Traverse City Guidebook
Traverse City: Eat + Drink
My favorite places to eat and drink in Traverse City.
Go here to get breakfast or brunch inside historic Building 50 (3 miles from house). I recommend going early or calling ahead to get on the waitlist.
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Red Spire Brunch House
Main EntranceGo here to get breakfast or brunch inside historic Building 50 (3 miles from house). I recommend going early or calling ahead to get on the waitlist.
The Towne Plaza
203 Cass StGreat breakfast/brunch spot with outdoor seating.
Wood-fired pizza and beer. Great outdoor patio with live music occasionally, plenty of easy/free parking.
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The Filling Station Microbrewery
642 Railroad PlWood-fired pizza and beer. Great outdoor patio with live music occasionally, plenty of easy/free parking.
2 words: Turkey Gobbler. If you're looking for fast, grab-and-go sandwiches, salads, and chips this is the place, perfect to take to the beach.
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Mary's Kitchen Port
539 W Front St2 words: Turkey Gobbler. If you're looking for fast, grab-and-go sandwiches, salads, and chips this is the place, perfect to take to the beach.
Rare Bird Brewpub
229 Lake AveBest nachos ever, get them with the pork belly
The Little Fleet
448 E Front StFun, lively place to get a drink and food (food trucks!)
The best sandwiches. Call ahead and order them to go to enjoy at the beach or park.
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Folgarelli's Market & Wine Shop
424 W Front StThe best sandwiches. Call ahead and order them to go to enjoy at the beach or park.
Bubbie's Bagels
1215 E Front StFresh homemade bagels, online ordering available
Favorite sit-down place for tacos and margaritas. Or order a Taco Box to go!
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Mama Lu's - A Modern Day Taco Shop
149 E Front StFavorite sit-down place for tacos and margaritas. Or order a Taco Box to go!
The Good Bowl
328 E Front StThe place to get pho
Tacos + Beer, great atmosphere. Indoor and outdoor seating, fast service and easy parking
Loco Boys Brewing Company
Tacos + Beer, great atmosphere. Indoor and outdoor seating, fast service and easy parking
Hop Lot Brewing Company
658 S W Bay Shore DrHuge outdoor area, food & beer
Red Ginger
237 E Front StSushi and asian cuisine, downtown TC
Traverse City Whiskey Co.
201 E 14th StGreat drinks, try a Whiskey Sour
Close to My House
My top recommendations of places close to my house.
Best homemade ice cream right on the farm next to the cows. Be prepared for a long line.
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Moomers Homemade Ice Cream
7263 N Long Lake RdBest homemade ice cream right on the farm next to the cows. Be prepared for a long line.
Twin Lakes Park
6800 N Long Lake RdHike and play at the park right near the house.
Great beer with chill atmosphere. Large outdoor area and live music in summer. Order food from Stone Oven Restaurant next door and bring it to brewery.
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Lake Ann Brewing Company
6535 First StGreat beer with chill atmosphere. Large outdoor area and live music in summer. Order food from Stone Oven Restaurant next door and bring it to brewery.
Oleson's Food Store
3850 N Long Lake RdClosest grocery store to house
Local market with local food, coffee bar and deli/cafe, beer and wine.
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Fresh Coast Market
7270 N Long Lake RdLocal market with local food, coffee bar and deli/cafe, beer and wine.
We love sitting outside and grabbing a drink here. Beautiful outdoor area and building overlooking the Leelanau countryside. Only a 5 min drive from house.
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Farm Club
10051 Lake Leelanau DriveWe love sitting outside and grabbing a drink here. Beautiful outdoor area and building overlooking the Leelanau countryside. Only a 5 min drive from house.
Enjoy a glass of wine on the patio, only a few minutes away from the house
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Rove Estate Tasting Room and Vineyard
7007 E Traverse HwyEnjoy a glass of wine on the patio, only a few minutes away from the house
Jacob's Corn Maze
Michigan 72live music + beer + pizza, 5 min from house
Coffee Shops
Mundos 305
Nice atmosphere and large space for bigger groups