Uhm... maybe I am slightly judgmental because I have been to Philly. I remember going to Pop's a few years ago, and thinking it was amazing. That was pre-Philly and pre-Philly Steakout.
The Steak:
Pop's is okay. I ordered the traditional with the whiz and onion. It was fresh. The bread was soft, but it wasn't anything to write home about. You can honestly buy meat from the butcher near the Meadows mall, and recreate something just as tasty yourself.
The Italian "ice":
A total miss. I adore real Italian ice, which was my main reason for stopping by. This tasted like a masked popsicle. Such a disappointment!
I would go back if I was in the area, but I'm sticking to Straight from Philly Steakout.