Service left a lot to be desired. Food was average at best. Brother in law order a speciality drink. It was missing half the amount ingredients. Called the server back, she said no that's the drink we just ran out of .. XYZ. So basically it was wine with ice. Soups were average nothing to write home about. I ordered the market steak, if was grainy fat with zero flavor in the meat parts. Very disappointing. Definitely would not recommends. If you're near and they have a table and you're hungry it will do. There are much better places that are cheaper or at least worth the money you will spend read more

We came here for a late lunch and honestly, it was still very busy but after we finished enjoying our meal and dessert, I can understand why. We were seated at a table close to the bar. When you come in, you are immediately and pleasantly assaulted by their dessert display case so feast your eyes and meanwhile, plan to save some room in your belly because trust me, you'll want some of their dessert. As a result, I ordered a salad, the up north cobb which was good and moderately filling and my husband had the special which was a chicken salad sandwich served with chips. We both had a nice lighter lunch followed by some delicious desserts. Generally, I order dessert and my husband eats what I cannot but this time, he orders his own. I had the cherry crumble and he had the sticky toffee pudding. Their dessert definitely satisfies the sweet tooth craving. So good and so much food! Service was fine. We ended up with the bartender as our waitress who had to do both roles during a busy time. She was a bit flustered but was generally pleasant whenever she came to the table to get our order and check on us. I only wish we were able to come here for dinner but lunch definitely did not disappoint and the dessert was epic! read more

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This came highly recommended boy were we disappointed Poor service and when we told the manager the meals were bad he said we should have told him sooner NO you could have made it right husbands steak was tough and terrible friends salmon was way over cooked vegetables were undercooked very poor read more

Food - 4/5 Service - 5/5 Ambiance - 5/5 As we were wandering Front Street, we decided to see if it would be possible to get into Poppycock's for dinner and so made a reservation in person in the afternoon with Lydia at the host stand. I'm so glad we did because this place is popular and folks calling in for a reservation got turned away! We did an 8:30 pm dinner on a Sunday and it was still plenty busy. My fellow companions split the banh mi fries and said they were really good. I ordered the pork ribeye and it was just as fantastic as our server Autumn said it would be / thank you for the recommendation! Other things ordered were the tomato swiss soup, Caesar salad and chicken confit, all very good. Only food hiccup was the burrata ravioli which my friend said did not really taste like burrata and the beet pasta sauce was thin and lacking flavor. It also didn't coat the ravioli at all. It seems like the non pasta dishes were the better options! If I was in Traverse City again, I'd be back! read more

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Wow, I was here for lunch and had their famous tomato Swiss cheese soup which was okay along with their chicken cherry salad which was very good. Came back for dinner and had their chicken cherry chicken confit. Amazing! Reminded me of the scene in Ratatouille where the lead combines flavors for amplified results. Other dishes coming out looked equally delicious. Server was great and the wine list also good. read more

We were in town two days and we liked the restaurant so much day one that we came back the second day. Great service by Brandalynn who was serving several tables but checked in often and was very pleasant. We ordered the North and Cobb salads and their wonderful tomato spinach Swiss soup. All were fresh and tasty, served with a fresh warm roll and butter. It was crowded but we enjoyed the high table by the window and a back booth, both were comfortable. read more

Always great place to eat. Service is reliably good, food is excellent. Several vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free options, clearly marked on menu. The Coconut Chili Brussels are my favorite, and when I'm jonesing for a burger, this is where I go. House-made soups are always great, too. The desserts are to die for, IF you still have room after your meal. We often share one, or sometimes get one to go. Can't go wrong at this place! read more

The décor in here was beautiful! I especially loved the colorful artwork on the walls, which is all for sale! The pita chips were really good, especially the Jarlsberg cheese. It was incredible! The grilled four cheese was tasty but very rich and oily. My mom ordered the whitefish cakes and really did not like them, but I didn't try them because I don't like fish, so take that with a grain of salt. Our waitress did a great job accommodating our large group and was very polite. It was pretty pricey, so keep that in mind if you're considering this place. read more

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Prices a bit high and more niche selections but an overall pleasant experience with great service and tasty food. Just had the Bahn Mi Fries (no photo since I devoured it) and the espresso blossom martini read more

Poppycocks - New American Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

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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Honestly, one of the best restaurants I've been to in Michigan so far. The food was phenomenal and felt like truly elevated dining. Everything came out fast, hot, and full of flavor. I understand that some people may be put off by the higher prices, but sometimes the price reflects the quality of the ingredients, preparation, and overall experience. In this case, I absolutely felt it was worth it. We had the Banh Mi Bowl and the curry, and both were outstanding. read more

Beatrice was outstanding! She's an exceptional server. Delightful and upbeat, she easily delivered a 5-star experience. Enjoyed the Summertime Spritz cocktail and a couple of glasses of quality wine. There is plenty to choose from at the bar. The restaurant has a comfortable ambiance. The tuna appetizer was on point. Nice flavor. Beatrice suggested the Key Lime Shrimp and said it's her favorite. Well, it's my wife's favorite now too! Ordered the rib-eye Pittsburgh rare. I was curious and asked if she knew the style. She replied with complete confidence, "I don't, but I know my cooks do." Solid response! Total faith in her kitchen team, and they nailed it. Well done, Team Poppycocks! If we lived in the area, we would easily become regulars. We really had a great experience. Thanks! read more

We stopped here on a recent outing with my parents to the TC area. Service here was truly amazing, so so accomodating of our group. Went out of their way to help our group. Cocktails were very tasty and the food was delicious - and plentiful. I went for a salad and felt like I ended up eating less than half of it. Would definitely come back - this spot had really nice food options and a great drink selection. Combined with the staff, this spot is a definite winner! read more

We came after recommendation from a friend. Very nice vibe and it is obviously the staff enjoys working together. There were three of us and we ordered each of the three pasta options. All were absolutely fantastic. Perfect portions. We tried each other's dish, and had such a wonderfully flavorful experience! In my adult son's words "I could drink this sauce." Our waiter was great, helpful and fun. Noticed the bartender explaining a cherry manhattan using their brandy-soaked cherries. I ordered one - excellent choice I made!!! Highly recommend and will return. read more

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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My family and I were vacationing in Traverse City and decided to have dinner at Poppycocks. I can't comment on the food because we didn't have the opportunity to eat there, but I can comment on the rude male hostess. We stopped by around 6:45 p.m. and were told by the hostess that the wait for a table of four would be approximately 25-30 minutes. She took down my cell phone number and said she would call when our table was ready. After waiting about 45 minutes, I checked back with the host stand. The male host told me our table wasn't available yet, so we continued waiting. About 25 minutes later, I checked again. This time, he rudely told me they had already called me and I didn't answer. I never received a call. When I asked about the phone number, it turned out the hostess had entered the last two digits incorrectly. To make matters worse, I noticed a clean, empty booth and asked if we could be seated there. The male host said no and told us we would have to continue waiting for a table. We ended up waiting over well over an hour because of a mistake made by the restaurant, yet no effort was made to correct the situation or accommodate us once the error was discovered. A simple apology or seating us at an available table would have gone a long way. It was a very disappointing experience and a frustrating waste of our vacation time. I hope the restaurant improves its communication and customer service so other families don't have the same experience. read more

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

We had a reservation for 6 people at 7:30 PM booked a month in advance for a bachelorette dinner. When we arrived, we were told our reservation was actually listed for 8:30 PM instead, and that they may have made a mistake because another bachelorette party was already seated in our spot. We couldn't wait an extra hour, so we left and were able to find another restaurant nearby that had room for us. About 30 minutes later, we got a call saying we would be charged a no-show fee if we didn't return for 8:30, even though we had already shown up at our reserved time and were turned away. Very disappointing experience and not something I'd trust for an important reservation. read more

Service was attentive. Good atmosphere. Good food selection. Liked the Bahi mi fries and ahi tuna

Would like more gf content Recently the cooking oil has made us ill. We tried it again and got ill again unfortunately.... 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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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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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

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

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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

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

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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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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

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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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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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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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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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