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Just Aweful
I don't understand what all the fuss is over this place. My wife and I tried it this weekend and HATED it. For starters, the place is extremely run do...
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menupages.com on
11/12/2007
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It used to be great...
I used to love this place. What happened?? The popovers are still great but the prices have gotten out of hand and the portion size in relation to the...
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menupages.com on
7/28/2007
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Great Food!
Went here yesterday for brunch with a group of seven people. It was busy, but we didn't have to wait long for a table (5 minutes or so). Service was e...
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menupages.com on
7/16/2007
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Russian borscht is the way to go!
I went back for the first time in ten years and I forgot how much I love this place! The soup is amazing and the strawberry butter with the popovers- ...
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menupages.com on
7/10/2007
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been here a few times
overall the service is pretty good especially during brunch hours but make sure to come early. it gets pretty full around noon. food was good and the ...
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menupages.com on
7/10/2007
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Not what I expected
I agree with the other reviewers--what lousy service! I don't think the waiter listened to anything we said. The food is okay, and the popovers are go...
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menupages.com on
7/7/2007
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Are You Serious?
I have to say, I have been to the popover cafe one too many times. Unfortunately I have been there a few times in the past few weeks. Apparently they ...
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menupages.com on
5/5/2007
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Still Like This Restaurant......
Was there last night with my partner, my niece& her husband and my best friend. The Hostess was polite and acomodating.Our waiter was a too relaxed fo...
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menupages.com on
4/3/2007
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Good service despite long lines
The food was yummy and the popovers very tasty. great spot for a sunday brunch and I thought the service was great despite the very demanding people a...
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menupages.com on
2/7/2007
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Avoid Disaster STAY AWAY!!!!
I and my dining companion arrive around 11:00 A.M We were seated near some art work that was less than eye appealing. In fact it made my 8 year olds w...
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citysearch.com on
1/11/2007
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Great food, poor service
The food is consistently good, the menu in the restaurant has many more options that the delivery menu. I would highly recommend this restaurant for b...
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menupages.com on
1/2/2007
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Disappointed
I used to love this place, but no longer. How is it possible that a popover can be lumpy/doughy on one side and burnt on the other? The eggs benedict ...
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menupages.com on
12/28/2006
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Long wait, slow service, undercooked eggs
I brought friends from out of town and after waiting a half an hour for a table, we waited another 20 minutes for someone to take our order, and anoth...
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citysearch.com on
12/17/2006
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Favorite family brunch spot
My family of 3 (self, husband and 2 year old son) have more than once used a popover cafe craving as an excuse to go into the city. The food is great ...
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menupages.com on
12/9/2006
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great breakfast place
My boyfriend and I went here for out first breakfast together. It had great fresh squeezed orange juice and adorable decor with teddy bears galore. I ...
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citysearch.com on
10/31/2006
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Poor Service
I am very disappointed in the service. The popovers and strawberry butter are good, but not worth the trip. I guess that explains why I've only been t...
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menupages.com on
10/17/2006
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Nothing Special
Having lived on the Upper Westside for a number of years and not visited this restaurant, we gave it a try. Forget it. The food is nothing to write ho...
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menupages.com on
8/27/2006
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Mouthwatering food/impeccable service!
Someone had mentioned that we might enjoy the Popover Cafe. Four of us stopped in for dinner, expecting a 'good' meal. The dinner - from the oversized...
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menupages.com on
6/25/2006
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Try it - you might like it
My experiences with Popover Cafe have been hit or miss. I'll go and have an amazing brunch of eggs ......
From
judysbook.com on
5/12/2006
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Meatball says no
The pop overs are very bland and the menu is limited. The service has been poor. I had to get up and ask for a refill on my coffee when no staff came ...
From
menupages.com on
2/8/2006
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Long lines but worth it
You must go to Sunday brunch at least once to enjoy the absolutely amazing popovers at Popover Cafe.......
From
judysbook.com on
1/13/2006
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Adorable place for a mother/daughter dinner
I took my 11 year old daughter for a pre-Nutcracker dinner. The ambience was warm and cozy. My daughter loved the teddy bears lining the window sills....
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citysearch.com on
12/29/2005
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Don't popover to Popover Cafe
This cramped, bland restuarant's idea of decor is painting the walls yellow and throwing up an occasional picture. We ordered from the brunch menu - h...
From
citysearch.com on
11/14/2005
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Warm cozy restaurant
I love love love this restaurant. It has some of the best food and service on the Upper West Side, a......
From
judysbook.com on
10/31/2005
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A cozy delight
This is the ideal place for a relatively quiet and quick bite to eat. Most people will be pleased to read that their menu is much more interesting tha...
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citysearch.com on
10/12/2005
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An amazing place
I eat here all the time and it is the best in NYC. The staff is friendly and nice! The food is really good and reasonable and the popovers are delicio...
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menupages.com on
9/1/2005
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A Must!
This is absolutely my favorite restaurant. I have lived in the area all my life and watched it grow from a tiny cafe to the institution it is now. The...
From
menupages.com on
8/23/2005
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A Big Disappointment
I brought out of town guests here hearing how wonderful it was. It was terrible. The waitress forgot our coffee, took forever to take our order, never...
From
citysearch.com on
7/31/2005
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Over rated
This place is definitely over rated. My fiancee and I were looking forward to this place after noticing the long wait one Saturday morning and reading...
From
menupages.com on
7/3/2005
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Not recommended
Waiting time for main course: 25 minutes. Waiting time for dessert: we told them to forget it when it approached thirty minutes. This place should asp...
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6/27/2005
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Poor delivery!
It took over 2 hours to deliver a salad to me - 5 blocks away. Just poor service. Person on the phone was rude when I called to ask where my salad was...
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4/12/2005
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It's a must while in New York!
I live in Los Angeles and go to NY twice a year for business. Not that the city doesn't have enough to offer, but the one place that truly gets me exc...
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menupages.com on
2/16/2005
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Best Brunch in NYC
This place is great-- I am a loyal patron and I absolutely love the challah french toast & roasted potatoes. This is not for the discriminating palate...
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menupages.com on
1/21/2005
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wonderful experience
This restaurant charmed the socks off of me by using an "at home" feel. Their service was wonderful and prompt, with servers around whenever you neede...
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citysearch.com on
10/7/2004
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Very disappointed!!
I had brunch here this afternoon and thought everything went WAY DOWNILL! The food was not nearly as interesting as I remembered it being two years ag...
From
citysearch.com on
8/22/2004
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arrogance leads to failure
we took a 10.00 cab ride to go there for breakfast...what a MISTAKE! the host was so rude i complained to the manager...she wasn't any better...i got ...
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citysearch.com on
8/22/2004
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Popovers worth the price of admission
Cozy little gem. Love the popovers. Dinners are delicious (and a little pricey), but I could make a meal out of the popovers!...
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8/9/2004
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Will Never Go Back
The food was enjoyable (brunch) but the overall attitude of the staff was deplorable. The manager acted as if he was doing us a favor by 'allowing' us...
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citysearch.com on
5/26/2004
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Not worthwhile to wait for 30 minutes
Although I was annoyed by the fact that I had to wait for 30 minutes to be seated, I was also excited bec a long wait usually means great quality. How...
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citysearch.com on
5/11/2004
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Subtly Artistic Ingredients
More than the best upper-west side brunch! The chicken POP pie has vegetables so nicely prepared it is like eating a vegetable garden. Most dishes hav...
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citysearch.com on
3/28/2004
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delicious!
A TAD BIT EXPENSIVE BUT WORTH THE MONEY, CHEERFUL BRIGHT AND TASTY FOOD. ALL FRESH. BREADS ARE VERY GOOD. GREAT PLACE....
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2/29/2004
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Good meal any time of day
Like the other reviews say, definitely avoid weekends which are packed. However, weekday afternoons are a good bet, after say taking someone over to t...
From
citysearch.com on
9/11/2003
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Sneak in on a Weekday
If you can, this place is great for weekday lunches, not very crowded. The popover sandwiches are so great. I try to come here whenever I get in to th...
From
citysearch.com on
3/25/2003
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Management, Decor and Service
I live right up the street and everytime I go to give this place I regret it. The management is terrible. The decor is worn as is in wornout and they ...
From
citysearch.com on
2/3/2003
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Popover, schmopover
OK, I personally don't get the Popover thing but when you need to eat with someone who does, what better place to go? The menu is broad and deep enoug...
From
citysearch.com on
8/31/2002
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