Lacto
American
Italian
Mediterranean
Beer/Wine
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Restaurant and bar serving a variety of pastas, salads, and a few vegetarian meals (uses dairy, eggs). Open Mon-Thu 11:00am-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-10:00pm, Sun 11:00am-9:00pm.
28 Reviews
First Review by marilyn nowak
anmrise
Points +1059
Overrated & unpleasant as a vegan - Edit
Poppycocks is a very trendy / upscale place, they’re busy and don’t do reservations. That’s all fine and dandy, but the vegan options were abysmal. I was excited for the tostadas but they were comically small for how expensive it was. It’s incredibly busy and a meat/steak oriented overall.
Read moreIf you’re dining with a group that wants to eat here and have that upscale experience, it’s nice that you can have a dish here. Otherwise it’s not worth the time/money/wait.
Pros: Taste of food was good
Cons: Way too small for how expensive, Limited vegan options to begin with, Very crowded/busy
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jordanmdorris
Points +222
Best Brussel Sprouts Ever! - Edit
You have to try the Brussel sprouts if you go, they’re phenomenal and unlike anything I’ve ever tried.
Read moreI ordered the curry without crema and sub pita for the naan bread. The curry was bland in my opinion, no spice whatsoever and under salted.
Pros: Creative dishes , Best sprouts ever , Happy they have appetizers and multiple entrees
Cons: Bland curry
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paigestearn
Points +336
Amazing vegan options - Edit
Several creative vegan options!
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PattyFields
Points +60
Coconut Cashew Curry! - Edit
I got the coconut cashew curry and it was so amazing, it’s inspired me to cook Indian food at home!
Read morePros: Delicious , Good serving size, Nice ambiance
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VeganTravelRN
Points +274
Amazing curry and apps! - Edit
I got their Coconut Chili Brussels appetizer and wish I ordered a second plate. It is crunchy, sweet, savory, and overall delectable. For the non-vegans at the table, they could not get enough of this app, definitely order it for the group😄Next I ordered the Coconut Cashew Curry (minus Naan bread, it contains butter and milk). It was amazing, and incredibly filling. Full of flavor and mild spice, this dish would be loved by any vegan or non vegan. I will be back for these 2 dishes alone😄Do yourself a favor and give it a try.
Read morePros: Flavor, Quantity
Cons: Price (expensive)
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ShelbyKrumbach
Points +32
Top of my budget - Edit
I got the Curry, and it was devine. I was disappointed that the naan was more like pita. I would say to skip the tostadas. For the price, they are glorified tortilla chips with toppings. I didn't try the Brussel sprouts because I have baby mouth.
Read morePros: The Curry was delicious , Staff were nice
Cons: The tostadas were pricey for how little there is, My husband's sandwich (meat) was cold and soggy
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XOXO
Points +2049
Expected more - Edit
We order every vegan dish. The Brussels stood up from the rest. I highly recommend that one.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-08-22
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cassiekay
Points +612
Delicious tostadas! - Edit
I got the vegan tostadas and although it was a small plate, I paired it with a cup of the vegan chili and it was the perfect amount of food. It is a little pricey but the quality of the food was worth it. My boyfriend got their vegetarian mushroom pasta (large plate dish) and it was a very generous portion. Their complimentary bread rolls are NOT vegan, I asked. They did have a decent amount of vegetarian options.
Read morePros: Delectable food, Artsy atmosphere
Cons: A bit pricey , Few vegan options
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alexmport
Points +106
Tasty but expensive - Edit
The cauliflower curry dish and the tostadas were both good. I wish we had gotten larger portions though, because it was expensive and didn’t fill us up. The tostadas for example only had 3 chips that came with the toppings.
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gotthebeet
Points +119
Great! - Edit
Delicious food, good cocktails. Seemed like only 2 options but they were both great. One with cauliflower/Brussels that my husband would normally not order voluntarily and he loved it.
Read morePros: Delicious
Cons: A bit expensive for smallish portions
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tomtheplantsman
Points +868
Quality options - Edit
A great spot in Traverse City; as with many restaurants the vegan options are limited, but the lentil curry, cauliflower/Brussel sprouts, and Tostadas are all delicious and easily veganized
Read morePros: Good food, Friendly staff
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pegasus528
Points +342
The Coconut Cauliflower and Brussels...Wow! - Edit
Knowledgable staff; delicious and well-made vegan options; a lot can be made vegan or vegetarian. We had the watermelon salad, tostadas, and coconut cauliflower. The flavors were exceptional.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-09-09
Updated from previous review on 2021-09-09
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colleenw114
Points +130
Great food - Edit
We went here for dinner and shared the coconut cauliflower, tostadas, and Dahl. All were delicious!
Read morePros: Delicious food, Vegan items clearly marked on menu
Cons: Only a few vegan options, Entrees only vegan with modifications
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JenniferFriman
Points +26
Great food, loud atmosphere - Edit
Had multiple vegetarian and vegan options. Deep fried risotto balls are amazing. Bad acoustics, hard to hear.
Read morePros: Well labelled variety of veg and vegan options
Cons: Loud, kinda pricy
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MalloryMyers
Points +28
Delicious curry!! - Edit
Curry was delicious, had to substitute the bread that came with it because it was not vegan.
Read morePros: Waiter was very friendly , Food came out really quick
Cons: Not many vegan options
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AlishaRose
Points +27
Delicious flavorful salad - Edit
I had a very filling Greek Quinoa salad. Vegetarian. It had cheese, but the dressing was vegan so it could have been easily adjusted. Tostada appetizer was well-made.
Read morePros: good veggie options
Cons: bathroom was filthy and stinky! at 11 am!
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1dhill
Points +180
Nice place - Edit
Vegan options are modest but definitely there and clearly labeled. Kale and taboleh entree was excellent! Daily dish but should be on main menu!
Read morePros: Friendly wait staff , Vegan options clearly labeled
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suzannecg8
Points +242
Amazing! - Edit
The vegan curry dish is AMAZING. Not too spicy, creamy and addictive. I highly recommend!
Read morePros: Vegan options , Delicious
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Offwego
Points +70
Always outstanding! - Edit
Poppycocks is consistently one of the best choices for dinning in Traverse City. Excellent food and service each and every time. Vegan and vegetarian options never disappoint and the martini's don't miss a beat.
Read morePros: Service, Food, Great location
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Ashesbardole
Points +46
delicious - Edit
The vegan tostada appetizer was amazing we ended up ordering two! The red curry was spicier than I expected but still delicious tofu would have been an awesome addition to it. I left with a very full belly. Staff was very nice it was a wonderful time.
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TylerTafelsky
Points +35
Among The Few in TC for Creative Vegan Cuisine - Edit
Having been a patron of Poppycock's since 1990 when I was crushing grilled cheeses there with my parents, I've seen Poppycock's evolve from a downtown diner into an electric, veggie-friendly restaurant. They have a solid menu that caters to all diets. And while they only really have 3-4 vegan options, they are able to modify dishes to meet certain dietary needs. I personally suggest the "Fawaffle," which is falafel-batter waffle topped with avocados and tomatoes.
Read morePros: Excellent food, Awesome staff, Chill atmosphere, great jazz on occasion
Cons: Spendy, Popular, Some dishes might be small-ish
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EmmaTheVeg
Points +70
great veg options - Edit
They have a portion of their menu dedicated solely to vegetarian options. 4 entrees. Included one vegan option which was red curry. The curry didn't actually have too many veggies in it though, just a lot of sauce and mango, which left me hungry after it's already small portion. It was tasty though. They did have one or two other items on the regular menu that could be veganized (their tostadas for instance). I would go back. Very pleasant ambiance and great service.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2016-09-20
Pros: several veggie options, had a vegan option, great service
Cons: small portions for the prices
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Melissalovesfood
Points +112
my favorite place in town - Edit
I love eating at this place and love their vegan options.
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emmawin
Points +246
Delightful - Edit
This is a great atmosphere to eat in with lots of vegetarian and vegan options clearly labelled on the menu. I had the delicious daily "green" special, which was zuchhini, pepper, and carrot wrapped in eggplant, served over sesame rice cakes, plus a tomato cashew sauce with whipped coconut cream. Very good.
Read morePros: Clearly labeled options
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dan&mia
Points +759
Great service, limited selection - Edit
The staff was very accommodating. They tried to prepare a dish that is normally done on the grill in a pan to avoid cross-contamination with seafood/meat. There are only a couple of vegetarian options though and the food was just ok.
Read morePros: Helpful staff, Nice atmosphere
Cons: Limited selection, Ok food
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daisydoc
Points +40
Great - Edit
Our mostly-veggie family ate here this weekend and all 4 of us really enjoyed our vegetarian entrees and appetizers. I thought it was great that they had a specific vegetarian section on the menu with 4 entrees in addition to the usual salads and such that can be altered to be veg. The vegan appetizer (veggie tostadas) was really good too. Coming from a small town where we have zero restaurants that care to list vegetarian entrees on the menu, I just thought this was great.
Read morePros: Good selection of veggie friendly meals
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happycowgirl
Points +6041
Best Italian dishes in TC - Edit
I hadn't eaten here for about a year b/c last time I went the vegetarian options were too limited. They now have more veggie offerings. You can still get the hummus & pita chips and their pasta dishes like Creamy Pesto with pine nuts, a straight forward Marinara and a Primavera. They also now have tofu lettuce wraps, a caprese tart, sweet potato chips with guacamole, soups and a great selection of salads including a Greek Quinoa salad that's worthy of mention. Vegetarian entrees include a Sundried Tomato Polenta Stack, Mediterranean Cous Cous Stuffed Squash, Coconut Curried Tofu, a Spicy Lentil and Vegetable Burrito. As a vegan you'll still have to make some special requests.
Read moreThough this place is not strictly Italian, it's the best veg-friendly Italian place in TC. It beats the heck out of Trattoria Stella which I will not set foot into b/c they serve foie gras (tortured duck liver), lamb and blood sausage. You've been warned. Go to Poppycock's instead.
Updated from previous review on Sunday August 15, 2010
Pros: good location near State Theatre
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