Poppycocks Menu (Update 2025)
Poppycocks in Traverse City offers a diverse menu with New American cuisine. The restaurant features a variety of appetizers like the Poppycock's Pita Chips and Coconut Curry Mussels. Their soups, including the famous Tomato Spinach Swiss, are a must-try. The salad options like the Front Street and Warm Harvest salads are fresh and flavorful. Customers rave about the main courses, such as the Berkshire heritage pork ribeye and chicken confit, as well as the tasty whitefish cakes. The desserts, like the key lime pie and cherry crisp, receive mixed reviews. Overall, the ambiance is described as cozy and welcoming, with attentive and friendly service. Poppycocks is a great choice for a delicious and fulfilling dining experience in Traverse City.
Appetizers And Small Plates
Poppycock's Pita Chips
Lightly fried Parmesan dusted pita points served with homemade salsa, hummus and rich, bubbling Jarlsberg cheese
Bahn Mi Dirty Fries
Five spice rubbed pork belly, pickled daikon radish, carrot and jalapeno, julienned cucumber, cilantro and Siracha aioli over sweet potato fries
Sesame Tuna
Seared sesame peppercorn crusted yellowfin tuna served on crisp wontons with spicy ginger mustard and sweet soy reduction
Veggie Tostados
Blue corn tostadas layered with black bean puree, sweet potato poblano hash, avocado cilantro lime salad and fresh salsa
Coconut Curry Mussels
Chilean blue mussels in a red curry coconut broth with heirloom cherry tomato concasse, cilantro, chive and grilled baguette
Pork Arepas
Sweet and spicy pulled pork shoulder, chimmichuri, house salsa, achiote spiced crema and cumin toasted pepitas over white corn arepas cakes
Whitefish Cakes
Panko crusted whitefish cakes served over roasted corn and bacon soubise, topped with house made green chili jam and micro greens
Tomato Spinach Swiss
Try our famous Tomato Spinach Swiss or check the chalkboard for today's fresh, homemade soups. Served with our freshly baked homemade garlic herb rolls
Soup Sampler
Just can't decide? Try a sampler of all three of our fresh homemade soups
Soup
Salads
Front Street
Mixed greens, cherry jalapeno glazed chicken breast, dried cherries, toasted pecans and fresh goat cheese with lemon cherry vinaigrette
Warm Harvest Salad
Spinach, toasted walnuts, gorgonzola, cider marinated tomatoes, roasted fingerling potatoes with warm shallot bacon vinaigrette
Greek Quinoa
Herbed quinoa pilaf over mixed greens with tomatoes, kalamata olives, red onion, roasted red bell peppers and feta served with mustard balsamic vinaigrette
Up North Cobb
Mixed greens, diced cherry glazed chicken, avocado, maple pepper bacon, hardboiled egg, gorgonzola, tomatoes and cider thyme vinaigrette
Warm Mushroom Artichoke
Spinach, mustard balsamic sauteed mushrooms and artichokes, red onion, pine nuts and diced red bell peppers
Caesar
Crisp romaine, homemade croutons and shaved parmesan tossed with our classic caesar dressing
House Side Salad
Mixed greens, carrots, tomatoes and choice of dressing. House made dressings: cider thyme, lemon cherry, strawberry poppyseed, mustard balsamic, sesame ginger, ranch or creamy gorgonzola
Cous Cous Stuffed Squash
Baked acorn squash stuffed with Mediterranean cous cous, feta, kalamata olives, sun dried tomatoes, almonds and fresh basil over saffron chive cream sauce
Mango Curry
Red coconut curry, fresh mango, bell peppers, onion, snow peas, fresh cilantro,& cashews and grilled tandoori flatbread
Thai Sweet Corn Cakes
Sweet corn cakes served over mixed greens with spicy peanut sauce and topped with cashews, five pepper oil and fresh cilantro
Root Vegetable Pot Pie
Caramelized fennel, onion, parsnips and sweet potatoes with spinach, double cream brie and marsala shitake cream sauce topped with parmesan herb puff pastry
Vegetarian Entrees
Pasta
Grilled Chicken And Broccoli
Grilled chicken breast, broccoli and fettuccine tossed in a creamy dijon brie alfredo topped with parmesan
Lamb Ragu
Caramelized pancetta, ground lamb and spicy Italian sausage simmered with red wine, tomatoes, onions, garlic, rosemary and orange peel finished with a touch of cream, served over fettuccini and topped with parmesan
Creamy Pesto
Fresh basil pesto cream sauce tossed with artichokes, sundried tomatoes, & spinach and fettuccine, topped with pine nuts and fresh goat cheese
Beef Brisket Stroganoff
Slow braised beef brisket, green peas, creamy shiitake mushroom sauce tossed with fettuccini and topped with scallions and gorgonzola
Butternut Squash Ravioli
Butternut squash ravioli tossed in a sweet sage brown butter sauce with toasted walnuts, honey poached pears and topped with gorgonzola
Parmesan Whitefish
Parmesan crusted John Cross whitefish served with roasted lemon caper aioli, roasted fingerling potatoes and grilled asparagus
Glazed Sea Scallops
Pan seared sea scallops glazed with a root beer jalapeno gastrique served over sweet potato croquette and sautéed spinach, topped with a maple grilled corn, bacon and edamame succotash
Cherry Almond Salmon
Almond crusted fresh Atlantic salmon fillet topped with local cherry beurre blanc, roasted fingerling potatoes and grilled asparagus
Honey Chipotle Brisket
Slow braised beef brisket served with a honey chipotle pan jus, red pepper pesto, sweet potato fries and sautéed vegetable
Harvest Chicken Confit
Duck fat roasted chicken served over farro salad with arugula, roasted parsnips, fennel, sweet potatoes, and shitake mushrooms topped with goat cheese, candied onions and Fustini's rosemary olive oil
Ninja Flat Iron Steak
Fresh ginger and sesame marinated hanger steak, grilled and topped with an avocado cilantro lime salad and sweet soy drizzle. Served with roasted fingerling potatoes
Charbroiled Burger
Charbroiled hamburger served on a toasted bun with lettuce, tomato, red onion and fries
Entrees
Dessert
Butterscotch Budino
with salted caramel sauce
Classic Creme Brulee
Milk Chocolate Mousse
with coconut fudge crumbles
Key Lime Pie
Chocolate Oblivion
Ny Style Cheesecake
NY style with a gingerbread crust