The Popover Lady

Stumbled across the Boston Public Market and wandered through to find this gem. I’m from NYC and grew up going to a restaurant that specialized in popovers. It’s been over 20 years but these popovers instantly took me back to the great memories of my childhood. I ordered the mixed mini set which was conveniently packaged and made it home on my flight today. I also ordered an Asiago popover which was warmed up as I waited. It was light, buttery, with a hint of cheese. I wish I lived closer so I could enjoy them again.

We just tried the chocolate chip one, I just asked to get it cold, not warm and the lady did a face… Sorry was for my little son, so if is too hot he will not eat it. I would say was really good, the dough was great plus the chocolate was real dark chocolate. Absolutely recommended

Ended up at the Popover Lady two days day of our four day stay in Boston. We tried the popover ham and cheese sandwich for lunch one day, and the bacon egg and cheese popover sandwich for breakfast the next day. Popovers are crisp outside and fluffy, moist and tender inside with a pleasant, lightly eggy flavor. They were very big and made for generous sandwiches. Service is fast and friendly, and price is in line with other food in the market. I really enjoyed the meals we had here and will be back if we come back to Boston in the future!

A must try if you are in the area. I have introduced a number of my friends to these popovers and everyone loves them. So light and airy. They are supposed to have a neutral flavor except for the toppings they come with. I have tried everything, onion, cheese and also the sweet version. I prefer the savory ones. You can always add butter, cream cheese, avocado, ham, cheese or jam to make it sweet. Amazing with fresh coffee. If you take them home, warm them in the oven for a couple minutes. In the picture you see the onion version. I stop by every week after Haymarket. 🤤 yum. And yes the team is very friendly!

Fantastic! Holy Cow! You will love this! Drop everything and come here to get popovers! Priced right!

The bread has a very unique flavour, we tried one of the sandwiches with asiago cheese and it did not disappoint at all, delicious and if you get it heated it's even better. We additionally tried a mix of 4 to try the other flavours and OMG, I loved them all. 100%recommended, plus the owner is so nice and friendly!

We booked the “Ultimate Boston Food Tour: Freedom Trail and North End” where this was one of our stops. We sampled the plain, cinnamon & sugar, and Asiago popovers. My personal favorite was the Asiago! There were numerous tasty looking options, to include a burger.

You simply can’t beat the delicious snacks and meals that this little spot offers. Breads are fantastic, ingredients used to make the different meals are top notch and their cinnamon popover is beyond divine (and nicely priced!). Do it!

Stumbled across the Boston Public Market and wandered through to find this gem. I'm from NYC and grew up going to a restaurant that specialized in popovers. It's been over 20 years but these popovers instantly took me back to the great memories of my childhood. I ordered the mixed mini set which was conveniently packaged and made it home on my flight today. I also ordered an Asiago popover which was warmed up as I waited. It was light, buttery, with a hint of cheese. I wish I lived closer so I could enjoy them again. The vibrant atmosphere of the market was fast pace but still felt cozy.

Solid popover sandwich. I ordered the bacon, egg and white cheddar cheese on an everything popover. It was ready in about 5 minutes and it was delicious! My only complaint is that the cheese could've been a little more melty, but it was a fantastic way to start the day.

Best breakfast sandwich in downtown! Located right in haymarket you can get any popover you want with your breakfast sandwich as well. I've had both the onion and everything popover and they were great. The popover lady is super friendly and makes you whatever you want how you like it. Definitely check this place out for a quick bite on your way to work or for lunch.

All I can say is that I didn't know that I needed an asiago cheese popover when I woke up on Sautrday morning. By the time I got to the Boston Public Market and saw the plump dough-y popovers, it was love at first sight. The asiago cheese definitely came through, but didn't overpower the delicateness of the pastry. Two pats of butter were the perfect amount to accompany every airy and light morsel. I loved it from end to end and am thankful that the Popover Lady exists!

Always a good thing when you get some cinnamon sugar popovers from the Popover lady at the BPM! Soft fluffy, buttery and sugary treats! Service is always fast and friendly. Great display of baked goods - very warm and inviting! Highly recommend :)

Saw a sign that stated "The Popover Lady" located inside the Boston Public Market, directly outside of Haymarket and next to the Haymarket Orange Line MBTA Station. Really friendly lady and gentleman who helped us. We bought 3 popovers, Onion, Plain, and Asiago Cheese. Very delicious, fluffy, not dry and delicious.

Full transparency I've never had a popover before but this place changed my mind. It was made upon ordering so it came out so warm and fresh. The batter was soft and everything goes well together. This place is located in Boston Market and opens early so I'd love to pop in for a quick breakfast and coffee. Overall, would recommend!

The moment you see the pink neon popover sign you know you're in for a treat. The Popover Lady is an absolute hidden gem! It's clear they take pride in what they do, and the quality shines through in every bite. What stands out the most is the perfect balance of texture--crispy on the outside, soft and eggy on the inside. Even my cats like these popovers. They never steal people food, but both have stolen Asiago Cheese popovers right out of my bag when I've bought them home. If you're at the Boston Public Market, do yourself a favor and stop by The Popover Lady--you won't be disappointed!

2 Words: Sooooo good I usually get the onion popover but would gladly eat all of them. Deliciously light & fluffy.

The food and service is amazing! My favorite is an Asiago popover with bacon, egg, and cheese. Definitely recommend trying this place out.

I will say breakfast has never been my favorite meal of this day but a bacon, egg, and cheese Popover what the winner for best food we had at the Boston Public Market. Sorry to the French but these popovers are much better then any croissant I have ever had. The other nice thing about the Popover Lady is that the cheese they you is so creamy and has so much flavor. Also check out the pictures but they really load up on the bacon too. Nothing is more frustrating then a breakfast sandwich lacking in the bacon. For a amazing breakfast/brunch or even lunch sandwich this is the place to go and the winner of our trip to Boston Public Market.

Fluffy popover, toasted upon ordering, and melty gooey cheese...what more could you ask of a breakfast egg sandwich? Great departure from my typical croissant sandwich and not as heavy as a biscuit. Conveniently found in the Boston Public Market and they serve Boston cream pies as well! The popover bacon, egg, & cheese will be in welcome rotation to my typical croissant or biscuit sandwich mix.

Stopped in for a quick breakfast and to get out of the cold wind! We both ordered the bacon, egg and cheese breakfast sandwich. There was a nice serving of bacon & the use of a popover was such a nice change and we really enjoyed them. The gal working the counter was very friendly and helpful. Bathrooms in the market are locked and need a code. There are tables in the center of the market and we had to share ours but there was plenty of room. I would totally go back again! Enjoy!

The Popover Lady is located in the corner of the Boston Public Market next to Crescent Ridge and across from Mother Juice. It's a small stall front with a few different popover options. I got the asiago popover and turned it into a bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich that I got toasted. The worker asked me if I wanted any salt, pepper, or hot sauce and I only opted for salt and regretted it later. The popover is super light, fluffy, and airy with a slight crisp from the toasting. The service was quick and my popover sandwich was wrapped nicely in foil. Overall, something different to try and a little bit lighter than a bagel sandwich.

Still don't know what a popover is but it tasted great. Bacon / egg / cheese. Try it.

I needed to eat something savory to recover from the box of overly cloying baked goods at Mike's Pastry down the street. Just to settle my stomach. A popover was just the ticket. I picked a regular one. Warm and smeared with butter, it was light and crispy on the outside and so soft on the inside. I also tried the Asiago and the Onion. All three were really good. I finally got the popover I'd been wanting since I arrived on the east coast.

We don't get popovers on the West Coast often. I was excited that this place was here while visiting Boston. It was delicious! I got the cinnamon sugar popover. I would probably get the original if I ever am back in the area, but the cinnamon sugar was very good.

Great service and tasty product! Detailed breakdown below: **Service, 5/5** I got mine to eat in person at BPM, so my pancake was heated up and served in a little tray. She asked if I wanted any toppings on the side, and I requested syrup and butter. I got everything with a fork, knife, and napkin, so it was a perfect package all ready to eat -- super convenient! **Decor and cleanliness, 5/5** This stall is located in BPM, which is very cute and well maintained. The stall itself and the displays were also super clean, and the woman helping me was wearing a mask and prepared everything with gloves. **Presentation of the food, 5/5** After heating up my blueberry dutch baby pancake ($5), she dusted it with sugar and served it to me with all my requested condiments. The pancake itself is very cute and they're really generous with the blueberries. **Price and portion, 5/5** I thought this was the perfect size for a snack, but not enough for a breakfast. $5 is a bit high for what I would usually spend, but I totally understand because rent in BPM is probably high plus small business owners need more support right now. **Taste of the food, 4/5** Like any pancake, it was a bit bland without the syrup, so I'm glad I was able to get that on the side. It's also my first dutch baby pancake, so I wasn't sure what to expect, but I think I would've liked either more fluffiness and more toasted edges/bottom for some crunch and to mix up the textures a bit. Still SUPER good though and a perfect start to my day :)

A little taste of heaven... Brings me back to my grandma's popovers! I've been visiting The Popover Lady for years and every time is a treat! I enjoy them fresh, but buy a half dozen and reheat some over the next few days.

I had to try this place bc I just ate some ice cream next door. The lady who worked there was nice. I ordered the Asiago popover. When I think popover, I think of the Neiman Marcus popovers and the consommé. I miss it. The popover was decent. I was hoping to try it with the jam but it was left out of my bag :( It was still decent as I needed something savory to try after eating all the sweets

2021/06/26 16:00 Since popovers are such a rarity nowadays, I felt I had to get something when I passed by this stall in the Boston Public Market I got a Popover Egg & Cheese with Canadian Bacon and a Toasted Onion Popover. Here are the highlights: - They toasted the popover to order. It was warm and crunchy, but not particularly custard-y inside. I really appreciated that they didn't smush the popover when they wrapped the sandwich in foil. - The Canadian Bacon was salty, while everything else was not. It ended up being a good balance, but the saltiness of the ham made the popover seem bland.

I brought a mix of three (original, asiago cheese, and toasted onion) and a mini box of cinnamon sugar flavor. I did not heat it up since it was taken away, but the was still fluffy without heating up. I dipped the original and cinnamon sugar flavor with vanilla ice cream, it taste really good. The asiago cheese and toasted onion, I heated up but it kind of tastes similar. the asiago cheese doesn't have a strong flavor compared to the toasted onion flavor. I do recommend the original and the cinnamon sugar flavor.

Every single popover here is amazing. The cinnamon sugar popovers melt in your mouth. Each selection is airy and light. Plus if you cannot decide she often has a tasty mini four variety pack The Popover Lady herself waits on you and can recommend her best sellers. If in the Market, this is a must!

The Popover Lady is a wonderful little bakery in The Boston Public Market. I ordered the asiago cheese popover based on the recommendation from the staff. The staff was very nice and the popover was yummy!

The Popover Lady offers an interesting savory pastry that is hard to describe. It's basically tasted like very fluffy and light bread. We tried the Asiago cheese which was pretty good. I never had anything like this before, so if you're into trying new foods, this is a good place to go! Definitely would try them again if I'm in the area. Customer service was great and prices are fair.

Tasty food, nice crunch, friendly staff, decent price - what's not to love? Price wasn't too bad for the location (Boston public market isn't that cheap) and this economy- $6 for the egg and cheese and $7.50 for the blt. Popover sandwiches are lovely flaky and light bread bowls stuffed with goodness. The blt popover was definitely worth it - I think I should have gotten an extra cheese and the bacon with the egg and cheese popover as well as a asked for a bit more ketchup and hot sauce... next time I guess?

My wife is English, so I've had a fair number of Yorkshire puddings and those are quite similar to what they're serving up at The Popover Lady in Boston Public Market. A very flexible platform that does savory just as well as it does sweets though I prefer sweets. Today, I got one of their "Dutch Baby" style popovers, which is a very large "bowl" of batter and then a big scoop of fresh blueberry jam added to it. They'll also dust it with powdered sugar but it really doesn't need it as it is sweet enough. Easy to eat with knife and fork, get yourself a coffee from George Howell or better yet, a tea from Soluna.

If I could give this shop a 10 I would. This is the BEST DESSERT IVE EVER HAD. Order the Boston Cream Pie and it won't disappoint, ate the whole thing up (alone)! I'm not from Boston but I would definitely say check it out. Like I beg of you.Going back tomorrow to buy more before my flight leaves! Will be back (probably too often as i should but hey i'm telling you it's beautiful stuff)!

Decent. Unique find and very mom and pop. Worth a visit. The hot taste is very good

My first popover from The Popover Lady was back in 2016, when she was a temporary pop-up at Boston Public Market over by where Levend Bagelry currently resides. I picked up 3 popovers for $7 and I figured maybe I like the thought of popovers more than the reality of them. This time, I tried one of her cinnamon sugar popovers, and it was like, would you like some popover with your cinnamon and sugar? So, yes, it was good. Kind of funny though, being served by a man at The Popover Lady.

Delicious popovers! I had cinnamon sugar and it did not disappoint. It was pretty big and very soft but with a good chew and a classic eggy taste. Definitely recommend.

Love the Popover Lady! Enjoyed having breakfast almost every day while I was in Boston. Tried the Cinnamon and the Asiago cheese- absolutely delicious! My friend had the popover w/eggs and bacon. We both agreed this was a great place for breakfast. Can't wait to visit Boston again and enjoy another popover or two! Definitely worth a visit if you have never tried the Popover Lady.

Popovers by themselves are usually pretty bland unless you have a sweet version. I was caught in the Boston Public Market during a rainy morning and saw that this location was offering an egg & cheese popover "sandwich". I decided to try it out since t was better option than just eating a plain popover. It really is more of an open-faced sandwich given the popover texture but it was not bad. The staff was friendly and everything was being freshly prepared.

I had my very first Popover in the mid-2000's when I was in San Francisco. I was chasing and crossing off items from the annual 7x7 100 Big Eats because I literally had nothing better to do in the city during the day until my friends got off of work, and the publication back in the day provided a printable and convenient checklist. Out of sheer laziness and desperation to do something "productive", I went with it. One of the items on that list was a popover from the cafe at the top of Neiman Marcus in Union Square. Like an ambitious mofo, I was checking off 5-10 items a day since I only had about 3 days in SF. I sat down and ordered a popover. "Anything else?" asked the waiter. I didn't see any mention of Popover on the menu but figured, how much could that cost anyway? I was already full of lunch and liquids, so I politely replied, "no thanks," to which I got the most WTF look ever before he went to tend to another table. I will never forget my first popover experience because it turns out that Neiman Marcus served popovers like restaurants serves bread - a complimentary service while you wait for your food. Well fuck, I didn't know that it was complimentary until the check came and it said I owed $0. #SorryYesSorry. Fast forward about 10 years, I was at the Boston Public Market and saw the Popover Lady stall. I recounted my story to my travel companions, and of course I got the reassuring warm and fuzzy "haha, idiot." Anyway, I ordered the plain popover from whom I assume is Naomi the owner. I paid cash and was soon eating the American version of the Yorkshire pudding. Why is it called a popover anyway? Like my first, this one was eggy like it's supposed to be, but this one was a little darker than I expected. Slight crunch on the outside, airy and hollow in the center, completely annihilated in 10 seconds. Honestly, it wasn't memorable but I think that's the point. A popover, despite it's fun-inspiring name, is more of an accompaniment to something else (a coffee, a tea, a main, a sweet dipping sauce, soup, etc) than the star. A great alternative to the croissant or handheld baked treat. Totally A-OK.

I ordered the garlic scape popover. It had a wonderfully soft texture. It was also a visually beautiful popover! The taste was a bit underwhelming, and I think that it was only sprinkled on the top of the popover. It would have been nice to have the flavor throughout.

How does this place not have 5 stars?! I kept seeing this place but never stopped in, finally decided to venture over for lunch one weekday afternoon. I got the turkey sandwich on a popover. OMG! This was legit one of the best sandwiches I've ever had. Ever time I took a bite I said wow. I love it! I've been craving it since I got my first one a few days ago and plan to go back tomorrow. Also, I'll add it to my weekday WFH lunch rotation. Delicious!

I am not a big breakfast person but I needed something savory and light after 1-hour of walk. After wandering in the market, I decided to have a popover. I ordered an Asiago flavored one. The lady heated up. So it was warm and fluffy. It was a perfect snack as I continued to walk with it! The only request I have would be more cheese please! I could taste the cheese at the top part but the rest did not have flavor.

I had never tried a popover before and I'm so glad I finally did! I got the Asiago Cheese Popover and it was nice and airy. I do think it could have had even more cheese flavor though. I would definitely go back to try other flavors and check out the pizza popover!

WOW!!! I need to have her BLT on an Asiago popover every day for lunch this is so good it's crazy! it's huge and exactly the right mix of everything inside of it. Thank you for the best sandwich ever!!

Really, c'mon, what's not to like here. The classic popover is hard to beat. The exterior is crispy and gorgeous, while the interior has a smooth glistening and sumptuous texture. Like all popovers, the interior is generally quite hollow, so at the end of the day, you don't get that much product for the $. With that said, the overhang of the top 'skirt' had wonderful height and girth. The cheddar option had a subtle flavoring but definitely recognizable; request for it to be warmed and add some butt(ah) because more butt(ah) the bett(ah) + strawberry jam for a sweet/savory party in your mouth.

What a find!!! We tried an Asiago cheese and the counter person suggested to eat with jam warmed up. So good!!! First time having and first time venturing in the Boston Public Market. Highly recommend.

Highly recommended! Specially original and cheese. Everything was very salty. If you say you want it for there they with give you butter and gem:))

I was in the North End of Boston on business (I'm from the way on the other coast) and strolled into the Public Market my the Haymarket T station. There was a booth for the Popover Lady (which seems to be a different location than this, but I didn't find a yelp entry for it). I can't remember where I've had popovers before, but for some reason I think of them as East Coast, so I was really excited to try these, and I was not disappointed. I bought a plain and an Asiago, and was kind of planning on eating one and saving one for later, but honestly who was I kidding? They both disappeared pretty quickly. Delicious popovers, a nice snappy crust on the outside, light with a bit of eggy and chewy on the inside, like a savory souffle in your hand. When I'm back in town I'm definitely headed back here.

I've loved popovers ever since I first tried them at the Jordan Pond House in Acadia National Park. I've been trying ever since to find a bakery that makes them. You can imagine how excited I was when I spotted a place called "The Popover Lady" tucked inside the Boston marketplace. She makes popovers on site (can see her trays), sells both regular sized ones and a box of 4 mini ones ($5) with assorted flavors like original, cinnamon sugar, asiago. I got an assorted box with 2 originals and 2 cinnamon sugars. The texture was nice and fluffy, with a very eggy flavor. I prefer the cinnamon sugar over the original as the latter was rather bland. Will def be back again the next time I have a popover craving.

Crispy, fluffy popovers. A few simple ingredients but so tricky to make. I had the asiago. It was a perfect blend of saltine in this fluffy pastry.

Delicious! Authentic, fluffy and freshly-made popovers. My husband and I each got the egg, cheese & ham popover breakfast sandwich. So good! Really different and wonderful. I got the Asiago cheese popover and thought it worked perfectly. If you go to the Boston Public Market, don't miss this place. Pair it with a coffee from George Howell and you've got yourself a breakfast. Now, that's the way to start a day!

Had cheese and plain popovers. Cheese was okay. Plain really good with light but crusty texture and they gave us homemade jam too. Huge size. Worth price.

I was strolling through Boston Public Market, trying to find something to quench my appetite ahead of my hour long commute home. "Ooh! Popovers!" --- just an FYI, I LOVE popovers! I make them for every holiday, but not as often as I'd like since they take a while to bake. I bought a popover and put it in my bag until the train. I found my seat, and excitedly opened up the paper bag and took a bite out of my freshly heated up popover. To my absolute disgust, I found more than just a pastry - I found a hair nestled within it. Like, really in there. It took a lot of effort to take the hair out of the dough. Yuck!!! I knew it couldn't be mine since it was a different color and was completely embedded within the dough. I was only a bite into it and I threw it out. There's something about finding somebody else's hair in your food that completely dissipates one's appetite. I was pretty disappointed, especially since I bought this ahead of commute, was really hungry, and these popovers aren't exactly cheap considering they're just flour, eggs, and water. Otherwise, the popovers are fine. Pretty standard, but nothing exceptional. They're great cause popovers are pretty rare to find, but I'm not sure if it's worth the chance of swallowing another person's hair.

I never heard of a popover before and am still unsure if its origins, but glad I experienced it. I had the Asiago cheese one because I love Asiago bagels. Delicious! Great snack. We ended up getting the pack of 4 samples (mini pieces) for my mother in law. She loved it and we went back the next morning to get more. I wish I tried the ones with fillings. Hopefully next time.