Pop’s Family Restaurant

Milford, CT

Pop’s Family Restaurant
• Address: 134 Old Gate Lane, Milford, CT 06460
• State: Connecticut
• Website: www.popsfamilyrestaurant.com

Overview:
There’s something about Pop’s that feels instantly familiar. Maybe it’s the warm welcome you get when you walk through the door. Maybe it’s the smell of bacon on the griddle or the sight of a stack of pancakes headed to someone’s table. Or maybe it’s the story behind it all—a story that started with Gus Grigoriadis, who came to the U.S. from Greece in the 1970s with nothing but determination and a strong work ethic. What began as a little donut shop on New Haven Avenue has grown into a beloved family-run diner that’s been feeding the Milford community for over 30 years. These days, Gus and his family are still behind the counter, serving up homemade breakfasts and lunches with the same heart they started with.

Why It’s Worth a Stop:
Pop’s is the kind of place where kids can dig into chocolate chip pancakes while parents sip their second cup of coffee and plan the rest of the day. The menu is full of diner classics—omelets, waffles, burgers, sandwiches—and there are Greek specialties tucked in, too, for those in the know. It’s casual, welcoming, and the portions are generous enough to keep you full well past lunch.

What to Know Before You Go:
• Open daily from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. (9:00 p.m. Thursdays – Saturdays)
• Great for families—there’s a kid’s menu, high chairs, and plenty of booth seating
• Everything is made to order, so you might wait a few extra minutes—but it’s worth it
• Takeout is available if you’re on the move
• Free parking lot with easy access

Fun Fact:
When Dunkin’ Donuts opened across the street from the original Pop’s location, Gus made a bold move—he scrapped the donut shop model and reinvented Pop’s as a breakfast and lunch spot. That pivot helped turn Pop’s into the local institution it is today.