Poppy Cafe & Market · Burlington, Vermont
Lunch, on
Oak Street.
Sandwiches and good company in the Old North End.
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Every one
has a name.
Summer and winter samples from Poppy. These are not today’s full menu.
Summer sample · ingredients in Poppy’s listed order
The Liza Fennelli
- Roasted fennel
- fennel salad with a fennel frond pesto
- pickled fennel
- a fennel seed aioli
- On house-made focaccia
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Summer sample
The Dilly Bean King
Roasted green beans, chili roasted mushroom, fried onions, dilly beans, green bean and radish salad, almonds, herby ranch, arugula.
The Liza Fennelli
Roasted fennel, fennel salad with a fennel frond pesto, pickled fennel, a fennel seed aioli on house-made focaccia.
The Meryl
Marinated sardines with hot cherry pepper aioli, salsa verde, almond/citrus/pickled fennel/olive salad, arugula/radicchio.
The Rockford Peach
Bacon, fresh peaches, marinated tomatoes, pickled jalapeños/red onions, paprika aioli, arugula.
The Shuka
Soft boiled egg, feta, harissa roasted tomatoes, cumin-ey onions and peppers, cilantro, scallion, parsley, paprika aioli.
The Audie Corn-ish
Spiced corn, limey roasted cabbage and poblanos, pickled jalapeños, arugula, feta, corn aioli, corn nuts, herbs on focaccia.
The Aubergeena Davis
Chili-ginger roasted eggplant, lemongrass cilantro sauce, pickled carrots and onions, chili aioli, cucumber, herbs.
The Ode
Soft boiled egg, pickled carrots and onions, herbed caper aioli, fennel and arugula salad.
The Aunt Anne
Prosciutto, pickled and fresh cantaloupe, pickled red onion, ricotta salata, arugula, a mint/tarragon sauce.
Winter sample
The Turnip Slip
Roasted turnip, minty pea mash, ricotta salata, pickled fennel, snap pea/radish salad, herbs, lemon aioli, garlicky breadcrumbs, arugula.
The First Date
Spiced cauliflower, tahini sauce, arugula, radicchio, pickled fennel, a salad of dates, mint, red onion, sunflower seeds, preserved lemon and sumac.
The Mama T
Hoisin roasted tofu, peanut sauce, sambal aioli, peanuts, cucumber, cabbage salad, pickled carrot, herbs, fried rice paper, arugula on focaccia.
The Bitter Woman
Prosciutto, tricolore salad, golden raisins, Castelvetrano olives, onion jam, garlicky breadcrumbs, pickled fennel, parmesan, a Caesar aioli.
The Ramen Guy
Miso roasted mushrooms, sliced soy egg, scallions, pickled ginger, nori aioli, chili crisp.
The Po
Nuoc cham chicken, chicken skin, cabbage, cucumber, Thai chilies, fried shallots, peanuts, red onion, arugula, mixed herbs, sambal aioli.
The CJ Cr-Egg
Brussel sprout salad, pickled red onions, egg, bacon, sage aioli, apple, arugula, pumpkin seeds on focaccia.
The Tina Tuna
Marinated tuna, paprika roasted potatoes, salsa criolla, pineapple, corn nuts, spicy green sauce, lime, arugula.
The people / the place
A neighborhood
gathering space.
Poppy is owned and operated by sisters Emily and Abby Portman. A cafe, a small market, and a place to feel at home.
Read the sisters’ story ↗
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Lunch for
your people.
Mixed sandwiches, cut in half to share. Or individually wrapped, one for each person.
Catering runs Tuesday to Friday. Delivery within Burlington for orders of more than 50 sandwiches.
Plan a group lunch ↗
Open full sizeHave your event date, sandwich count and pickup window ready. Poppy supplies the menu 1–2 weeks before the event. A request is not automatically confirmed.
04 / On Google
Google reviews
“Super filling and delicious sandwiches + great drinks/dry goods in the market.”
“… funky combinations with plenty of vegetarian options.”
05 / Visit Poppy
88 Oak Street.
Burlington, VT 05401
Tuesday to Friday, 11am to 2:30pm