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POPS

San jose, San Jose, Costa Rica
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Ranked #14 of 202 restaurants in San Jose
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Athens, Alabama
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19 reviews 19 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

As my group drove by POPS, I noticed a long line every time. I decided that I HAD to eat some of their ice cream. (I'm an ice cream fanatic!) As I walked into the little shop, I was overwhelmed by the numerous flavors to choose from. The staff was very friendly and patient with me as I made my... More

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San Jose, Costa Rica
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

Pops is definitely delicious ice cream alternative with great combinations and good specials. give it a try! I loved their fruit sundae with extra nuts.

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Healdsburg, California
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37 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 40 cities Reviews in 40 cities
40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

I had to go back twice to this casual and inexpensive ice cream shop chain. (These places are so popular, they are used as landmarks for cab-drivers!). I especially liked the Batidos (or shakes) made with milk mixed with "nieves"(ices, or Snow cones) , in such great flavors as mango and Mora (Blackberry?) My all-time favorite is one you won't... More

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Kensington, Connecticut
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3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013 via mobile

As Americans...what's better on a hot day that Ice Cream? Our family likes Ice Cream so when our driver pointed out Pops in La Fortuna we had to give it a try. It certainly hit the spot...the Ice Cream was really good and the pricing was reasonable. We saw them in other places around the country but that was the... More

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Horquetas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

For those of us who live in Costa Rica, a visit to Pop's on a hot day is almost mandatory. The ice cream is of excellent quality and many flavors, and there are many outlets scattered around the country.

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013 via mobile

The wait time was long and the service was very slow. The cashier was sipping her drink while she could have been ringing up customers. Our ice cream cones took ten minutes to order with only one group in front of us. The good news is that the ice cream was tasty.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2013

it became a family tradition......enjoy dinner in la fortuna and then finish at POPS. The ice cream is delicious and the staff is very friendly. It's in the middle of town - you can't miss it!

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Calgary, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2013 via mobile

Customer service is much friendlier than the other chains ice cream is amazing. Locations throughout Costa Rica and very easy to spot their signage.

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Santa Barbara, California
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35 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2013

Great ice cream. Lots of choices. Many fruit flavors. Located right on the shopping street in downtown San Jose near the National theater as well as other locations around San Jose and other cities in Costa Rica. You can get your ice cream in a cup or a cone and you can pay in dollars or colones. Small seating area... More

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San Jose
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21 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2013

This is a veeeery good place for milkshakes, the overall taste of the ice cream is the best! Even from other ice cream place Ive tried in other locations

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