If you have lived around here for more than a few months, you have no doubt heard of a local "chain" of eight family restaurants called Popi's Place. Our local venue is called Popi's Place on the Ranch. Its located in the Walmart shopping center at the State Road 70 exit off Interstate 75.
Popi's Place calls themselves a Greek American comfort food family style restaurant. I don't understand the Greek influence except for the Greek salad or the hero sandwich on their menu. Frankly, people don't go there for Greek food. If you want real Greek food drive north to Tarpon Springs. We go to Popi's because it serves great food at a great price. The menu is extensive and their daily specials contain surprisingly great food at a ridiculously low price. If you have kids and don't want to break the bank, this is the place to go to.
If you are lucky enough to be there when they have their chicken pot pie special, you have to try it to believe it. But you better be hungry! If you are really lucky they will be serving veal shank (or osso bucco as they call it at pooh pooh restaurants!). Its quite good and even better since they only charge around $10 for what I have paid $25 elsewhere for the same portion and quality. Your plate may not look as pretty as at fancy restaurants, but you will overlook that the second the first piece of meat crosses your lips!
I would say that they are probably best know for their breakfast menu, which is available all day long. Their pancakes are the best and their combo specials provide you with an abundant breakfast meal. You probably don't want to eat this right before you have your cholesterol check! But then again, you only live once.
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