Guidebook for Traverse City
Food Scene
Potter's Bakery
908 E Eighth StThey have the best pastries in town!
Well they are known for their pies! Their pies are to die for, as well as their coffees, pastries and lunch options.
34 locals recommend
Grand Traverse Pie Company
525 W Front StWell they are known for their pies! Their pies are to die for, as well as their coffees, pastries and lunch options.
They have an awesome view on West Grand Traverse Bay, and they are one of the finest steak houses in Traverse City.
59 locals recommend
Apache Trout Grill
13671 S W Bay Shore DrThey have an awesome view on West Grand Traverse Bay, and they are one of the finest steak houses in Traverse City.
Best coffee and meeting spot downtown! Free WiFi, relaxing, warm and friendly.
13 locals recommend
Espresso Bay
202 E Front StBest coffee and meeting spot downtown! Free WiFi, relaxing, warm and friendly.
Best steakhouse NOT on the bay! Worth the visit! They are known for their LARGE meals, so make sure you visit them, and make sure you’re hungry!
46 locals recommend
Boone's Long Lake Inn
7208 Secor RdBest steakhouse NOT on the bay! Worth the visit! They are known for their LARGE meals, so make sure you visit them, and make sure you’re hungry!
Best breakfast place in TC. The best omelettes around! Toast and pastries are to die for!
48 locals recommend
The Omelette Shoppe
124 Cass StBest breakfast place in TC. The best omelettes around! Toast and pastries are to die for!
A lovely downtown restaurant. Good service and great food. A very relaxing place to eat.
86 locals recommend
amical
229 E Front StA lovely downtown restaurant. Good service and great food. A very relaxing place to eat.
North peak is a local favorite for families, friends, and group get together. There is a patio in the summer months, with occasional local talent entertainment.
They have a wide variety of food and drinks, and local beers.
Downstairs is Kilkenny’s, which is an Irish pub.
85 locals recommend
North Peak Brewing Company
400 W Front StNorth peak is a local favorite for families, friends, and group get together. There is a patio in the summer months, with occasional local talent entertainment.
They have a wide variety of food and drinks, and local beers.
Downstairs is Kilkenny’s, which is an Irish pub.
Drinks & Nightlife
Rare Bird Brewpub
229 Lake AveGreat local brewery. Good food.
Eat, Drink, Relax...take in the incredible view from the top of the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa!
10 locals recommend
Aerie Restaurant & Lounge
100 Grand Traverse Village BlvdEat, Drink, Relax...take in the incredible view from the top of the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa!
Another great winery in the greater Grand Traverse Region! Owned by Madonna’s Dad
20 locals recommend
Ciccone Vineyard and Winery
10343 E Hilltop RdAnother great winery in the greater Grand Traverse Region! Owned by Madonna’s Dad
One of the best views, and some of the best wine in Northern Michigan! Their Late Harvest Riesling is my favorite. A great winery to visit.
34 locals recommend
Chateau Grand Traverse Winery
12239 Center RdOne of the best views, and some of the best wine in Northern Michigan! Their Late Harvest Riesling is my favorite. A great winery to visit.
Essentials
Oleson's Food Store
3850 N Long Lake RdClose, convenient, and clean!
Meijer is the one stop shopping center. They have the best produce selection in Traverse City. They are often busy, but it doesn’t usually take too long to get in and out.
53 locals recommend
Meijer
3955 N U.S. 31 SMeijer is the one stop shopping center. They have the best produce selection in Traverse City. They are often busy, but it doesn’t usually take too long to get in and out.
Entertainment & Activities
AMC CLASSIC Cherry Blossom 14
3825 Marketplace Cir14 movie theaters with all the latest movies!
State Theatre
233 E Front StRight downtown in Traverse City.
Our local historic playhouse, with shows regularly throughout the season. Always a fun and entertaining event when we go to a local performance.
29 locals recommend
Old Town Playhouse
148 E Eighth StOur local historic playhouse, with shows regularly throughout the season. Always a fun and entertaining event when we go to a local performance.
Bowling, arcade, laser tag, bumper boats, good pizza and drinks! A great family place, especially on a rainy day!
16 locals recommend
Lucky Jack's Bowling Center
1705 S Garfield AveBowling, arcade, laser tag, bumper boats, good pizza and drinks! A great family place, especially on a rainy day!
Incredible Mo's
1355 Silver Lake Crossings BlvdAnother great arcade/bowling alley. Fun!
Getting Around
Hertz Car Rental
727 Fly Don't DrAt the airport
Cool Cab
Local cab company
Shopping
Walmart Supercenter
2640 Crossing CirEveryday groceries and necessities
Great store with everything! They do have the best produce department. Often busy, but definitely one-stop shopping.
53 locals recommend
Meijer
3955 N U.S. 31 SGreat store with everything! They do have the best produce department. Often busy, but definitely one-stop shopping.
Target
3130 W South Airport RdLocal Target store is at the Grand Traverse Mall.
T.J. Maxx
3350 W South Airport RdDunham's Sports
3200 W South Airport RdLocal sporting goods store
Everything Else
One of my favorite wineries in the area, on Old Mission Peninsula, with wonderful wines and spectacular views.
34 locals recommend
Chateau Grand Traverse Winery
12239 Center RdOne of my favorite wineries in the area, on Old Mission Peninsula, with wonderful wines and spectacular views.