Pop's Cafe

We’ve been twice and it has consistently been good, so I would recommend if you’re looking for a mom and pop style cafe near DTSA. In-depth review: Food: 3/5 - hamburger and fries at $12.50 is a fair price and taste as expected, and the country fried steak and eggs at around $15 is also decent. The Pop’s Country Breakfast (not pictured) was ok but too much gravy that was just ok tasting. Would not recommend the Grilled Chicken Melt (not pictured), it was horrible- very bland and basic, with cheese that was only barely melted and looked like Kraft singles. Pancakes are nice and fluffy and definitely worth trying. Service: 3/5 - consistent good service Price/Value: Par other similar diners, but cheaper than many others, so while expensive it’s just about better than the competition Parking: Limited street parking only takes change or the app, I think free on Sundays? It’s not in too busy of a side street.

POP'S CAFE was amazing! We just moved to Santa Ana recently and I saw someone on Reddit recommend this as their favorite American breakfast place. Now, I can say that this is my new favorite breakfast place! The vibes are immaculate and the food is great. Prices can't be beat as well! I will definitely be coming back. We sat indoor and the diner vibe is perfect. Next time, I want to bring my dog and sit outside. It gets busy but the wait is not bad at all. We've had a great experience. I loved everything we got! - Country Fried Steak - Eggs Benedict

First and last time here. Average Denver omelette, packaged English muffins were as expected and the “Irish potatoes,” lacked serious seasoning/flavor. Service is run by college/dropouts with poor customer service skills. That’s not uncommon today and will never change, as the younger, self-entitled generation will never understand what earning a tip requires. Now it’s drop off your plate, never come back to check on the order, not offer to refill your cup and “order expect,” a 20% tip. 🤣 This experience will certainly keep me from eating at restaurants with table staff or only go to high end restaurants where incredible service is the standard. Anyways, at 10ish, this spot was 1/2 or 1/3 empty telling me people rather eat at Norms. 😂😂😂🤮

Love this place! Sign on the wall says they've been around since 1946 and I believe it. Counter seating, old diner tables and chairs. Love the atmosphere, good food, friendly staff. I enjoyed my #3 Specialty Sandwich, which was turkey breast, avocado, lettuce, tomato, sprouts, and mayo on squaw bread, with a side of delicious potato salad. Onion rings were good too.

Great little breakfast and lunch place. It opens up early in the morning and closes at 1:30 in the afternoon. Very classical looking to1950s diner. Had a great pastrami and BLT sandwiches for lunch once. But the first time we went in for breakfast. I had the corned beef hash and my wife had sausage biscuit and gravy with eggs on the side. Both were awesome but the best thing we had was the deep fried french toast with what Jose recommended chocolate and strawberries on top that was the best.

Yum! Pancake was an authentic dinner type pancake. Soooo delicious. Service could improve by attentiveness, but other than that staff is very genuine and kind. Food came out quickly as well 🙌 Will be returning. 👍

Went with my family and loved every bit of it. The coffee was great and food was fresh! Downside was finding parking but I would take that over IHOP any day!

Awesome food. Nice little place that has been around forever. Great service.