Traverse City Restaurants
Traverse City is a northern Michigan city home to the ultimate trifecta of Noms, Brews, & Views. With delicious wineries & breweries, breathtaking peninsulas, tropical waters, and magnificent beaches, this Midwest city has much to offer for any vacation. This Traverse City travel guide outlines eight mouth-watering restaurants that are a must-visit on any trip to Traverse City.
Three words. Ice Cream Flights! If you are looking for some delicious, homemade, award winning ice cream, look no further! Moomers is a family owned small business that overlooks their family dairy farm. Try one of their 160 ice cream flavors while gazing out onto the farm and thanking the cows which supplied it. We loved the option to try multiple flavors with an ice cream flight! A truly one-of-a-kind experience that left us pondering if we could possibly pick a favorite.
Try: Their Ice Cream Flights!
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Pies, pies, and more pies! Traverse city is known for cherries, and is even home to the annual National Cherry Festival. What better way to taste these delicious cherries, than baked into a pie? With such variety of flavors you are sure to find a delicious treat and/or souvenir to take home from your trip to northern Michigan. Heading here around lunch? They also serve delectable sandwiches and salads at their café.
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Known for their amazing guacamole, house-made chips, and incredible tacos, Mama Lu's Taco Shop should be high on your list. A particular favorite is their "taco kit" which serves 5-7 people and allows customization of every single taco! Mama Lu's is not your average taco shop, they even serve local craft beer and on-tap margaritas.
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Established in 1882, Sleder's Family Tavern is Traverse City's oldest continuously running eatery! It has a fun rustic atmosphere with wooden booths and Northwoods décor. Be sure to try their mouth watering buffalo burger and a local beverage from their tap. The service is outstanding and the food amazing, you will not be disappointed! It is no wonder they have been around as long as they have.
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From Memorial Day to Labor day The Little Fleet hosts half a dozen food trucks with some of the area's most delicious noms! Whether you are traveling with a group of diverse taste pallets or in the mood to try a little bit of everything, you cannot go wrong with this food truck alley. Head inside to their bar for some local brews, handcrafted cocktails and wines by the glass or bottle. Enjoy out on their patio with some bites from a food truck and you have yourself the perfect afternoon.
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A quaint little place that has a menu packed with flavorful food made from scratch. Known for their pastrami, you may consider trying their Pastromelet or Pastrami Rueben sandwich. If looking for a quick item to go, their biscuits and jam is an incredible option! Also serving a variety of coffee options, Frenchie's Famous is a hole-in-the-wall worth stopping by.
Try: Their biscuits & jam!
An authentic and delicious family-owned Mexican restaurant about 7 miles outside the heart of Traverse City. If you like Mexican food, you have to add this one to your list as they became known for having some of the best guacamole in the area. Not limited to just their guacamole, their tacos, burritos, tamales, flautas, and home-made salsa bar are reasons locals and tourists keep coming back!
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This breakfast spot has been around since1975 and is most famous for their goat cheese and wild mushroom omelette with bacon and chives. You also cannot go wrong with their lump crab egg benedict or one of their giant cinnamon rolls! Their small diner-style restaurant and popularity may lead to a short wait. However, certainly worth the wait for one of the best spots in Traverse City!
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