My husband and I visited Poppycocks and had an amazing time! The food was great, and our server was phenomenal. I am dairy-free and had quite a few options - I ended up ordering the dirty fries to share and the Brussel sprouts as my main dish. The fries were amazing and the Brussel sprouts were good... not the best I've ever had, but that's due to personal taste (I prefer a bit more savory, whereas the sauce had sweet notes). My husband ordered the honey-mustard glazed pork with pumpkin puree (the social). Between the fries and his entree, he said that it was the best meal that he's had in a long time! The drinks were also great. I ordered the mule and was super impressed. Some places make them too sweet, but this was perfectly balanced. read more

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Great place to visit and delicious food! Our server was also great, knowledgeable, and friendly. It took quite a bit to get our drinks but it also took quite a bit to get our table and we had a reservation... so that was a bit frustrating. Also weird they don't do anything for a birthday person. Still the food was delicious. Only giving it 4 stars because of the wait with our table and drinks! read more

Poppycocks - Can't remember the names of all the drinks but we had a good variety. - New American Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

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Tonight I met with a few colleagues for the first time here and it didn't disappoint. The service was speedy and on top of everything. The food was amazing. I got the short rib and would recommend it if you are visiting. For dessert I got the tiramisu which was a little bit different than a standard tiramisu and it was really good and would recommend that as well. Overall, a very good restaurant with good food and service. read more

Poppycocks - Short rib - New American Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

Poppycocks was outstanding! We cannot wait to come back here again on another trip to Traverse City. The food was phenomenal and gigantic portions. The drinks were delicious and the servers were amazing. The place was buzzing with people even on a Wednesday night and we really enjoyed our time. We shared the brussel sprouts and soup as an appetizer and then I got the shrimp and grits and my husband ordered the chicken. The bruseel sprouts were spiced well and the chili coconut sauce qas amazing! The entrees were also exceptional. Everything was cooked to perfection and I loved the spice on the shrimp and the delicious additions to the grits. I also tried the caprese chicken and the chicken was melting off the bone with delicious pearl couscous made with a pesto sauce. read more

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Everything we had was awesome! The service was great! What more can I say?! From the outside we thought it was gonna be a diner style restaurant. It was more of American/curry infused cuisine. It worked really well. The banh mi fries are a must! Brussels sprouts really good. Ham potato soup epic. Burgers were great. Chocolate cake was a perfect ending. My buddy really enjoyed his old fashioned. read more

Poppycocks - New American Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

Grilled heritage pork and shrimp & grits entrees were excellent. Tomato soup needed more layers in flavor. Cherry crumble dessert was overly sweet. Service was friendly and attentive. Old fashion cocktail was mixed well and generous with their pour. read more

It's not often you find a restaurant that has an entire section of their menu for vegetarian and even vegan options!! We started with the veggie tostadas, very good! I had a hard time deciding on my entree with so many well curated options, but I went with the Aloo Gobi curry which was delicious!! My husband had the market steak (pretty reasonably priced) and he loved that as well! It is a smaller restaurant, so there are tables in odd nooks to make more dining space, but I think that adds to their eclectic menu and space. It seemed like we got there right before the Friday night dinner rush. We received all of our food promptly, but not too fast, and we didn't feel rushed to get out of there. read more

Poppycocks - Aloo Gobi Curry - New American Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

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Always love dining at Poppycocks, and this past weekend was just as delicious as always. We both had the Cobb Salad for lunch. The waitstaff is lovely, nice ambiance and one of these days I'll save room for the beautiful looking baked goods! read more

Thank me later! Go in, sit at bar (bartenders are amazing) order the vanilla lemon drop martini, next order the pita chips w the three dips (youve never had pita chips like this!!) then when your bartender asked for your orderpretend like the short ribs are the only item on the menu - then wait patiently for chef Mary to provide the most amazing meal you will ever have! Ummmmm you're welcome!! read more

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OMG! I had the best martini there! Tried to go a second time But they were closed to a private party. Oh well guess next time We are in town. Food was great! Loved the tomatoes, spinach soup & whitefish cakes. Everything was great. Service was perfect they were busy that night and we got there a little late but it was just perfect for us! read more

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Visited this cute little spot while out exploring traverse city, and it did not disappoint. Quick service and food was delicious. Would come back when in the area again! read more

Poppycocks - New American Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

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Always an amazing dinner experience. Unique and tastefully done entrees. I highly recommend. Be patient as there is usually a wait. read more

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Good service. Lunch until 4pm. Had a tasty blood orange martini and the whitefish cakes for an appetizer were delicious. Shared the key lime shrimp and a grilled cheese. Both very good. read more

Poppycocks - Drinks - New American Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

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We returned here for a second time after over a year, because our first experience was great. The second time around was also excellent. Come early, because it fills up fast. We were able to walk in and get seated around 5 pm, and by the time we left they were at least two thirds full. Service is friendly, seating is comfortable throughout, though it can get a little noisy when the place fills up. I had the Baked Eggplant w/red pepper pesto, asparagus, zucchini, spinach, roasted shallot and basil cream and feta. Flavors were popping everywhere, they do a great job using intense ingredients and not too much of them to make every bite outstanding, and the portions are just right. In addition, we had a green salad with toasted quinoa and grilled shrimp. The small salad was more than an adequate portion. For dessert we had the key lime pie, with an abundant graham cracker crumb crust, piped whipped cream, and a raspberry coulis on the plate. Another great place to dine in Traverse City that I fully endorse. Don't miss it. read more

In TC for the Bayshore Marathon, first time visitor to Poppycocks for the dinner menu. Tables jammed with an hour wait, but a seat opened up at the bar, stomach said "do not wait" so I settled in and was greeted by a lovely lady who must have been the bar manager (sorry I did not get your name). A food Angel who attended to my need and was ever so gracious. Selected the Lamb Ragu dish and was met with Pasta Perfection! No room for desert but a succulent looking selection. Hope there is a next time Thx for the great dining experience. read more

Poppycocks - Lamb Ragu, pasta perfection!! - New American Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

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Gavin, Gavin, GAVIN! Visiting from Palm Springs CA, third time in two years. Good meal, atmosphere. Our server was incredible, whimsical and attentive. Gavin made the experience memorable. We will return next year. read more

Poppycocks - Cobb salad - New American Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

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The seafood stew here is amazing. Broth is to die for and could drink it, it was so good! My husband and I split the whitefish cakes and an appetizer and those were so flavorful. The green sauce with them is sweet but savory. My husband for the beef stroganoff and it was lack luster sadly. It came out room temp, super soupy, and little to no flavor. Not sure what happened there, but was bummed. Would recommend this place to anyone and we have taken our out of town family here numerous times! read more

Poppycocks - Seafood stew - New American Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

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Came here for lunch on a fall afternoon. Inside was welcoming but noticed a lot of flies which was off putting? Lots of tables and booths, along with bar top seating. Restrooms are in the back. Lots of local art on the wall for décor. Our waitress was friendly and attentive. Great menu with tons of options! My husband went with the grilled cheese and it was amazing especially the parmesan crusted sourdough. So much ooey gooeyness in the grilled cheese. I went with the trio soups but was disappointed with one of the soups being out (ham and pea was out). The soups were tomato spinach, southwest corn and quinoa, and some type of wedding chicken soup? The trio soups are samples for the most part portion wise. The southwest corn and quinoa was my favorite but all of the soups were delicious. I also got the whitefish cakes which was a great choice. Two good pieces of whitefish cakes - lots of fish. Getting our bill and checking out took a bit. But overall was a good experience and would come back! read more

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Enjoyable lunch in Traverse City with friends. We shared a few things -- a caprese salad and a whitefish cake. Very good and we enjoyed the atmosphere too. read more

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We went to Poppycocks based on a recommendation and the service and drinks were phenomenal... The food, however, was lacking. Two of us got pasta dishes - the Lamb Ragu and the brisket stroganoff, while the other person got the beef short ribs. The short ribs were DELIGHTFUL and legit a perfect dish. While you could tell the base flavors of the pasta dishes would be good if the seasoning ratios were correct, they sadly missed their mark pretty considerably. Both dishes were "just ok", but would have faired better in review had the flavors been dialup up significantly. A side note is that we did ask for a recommendation on which pasta dish we should pick, and the other option was the Mac and Cheese. Our server steered us away from that option, and TBH if it was as lackluster as the pastas we did order, this review would have been even less. For the pasta dishes we did get, while the noodle to sauce/meat ratio for the ragu was relatively good, the brisket stroganoff was especially disappointing in that regard as well. With a price point of $30, my (fair) expectation is that it would have a good amount of brisket served with the dish as well as have a good balanced flavor... This was not the case. To make the stroganoff dish worse, the brisket that was included was chopped extremely finely to the point where it was difficult to get a bit of it on the fork with the bites. Definitely steer clear. In the end, by no means were the dishes inedible, when you're spending $30 for a pasta dish, I definitely expect more & better. I'm not the person to send things back to the kitchen, but I'll be honest this was one of the times that I actually considered it. In terms of location, it was a pretty cute venue. You could tell the location likely used to be a diner, but they rehabbed it pretty well. I do wish the entrance was set up slightly differently because we visited during a snowstorm/cold weekend, and each time the door opened the entire dining area was equally icy. Obviously this isn't a quick/easy/cheap fix, but it did make for a chilly dinner between new arrivals. While there was a good selection of desserts and they all looked amazing, we didn't save room for them. Finally, the two great things that we thoroughly enjoyed were the service and the drink choices/quality - both were top notch. This said, if we ever decide to return, we'll stop in just for the drinks or order something not contained in the pasta section. read more

We gave our drink orders and they didn't come for 20 mins, we had to track someone down and it was another 20 mins before we received our drinks, no spoon or sweeteners for the coffee or iced tea. The people behind us were complaining at how long it was taking and the very rude server said there is only myself and I cook, yet there are 4 people behind the bar. We left without ordering read more

Food was great, perfect lunch spot or for casual drink and bite. Steak and Shrooms sandwich to die for and Greek Salad. Also great service! read more

A very busy restaurant for good reason. We had a large basil salad to share and grilled salmon on a bed of spectacularly spiced veggies. We were traveling and didn't want to be seated but used takeaway service not always available. Highly recommend reservations at Poppycocks. read more

Arrived for dinner at 4:15 pm, no music, hopefully during a later dinner. Great drinks!!! Ordered the seared salmon, three chips with one piece of seared salmon on each with shredded lettuce and pickled something. Honestly it tasted great, just not enough. Port prime rib, actually pretty good and would suggest it. My wife got the chicken legs and she liked them, another suggested item to get. Got the coconut lemon desert, tasted great, but it looks nothing like the pic on the website!!! Server was great and knowledgeable. I would yes suggested Poppycocks, but maybe later when the live jazz is playing. read more

Delicious food, lovely ambience. One issue was that took more than one hour for food to arrive,

Stopped in a month ago for dinner. First time here. Met friends of ours and this was there choice. Interior is very nice. A straight shot from the front to the back. Lots of booths. Beautiful bar area in the front. We had reservations but did not seem to need them. Jeffery was our server and he did a great job. Friendly, informative, and a sense of humor. My wife ordered the beef brisket stroganoff. I ordered a special that was a gold salmon filet that came with rice pilaf, green beans, and some fancy sauces and reductions. We had a apple crisp and a chocolate silk for dessert. The meal was very good. The service was very good. But the prices for the entrees were very high. 29 for the stroganoff and 36 for the salmon. We knew what they were before ordering but I can't say they were worth those prices. Still a enjoyable meal and next time I am ordering the white fish cakes and a harvest salad to try something new. I think this is a got to place in my book.( but check the prices) read more

As always, a trip to Traverse is not complete without a stop at Poppycock's, and this time we went twice. Flavors, execution, creativity, all second to none. This place is as good as it gets, and our visits this week were excellent. Jeff, our server tonight, gave us some suggestions from his experience in the kitchen and was spot on. Drinks were fantastic, and the other servers whipped us up an experimental drink, that was also first rate. Keep doing what you do Poppycocks, we appreciate it! read more

Poppycocks - Quinoa Masa Cakes - New American Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

Love this place. We sat at the bar and had some really fun cocktails. I tried the lemon cello ice martini. Highly recommend. Great menu, ambiance, and very accommodating and friendly wait staff and bartenders! If you haven't been, you need to stop in! read more

We did not have reservations and were able to get a table for 4. They said 1/2 is for reservations and the rest for walk ins. The margarita with the Habanero was heartburn in a cup. Would not get unless you love spicy! The wine selection was very good we had the Sauvignon special. Our Waiter Levi was fantastic. He was honest about what was good and not and provided us with excellent service. We had the key lime shrimp butter sauce with pasta. Loved it and cream brûlée for dessert. Portions are large enough to split. Highly recommended!! read more

My husband and I enjoyed some amazing sandwiches - The Reuben was incredible!! Will be coming back

Great service and Wonderful tomato soup here and shrimp pasta! Yummy place! Really good cosmopolitan cocktails too!

Outstanding food and service! We ate pork and short ribs.. Cocktails before dinner were also fun and tasty!

Cozy restaurant, delicious food and friendly service. One of our best meals in TC, highly recommend

The cauliflower appetizer was super delicious full of flavor and had a great sauce. The butternut squash also good flavor. We wanted to split it and they served it on two different plates without us asking. The service was excellent. I don't know if all the booth seats have this issue but I did feel it in my back everytime the person behind me moved. read more

Poppycocks - Cauliflower and Brussels sprouts - New American Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

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Cramped tables and loud atmosphere despite it being very cute. But I'm only giving 2 stars because of the food. The entrees were not well prepared, nor were they interesting (very banal). And the proportions were odd; for instance I ordered quinoa salad which literally only had about one tablespoon of quinoa spread among greens, and I also orders vegetable curry which only had about 1/2 cup of veggies in a soup of greasy curry sauce (it was pretty gross). Overall very disappointing experience. Moreover, for the price one would have expected much more. I read another review where the diner considered sending the back, and I have to say I was on the edge of this as well (it was that low quality). read more

The Vegan Bahn Mi was so good my wife went back and had it again for lunch the next day. I enjoyed the cocktails and the key lime shrimp with brown butter sauce. read more

EVERYTHING WAS OUTSTANDING! LOVED every morsel of food (Try their Pita Chips!) and Service was 5 Star! Lauren was our excellent and attentive Server! Emily was also nearby to assure that every detail was perfect! Of course, it was! Lauren could not have been more professional! You MUST go there! Try desserts too! You will also LOVE every menu item, like we did! read more

What's the one place in Traverse City you have to eat at when you're there? For us it's poppycockstc. Everything is always very fresh & ?very delicious. The desserts are phenomenal!!! This time we indulged in the luxurious key lime pie. Super thick graham cracker crust with a creamy, tangy key lime filling served with a side of whipped cream to help cut the flavor just a bit. Ohhhhh We also loved the famous Tomato Spinach Swiss soup. Even on a hot summer day, we still had to get this favorite. Highly recommend the delicious Cherry Chicken Salad Sandwich & the Green Plate - flatbread with an assortment of local mushrooms, sweet onion, asparagus on a creamy brie drizzled with balsamic vinaigrette. Savory, creamy & a little sweet. read more

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SERVICE: 5 FOOD QUALITY: 5 DRINK QUALITY: N/A ORDER TIME: 5 AESTHETICS: 3 NOISE LEVEL: 4 MENU SELECTION: 5 OVERALL EXPERIENCE: 4.5 In the heart of downtown Traverse City is this trendy new america cuisine restaurant. We chose to eat here after reading all the reviews that rave about their good food and dessert. We made a reservation to ensure that we could get a table. Our hostess and server were phenomenal, and made our experience wonderful. The inside decor wasn't all that great. They have lots of unique art on the wall, created by community artists, that's for sale, but the space is very dark and doesn't have a distinct style. They have a pretty large menu with lots of options for anyone in your group. I wound up eating coconut cauliflower, and lamb ragu. The cauliflower was pure magic. Was, hands down, the best cauliflower I've ever eaten. I could eat that every single day. The lamb ragu was good and the noodles were cooked perfectly. For dessert I had a classic crème brûlée which was wonderful. I'm a person of classic, and simplicity so I always love when crème brûlées aren't re-imagined or re-designed. Overall, our experience was wonderful, and we loved our choice to eat here. this restaurant is creating some delicious dishes and definitely worthy of a visit. I only drank water so I can't critique on beverages, but they had a pretty extensive drink menu that clearly supports local and Michigan made alcohol. read more

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Nice atmosphere. Clean restaurant. Food was great. I felt the service was good but not great. Could have been a newer employee but overall enjoyed it. read more