Popey's Ice Cream Shoppe — Restaurant in Morris

So we happen to live in a certain location where there always seem to be multiple options in multiple directions. There's almost like a formula in our heads that is constantly balancing distance, potential satisfaction, price, etc. We drive 25 minutes West for some of the best ice cream in the world, or even 20 minutes East for one of a kind hot dogs that you can't get anywhere else. The funny thing is that no matter where we're thinking of going or what we're thinking of eating, this place is pretty much on the list every time and here's why.

They have really REALLY good ice cream and really good selections. Is it the best in the world? Probably not, but it's really good.

They have really REALLY good food and a great menu selection. I mean definitely more expansive than you'd expect from a "standard" burger joint. We definitely are biased when it comes to hot dogs and have our front-runner favorites, but the dogs here are really good. Burgers, check, fried stuff, check! The fact that you can get your food and ice cream right in the same room is pretty sweet even if the food was mediocre, and they are way better than mediocre.

The bottom line is that we have really good ice cream and burger/dog options 30 seconds from our house, but we'll more often than not opt for Popey's. It's just super consistent quick food that has never...

4/20/22_stopped in before noon for a Popey's Burger.. the burger was great albeit a little overpriced at almost $10 and again the wait time was very long especially considering it wasn't that busy yet. I enjoy a laid-back atmosphere but 23 minutes for a hamburger is a little much. If you have the patience and the money I would still recommend it as a place to go if you're in the area especially if after your meal you enjoy a nice selection of ice cream!

I enjoyed the atmosphere and the food wasn't all that bad, the burger was cooked the way that I asked and the fries were crinkle cut and cooked golden brown which I like. The problem was, I waited 25 minutes for a cheeseburger that ended up costing me $12 and when I asked what the delay was I was told that because of the size of the burger it took a longer time to cook. Ok, so a delay like that, waiting for your order is something that would annoy anyone, but being spoken to honestly is more important than the wait.. was I honestly to believe that it takes almost a half hour to cook a hamburger? The prices here are immodestly high as well.. if you plan on coming here, expect to be patient and have that...

I was out for a motorcycle ride through western Connecticut on a delightful early autumn day, and found Popey's Ice Cream Shoppe. Perfect timing, since it was late lunch time. Upon entering I found they also offer a pretty extensive menu of sandwiches and other light fare. The interior is a nice, warm, bright, traditional space with large windows and adequate seating. The young woman at the counter who greeted me, and took my order was friendly and cheerful. I decided on a tuna sub with lettuce, and tomato. I also noticed they offer in-store made soups that vary daily. I asked for a bowl of chicken noodle soup that was chock full of carrots, celery, chicken, noodles, and a bit of onion in a very nice, but not salty broth. The tuna sandwich had a decent amount of tuna with the right amount of lettuce and tomato, on a warm toasted loaf. What made my stopping in even better was that an older, local fellow came in to eat, and introduced himself, asking about my motorcycle parked outside. I invited him to sit and chat while we ate. We engaged in a great conversation about motorcycles we'd each had over the years. That made the experience worth the...