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McKinney Spotlight On: POPPY'S GARDEN CAFE!

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with www.GoSimplyTexas.com TX Lic 0530037

Working down in the beautiful historic district of McKinney comes with many advantages. One being the number of ADORABLE, UNIQUE places to dine out when lunch hour hits! Move over chain stores, the restaurants on the Square can't be beat!

One place that stands out this week is Poppy's Garden Cafe. The day I went just happened to be a beautiful 60 degree sunny day - yes, in February if you can believe that! I joined my business partner-in-crime and friend for one of the best lunches.

The staff was friendly. The food was incredible. But I think what makes Poppy's stand out is the serene outdoor setting. Even for lunch the environment couldn't be beat! There are bubbling fountains, greenery, covered porch seating & open air sunny dining, outdoor heaters are provided when the air is too chilly and there is an outdoor bar and performing area for weekend evenings. I simply MUST come back with my honey for a romantic evening. Live music is played Friday and Saturday evenings.

The menu offered fresh salads, pasta and comfort foods. We enjoyed a Poppy's Trio (Brie BLT, Potato Soup and house salad for only $9.99), Cobb Salad and Chicken & Artichoke Cannelloni.

I highly recommend Poppy's for a special lunch or dinner treat! They are located south of the square at 107 S. Church Street.

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Sheldon Neal
Bergen County, NJ - RE/MAX Real Estate Limited - Maywood, NJ
That British Agent Bergen County NJ

Oooh I should imagine springtime lunches are fabulous at Poppys !

Nicely done Kim !

Feb 20, 2009 06:15 AM
Deb Wells
REMAX DFW Associates - McKinney, TX

Kim--I love eating in downtown McKinney and Poppy's is great.  The outdoor patio has such a great atmosphere...you feel like you're in the middle of the country and not near a busy square.  The food is great too.  Good job on the spotlight. 

Feb 20, 2009 12:39 PM
John Cannata
214-728-0449 http://TexasLoanGuy.com - Frisco, TX
Texas Home Mortgage - Purchase or Refinance

I may have to check this place out.  Thanks for recommending it.

Feb 20, 2009 03:29 PM
Karen Otto
Home Star Staging - Plano, TX
Plano Home Staging, Dallas Home Staging, www.homes

OK Kim, Spoons or Poppy's which one will it be and when can we put it on the calendar? I'm hungry and it's almost midnight....

Feb 20, 2009 03:48 PM
Connie Goodrich
Keller Williams Realty - McKinney, TX
CRS ABR (McKinney Realtor)Texas

Nice photos and a wonderful place to go.  I miss the old Sweet Tomato where you had the beer garden and music to set the tone out.  It's been fun to see how great McKinney downtown is taking off. 

Feb 21, 2009 01:11 AM
Sidney Kutchuk - Realty Works Temecula Kutchuk - Realty Works Temecula
Realty Works Temecula - Temecula, CA
Realty Works Temecula

Kim, This is a lovely Localism feature, I am so glad you stopped by my blog because I came over here and saw this beautiful post!!!

Feb 22, 2009 01:07 PM
Brian & Marie Spray
www.DFWAreaRealtors.com - Action Realty Group - Frisco, TX
Frisco TX Realtors

Kim, Poppy's sounds great!  We will have to check it out someday!  We sure are blessed to have A.R.!   We never would have heard about this and sooo many other things without it!  Also, the opportunity to interact with so many fine people is fantastic!

Feb 22, 2009 01:55 PM
Laura Barron
www.RealFamilyRealEstate.com - McKinney, TX
D + B Real Estate - Collin County Texas & Beyond

This was enjoyable.  I love the beautiful outdoor eatery.

Feb 27, 2009 04:20 AM