Poppycocks in Traverse City - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

friendly staff, delicious food. They obviously put a lot of effort into creating interesting dishes!

Love this place but not 5 star Upscale diner with a bar is the vibe Staff a little ditzy and not updated on specials Menu boards not kept up to date Did not like the Bahn dirty fries but soups fabulous

Nice little restaurant in a good location. Many parking options nearby. We went during the week so it was not busy at all. Waiting time was good. Server (Maisy) was nice and helpful. Drinks: My wife tried the Manhattan, it was nice and not shy on the alcohol. Daughter tried the Soda-tini, it was kind of a watered down fizzy-shake, it was OK to get the underage ones to keep entertained. I've got soda water, wasn't charged for it, which was surprising nowadays. Despite it's carbonated tap water, many places are charging full price of the regular soda. Main Course: Whitefish Cakes were tasting like of undercooked dough. Side soup was not looking well but tasted good. Key Lime Shrimp had an interesting taste. Expectation was the shrimp will have the lime flavor, which was bland. Pasta sauce was too sour for my taste, overpowering tanginess at best. Boxed it for later but unfortunately went to trash in the evening. Ordered another burger to cover our appetite. Ordered 2 burgers, very good flavor, on the expensive side given the cheese is extra $2. I had side salad instead of fries with ranch dressing which turned out good. $5 substitute for salad is a little high but its taste kind of justified it. Dessert: Crème Brulee was nothing extraordinary but I'd recommend putting some fresh berries on top. Key Lime Pie was just OK. General: Double espresso is $6, single is $5.5? Google shows as $$ place but it should tag as $$$. Three of us spent over $150 for lunch without tax and gratuity. Most interesting part was 4% charge for credit card. It's been a while since I saw something like this other than gas stations charging extra for minimum purchases. Yes, it's an upscale restaurant but some of the prices are not fair. Are we going to try it again in the future, maybe. Sorry, no photos taken. Food presentation was good but not memorable.

Overall a great place to eat up in TC. The fish sandwich was amazing!

Our service was great and food was really fun and good. Come willing to spend money and not worry about it. Only challenge was we had to send a drink back a couple times because the inside of the glass smelled like dishwater. I think maybe they store the glasses upside down and don’t dry? Bartender was really kind and said it was egg whites but we both had never smelled egg whites like that. Would def come back just wouldn’t order a drink out of a coup glass.

Great food, as always! Our server, Emily, was wonderful and made it a great experience. It is one of Traverse City's best restaurants!

Fantastic drinks and English toffee dessert!

Excellent food and a few great vegan options too

We saw website info above the food, chef and they have jazz band in the evening. We were celebrating our son's 23 birthday. Cocktails were nice. My son had ordered pasta with shrimps. The plate was full of overcooked watery looking tasteless pasta with 5-6 grilled shrimps for $29.99. They also don't have jazz band since Covid. So their website info is misleading.

Our family went here and everything we ordered was outstanding! It was hopping on a Sunday morning. I ordered the Rueben and it was delicious! No complaints!

Good food but terrible value. I shared a sandwich with my husband. Our server brought out two huge plates with a half sandwich on each plate. No garnish or sides at all. My daughter had the soup trio and the wee tiny bowls were hardly big enough to fit her spoon into. We wanted condiments however our server never returned until I flagged her down to bring us the bill. We didn’t order beverages but the bill was over $40. For one sandwich and some soup.

the ambiance of this place is like an amateur art faire mixed with a diner made into a cocktail/dinner space. Kinda weird. The food is like fine and so expensive? Like why was my basically Mac n cheese entree $26? Give this place an extra dollar sign. Extremely mid restaurant.

Poppycocks is a MUST stop when you are in traverse city. Both the drink and food menu are creative, diverse and delicious. Pretty famous for their elevated drinks and martinis. Their homemade pasta dishes are a necessity and with how fancy everything is, the restaurant comes with a laid back, family friendly atmosphere.

We’d never eaten in Traverse City. Poppycocks came up in a search so we gave it a try. The food was tasty and the service was excellent. The art on the walls was delightful to look at while we ate. Maisy took great care of us. If I lived anywhere near Traverse City, I’d come by often. I didn’t take advantage of the bar but e eryone who did looked happy with their choices.

I have never had a bad meal here. Just excellent, and great, attentive staff. Half the time I come here, I sit at the bar and watch the person at the pasta station work their magic. I want a pasta bar! Get the Banh Mi Dirty Fries, Coconut Chili Brussels, Pesto Ravioli, Chipotle Brisket Bolognese, Dirty Martini, any soup they have, and a dessert! So good!

Absolutely amazing dinner experience! Everything was perfect, the pastas are a 10/10 and the chocolate oblivion dessert is a must, BUT the absolute standout was Jeff, our server who went above and beyond to make our experience excellent! Thank you Jeff for being the best server we’ve had during our time in Traverse City!

When Red Meat is done well, it has SUCH a high ceiling for the flavor quality! You can only get so tasty with chicken or ImpossibleMeat. The Burger was well worth it and the $3 upgrade for the French fries were so much better than I thought they would be! They taste like they have found the perfect temperature and time to cook them! The building does have limited square footage of space, and the noise of a busy restaurant is loud, but it is easy to ignore once you get a taste of the burger or fries!! :D

Called the night before looking for an early reservation, was told they didn’t have anything available at that time but if I showed up at 5 they should be able to seat us. So glad we got there just before 5 as we got seated right away. Food and service were exceptional. We highly recommend

For the money, food wasn’t that great. Have been to many area diners in TC and this had a lot to improve upon. The atmosphere is loud and staff was less than pleasant. Not many options for the kiddos. Food portions were tiny and not that flavorful. Too bad because we just were left wanting a better experience. Didn’t use the facilities but the restaurant had many tables so navigation with a wheelchair or cane would be daunting. No large print menu available.

Best fish sandwich I may have ever eaten. You've gotta have one of these sammies

This is our favorite place to eat in northern Michigan. The food is varied, creative and excellent, and in generous portions. Good vegetarian option. Dessert options are great with pastry chef on staff.

Waited more than an hour to get in. It was very busy on a Sunday night as were all the restaurants in the area. The food was very good.

Stopped for dessert after our dinner. Poppycocks was recommended for dessert from another restaurant's staff! So good!! The Butterscotch Budino and the Blueberry Balsamic Cobbler were quite tasty. Paired with a cocktail and wine, they were a great finish to the night.

Girlfriend and I got in on a busy night when some spots opened up at the bar, cocktails were unbelievable. Our pastas were both okay, but the coconut brussel sprouts were one of the best appetizers I've ever had. Service with Emily was excellent, and I'd almost certainly come back.

Food was ok. The chicken was dry. The atmosphere was loud and still resembles a diner. There are booths and diner like seats at the bar. Service was good. There’s always a line so make sure you make a reservation.

Very rude staff, but the food was excellent, we had the ribeye steaks cooked to perfection Key Lime pie was outstanding.

Food was good, service was not.

A great local family and tourist restaurant. The food is good with great portions sizes. The drinks were just ok. The service and atmosphere are fantastic. Lovely staff, very friendly.

The Thai Green Curry was a delicious vegan dish! Also had a few other vegan options.

Delish food and great service. I was dehydrated from flying in, and she kept my glass full. Food was bright flavors and my husband loved the best key lime pie

Ate here twice in one day...lunch and light dinner. Food was very good and service was also very good. Everyone at the restaurant seems to be hustling and have great attitudes. Cobb Salad, Quinoa salad and veggie tostadas were all good. Sticky date cake for desert was also excellent.

The meal was amazing! The drinks were amazing! And our server, Brandylynn was amazing! She created a meal for our picky teenager and had a bright fun vibe! Also tons of great Gluten Free options. 10/10!

Very busy place in downtown. Excellent food with fresh ingredients. Lot of variety and plenty of vegetarian and vegan options

The place was very clean, recent furniture. 1st waiver had a very unhappy face but the second one was nice. The menu is too simple for the price, it tastes good but nothing impressive.

Amazing food. Suggested by a local and I couldn’t agree more. Bahn Mi Dirty Fries are a must.

Food took over an hour for our group of six and then all came out very different times. We were all putting our friends pasta on little salad plates to share because we were so hungry waiting for the rest of our food. Service was very mid, environment/decor is mid, prices are high, food quality is meh. I wish we had gone to Stella instead.

Popped in on a Saturday night. Was lured in by name, poppycocks. Grandma used to say poppycock. Seated quickly at a high top when the wait for a table was 30 minutes +. Emily took care of us and was incredible! Had the tuna special. She made me some wasabi and an affogato (with a birthday candle!). Both were delicious. It was quiet enough to hold a conversation but lively enough to feel fun. Overall, everyone enjoyed their meal.

Delicious lunch! Wonderful tomato,spinach, Swiss soup and salad with cherries,goat cheese, chicken and pecans. My husband had the Cobb salad with Pinot Grigio …it was all delicious, in a pretty, casual elegant setting. The server was well versed in the menu and properly attentive. I would highly recommend!

Enjoyed our dinner and unusual drinks! Only drawback was my short rib and brussel sprouts came out a little burnt on top.

Whatever you do avoid the “mango tango” cocktail, it is disgusting in both taste and smell. Servers are nice though. Salads are good. The rest of what we had is meh.

This little spot is a gem!!! Eclectic menu with fresh ingredients. Cocktails were great! Service was great and did not have to wait forever for a seat! Wish I had room for a dessert because they looked fantastic!

Get a reservation. Don’t let the casual feel turn you off. The service was spot on. Flavors were delightful. I don’t think I will be served a manhattan that would be better than what I was served.

I use to love Poppycocks but now it’s just expensive and tiny plates. Not worth the trip downtown anymore.

Food was fantastic and Jeffrey was probably the best server we've ever had.

I love working here great place to work great people really friendly always happy.

Stopped in for a snack and a glass of wine.Everything was delicious. Lunch menu has limited choices from the dinner menu.

An exceptional lunch experience, whitefish cakes to die for

Good service and good food. The charbroiled burger and lemon cherry salad were fantastic. Solid price, too.

Food was delicious and service was friendly, only complaint is that our food was lukewarm and not hot when we got our dishes

A delicious treat in downtown TC. Kids split the ravioli with asparagus and tomatoes. The Brussels sprouts with cauliflower were addictive. The citrus basil dressing on the berry salad was so tasty - a perfect refreshing salad on a warm day. The chocolate oblivion and crème brûlée desserts were fantastic for a sweet ending to a delightful lunch. Thanks for the lovely experience! Compliments to the chef ❤️

Everything was delicious! Definitely recommend!

Really wish this place offered merch for their brand as they would make a killing! Lol. Good cocktails. Cold Beer. The food was good. Wife ordered the Reuben and Bloody Mary and loved them both. I ordered a burger and wasn't wowed by it. However, we ordered the Tiramasu for desert, and it revived my thoughts as it was one of the best my wife and I have ever had. Friendly staff and laid-back feel.

Excellent food, decent service: but the "seat" that I occupied was a broken-down, unsprung bench seat- very uncomfortable and not at all in keeping with the prices on the menu... Definitely try to get an actual table with chairs or even sit at the bar.

Best food I’ve ever had in northern Michigan. Wonderful cocktails as well.

I like restaurant. Me & my husband enjoy a lot

It's a very cute place, but it's very overpriced for the overall look and service received. The food was good but definitely not worth the price, maybe work $15-$18 a meal not $30-$80. The service wasn't great and it made us feel very rushed because they cleared our plates immediately after we finished the last bite of something. Overall, would never come back simply because the experience/food is not worth the cost of it.

Downtown Traverse City rocks, and this venue is a big hit. We were seated promptly at our reservation time, and the service was perfect. The ambiance is vibrant! Our meals were delicious: a salmon dish and a chicken linguini special. This is a fun food spot!

There were so many items on the menu I wanted to try it was hard to choose. Everything we picked was excellent. I'm a big fan of their homemade chips

The food is so delicious. Very friendly staff. Highly recommend Poppycocks. A beautiful mine with inhouse prepared meals.

Ordered a salad and when I began eating my salad a live bug crawled out from within and was crawling around my plate. The server did take it away and give me a new dish but I was still required to pay full price for my meal. Certainly will not be returning and be careful if you order a salad.

Hamburger was great. Cherry crumble was awesome.

Love Love EVERYTHING! Love Emily and her beautiful Family too! Our Food was outstanding! Service was excellent! Definitely a "MUST" Will return! Thank you to all of you!

Lovely casual restaurant with local art. We had very good service. The cocktail menu was super creative and I enjoyed my mango tango. The food was just ok and fairly expensive. I had the salad with the cherries and grilled chicken. It was good but pretty light on the goat cheese and the pecans. It could use a few other veggies too.

65 dollars for 2 lunch entrees and 2 sodas , seems outrageous to me ..

Amazing food and service. Giving a 3 rating because the owners charge a service fee. Bad business decision.

We had dinner here this evening an Emily was our waitress. She was the best waitress I have ever had, hands down. Punctual and energetic, on top of her game. Her recommendations were on point and the food was amazing. She was hands down the best waitress we have ever had. Will be back, love this restaurant!

Their options for gluten and dairy allergies are awesome! They have plenty of vegan options as well and the staff is extremely knowledgeable on the menu. Excellent service and the food was great!

Been coming here for years every time I visit TC which has been since I was a kid. Lots of memories of coming here and it's always good! Brought my daughter for the first time and she loved it! We will definitely be back next time we're in town!

Fantastic presentation and taste

Quality of the food doesn’t match pricing. Staff great, food , so-so. Was expecting upscale. Got dinr pub.

Great food and service, I highly recommend going.

Best restaurant in northern Michigan!

Very good menu. Looks like an upscale diner with booths but actually top notch. Had the Caesar salad and it was great. Added salmon. This place is on the more expensive side but it’s quality.

The French Onion Shrimp was delectable. The service was impeccable, and dessert was unforgettable. It was absolutely delicious, and I will be back without question!

Upscale bar, with good food and a huge drink selection. Our server was very welcoming and on top of things, despite how busy the place was on a Friday night. Tried the Key Lime Shrimp while the hubby had the French Onion Shrimp. Both were very good. Did get a bit of a sticker shock about the prices but it is downtown TC and we kind of expected it.

Great brisket bolognese and tiramisu

The food was delicious, well worth the price. It is a small place, so you may have to wait, if it's busy. Emily was our server and worked hard to serve others. She was wonderful. If you are in the area and like good food, you need to stop in and indulge yourself.

Awesome food , great service and the desserts are amazing

Painfully average meal at absurd prices. You could spend $50 per person without a doubt. I wouldn’t mind doing that once in a while for excellent food but this wasn’t it. I feel like they’re chasing away locals with these prices.

Great food and service. Date night special on Wednesdays seasonally is a good deal

We dine here when we visit the area. It’s a clean restaurant and friendly staff. The food is always good. And all the desserts are made in house. So delicious!

One of the waiters was ungrateful for the tip they received. She said I should be giving way more. Being from Chicago the food was subpar.

So good! Drink specials were fun. Lots of vegan friendly menu items. Surprisingly amazing curry!

Love this little casual spot for simple upscale dining

Super yummy food and great service. You can't go wrong here, but get a reservation. They are rightly super popular. The desserts are particularly great.

The Date Night special was a treat. Wednesday evening (in the off-season), $65, two entrees and a bottle of wine.

Great food. Friendly service. Clean. Cool menu. Casual.

Great service and they serve a great old fashioned at the bar.

I've dined here many times over the years. The food always seems "average", never anything spectacular. Many of the dishes are rather bland. Having said that, the tiramisu was very tasty. They do change their menu up frequently, which is a plus. Tha waitstaff is always great. I wouldn't say "no" if someone in my group wanted to go here but it would not be my first choice.

The food is uniquely amazing! Take the opportunity to try something new and it’s so worth it! The soup trip was great but the vegetarian special was A+! I wish our service was a little more attentive but overall great experience!!

The best restaurant in Michigan, hands down. The atmosphere, service, food and drinks are unique and amazing. You can tell a lot of thought goes into every dish and drink. I drive to TC from GR just for this place, because it’s that worth it!

Food was way over priced😥 Service was substandard. I ordered a salad & pd over 10.00 for a bowl of bitter greens. If your a millennial you might enjoy. If you go hungry prepare to leave hungry

Food was decent, but no way near $17 for a burger at lunch. Sign said they were closed for a staff meeting but we got service. Only people in the restaurant on a weekend. Thought it was overpriced for 2 people to share a burger and 2 beers. Total more than $40. Don’t need to go back

Oh yum. Just excellent. This was our favorite place to eat all weekend. Staff and service was great. Restaurant was clean with nice energy. But the food is what makes a restaurant and we were very pleased.

The trio of salsa, cheese and hummus was excellent. The soup was Luke warm, it could have been hotter. Our waitress seemed a little overwhelmed.

Looks like a dinner inside but amazing drinks and dinner. Very nice place to spend with family or a date

Always have a good experience. It’s comfortable and not pretentious . Food is good. Drinks good, staff nice. A traverse city gem

Poppycocks is fantastic! I've never had a slightly disappointing experience.

Some of the best food I’ve eaten in a long time. Starting with the Brussels Sprouts is the way to go.

Staff was friendly and super helpful. Food arrived fast, hot and very good.