One of the best breakfast burritos we've had. Comes with medium (green) or spicy (red) salsa. Woman who works there is very sweet and you can call in your order in advance.
Kirk J.
Winston Churchill apparently once said something along the lines that Russia was a "a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma." That's kind of what I feel about this restaurant. Why does it serve a mixture of Hawaiian, Puerto Rican, Mexican, and Korean fast food? Why is it built into the side of a Home Depot? Why are there motivational gym-style quotations and writings on the wall? Perhaps I will never know the answer to these mysteries, but nevertheless, I greatly enjoy eating here and will continue to do so.To quickly state it, yeah, it's a restaurant built into the side of a Home Depot, but there's roofing and seating (and fake grass as a floor?), which are basically perfectly functional at all times. The slightly open nature of the area actually means it doesn't get too hot - so it actually works pretty well as a restaurant.The food selection is as I mentioned, quite varied. I've had the Loco Moco, Bulgogi, Hot Dog, and Philly Cheesesteak. All of them came out very quickly, cheaply (very rare in the Bay Area!!) and were as tasty as you would expect all of these foods to be. On the other hand, you're pretty much getting what you order - no surprises (and you wouldn't really expect a surprise). Macaroni from the Hawaiian plates always goes great with the rice - and the portion sizes for any of the plates are quite large!Seems very popular among people working at or around Home Depot for their breakfast and lunch - and I can understand why! Cheap, fast, convenient, and tasty! I honestly haven't eaten like this very often since moving up from Southern California - and it's delightful that I can eat like this again. Heavily recommended if you want a cheap, fast lunch in a place that generally doesn't have many cheap, fast lunch options.
Carolen M.
We were trying to figure out what to have for lunch and decided it was the day we tried Pop's Cafe. I kept seeing this pop up as an option on my searches so I was excited to try out this food. In short, it was ok. I wasn't blown away but it's definitely a hefty meal if you're needing something to last you all day.L O C A T I O NIt's directly in front of Home Depot on Auto Mall Parkway. Like literally in front of the Home Depot in this little hut area. The parking situation is easy as it's the same lot as the large Home Depot parking lot.I N S I D EIt's a small covered area with a few chairs but don't expect to have a gigantic group be here. We ordered to go.M E N UThe menu is a mish mash of things from hot dogs, hamburgers, to Latin and Hawaiian flavors. We opted to get a Loco Moco and carne asada burrito.The Loco Moco felt a bit standard. It comes with two hamburger patties and two eggs. I'm not sure if they make their hamburger patties there but it seemed like your standard frozen burger patties. The gravy was a good salty balance to everything. The mac salad is a little heavy on the bell pepper flavor even though there's not much in there. I was burping that up all day. But then again, I have a bit of intolerance to bell peppers so beware if you do also. There's a good amount of rice and I love me a good amount of rice with gravy.The carne asada burrito was sizeable. Lots of meat, rice, and beans and a bit of lettuce.S E R V I C EA nice lady took our order and also let us know they did take over this spot from the original owners about a year or so ago. We paid easily and got our food in a timely manner.O V E R A L LAs I mentioned, the food was fine and okay. Good especially if you want something really hearty which a lot of folks who go to Home Depot need energy to sustain their work! I can see why it's thriving in that spot. So I would suggest ordering, then doing your Home Depot shopping, and your food should be ready to go by the time you come out....well if you're doing a quick trip of course. They also have $5 specials which is nice. Try them out!
Lance M.
Was hoping to like this place to be honest but was really let down. The food tastes like a dirty pan and I found a egg shell in my burrito when I opened it!!!!! Hard pass next time had throw the food out and go elsewhere!!!!
Hannah M.
Review update: I have since tried the breakfast burrito myself and gotten the chicken teriyaki plate twice. The burrito was good but I've had better. Would definitely pick up in a pinch.But the real star of the show is the chicken teriyaki. For $14 you get a lot of chicken, a good amount of rice, two perfectly fried eggs, some veggies. The veggies are probably the only thing that could be improved on, otherwise this plate is perfect. And honestly, I'm not ordering it for the veggies lol. There's plenty of yummy sauce for the rice to soak up plus the perfect gooey eggs and probably like 2+ large chicken thighs. They're all cut up so I'm not sure exactly how much chicken but it's plenty. I've ordered this twice now and can't finish it. It's easily two meals. Or at least a filling meal with some to snack on later. Now this I will be coming back for regularly when I need to run to Home Depot.
Gellie B.
Food was ok. Service was good. I was the only one there. So far only tried the breakfast burrito. I was hoping for some empanadas bit it looks like its under a new or different management now.
Christi B.
I think there has been a recent ownership change. Different menu, change in decor and staff.
Adrian O.
Pop's Cafe couldn't be in a better location. They offer a variety of nice hot meals for just about anyone. It's great if you're on your lunch break in need of a quick bite, in between picking up supplies, running errands, or a meal before dinner lol! I like that I can get a great spicy link hot dog without the typical eating out prices nowadays. I swear I've paid double at other hot dog places. I could have gone crazy and ordered a lot more things but I just wanted quick bite this time. I'll definitely be back for more on my next Home Depot run. This food (at least to me), is reminiscent of football games at the high school, but with more pizazz.
Deanna A.
Amazing food! We were down in Fremont after taking out car in for an estimate. Saw this place on yelp and decided to go. Since we're not familiar with the area we were definitely surprised by the location! Pop's Cafe is a tiny place in what's basically a food truck not on wheels. We were even more intrigued by this. The man I can only assume is the "Pop" took our orders. My husband had a beef torta and I got a chicken taco. He asked if I was sure that would be enough and offered to throw in a second one for free! Though appreciative of the offer, I reassured him that it was plenty for me (since I'd recently had stomach surgery). My husband definitely enjoyed the torta, but the chicken taco... oh boy! This was the best taco I've ever had in my life. And being a native Californian I've had a lot! The green sauce that it came with was amazing too. I Pop's Cafe is tucked away and a bit of a drive for me down from Hayward, but definitely one I'd make again for another taco.
Bianca
I know this a family business but our order was so disappointing I hope they can improve for future guests. We ordered the loco moco and the order was completely off. We asked for one with egg and the other without (both came with egg). Ours came with bell peppers? And no macaroni salad?? The meat was hard and tasted frozen. Also it didnt come with white rice but some other fusion one. I understand it’s a fusion restaurant but our food looked nothing like the photo (which was the traditional Hawaiian loco moco). There was also hair in our food I couldn’t even finish it. Overall was just super disappointing, I couldnt even finish the meal.
I know this a family business but our order was so disappointing I hope they can improve for future guests. We ordered the loco moco and the order was completely off. We asked for one with egg and the other without (both came with egg). Ours came with bell peppers? And no macaroni salad?? The meat was hard and tasted frozen. Also it didnt come with white rice but some other fusion one. I understand it's a fusion restaurant but our food looked nothing like the photo (which was the traditional Hawaiian loco moco). There was also hair in our food I couldn't even finish it. Overall was just super disappointing, I couldnt even finish the meal.
Robin G.
I just moved to the area and had to make a stop at Home Depot. As my family and i were walking out, we heard music and looked over to see this gem hidden with the greenery! We walked in and were greeted with big energy, smiles, and a tasty sample. THAT right there sold us!!! We ordered hot link sandwiches and garlic fries. We devoured that in a matter of 5 minutes. The sandwich was full and flavorful, i ate only half since it was so big!! The owner also gave us chili to try and that was amazing!!!! With the fries!!! If you're ever in the area please check this place out!! I definitely will be coming back to try the rest of the menu! Thank you so much for the hospitality
Aaron W.
Great food, and kind people. Ordered 2 breakfast burritos with 1 without meat. The person who took our orders offered to add veggies as well which we kindly took up. Would recommend and coming here again soon!
Abraham R.
Best breakfast burrito in town. Eggcellent cheese to To meat to potato ratio. Great and speedy service. You won't be disappointed. I just wished I could have added avocado (not an option) and that they offered more drink options other than water and soda like a nice sweet tea or orange juice to go with.
Susan U.
Simply delicious! I have not ordered anything I would not recommend!!! Highly recommend you give Pop's cafe a try!!!
One of the best breakfast burritos we've had. Comes with medium (green) or spicy (red) salsa. Woman who works there is very sweet and you can call in your order in advance.
Winston Churchill apparently once said something along the lines that Russia was a "a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma." That's kind of what I feel about this restaurant. Why does it serve a mixture of Hawaiian, Puerto Rican, Mexican, and Korean fast food? Why is it built into the side of a Home Depot? Why are there motivational gym-style quotations and writings on the wall? Perhaps I will never know the answer to these mysteries, but nevertheless, I greatly enjoy eating here and will continue to do so.To quickly state it, yeah, it's a restaurant built into the side of a Home Depot, but there's roofing and seating (and fake grass as a floor?), which are basically perfectly functional at all times. The slightly open nature of the area actually means it doesn't get too hot - so it actually works pretty well as a restaurant.The food selection is as I mentioned, quite varied. I've had the Loco Moco, Bulgogi, Hot Dog, and Philly Cheesesteak. All of them came out very quickly, cheaply (very rare in the Bay Area!!) and were as tasty as you would expect all of these foods to be. On the other hand, you're pretty much getting what you order - no surprises (and you wouldn't really expect a surprise). Macaroni from the Hawaiian plates always goes great with the rice - and the portion sizes for any of the plates are quite large!Seems very popular among people working at or around Home Depot for their breakfast and lunch - and I can understand why! Cheap, fast, convenient, and tasty! I honestly haven't eaten like this very often since moving up from Southern California - and it's delightful that I can eat like this again. Heavily recommended if you want a cheap, fast lunch in a place that generally doesn't have many cheap, fast lunch options.
We were trying to figure out what to have for lunch and decided it was the day we tried Pop's Cafe. I kept seeing this pop up as an option on my searches so I was excited to try out this food. In short, it was ok. I wasn't blown away but it's definitely a hefty meal if you're needing something to last you all day.L O C A T I O NIt's directly in front of Home Depot on Auto Mall Parkway. Like literally in front of the Home Depot in this little hut area. The parking situation is easy as it's the same lot as the large Home Depot parking lot.I N S I D EIt's a small covered area with a few chairs but don't expect to have a gigantic group be here. We ordered to go.M E N UThe menu is a mish mash of things from hot dogs, hamburgers, to Latin and Hawaiian flavors. We opted to get a Loco Moco and carne asada burrito.The Loco Moco felt a bit standard. It comes with two hamburger patties and two eggs. I'm not sure if they make their hamburger patties there but it seemed like your standard frozen burger patties. The gravy was a good salty balance to everything. The mac salad is a little heavy on the bell pepper flavor even though there's not much in there. I was burping that up all day. But then again, I have a bit of intolerance to bell peppers so beware if you do also. There's a good amount of rice and I love me a good amount of rice with gravy.The carne asada burrito was sizeable. Lots of meat, rice, and beans and a bit of lettuce.S E R V I C EA nice lady took our order and also let us know they did take over this spot from the original owners about a year or so ago. We paid easily and got our food in a timely manner.O V E R A L LAs I mentioned, the food was fine and okay. Good especially if you want something really hearty which a lot of folks who go to Home Depot need energy to sustain their work! I can see why it's thriving in that spot. So I would suggest ordering, then doing your Home Depot shopping, and your food should be ready to go by the time you come out....well if you're doing a quick trip of course. They also have $5 specials which is nice. Try them out!
Was hoping to like this place to be honest but was really let down. The food tastes like a dirty pan and I found a egg shell in my burrito when I opened it!!!!! Hard pass next time had throw the food out and go elsewhere!!!!
Review update: I have since tried the breakfast burrito myself and gotten the chicken teriyaki plate twice. The burrito was good but I've had better. Would definitely pick up in a pinch.But the real star of the show is the chicken teriyaki. For $14 you get a lot of chicken, a good amount of rice, two perfectly fried eggs, some veggies. The veggies are probably the only thing that could be improved on, otherwise this plate is perfect. And honestly, I'm not ordering it for the veggies lol. There's plenty of yummy sauce for the rice to soak up plus the perfect gooey eggs and probably like 2+ large chicken thighs. They're all cut up so I'm not sure exactly how much chicken but it's plenty. I've ordered this twice now and can't finish it. It's easily two meals. Or at least a filling meal with some to snack on later. Now this I will be coming back for regularly when I need to run to Home Depot.
Food was ok. Service was good. I was the only one there. So far only tried the breakfast burrito. I was hoping for some empanadas bit it looks like its under a new or different management now.
I think there has been a recent ownership change. Different menu, change in decor and staff.
Pop's Cafe couldn't be in a better location. They offer a variety of nice hot meals for just about anyone. It's great if you're on your lunch break in need of a quick bite, in between picking up supplies, running errands, or a meal before dinner lol! I like that I can get a great spicy link hot dog without the typical eating out prices nowadays. I swear I've paid double at other hot dog places. I could have gone crazy and ordered a lot more things but I just wanted quick bite this time. I'll definitely be back for more on my next Home Depot run. This food (at least to me), is reminiscent of football games at the high school, but with more pizazz.
Amazing food! We were down in Fremont after taking out car in for an estimate. Saw this place on yelp and decided to go. Since we're not familiar with the area we were definitely surprised by the location! Pop's Cafe is a tiny place in what's basically a food truck not on wheels. We were even more intrigued by this. The man I can only assume is the "Pop" took our orders. My husband had a beef torta and I got a chicken taco. He asked if I was sure that would be enough and offered to throw in a second one for free! Though appreciative of the offer, I reassured him that it was plenty for me (since I'd recently had stomach surgery). My husband definitely enjoyed the torta, but the chicken taco... oh boy! This was the best taco I've ever had in my life. And being a native Californian I've had a lot! The green sauce that it came with was amazing too. I Pop's Cafe is tucked away and a bit of a drive for me down from Hayward, but definitely one I'd make again for another taco.
I know this a family business but our order was so disappointing I hope they can improve for future guests. We ordered the loco moco and the order was completely off. We asked for one with egg and the other without (both came with egg). Ours came with bell peppers? And no macaroni salad?? The meat was hard and tasted frozen. Also it didnt come with white rice but some other fusion one. I understand it’s a fusion restaurant but our food looked nothing like the photo (which was the traditional Hawaiian loco moco). There was also hair in our food I couldn’t even finish it. Overall was just super disappointing, I couldnt even finish the meal.
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I know this a family business but our order was so disappointing I hope they can improve for future guests. We ordered the loco moco and the order was completely off. We asked for one with egg and the other without (both came with egg). Ours came with bell peppers? And no macaroni salad?? The meat was hard and tasted frozen. Also it didnt come with white rice but some other fusion one. I understand it's a fusion restaurant but our food looked nothing like the photo (which was the traditional Hawaiian loco moco). There was also hair in our food I couldn't even finish it. Overall was just super disappointing, I couldnt even finish the meal.
I just moved to the area and had to make a stop at Home Depot. As my family and i were walking out, we heard music and looked over to see this gem hidden with the greenery! We walked in and were greeted with big energy, smiles, and a tasty sample. THAT right there sold us!!! We ordered hot link sandwiches and garlic fries. We devoured that in a matter of 5 minutes. The sandwich was full and flavorful, i ate only half since it was so big!! The owner also gave us chili to try and that was amazing!!!! With the fries!!! If you're ever in the area please check this place out!! I definitely will be coming back to try the rest of the menu! Thank you so much for the hospitality
Great food, and kind people. Ordered 2 breakfast burritos with 1 without meat. The person who took our orders offered to add veggies as well which we kindly took up. Would recommend and coming here again soon!
Best breakfast burrito in town. Eggcellent cheese to To meat to potato ratio. Great and speedy service. You won't be disappointed. I just wished I could have added avocado (not an option) and that they offered more drink options other than water and soda like a nice sweet tea or orange juice to go with.
Simply delicious! I have not ordered anything I would not recommend!!! Highly recommend you give Pop's cafe a try!!!