Check out the chicken fried steak at Pop’s Cafe: incredibly crunchy, not too thickly breaded, with moist, ultratender meat and just the right amount of country gravy, describes crt. The gravy is the ideal consistency, not a coagulated, lumpy mess. Add to it expertly cooked eggs and “a heaping helping of perfectly shredded and cooked hash browns,” and you have “a 5 star breakfast plate,” says crt.
Deep-fried French toast is awesome, too, says Warmsandz.
Most diners have trouble getting your food to you hot. Not so here, says crt: Everything comes out piping hot. This is an old-school place: a little cramped, with smiling, attentive service.
Pop’s Cafe [Orange County]
112 E. Ninth Street, Santa Ana
714-543-2772
Board Link: A review: Pop’s Cafe, Santa Ana CA
