Pop Tate

Pop Tate is an Archie Comics character who owns and operates the Chocklit Shoppe (also known as Pop's), the main hangout for the teenagers of Riverdale. He has been a fixture of the Archie Comics cast since the franchise's earliest years.

Pop is a jovial, heavyset man who serves burgers, milkshakes, and sundaes to Archie Andrews and his friends. His diner is the social hub of Riverdale, where much of the gang's socializing, scheming, and romantic drama takes place. He is patient and good-natured despite the chaos the teenagers regularly bring to his establishment.

The Chocklit Shoppe is one of the most iconic locations in American comics, and Pop Tate's steady presence behind the counter has made him one of the most recognizable supporting characters in the Archie universe. He has appeared in thousands of stories across multiple titles and decades.