Guidebook for Traverse City
Food Scene
Rare Bird Brewpub
229 Lake AveLive music, local microbrews, great food!
Grab a coffee and fresh pastry! The owner really knows his stuff! They offer several styles of sourdough leavened bread and french pastries
15 locals recommend
Common Good Bakery
537 W Fourteenth StGrab a coffee and fresh pastry! The owner really knows his stuff! They offer several styles of sourdough leavened bread and french pastries
Located in the Grand Traverse Commons, Pepe Nero offers two dining experiences in one restaurant: the lounge for a more relaxed, open feel near the bar or the dining area. Enjoy the same excellent food with slightly different menus / portions. The Sicilian owner puts together classic and delicious dishes
60 locals recommend
PepeNero
700 Cottageview DrLocated in the Grand Traverse Commons, Pepe Nero offers two dining experiences in one restaurant: the lounge for a more relaxed, open feel near the bar or the dining area. Enjoy the same excellent food with slightly different menus / portions. The Sicilian owner puts together classic and delicious dishes
They care about coffee! Pour over or brewed to order, along with espresso and tea. Small breakfast offerings are available in the glass case where you order
22 locals recommend
BLK \ MRKT
144 Hall StThey care about coffee! Pour over or brewed to order, along with espresso and tea. Small breakfast offerings are available in the glass case where you order
A taproom with an amazing beer selection and a small-but-mighty menu. It's my go-to for a burger and fries. They' also keep their menu fresh and feature local farm raised food.
74 locals recommend
7 Monks Taproom
128 S Union StA taproom with an amazing beer selection and a small-but-mighty menu. It's my go-to for a burger and fries. They' also keep their menu fresh and feature local farm raised food.
The little fleet bar hosts many food trucks throughout the warm months. It's at the east end of the downtown area. Something for everyone!
172 locals recommend
The Little Fleet
448 E Front StThe little fleet bar hosts many food trucks throughout the warm months. It's at the east end of the downtown area. Something for everyone!
Bubba's has a wide ranging American-fare menu. I'm mostly listing them here because they have a fun play on the Canadian dish "poutine" that includes tator tots on their breakfast menu!
62 locals recommend
Bubba's
428 E Front StBubba's has a wide ranging American-fare menu. I'm mostly listing them here because they have a fun play on the Canadian dish "poutine" that includes tator tots on their breakfast menu!
Raduno has great eat-in or take out Italian pastas, charcuterie, and deli choices!
17 locals recommend
Raduno
545 E Eighth StRaduno has great eat-in or take out Italian pastas, charcuterie, and deli choices!
Drinks & Nightlife
This microbrewery makes a commitment to host community events such as Here:Say storytelling and many live bands. Great beers and a decent pub menu. There are games and family style bench seating options available.
55 locals recommend
The Workshop Brewing Company
221 Garland StThis microbrewery makes a commitment to host community events such as Here:Say storytelling and many live bands. Great beers and a decent pub menu. There are games and family style bench seating options available.
Go to the top of the hotel and enjoy a great view of the city! Enjoy a drink at the bar and hear live piano music
9 locals recommend
Minervas Restaurant & Bar
300 East State StreetGo to the top of the hotel and enjoy a great view of the city! Enjoy a drink at the bar and hear live piano music
Parks & Nature
Clinch Park
111 E Grandview PkwyPyramid Point Trail
Basch RoadSpectacular views of Lake Michigan and the Manitou Islands
Bike along Boardman Lake and grab a bite to eat or beer at the Filling Station
9 locals recommend
Traverse Area Recreation Trail
Traverse Area Recreation TrailBike along Boardman Lake and grab a bite to eat or beer at the Filling Station
Arts & Culture
The Inuit Exhibit is sweet and special
39 locals recommend
The Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College
1410 College DrThe Inuit Exhibit is sweet and special
Interlochen arts camp and boarding high school offers student and faculty performances year-round, along with big name performances in Kresge and Corson Auditoriums.
117 locals recommend
Interlochen Center for the Arts
4000 J. Maddy PkwyInterlochen arts camp and boarding high school offers student and faculty performances year-round, along with big name performances in Kresge and Corson Auditoriums.
Shopping
From furs to soap to coffee, there are eclectic offerings. Take time to wander the winding halls! There are historic tours as well
130 locals recommend
The Village at Grand Traverse Commons
1200 W Eleventh StFrom furs to soap to coffee, there are eclectic offerings. Take time to wander the winding halls! There are historic tours as well
Grocery Stores
Tom's Food Market
13940 S W Bay Shore DrWithin walking distance!
Oryana Community Co-op
260 E Tenth StWithin walking distance!
Meijer
3955 N U.S. 31 SMeijer is a full stop grocery (and everything else) store!
Rainy Day options
The Coin Slot
346 E Front StThey have all the classics!
Beautifully restored and volunteer run! See movies that may not be on a typical big-screen
105 locals recommend
State Theatre
233 E Front StBeautifully restored and volunteer run! See movies that may not be on a typical big-screen