Guidebook for Traverse City
Food Scene
The place is tiny but there is outdoor seating in the summer. You must try the chai tea. If you can get there right at 10 when they open.
26 locals recommend
Frenchies Famous
619 Randolph StThe place is tiny but there is outdoor seating in the summer. You must try the chai tea. If you can get there right at 10 when they open.
The Towne Plaza
203 Cass StThe pancakes are to die for.
Mode's Bum Steer
125 E State StBest institution in Traverse City. Its quick to get a table.
This is like getting the Chefs Table. Try to make a reservation if you can.
67 locals recommend
The Cook's House
115 Wellington StThis is like getting the Chefs Table. Try to make a reservation if you can.
There is a small seating area but you can also take things to go. The grape leaves are amazing.
Front Street Liquor
542 W Front StThere is a small seating area but you can also take things to go. The grape leaves are amazing.
Barb's Bakery
112 Mill StDoughnuts and cinnamon twists.
Bonobo Winery
12011 Center RdWinery
Best to go sandwiches. Be sure to call your order in ahead, and try the cheese curds.
58 locals recommend
Village Cheese Shanty
199 W River StBest to go sandwiches. Be sure to call your order in ahead, and try the cheese curds.
Little Bohemia - MI Tavern in The West End
540 W Front StThe olive burger
Tandem Cider
2055 N Setterbo RdBest glass of cider.
Mexican food that is a must. Be sure to check the hours as most nights they are closed around 6.
51 locals recommend
Spanglish
1333 Yellow DrMexican food that is a must. Be sure to check the hours as most nights they are closed around 6.
Taco stand in the country thats hydroponic. Good chips and salsa to bring back with you as well.
13 locals recommend
Cedar Sol Hydro Farm
9452 S Cedar RdTaco stand in the country thats hydroponic. Good chips and salsa to bring back with you as well.
White on Rice
510 W Fourteenth StSushi. Be sure to check out their food truck down at The Little Fleet as well.
Moomers Homemade Ice Cream
7263 N Long Lake RdThe best ice cream in the country. Beware of the line.
amical
229 E Front StMake sure to take a peak into the desert case.
La Becasse Restaurant
9001 S Dunns Farm RdTraditional French Fare
Trattoria Stella
830 W Eleventh StRomantic Date Night
Raduno
545 E Eighth StComfort food
Mary's Kitchen Port
539 W Front StPicnic Goodies
Hexenbelle
144 Hall StPeanut butter tahini cookies are a must-grab.
Drinks & Nightlife
Bistro Foufou
118 Cass StThis place has a great happy hour. The french food is also delicious.
The is the best hang out for families and groups. You can go up to the bar and get drinks and there are plenty of food trucks in the parking lot. Be sure to check out the new restaurant inside Milkweed.
172 locals recommend
The Little Fleet
448 E Front StThe is the best hang out for families and groups. You can go up to the bar and get drinks and there are plenty of food trucks in the parking lot. Be sure to check out the new restaurant inside Milkweed.
The Filling Station Microbrewery
642 Railroad PlThe pizza
Rare Bird Brewpub
229 Lake AveBeer
Entertainment & Activities
U-Pick Blueberries. Be sure to try the blueberry pretzels or the ice cream.
7 locals recommend
Buchan's Blueberry Hill
1472 Nelson RdU-Pick Blueberries. Be sure to try the blueberry pretzels or the ice cream.
Great Lakes Children's Museum
13240 S W Bay Shore DrPlenty of things for the kids to check out.
Darling Botanical Company
144 Hall StBuild your own terrariums.
Check out the .25 matinees and Saturday morning kid movies, free popcorn.
105 locals recommend
State Theatre
233 E Front StCheck out the .25 matinees and Saturday morning kid movies, free popcorn.
IDYLL FARMS
10901 E Peterson Park RdGoat farm tour.
Timberlee hills
10484 S Timberlee DrTubing Hill
Crystal River Outfitters Recreational District
6249 River RdKayak rentals
Shopping
Wilson Antiques
123 S Union StAntiques
The Red Dresser
956 W South Airport RdFound Objects
The Northern Angler Fly Shop and Outfitters
426 W Front StFishing Essentials
Millie and Pepper Creperie & General Store
120 S Union StWomens boutique
Toy Harbor
221 E Front StToy Store
Enerdyne
223 N St Joseph StGreat store for curious kids.
Sweet Pea
205 E Front StSwag for Tots
M22
125 E Front StM22 Clothing
Essentials
Burritt's Fresh Markets
509 W Front StGourmet Food Market
Maxbauer's Meat Market
407 S Union StButcher
Gourmet grocery store. Check out the to-go sandwiches.
32 locals recommend
Folgarelli's Market & Wine Shop
424 W Front StGourmet grocery store. Check out the to-go sandwiches.
The Cheese Lady
600 W Front StA grocery store for cheese
Parks & Nature
Pyramid Point Trail
Basch RoadThe View
Arts & Culture
The Village at Grand Traverse Commons
1200 W Eleventh StHistoric Walking Tour