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    Pop's Diner

    4.2 (150 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Blueberry Pancakes
    Aleksandra B.

    Great little spot. Does not give chain vibes at all. Stopped by on a Saturday adventure and was not disappointed. The menu is pretty standard for a diner but I'm sad to report that mimosas are missing. Otherwise kids indeed eat free and there's a decent selection for picky eaters (looking at my own offspring here). All staff were very friendly, service was speedy and our server was able to make complicated adjustments to the our meal, true MVP. The food was great, so much so a to go box traveled home with me.

    Two Egg Breakfast
    Joey M.

    Was on an animals without feet kick diet and decided on the classic two egg breakfast meal. The eggs were ordered and cooked perfectly over medium, fruit and 12 grain toast. The meal was fine but I can't understand why they only serve one piece of bread cut in half. Most restaurants serve up two slices of bread but not Pops. Again the meal was nice and the service was friendly as usual.

    Rump Shaker
    Shakira R.

    Something about Sunday morning screams waffles, and rather than going to the store to get the ingredients and pulling out my Belgian Waffle maker -I decided to go out to eat at a place that had been voted Best Waffles for nearly a decade (by the Virginia Pilot) - Pop's Diner Co. I would spot the bright yellow letters every time I drove down Northampton or visited Lynnhaven Mall and think I would try it out one day. Pop Diner's was opened in 2005 by two brothers who wanted to share the gift of homemade breakfast at any time in tribute to their father, Pop, who was renowned for making an incredible breakfast. The menu consists of breakfast, of course, and lunch items. Despite it being a holiday weekend, we sat down without a wait. I ordered the following: Corned Beef Hash Breakfast Classic Waffle Rump Shaker I requested the chef to grill the corned beef hash twice to give it an extra crispy texture - for a good mixture of salty and meaty. This classic breakfast has two eggs, toast, home fries, grits, or fruit. I ordered the scrambled eggs hard with cheese, a side of fruit, and an English muffin that I didn't even eat to save room for the main attraction - the waffle. The waffle was terrific--soft on the inside but nice and crispy on the edges. It was shaped like a flower, which definitely allows for a perfect crispy crunch in almost every bite. The Rump Shaker features Malibu, triple sec, pineapple, grenadine, and orange juice. It was refreshing. I definitely will be back, perhaps with my niblings (nieces/nephews), since kids eat free!

    Morning Moon Sandwich

    Pretty decent diner spot on a busy road, plenty of parking around the building. The Morning moon sandwich had fresh salsa although it needed some extra hot sauce added to it. The wait staff are very friendly and kept my coffee and water filled. Inside is a typical diner vibe, booths everywhere. Not much of a view though since its location doesn't provide one. All around good spot, would be back for more.

    Sarah Y.

    Its a nice and clean atmosphere. Love this place for breakfast or lunch. They also have a variety on their menu to choose from. Friendly staff and quick service. The waffles are the best.

    Chicken Country Fried Steak hash browns and scrambled eggs
    Dawn R.

    There was no wait because there was ample staff so the table tuen was nice. Not much ambiance definitely a place to eat a good meal and leave. LARGE portions so come hungry. I also had a bloody mary, not my favorite bloody mary but great presentation heavy on the spices in the mix, not a fan. I will be back! Our server was new, Danielle and very sweet.

    Pop's special .. Delicious!!!!

    Food was amazing , I ate her last year and couldn't remember the name . Thank God for google search ! The staff is pleasant and the food is reasonably priced as well as delicious

    Corned beef hash with eggs and an added side of bacon
    Arisha H.

    It's been over a year since I reviewed this location and unfortunately ran into the same issue. There was an odd smell like sewage/basement smell. Our waitress Lisa very attentive and patient as this was my mom's first time. We ordered coffee, southwestern omelet, and the chicken and waffles. My mom stated the chicken was juicy and tender. The maple apple bourbon syrup complimented the food well. If you're unsure like my mom was ask for it on the side you won't regret it! I had the southwestern omelet with breakfast potatoes well done. Not sure what happened but they ended up really mushy this time and unfortunately there was hair cooked into the omelet. Lisa immediately take the food away. A guy assuming the manager as he didn't introduce himself. He asked how we were doing and if he could get me anything else. Overall the staff has been great at this location but this is the second time hair was in my food. Can't say I'll return to this specific location.

    Breakfast!!
    Trish K.

    Pretty delicious breakfast! I didn't realize it was a local chain. But the food is really good. The portions are a good size. Not too big, and not too small. You can do grits or home fries which were kind of like a cross between shredded potatoes and little potato chunks. I feel like if you got those potato chunk things extra crispy, they'd be really good. My grits came with a ton of butter on top. Just a heads up. The food came out really fast! I couldn't get over how fast the place served me. They also don't advertise the awesomeness that is kids eat free! Can't beat that. Or the fact they serve alcohol! What?! Mimosas and other drinks. I just had a water because I'm lame! LOL It wasn't super huge in there but you could easily sit 4 to 6 people. Probably some food for vegetarians. And if you go early enough, you can do breakfast or lunch! I'm sure I'll stop in again.

    Had to stop my wife from stealing these cups
    Andrew B.

    Never have I ever been to Norfolk Va. so picked Pop's off Yelp. Small place seats around 70'ish. We came for breakfast, but you can order off the lunch menu too. Our server was training so I had to mess with her. The staff is genuinely friendly and being from NJ that took some getting used to. I got the Meat Lovers Omelette and because we are in the south I had to get grits. Almost got a bagel but because we're in the south I didn't. My wife loved the Cinnamon Roll pancakes, but couldn't finish them so I tried to help. I could have done without the orange cheese on my omelette, but that was my fault. All and all this is a great place for a good meal with great service.

    Karena R.

    Okay, okay, okay! Pops diner is a definite hit. I'm here visiting my hubs hometown and he said this spot was a must try. We arrive less than 40 mins before closing and the young lady that greeted us was so pleasant. The restaurant is cute not very big but like a comfort setting. Christmas music was playing in the background to help you with holiday spirit. After being seated she offered a variety of drink options. Let me just say this was the absolute best waffle I think I've ever had. Bacon infused. Soft on the inside but nice and crispy on the edges. Everything was amazing. Don't sleep on this spot & the menu is really good and both options are served all day. Close at 3p

    Coffee
    Tammy V.

    Amazing Service, Great Coffee but the food could be better. I ordered the cheesy Shrimp & Grits and they were extremely salty! (I did not add salt at the table) Not edible at all, however the server offered to give me another meal, or have the dish remade which is very much appreciated, it shows they care about customer satisfaction. Husband had the Meat Lovers omelette which he enjoyed. They do slap a slice of sandwich cheese on-top of the omelette rather than shredded cheese, I have never seen that before at a restaurant/diner but husband said it tasted fine.

    Zay M.

    I visited here on a Monday afternoon around 1:35pm. I had no idea how close it was to my hotel when I chose this place. I went to the end of the parking lot to turn GPS on, looked up, and BAM! There was the sign lol. I could've walked lol. I chose this place primary because they were known for their waffles, the pictures looked good, and I wanted to give them a try. When I walked it, it was pretty cold. It was a cloudy day with the outside weather being around 79 degrees. I noticed it wasn't very busy. There were about 5 tables in use. I was greeted and sat promptly. The waitress came over shortly after. I ordered a mango orange mimosa and a water. I received both fairly quickly (1-2 minutes). I ordered around 1:45pm. I got the BMW Waffle combo with home fries and sausage links. Waitress said the combo would be an extra $3. I was thinking about adding fruit on my waffle, but it would've been another $3, so I decided against it. My food came out surprisingly quick, around 1:50pm. I ate the sausage first, which was tasty. It had the perfect crisp when taking the initial bite. Next was the home fries, which wasn't aesthetically pleasing. Personally, they also didn't taste the best plain. For me, home fries makes me think of fried potatoes that are typically square in shape. This wasn't it. It just tasted like potatoes. They tasted 10x better with ketchup. This was until I got halfway through and realized it just wasn't that good. They over cooked pieces throughout and it was nasty. Now to the waffle. It was shaped like a flower. I wouldn't say it was the *best* waffle I've had. The edges in several area were more crispy than soft. Additional, the menu says the BMW Waffle is a "bacon infused waffle topped with maple glaze and even more bacon!", but there was barely any bacon on the inside. I didn't even notice any until I got to the middle, and it wasn't very much. So, this was a letdown. I'm a bacon lover. I was expected to taste bacon in every single bite; bacon didn't even cover the entire top of the waffle. While eating, I overheard an interview taking place. So, Jimmy and Jerry are two brothers who run the business. There is more than one location. The restaurant is named after their father, who cooked in the kitchen. There 22 tables total. I heard, who I assume is the manger, state that everyone runs food and that there is typically 3 servers throughout the week. The highlight of teamwork was good to hear and it was witnessed. There isn't a designated host, so the manager and my server sat guests by whoever was available. Overall, I probably won't return. I just don't see the worth of it, unfortunately. My meal and drink was $25. Per the receipt, my waitress was Ashanti. She was friendly.

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    Great spot. Had the Captains Omelet. Waffle was cooked just right . Found this spot while in town.

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    Absolutely fabulous experience from the very friendly staff to the delicious food. Pop's Diner is definitely a place you must go to.

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    Always a go to place for breakfast! 1st time at this location. We love the one in Chesapeake. Quick friendly and filling.

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    Service is good but food is very bland...even the salsa had no flavor- this is our first and probably last visit.

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