Pop’s Place Biscuits, Burgers and BBQ

Scratch-made biscuits, generous country breakfasts, smoked BBQ, and hand-formed burgers with Pop on the grill every morning make Pop’s Place Biscuits, Burgers and BBQ a Soco Road favorite for early risers and families in Maggie Valley.

About Pop’s Place Biscuits, Burgers and BBQ

Pop’s Place Biscuits, Burgers and BBQ is a family-owned breakfast and lunch spot located at 3253 Soco Road in Maggie Valley. Established in 2015, the restaurant has built a loyal following for its scratch-made biscuits, hearty country breakfasts, smoked BBQ, and hand-formed burgers. Pop is on the grill every morning, and the hands-on, owner-operated approach is a big part of what keeps locals and visitors coming back. Ranked among the top restaurants in Maggie Valley, Pop’s Place has earned a reputation for generous portions, quality food, and genuine mountain hospitality.

The menu covers breakfast and lunch with an emphasis on doing the basics exceptionally well. Biscuits are made from scratch multiple times a day and served with house-made gravy. The Shrimp and Grits features a cheesy sauce with sausage and grits formed into a cake and lightly pan-fried. The Country Boy Benedict is a hearty take on the classic. Beyond breakfast, the lunch menu includes smoked BBQ, hand-formed burgers, BLTs stacked with seven strips of bacon, turkey sandwiches, and all the staples you would expect from a place with “Biscuits, Burgers and BBQ” in its name. Portions are generous across the board.

The restaurant is a small, no-frills spot with limited indoor seating and a few outdoor tables where leashed dogs are welcome. The atmosphere is casual and family-friendly, the kind of place where you walk in to the smell of biscuits and coffee and leave feeling like you just ate at someone’s kitchen table. There is no alcohol service, no reservations, and no pretense. Pop’s Place is about good food, fair prices, and a warm welcome.

Getting to Pop’s Place Biscuits, Burgers and BBQ

Pop’s Place Biscuits, Burgers and BBQ is located at 3253 Soco Road, along the main commercial corridor through Maggie Valley. The restaurant is easy to find on the primary highway through town and offers on-site parking. Its location on Soco Road puts it within easy reach of Maggie Valley’s popular attractions, shops, and lodging options.

Why Choose Pop’s Place Biscuits, Burgers and BBQ

Pop’s Place stands out on Soco Road because it does the fundamentals better than most. The biscuits are the star, made from scratch several times a day and served with gravy that is also made in-house. Reviewers call them some of the best biscuits they have ever had, and that is not a small claim in the mountains of Western North Carolina. The Shrimp and Grits with its pan-fried grits cake is a standout, the Country Boy Benedict is built for a serious appetite, and the BLT with seven strips of bacon is the kind of excess that makes a vacation meal memorable.

The other draw is the atmosphere and the value. Pop’s Place is the kind of small, family-run spot where the owner is cooking your food and the portions are big enough that you might not need lunch. Prices are fair for the amount of food you get, the service is warm and personal, and the outdoor tables are pet-friendly. It is not fancy, and that is exactly the point. If you are looking for a real mountain breakfast or a solid burger and BBQ lunch on Soco Road, Pop’s Place delivers without the fuss.

Menu Favorites

• Scratch-Made Biscuits and Gravy. Made from scratch multiple times a day with house-made gravy, a must-order that reviewers call some of the best they have ever had.
• Shrimp and Grits. A cheesy sauce with sausage and grits formed into a cake and lightly pan-fried.
• Country Boy Benedict. A hearty, oversized take on the classic eggs Benedict built for a serious appetite.
• BLT. Stacked with seven strips of bacon, a generous sandwich that lives up to the name.
• Hand-Formed Burgers. Made fresh and cooked to order by Pop on the grill.
• Smoked BBQ. Slow-smoked and served with classic Southern sides.
• Chicken and Waffles. A popular comfort food pairing done right.

What to Expect

• A small, family-owned breakfast and lunch spot with Pop on the grill every morning.
• Scratch-made biscuits prepared multiple times a day with house-made gravy.
• Generous portions at fair prices with a warm, personal atmosphere.
• Limited indoor seating and a few outdoor tables where leashed dogs are welcome.
• No alcohol, no reservations, cash and card accepted.
• Takeout available.

Nearby Restaurants in Maggie Valley

• Frankie’s Italian Trattoria. A family-owned Italian restaurant on Soco Road with Perrone family recipes since 1971, scratch-made pasta, and live piano music.
• Carver’s Maggie Valley Restaurant. A Soco Road landmark since 1952, serving three generations of Carver family home-style cooking with famous fried chicken and biscuits.
• Bizzarro Pasta and New York Pizza. Authentic New York-style pizza and Italian dishes on Soco Road with delivery and pickup options.
• Salty Dog’s Seafood and Grill. A seafood-focused restaurant on Soco Road with fried platters, po’boys, and a casual waterfront vibe.
• Twisted Spoke Restaurant. A popular spot on Soco Road with burgers, sandwiches, and a lively atmosphere near Wheels Through Time Museum.

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Pop’s Place Biscuits, Burgers and BBQ is your gateway to a full Maggie Valley experience. After your meal, explore the area’s many attractions and outdoor activities.

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