Pops opening

pops · 04-26-2021, 04:33 PM

Due to unforeseen circumstances we will be postponing our opening to Saturday May 8th.
Thank you for understanding.
Pop’s

barefootbay · 04-26-2021, 06:11 PM

Thought you opened on Mother’s Day weekend every year ?

TheTimeTraveler · 04-26-2021, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by pops

Due to unforeseen circumstances we will be postponing our opening to Saturday May 8th.
Thank you for understanding.
Pop’s

Pop's: Thanks for posting this.

When you do open what will your hours be this year ?

Thanks for the many years of GREAT food. Glad to see you haven't gone to Florida yet.

upthesaukee · 04-26-2021, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by pops

Due to unforeseen circumstances we will be postponing our opening to Saturday May 8th.
Thank you for understanding.
Pop’s

You're always worth waiting on. 😀

TiltonBB · 04-27-2021, 06:16 AM

I drove by Pop's on Saturday and the sign said "Open May 1st". Great!

Oh well, another week until the opening. Hopefully, it will be warm enough for a boat ride. It is worth the wait!

dippasan · 04-27-2021, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by pops

Due to unforeseen circumstances we will be postponing our opening to Saturday May 8th.
Thank you for understanding.
Pop’s

I've been tenting in front of the place since Friday so I could be first in line.
Like trying to get the best concert seats.

Thanks for letting us know

pops · 04-27-2021, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by TheTimeTraveler

Pop's: Thanks for posting this.

When you do open what will your hours be this year ?

Thanks for the many years of GREAT food. Glad to see you haven't gone to Florida yet.

Our sprin schedule will be Friday 4-8,Saturday’s 11:30-8,Sundays 11:30-7.

TheTimeTraveler · 05-08-2021, 08:58 AM

Today is opening day for POP's.

Here's to another summer of GREAT FRIED CLAMS........

thinkxingu · 05-08-2021, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by TheTimeTraveler

Today is opening day for POP's.

Here's to another summer of GREAT FRIED CLAMS........

Gosh darn it—I just pulled this up after driving through Meredith AFTER having come out of the Belknaps. Sure could've gone for a seafood platter post-hike!

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barefootbay · 05-08-2021, 05:42 PM

Made our 1st of many visits to Pops today. Still # 1 !!!

joey2665 · 05-08-2021, 05:54 PM

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Made our 1st of many visits to Pops today. Still # 1 !!!

Was it crowded?

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barefootbay · 05-08-2021, 09:30 PM

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Was it crowded?

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We were there around 1:00 pm and there was a line maybe 20 deep but within a half hour we had our food and it was delicious.

joey2665 · 05-08-2021, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by barefootbay

We were there around 1:00 pm and there was a line maybe 20 deep but within a half hour we had our food and it was delicious.

Thanks going to go tomorrow

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pops · 05-08-2021, 10:12 PM

Thank you! We had a much busier opening than anticipated. We will run out of whole clams tomorrow. I would suggest coming earlier rather than later. Scallops and lobster will not be far behind.
Thanks
Pop’s

thinkxingu · 05-09-2021, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by pops

Thank you! We had a much busier opening than anticipated. We will run out of whole clams tomorrow. I would suggest coming earlier rather than later. Scallops and lobster will not be far behind.
Thanks
Pop’s

Awesome (being busy, not running out of food)!

I hope you have a great season. Y'all are the perfect mom-and-pop: great workers, great food, and fair pricing.

Godspeed!

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Merrymeeting · 05-09-2021, 06:16 PM

Went by today at about 3:30. Long line but disappointing to learn they were already out of clams and lobsta. Nice to see them doing so well so early in the season.

joey2665 · 05-09-2021, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Merrymeeting

Went by today at about 3:30. Long line but disappointing to learn they were already out of clams and lobsta. Nice to see them doing so well so early in the season.

Same for me only I called ahead since it’s 15 miles away from me. Next weekend I’ll shoot for lunch instead of dinner

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Jdarby · 05-10-2021, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Merrymeeting

Went by today at about 3:30. Long line but disappointing to learn they were already out of clams and lobsta. Nice to see them doing so well so early in the season.

Yep we were ahead of you by about an hour. Stood in line for probably 10 minutes before word started to spread down the line that they were out of scallops and clams. Half the line exited at that point.

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TheTimeTraveler · 05-22-2021, 03:53 PM

My first 2021 visit to Pop's occurred yesterday. I was there about 4:15 pm and there was an order line out to the Road. Most of the customers wore masks, but surprisingly none of the staff were wearing masks (some will ask so I am just putting it out there). Pop's truck was parked out front so I assume he himself was also working.

I had their famous Fried Clams, along with a Lobster Roll, and everything was absolutely EXCELLENT as usual..... 5 Stars!

I was going to sit upstairs at the picnic tables but most were taken so I sat downstairs instead. Cool, clean, and comfortable downstairs.

I plan to make a return visit within a week or two.....

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tummyman · 05-22-2021, 05:12 PM

I asked the saem question last year on masks. Here is the direct response from Pop's that was posted last year on the forum....

We are not mandated by the the state of NH to wear masks. The health department advised me it was more dangerous to have my employees wearing masks in the heat and was up to my discretion. My employees safety is very important to me. We have put up barriers at the order/pick up window to encourage social distance. Our restrooms are closed to the public.We also have very strong captive air ventilation combined with many screened windows. We actually have negative air pressure in our building. There is no way you would be infected by a order taker/server. Particularly if you are observing the barriers and keeping back six feet. Corona viruses are not transmitted through food. I personally monitor our employees health daily.These are the reasons we are not wearing masks.

swnoel · 05-23-2021, 06:06 AM

You're no longer required to wear a mask in NH... time to be free again if you chose.

joey2665 · 05-30-2021, 02:17 PM

Made my first visit to Pop’s this season. Fried clams and shrimp. Awesome as always. No lines, spoke to worker, today is better than yesterday but the weather put a big dent into there business this weekend.

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chachee52 · 05-30-2021, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by joey2665

Made my first visit to Pop’s this season. Fried clams and shrimp. Awesome as always. No lines, spoke to worker, today is better than yesterday but the weather put a big dent into there business this weekend.

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Did the same after driving around the lake with the kid to see the Mount. Kid stole most of the clams

The clam chowder was on special and i saw it at the last minute and grabbed one, just happened to be the last I guess. It was amazing. Never had it there before. Highly recommend it!!
And the kid got another frisbee so bonus all around.

04-26-2021, 04:33 PM	#1
pops Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 82 Thanks: 24 Thanked 281 Times in 59 Posts	Pops opening Due to unforeseen circumstances we will be postponing our opening to Saturday May 8th. Thank you for understanding. Pop’s

05-08-2021, 10:12 PM	#14
pops Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 82 Thanks: 24 Thanked 281 Times in 59 Posts	Very busy opening day! Thank you! We had a much busier opening than anticipated. We will run out of whole clams tomorrow. I would suggest coming earlier rather than later. Scallops and lobster will not be far behind. Thanks Pop’s

05-22-2021, 03:53 PM	#19
TheTimeTraveler Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 930 Thanks: 296 Thanked 299 Times in 185 Posts	Excellent Meal My first 2021 visit to Pop's occurred yesterday. I was there about 4:15 pm and there was an order line out to the Road. Most of the customers wore masks, but surprisingly none of the staff were wearing masks (some will ask so I am just putting it out there). Pop's truck was parked out front so I assume he himself was also working. I had their famous Fried Clams, along with a Lobster Roll, and everything was absolutely EXCELLENT as usual..... 5 Stars! I was going to sit upstairs at the picnic tables but most were taken so I sat downstairs instead. Cool, clean, and comfortable downstairs. I plan to make a return visit within a week or two..... .

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TiltonBB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gilford, NH and Florida Posts: 3,059 Thanks: 726 Thanked 2,235 Times in 955 Posts	I drove by Pop's on Saturday and the sign said "Open May 1st". Great! Oh well, another week until the opening. Hopefully, it will be warm enough for a boat ride. It is worth the wait!

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05-08-2021, 08:58 AM	#8
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05-22-2021, 05:12 PM	#20
tummyman Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 845 Thanks: 261 Thanked 698 Times in 246 Posts	I asked the saem question last year on masks. Here is the direct response from Pop's that was posted last year on the forum.... We are not mandated by the the state of NH to wear masks. The health department advised me it was more dangerous to have my employees wearing masks in the heat and was up to my discretion. My employees safety is very important to me. We have put up barriers at the order/pick up window to encourage social distance. Our restrooms are closed to the public.We also have very strong captive air ventilation combined with many screened windows. We actually have negative air pressure in our building. There is no way you would be infected by a order taker/server. Particularly if you are observing the barriers and keeping back six feet. Corona viruses are not transmitted through food. I personally monitor our employees health daily.These are the reasons we are not wearing masks.

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joey2665 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Meredith Bay & LI, NY Posts: 3,222 Thanks: 1,219 Thanked 1,009 Times in 649 Posts	Made my first visit to Pop’s this season. Fried clams and shrimp. Awesome as always. No lines, spoke to worker, today is better than yesterday but the weather put a big dent into there business this weekend. Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

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