Poppa Joe's

Just adding to be raves about the pancakes. Friendly staff, we enjoyed all of the food, but the pancakes were outstanding. There was a bit of a wait but it was Easter and I understand shortened hours, and they advised us of this when we arrived. Worth it!

I've lived in Ferndale for a couple of months now but what got me to try Poppa Joe's is a visit from friends. I had pancakes, eggs, and bacon. They had french toast, hamburger steak, county potatoes, hashbrowns and eggs. We all LOVED our food. I totally forgot write a review yesterday (when we ate at Poppa Joe's) but considering I am literally craving the pancakes today says something. Might be the best pancakes I have ever tasted. And they were H U G E. Don't miss this place. It is truly special. As others have noted, cash only.

This is a very nice little breakfast lunch place nuzzled in downtown Ferndale. The food is huge and the prices are small. If you want traditional American olde timey diner experience then come here, pull up a chair and leave our chaotic world outside for a bit and slow down. Cash only but that is fine.

Best breakfast of our 11-day road trip through northern California. Basic breakfast food, but well-prepared and large portions. Very friendly service. What's most fun, though, is just being here, in a decades-old restaurant, with a group of locals playing games in the back. Definitely plan to stop here whenever you visit Ferndale.

Simple food but plenty of it and nicely cooked. We really enjoyed our breakfast here and the atmosphere is very good. The locals come to socialise and play cards. Good food, good coffee, good friends.

This place never changes it’s great . I used to eat here a lot when I lived in town , now just when I return and it’s always as i remembered it :) you will always find classic delicious breakfast ,friendly service & some old guys at a back table playing cards and discussing the state of the union .

Sometimes you want to go
Where everybody knows your name
And they're always glad you came
You want to be where you can see
Our troubles are all the same
You want to be where everybody knows your name! If you know, you know.

This is my favorite breakfast place in the area!

Love this spot. It’s hard to find a place like this anymore. Best Sunday breakfast in this part of the world!!! Thank ya much Poppa Joe’s…🤙🏾

Best burger ever...have the macaroni salad, you won't be disappointed

LOVE this place. Been eating here for at least 20 years and it's always delicious. CASH ONLY business.

Favorite breakfast place after 10,000+ miles on a bicycle. Coming from the Mecca of diners, New Jersey, I can tell you this is the place to stop and enjoy a good morning of coffee, pancakes, or anything. Worth the detour.

Stopped in here while visiting Ferndale and grabbed some burgers. Good was very good, ladies were very friendly and we enjoyed our meal. Just don't forget to bring cash, no debit or credit accepted! It is worth it, though!

Great little hole in the wall. The food was fantastic and service was wonderful.

Great customer service, thanks to Emma. Our coffee cups are always full. Good breakfast choices and humongous regular pancakes. I didn't dare try the giant pancake.

They do not lie on their menu; the pancakes were big! I had the meal called "Blackie's Special" for $14 which has 2 large pancakes, 2 eggs however you'd like, and 4 slices of bacon. My husband got the same but asked for their sausage in place of bacon. That was a large patty. Neither one of us could finish the whole plate. Our server, Emma, was very nice and attentive with a relax attitude. She kept my husbands coffee full but wasn't at the table like a vulture either; the perfect server!

If you are looking for IHOP, keep moving. Old, quaint, local, simple eats joint. Good unpretentious offerings with colorful locals. Very cool old OLD building with more character than driftwood!

Sweet ladies handling Saturday on their own. Did an awesome job! They had 2 large groups in front of us and still mamaged to keep our coffee flowing while we waited. Portions were big and we didn't finish. Sadly forgot a picture.

It was truly amazing. I ate my entire meal alongside soup and my mom’s omelette. Even my family said it was delicious. Highly recommend this place, it really makes you feel at home.

If you are in Ferndale - eat here. Great breakfast and the hash browns are the best ever. Friendly service. An older citizens social/card club seems to be running at the back. For a passing tourist back in USA after a long time, great to see a place like this still going.

Country atmosphere. Best place for breakfast ! Not fancy but very good!
Where the good old boys go.