting, comfortable chairs (THANK YOU!) and a great atmosphere. Bravo! read more

POPS Canton - Chicken parm with bucatini. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Canton, Georgia

Welcome to the neighborhood!!! What an AMAZING addition to Downtown Canton!! We stopped in for lunch after a failed attempt to go for dinner the previous week. Why was it a failed attempt? Well because it's brand new and was beyond full (a great problem for any business to have). We came back during lunch hours and were able to walk right up to the counter to place our order. The staff was friendly and helpful with menu suggestions. Once you order at the counter you seat yourself and then your food is brought to your table when it's ready. What's even more special about this place....I LOVE knowing that I am supporting a family owned business. The owner and his 2 young (adorable) children brought our dishes out. It was love at first bite!!!! We were a party of 5 and each had something different & sampled it all of course. It was all divine!! I even ate my meal slowly because I didn't want it to end!! It was absolutely delicious!! They did a beautiful job with the build out. It's very spacious providing various seating options, large windows allowing for tons of natural light to flow through, and great attention to detail (I just love the gold silverware). They have a small "market" area with pastas, sauces, olive oils, beverages etc. We all loved our meal so much and had such a wonderful experience that we are already talking about going back for more!! read more

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Absolutely 10/10. Finally an amazing Italian restaurant in Georgia. The restaurant is gorgeous and food fresh and delicious. I can't wait to try everything! The service too was great. Such kind staff and owners. read more

The hubby and I stopped in to check out POPS for lunch. There is a basket in the front with menus, that you can help yourself to. After you decide what you would like, you make your way to order. I ordered the chicken Parmesan sandwich. (I read a lot of reviews and everyone was bragging on the chicken parm.) My hubby ordered the meatball sub. We paid and sat down in the buzzing eatery. The food came out and the sandwiches looked great. For the price, I would have liked some chips, or pasta salad. Usually you get a side for the price point. My sandwich was a lot thinner than I expected from the reviews I've seen. The chicken wasn't pounded evenly so one half was paper thin and the other half was meatier. I did ask for a side of sauce because it was kinda dry. My hubby ordered the meatball and the sandwich was also lacking sauce. He said the flavor was spot on. He said, they were probably the best meatballs he's ever had. The bread on both were great too. Crunchy but soft on the inside. I know that PoPS is new and they are learning, but Bring on the sauce. Don't be shy. When I think Italian, I think sauce. Several reviews have said they are lacking in the sauce department. With a few small tweaks this restaurant could be a long time fixture in Canton. Can't wait to try it again. The market is very nice for take home items like semolina, pastas etc. read more

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SOOOOO freaking good. 10/10 recommend if you like a little spicy refreshing salad! Service was great and our food came out very fast despite a line basically out the door! read more

POPS Canton - Spicy kale and eggplant ceasar salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Canton, Georgia

The atmosphere is open and inviting. The wall of family photos as a nice personal touch. There are various options for seating, like high tops, and traditional four top tables, and a lounge area. The server was polite and she made excellent recommendations. The B-Sting was the best sandwich I've had in a long time. It was perfect blend of sweet and spice. The chicken was perfectly cooked, tender and juicy yet a little crunch on the outside. The bread was definitely homemade and delicious! The P.O.P.S. salad was very tasty with chickpeas, romaine, and a delicious vinaigrette. I think next time, I will ask for light dressing as it was a little heavy on the oil. Overall, though, it had the perfect crunch and was a generous portion. If you've never tried a San Pellegrino Limonata, definitely try it! The frozen coffee was also delectable. What a welcome dining option in downtown Canton! read more

POPS Canton - P.O.P.S. Chopped Salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Canton, Georgia

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This is a great concept and they are executing it well. Any of these one star reviews without contributing consistent content, are just trolls. The Good: The decor, service, and food are all on point. Some may argue that the prices are high, but you are partially paying for the environment they have created. Everything looked like it was being executed right on plan. I ordered the Fra Diavlo and would again. The Challenges: If I had to be picky, I'd say the portion could have used another ounce or two. If I lived closer, my abs would be in trouble. read more

POPS Canton - Fra Diavlo - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Canton, Georgia

POPs don't you go changing on me! Time and again you do not disappoint. Whether it's the homemade pasta and AHmazing sauce or the breakfast Sammy I had today, it's always hot and delicious. Can't wait to come back! read more

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Love that this new family run restaurant has moved in to the heart of Canton. This was an interesting experience-we had no idea what to expect. The food was fresh but not plentiful and the prices and description led us to believe it would be. The sandwich definitely needed larger meat portions. The salad tasted great but again not a large portion. The frozen drinks were excellent. The staff was all very nice and the kids helping bring orders was adorable af. The one trend I've noticed not just here but everywhere is the tipping request at the counter. This is getting out of hand. This place for example was order at the counter and get your own utensils and napkins at a stand- like in fast food. They bring your entree to your table that you place an identifying card at. We spent over 50 for the two of us and I'm not sure it was worth that. Overall 3.5 read more

Definitely a five star restaurant! Food is amazing. Service is great.! Nice Owner! It's great to see places like this in Canton. Can't wait to go back. read more

Ok I'm updating my Review! We went back today to try the pasta! This place was hopping! Loved the vibe of the place! The owner created us and the service was friendly. We ordered the pasta this time and it was so yummy! I did get the kale salad which has a good spice to it! We all ended up sharing our dishes which worked out great. We sat at the high top which the chairs are com'fy! We will be back and love to support local! Wish them all the best! They have the location! At pastries and a coffee machine and it would be a place you might not want to leave! See you soon! read more

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As a former New Yorker, who is part Italian, I am usually very hard on Italian restaurants. However, Pops Canton is a gem! They have taken traditional Italian food up to an artistic form, with new mixes of flavors that are mouthwatering! I love the casual yet Trendy vibe, the staff are lovely, and the food is out of this world. I love love love it. read more

Great food for the $$$ price. It's unique with self serve order counter with table service. Chicken Parm is delicious, check it out!

Went for the first time today. Fast and friendly service. Delicious fresh house-made pasta and sauces. Relaxed and pleasant atmosphere for visiting. We will definitely be back! Want to try all of the pastas! read more

Adorable and delicious spot in Canton! The service was excellent, the ambiance nice and the fresh and tasty! Would definitely go back. Owner was so kind.Worth a stop! read more

Every time you walk in you are instantly felt welcomed by a sincere greeting and asked if you have any questions. The pasta is made fresh, portion sizes are great, prices good, selection good, clean, bright and uplifting space. Some really great creative dishes with all fresh ingredients. This is my "go to" Italian Restaurant in Cherokee County. I can bring anyone with me for the first timed and they all say the same thing....."I'm coming back here." And, they do. The owners and staff are great!! read more

Vengo de una familia de raíces Italianas, mi papá de Nápoles. Este lugar me hizo recordar las pasta de los Domingos en la mesa larga con toda la familia junta...que mi Nona nos hacía con mucho amor Me encantó ... nos encantó read more

POPS Canton - Bee's knees Gin&Homey at Palermo Original Pasta And Sandwich With my Date - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Canton, Georgia

Food is so fresh and flavorful. Service is friendly and excellent. We were able to get the food quickly. This place has a lot of history and ambience. read more

We went a while ago and I still remember my dinner and how great my tummy felt afterwards. So many times I will have pasta and then regret it. Not because it isn't good, but because of how it makes my stomach feel for the rest of the night! I wasn't even thinking about my stomach and of course, ordered the pasta! Which was outstanding! It was so delicious and light. The sauce clung to all the little nooks and crannies of the homemade pasta! What a treat! At first I was wanting bread to eat with it (I am a lover of carbs!), but I didn't even miss crusty bread because the pasta was so satiating and wonderful! A super busy restaurant that somehow manages to seat all of its guests brilliantly! A very well thought out dining experience! And we went upon the first week of opening, so I know it has only gotten even more awesome! Can't wait to go back!! I completely forgot, because the food was so delicious, my stomach, it was so happy afterwards!! No pains or uncomfortableness. I honestly believe that is because of their homemade pasta. The fresh ingredients they use and the happy light atmosphere!! read more

We really enjoyed the food here! We hadn't really researched it, we had just been told by friends it was good, so we checked it out one night when we suddenly found ourselves with a sitter and lapsed plans. We were surprised it was a counter order place, but the lady taking orders was very polite and the vibe was relaxed enough that it didn't feel burdensome. They have some pasta and pasta-making tools for sale throughout the dining room, and they have several comfortable chairs if you're just grabbing a frozen coffee (and you should - it was fantastic!) or a quick bite. We ordered two meatballs for an appetizer and two pasta dishes, one with red sauce and another with the sausage and spinach. The pastas were fresh, the meatball was flavorful, and overall this was a great meal. It's nice having a fast casual option downtown, and we'll definitely check them out again, possibly with a group. read more