Guidebook for Lake Leelanau
Food Scene
Lake Leelanau.
Great local coffee in Lake Leelanau. Directly across from the Provemont and Andor Cottage.
20 locals recommend
Pedaling Beans Coffeehouse
116 E Philip StLake Leelanau.
Great local coffee in Lake Leelanau. Directly across from the Provemont and Andor Cottage.
Leland.
Fine Dining at it's best. This is a little more expensive but it one of the only high end eating establishments and is in the village of Leland.
42 locals recommend
The Riverside Inn
302 E River StLeland.
Fine Dining at it's best. This is a little more expensive but it one of the only high end eating establishments and is in the village of Leland.
Leland.
Historic and a local hangout, Think bar food.
31 locals recommend
Bluebird Restaurant & Tavern
102 E River StLeland.
Historic and a local hangout, Think bar food.
Leland.
Good food if you're not in a giant hurry. They have burgers, steaks, salads, and you are overlooking the 8th green of the Leland Country Club.
9 locals recommend
The Leland Lodge
565 Pearl StLeland.
Good food if you're not in a giant hurry. They have burgers, steaks, salads, and you are overlooking the 8th green of the Leland Country Club.
In between Leland and Northport.
This is bar food at it's finest. This menu has not changed in probably 50 years. If you're looking for consistency this is it, just don't plan to go for a long run after you're done eating.
43 locals recommend
Fischer's Happy Hour Tavern
7100 N Manitou TrailIn between Leland and Northport.
This is bar food at it's finest. This menu has not changed in probably 50 years. If you're looking for consistency this is it, just don't plan to go for a long run after you're done eating.
Leland
BEST SANDWICH IN LEELANAU COUNTY! The North Shore is a classic and a must have. You must call early in the morning for pick up or you will wait in line for hours. The phone number is 231 256 9141. Don't just show up and expect to be able to get a sandwich quickly as tourist and locals frequent this place and it is the best value in town.
58 locals recommend
Village Cheese Shanty
199 W River StLeland
BEST SANDWICH IN LEELANAU COUNTY! The North Shore is a classic and a must have. You must call early in the morning for pick up or you will wait in line for hours. The phone number is 231 256 9141. Don't just show up and expect to be able to get a sandwich quickly as tourist and locals frequent this place and it is the best value in town.
This is the only place outside of Traverse City that has bowling. It is experiencing turn over in Ownership so the name will likely be changing in 2021
27 locals recommend
Tucker's of Northport
116 S Waukazoo StThis is the only place outside of Traverse City that has bowling. It is experiencing turn over in Ownership so the name will likely be changing in 2021
Knot Just a Bar
5019 N West Bay Shore DrOmena. Bar food and nice views of the bay.
45th Parallel Cafe
102 W BroadwaySuttons Bay. Good Breakfast lunch is sub par.
Boone's Prime Time Pub
102 N St Joseph StSuttons Bay. Good consistent bar food.
Hang On Express
316 N St Joseph StSuttons Bay.
Legit Thai or Chinese food, reasonably priced.
Suttons Bay. Great Local Food, Farm to Table establishment. You pay for what you get here. It's not inexpensive, but it is a good value for the quality.
65 locals recommend
Martha's Leelanau Table
413 N St Joseph StSuttons Bay. Great Local Food, Farm to Table establishment. You pay for what you get here. It's not inexpensive, but it is a good value for the quality.
Pegtown Station
8654 S Maple City RdMaple City. Great Breakfast Spot, Local Favorite.
Cedar. If you are looking for Detroit styled pizza this is the place. They have wonderful food and just became licensed for being able to sell booze. If you are on your way down to Glen Arbor this is an awesome place for breakfast, lunch or dinner. They do have strange hours and it is best to check if they are open prior to heading there.
33 locals recommend
Market 22
497 E Harbor HwyCedar. If you are looking for Detroit styled pizza this is the place. They have wonderful food and just became licensed for being able to sell booze. If you are on your way down to Glen Arbor this is an awesome place for breakfast, lunch or dinner. They do have strange hours and it is best to check if they are open prior to heading there.
Little Traverse Inn
149 E Harbor HwyCedar
Leland. Local and Tourist Favorite, all of the food is good and consistent. In the summer it is always busy and one of the best views in Northern Michigan. Must visit
42 locals recommend
The Cove
111 W River StLeland. Local and Tourist Favorite, all of the food is good and consistent. In the summer it is always busy and one of the best views in Northern Michigan. Must visit
Glen Arbor. Classic Establishment in Glen Arbor for Bar food. Chicken Jalapeno Soup is Incredible.
72 locals recommend
Art's Tavern
6487 W Western AveGlen Arbor. Classic Establishment in Glen Arbor for Bar food. Chicken Jalapeno Soup is Incredible.
Glen Arbor/Maple City
Favorite restaurant in Michigan. Authentic, high quality food in a quaint setting. Would recommend this for a special occasion or if you just want to have an awesome meal. You will need reservations so plan ahead.
28 locals recommend
Trattoria Funistrada
4566 West Macfarlane RoadGlen Arbor/Maple City
Favorite restaurant in Michigan. Authentic, high quality food in a quaint setting. Would recommend this for a special occasion or if you just want to have an awesome meal. You will need reservations so plan ahead.
Suttons Bay. Great local hangout and brewery. Food and experience have always been good and establishment has been run well.
116 locals recommend
Hop Lot Brewing Company
658 S W Bay Shore DrSuttons Bay. Great local hangout and brewery. Food and experience have always been good and establishment has been run well.
Suttons Bay. Prime rib, steaks, meat and potatoes, fish. Large portions of good food and cool atmosphere.
27 locals recommend
North Country Grill and Pub
420 N St Joseph StSuttons Bay. Prime rib, steaks, meat and potatoes, fish. Large portions of good food and cool atmosphere.
Suttons Bay. Good simple sandwiches, if you're in Suttons Bay and you want to grab lunch to go you should be happy with this place.
9 locals recommend
Lylah's
99 4th StreetSuttons Bay. Good simple sandwiches, if you're in Suttons Bay and you want to grab lunch to go you should be happy with this place.
Leland. All around good food and Trish makes dinners that you can take home with you. Service is not very fast so don't go here if you're in a giant rush but if you're looking for a good sandwich and don't want to have a waitress/waiter this is good fast casual.
14 locals recommend
Trish's Dishes
407 S Main StLeland. All around good food and Trish makes dinners that you can take home with you. Service is not very fast so don't go here if you're in a giant rush but if you're looking for a good sandwich and don't want to have a waitress/waiter this is good fast casual.
Lake Leelanau. Lake Leelanau's pub, this bar is filled with deer racks and makes decent food. They will be adding on a patio in 2021 and offer pizza to go.
34 locals recommend
Dick's Pour House
103 W Philip StLake Leelanau. Lake Leelanau's pub, this bar is filled with deer racks and makes decent food. They will be adding on a patio in 2021 and offer pizza to go.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Cove
111 W River StLeland. Great food and view
5 minute walk from "The Vineyard Cottage". This winery is as beautiful as it comes and the wines are outstanding. It is about 2 miles out of Lake Leelanau and a MUST VISIT.
24 locals recommend
Aurora Cellars
7788 E Horn Rd5 minute walk from "The Vineyard Cottage". This winery is as beautiful as it comes and the wines are outstanding. It is about 2 miles out of Lake Leelanau and a MUST VISIT.
45 North Vineyard & Winery
8580 E Horn RdSuttons Bay
Northern Latitudes Distillery
Michigan 204Lake Leelanau
Dick's Pour House
103 W Philip StLake Leelanau
Tandem Cider
2055 N Setterbo RdCidery
Blustone Vineyards
780 N Sylt RdBoathouse Vineyards
115 St Mary's StLake Leelanau
Verterra Winery
103 E River StLeland
The 4th established winery on the Leelanau Peninsula, this winery is family owned and operated and the best value in Michigan Wine. They grow everything themselves and you might even find one of the family members behind the tasting room bar serving up their award winning wines!
21 locals recommend
Good Harbor Vineyards
34 S Manitou TrailThe 4th established winery on the Leelanau Peninsula, this winery is family owned and operated and the best value in Michigan Wine. They grow everything themselves and you might even find one of the family members behind the tasting room bar serving up their award winning wines!
MAWBY Vineyards and Winery
4519 Elm Valley RdBlack Star Farms Suttons Bay
10844 E Revold RdLeelanau Sands Casino & Lodge
2521 N West Bay Shore DrBluebird Restaurant & Tavern
102 E River StPub for night time drinks
Essentials
NJ's Grocery
115 W Philip StLake Leelanau. Groceries.
Hansen Foods of Suttons Bay
91 4th StSuttons Bay Groceries
Leland Mercantile Co
102 N Main StLeland. Groceries
Bunek True Value Hardware
422 Main StLake Leelanau. Hardware Store.
Northern Building Supply
1480 S W Bay Shore DrSuttons Bay. Hardware. Little bit bigger than Buneks
Tom's Food Market
105 E Nagonaba StNorthport. Groceries.
Munson Medical Center
1105 6th StNearest Hospital.
Parks & Nature
Clay Cliffs Natural Area: The Leelanau Conservancy
4755 N Manitou TrailVan's Beach
205 Cedar StNedows Bay
1221 Juniper TrailGreat for kids
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
9922 W Front StGood Harbor Bay Beach
Good Harbor Bay TrailSightseeing
Fishtown
203 W River StGrand Traverse Lighthouse Museum
15500 Lighthouse Point RoadSleeping Bear Dunes
Entertainment & Activities
Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail
Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail26 mile trail for biking or walking. Absolutely beautiful
Leelanau Watersports
Rentals
This is the ferry service that will take you over to North or South Manitou. North is for camping and South offers Day Trips.
29 locals recommend
Manitou Island Transit station
207 W River StThis is the ferry service that will take you over to North or South Manitou. North is for camping and South offers Day Trips.
The Bay Theatre
214 N St Joseph StLocal Movie Theater