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Pop’s Dollar Food Shop

February 28, 2011 by TT 13 Comments

Last Friday was quiet and rainy, which makes for perfect blog reading time. After going through my usual suspects, I came across a link to an article on DNAinfo.com about a new dollar burger joint near Penn Station. As I work very close, I figured this would be a great opportunity to check it out myself with camera phone in tow.

The new place, Pop’s Dollar Food Shop, is a separate counter within the pizza & gyro place on Seventh Avenue across from Penn. I usually head in the other direction for lunch as most eateries around there are below mediocre fast food places. I made an exception for a burger that costs a dollar.

After walking past the pizza and gyro counters, I headed to the back for Pop’s. Service was cafeteria style. I started with a hot dog ($1). There were chili and onions as add-ons (50 cents extra), but I passed on that. The hot dogs were griddled with a little bit of char. They were about six inches long and the width of your index finger. Definitely not “regular” sized for a dollar. The bun was standard with few stale edges from sitting out for a little while.

There were a couple options for the burgers: plain, cheese, bacon cheese, double cheese and double bacon. Prices range from $1 to $3. I wanted to try a plain and a bacon cheeseburger, but only plain was available at that time. The guy behind the counter puts together all the burgers in an assembly line. I asked about the bacon cheeseburger, but no dice. I picked up two plain burgers. They also come with grilled onions, pickles, and a little ketchup. I doubt you could get one “naked” unless it is right as the guy is putting together the next batch.

The burger also comes with a fair amount of grease as you can see from the shine. They were slider-sized. Not a ton of flavor and could have used some more salt, but for that price complaining is not allowed. Since the burgers are wrapped in foil, they steam and continue to cook while they sit. You have been warned. If the burger has been sitting for a little while, it could end up being a small pile of mush. My burgers still had a bit of pink in the middle as it was only a short walk back to my desk.

I also tried some fries($1). There was a whole rack of them sitting when I walked in, so who knows how long since they were cooked. They made McDonald’s fries look gourmet. Although well salted, they were quite limp. Luckily, you don’t get that many per order so the suffering is quick.

All in all, $4.35 for 2 sliders, hot dog and fries is a good deal. It isn’t the best quality, but I would try it again. If you are in the Penn Station area and are looking for a quick snack, it is worth stopping in. Pop himself was working the cash register with a grin.

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Filed Under: American, Americas, Around NYC, By Name, Cheap Eats, Cuisine, Feisty Fun, Manhattan, Midtown, Restaurants, Tuesdays with TT Tagged With: Penn Station

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Comments

  1. Gary says

    February 28, 2011 at 9:20 am

    That burger looks turrible.

    Reply
    • TT says

      February 28, 2011 at 9:24 am

      $1 does not buy pretty

      Reply
  2. kcijones001 says

    February 28, 2011 at 10:17 am

    I’m having a TWSS attack…I’m going to peek in here next friday on my way to jersey.

    Reply
  3. CT says

    February 28, 2011 at 12:27 pm

    Not a bad deal for a buck…but I might cough up the few for a better burger. I’d rather spend the money then waste the calories.

    Reply
    • TT says

      February 28, 2011 at 1:30 pm

      that is not something I would expect a FBM’er to say.

      Reply
      • BeerBoor says

        February 28, 2011 at 3:53 pm

        After seeing your review, I am glad you work closer to this than I. If only White Castle were still nearby.

        Reply
  4. T.C. says

    February 28, 2011 at 1:16 pm

    Cool. I’ll go try it out sometime if I’m nearby, hungry and catches my eye. BURGER GREASE!!

    Reply
  5. greenpraxis says

    February 28, 2011 at 2:33 pm

    I often passed by this place without a glance for the past 2 years. Coincidentally, my bus dropped me off here so I wrangle my luggage into the busy hall. I grabbed a plain burger and a plain hotdog. Your review was spot on. Thanks!

    Reply
  6. Laurie Stein says

    March 1, 2011 at 10:04 am

    I ate at Pop’s last week and had a great experience. My burger looked nothing like the one pictured above and my fries were crispy and salted perfectly. For the price and quality, this place cannot be beat.

    Reply
    • CT says

      March 1, 2011 at 11:39 am

      Very interesting to hear… now I’ll have to try it to decide for myself!

      Reply
  7. dave sneider says

    March 1, 2011 at 10:27 am

    these burgers are melt in your mouth perfection.

    Reply
    • TT says

      March 1, 2011 at 11:15 am

      i wouldn’t go that far in saying that. no way you get perfection for $1

      Reply
  8. TR says

    February 18, 2012 at 2:23 pm

    I went to pops 2 week ago and enjoyed the burger and the fries andthe pizza was marvelous they also have a 12 oz soda for a dollar

    Reply

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