TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in United States - Updated October 2024

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Michimom

"You NEED to make a reservation! The place is small and you will have to wait awhile if you don't have a reservation. The food is incredible and I..."

Anna Montgomery

"Red Spire is a great, great place! Situated in the lower level of The Commons, it’s quaint, comfortable, and cozy. The food and coffee are always..."

Lee and Amy Goldberg

"Food was amazing and the staff were great. I had the crab cake benedict,..."

Megan Yagiela

"Cute breakfast spot, nice presentation. I eat eggs Benedict everywhere I go, and this one was very acidic. Not enough to ruin it, but enough to..."

Jacob Kapolka

"We had a reservation and we were seated within a few minutes of checking in. Host was friendly and polite. Our server was also very cheerful and..."

Tina Santacrose

Reflect Bistro Inside Cambria Suites Hotel

92/100 (1873 ratings)

Free off-street parking

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts Visa

Accepts American Express

"The boneless chicken wings with cherry sauce were exceptionally delicious! The salmon was cooked perfectly and the strawberry salad was huge,..."

Phyllis J. Wordhouse

"The New England burger belongs on Food Network. For sure. It's the most unique and delicious burger I've EVER had! But that's not the only thing they..."

Heather Ann Richey

"AMAZING!!! The filet and crab cakes were melt in your mouth delicious. If you haven't been here, you need to get here!! Lindsey was an excellent..."

Christy Brown

"Great place to eat ,great service ,excellent food favorite place to eat in Traverse..."

Mike Schlimme

"This place has excellent food and service.for starters we both had a cup of the lobster bisque, which honestly, I could have ordered a bowl of the..."

Michael

"Service was phenomenal! The food was excellent. We had the charcuterie board that did not disappoint. Also had the Walleye sandwich which I split..."

Mechelle (MeeMee)

"Reflect bistro is a wonderful combination of fine dining meets casual eatery. The service staff is very attentive, with a reservation for dinner they..."

Alexis Nicole

"Day 1, the food, drinks, and the waitress was absolutely fantastic! I’d give them 10 stars if I could! The walleye sandwich was absolutely fresh..."

David Ebenstein

"Love Chris the bartender and our server Diahn was awesome too. Great food and service; never disappoints. Recommend the white fish pate with pickled..."

Gen Merritt

"The food that came out of this place was mind-blowing! I enjoyed every thing that we ate. I honestly couldn't believe how good it was. If I could..."

Angelena McGee

"Our dinner experience here was great! The server was helpful and took care of us well. The seafood Pappardelle has got to be the best dish on the..."

Rachel Land

"Food was delicious and there were plenty of fish options to choose from. Service was lovely. We had the white fish pate, the salmon and yellow fish..."

Angela Y

"Fantastic food and service at a hotel restaurant near Traverse We came here when a friend was staying at the hotel and was new to the area. The..."

Joseph Sanchez

"Great restaurant that just happens to be in a hotel. We only managed to eat breakfast here but it was delicious. The lunch and dinner menu looked..."

steve jessop

Bubba's

92/100 (4627 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Seating

Accepts Discover

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"We usually visit traverse city once a year and mainly to spend time at Great wolf lodge . This year we decided to explore the city further and we..."

Amer

"Frequent Dining Companion and I (also known as the “world-renowned food bloggers“) took a spur-of-the-moment midnight trip to Traverse City,..."

Michelle Railey

"First time there I had the Breakfast Burger, basically a burger with spinach, bacon, and an egg. Really good.I will be going back soon. I'm..."

Forrest Of MO

"If you love burgers they will not disappoint. Before 5 Guys, Smashburger and Bagger Daves, there was Bubbas! They are open for breakfast. And I have..."

Tracy B

"Solid breakfast. Creole sauce on the scrambled eggs was delicious. Jalapeno cheddar waffle with maple sriracha syrup and fried chicken/ waffles was..."

D

"Chicken and waffles with sriracha maple syrup was great combination. Only down side is the waffles were a little..."

Todd Ambrose

"Bubba's for bugers. Weekend trip in search of a great burger on a busy Sunday afternoon. Pretzels and dipping mustard was a nice starter and much..."

BuzzMaster

"Being a vegetarian, I am always skeptical of veggie burgers. Most places offer either a marinated portobello mushroom cap or a dry frozen veggie..."

Smalltowngirl

"Great burgers. Pass on the nachos. Awesome..."

DaRufzNFyA

"Outrageously great and crunchy Mac & Cheese bites with hot sauce for dipping add a Bella Burger and your meal is..."

AW

"Loud and proud!. This place is always able to make us smile with the great atmosphere and wonderful food! Lots to choose from but the burgers are..."

Captain Barn

"A TC staple!. Been coming to Bubbas since they opened. I used to work down the street so would always pop in at lunch time and get one of their..."

B.D.

"Perfect burger!. I love this place! Great burgers, great prices, great atmosphere! For me this place is the destination for the road trip not the..."

Sarah

"Nice menu for a sports bar. Burger & beer for $5 on Tuesday is a good deal. Seafood gumbo was very..."

Steve

"Good eats good atmosphere. I have eaten at Bubba's a dozen times sampling pretty much all of the menu (lunch & dinner) it has all been very..."

Nabmerg

"Just tried it for the first time! Great burgers and fries, and the mac and cheese balls were great..."

Kathy Zmijewski

"Server Niki = good day. Food was good and served prompt and as we had ordered it. Niki was very attentive to our needs although they were minimal..."

Satchel Paige

"Bust a gut burgers!!!. This is a favorite stop of my son's when he is visiting in town. The burgers are good, homemade buns, hand pattied burgers...."

M. Hayes

"Great burger. My 31 year old son recently told me to try Bubba's, I liked the burger better than anywhere in town. Price wasn't too high, the..."

Gregg

"Must try!. Bubba's offers a great menu selection and an enjoyable atmosphere. My burger was cooked to perfection and the sweet tots are a must have!..."

Rebekah

"I'd drive all the way back to TC just to eat here.. I went here while I was visiting some family in TC, and I was blown away. Bubba's has some of the..."

Moe

"Great burger and beer spot. Excellent mahi tacos. Great Family friendly atmosphere with pleasant service and reasonable prices. The downside? You..."

J4fish

"Excelent Burgers and Burritos!. Great place to hang out with friends. Best burger in town. It's a travesty that I don't eat here more..."

Nick M.

"Yum!. Came in close to closing time. Staff was very accomodating. Burgers were fantastic and owner/manager (not sure which) was extremely friendly...."

Herrld

"Awesome service. Very friendly staff and kitchen. Very kid friendly. Very helpful with kids food allergies. Great burgers. Looking forward to next..."

Chicagorad

"The best family dining in town! Very kid-friendly. Awesome variety on the menu & almost all is totally delish!...especially the tacos. My only gripe..."

Kylieann01

"GREAT FOOD!! Try the julio.... We visited twice while vacationing in the area, my family and I felt this was the best food we had, also a great..."

John H

"Probably #1. I love Bubba's, I have been going there for a while now. I haven't been there recently, they have, pasta, fish, burgers. Anything you..."

Hunter

"Big burgers, yummy food!. It was our first time visiting Traverse City and we decided to eat at Bubbas. The line going in was out the door and we did..."

Terisa Lanning LaLonde

"Asked a local business owner for a rather inexpensive recommendation for dinner. I was turned this way for a place with good atmosphere and awesome..."

R. Cirillo

"Great..."

Deb

"This is one of the BEST restaurants I have ever eaten at!! Their food is so..."

Maddie Corwin

"2 Thumbs and 2 Big Toes Up. The mahi mahi tacos were terrific and the tots out of site (what is that dipping sauce?). Had lunch on St. Patty's Day...."

Greg Stiffler

"Try it!. I can't remember a time where I have been dissapointed with their food. I love the barbonaise with tater-tots, oh man it is delicious. Try..."

CT

"A riot!. Bubba's was the first "must go" restaurant I chose when planning a trip to Michigan's north country for my wife and me. And Bubba's did not..."

JIMMY

"Good Food. Always enjoy the food at Bubba's. Burritos are great. Good place to go if you are in the mood for a burger.Like the pretzels and..."

Snugs

"We enjoyed this visit. The olive Burger was good. Like homemade. The Mahi sandwich was good. It was pieces if fish not a fillet but it was very good...."

Rick

"Great food!. My wife loves the Southwest Chicken salad and their gold margaritas. We try to stop there everytime we visit TC. Good food and a cool..."

Captain Kirk

"Great burgers. I've only had burgers at Bubba's but I'm fairly certain I've had every one and they have all been delicious. My favorite is the black..."

Kayleigh

"The gumbo alone is worth the trip...& the best burgers in the area. Everything is great. Try the mahi..."

Tcwaskie6

"Amazing soups and great..."

Jason W

"A nice lunch spot. While the decor and set up are lacking, the burgers are great and you have to love those awesome burritos. Service is generally..."

Redfive

"Like most places in traverse city painful service but decent..."

Big Eater

"Slow service at times, but the food rocks!. The food here is very good and reasonably priced. The inside of the restaurant leaves much to be desired...."

Mr Critic

"This was a nice relaxed place. We stopped by for lunch and sampled the burgers, fajitas, and the small taco salad. All were made with fresh..."

Stretchman

"Great food. Excellent burgers and salads, some of the best burgers in town. Monday nights kids eat for free - if you have small kids this is great;..."

JJeatsthefood

"Great Burger!. Great burger list, and seasoned fries. Go with the Black and Blue..."

Patrick

"There is an overwelming sense of comfort and the local are always welcoming. Bubba's is a most for your downtown..."

Chelsey

"Mustard Pretzels!. Great for grabbing a quick lunch or sitting down for dinner. also has a bar. one of my..."

Eric F.

"Wet had a great breakfast at Bubbas!! The coffee was hot and consistent. We had the Green Acres burritos (we added turkey!!) and I couldn’t get..."

Allison Boomer

"Bubba's is a fine establishment. I can honestly say one of the best burgers I have ever had. I appreciate the preservation of locally owned beverages..."

Rob Parsley

"Had an amazing time. I took myself on a me date and the staff there were so friendly. The man that served me at the bar was just the best. He made..."

megan savage

"I heard they had delicious bloody Mary's so of course I had to stop in and see if that was true. Needless to say it wasn't your average bloody Mary,..."

Amy Schoen

"Ordered Big Bleu ($16). Everything is perfect. Pretzel buns are great. They are not joking about jalapenos; if it get too spicy, it's quite easy to..."

Sylvia Lin

"Bubba's has always been a favorite, but I haven't been there in a couple of years. The only thing missing was the bowl of pretzels and homemade..."

Ted Roney

"Great stop for breakfast! They had the Monte Cristo on special when we came in and it was amazing! Not sweet, but a great combination of savory..."

Wylde Cherry

"We tried three appetizers, the soup of the day, and the walleye dinner. All were delicious! The fried pickles in most of the photos were chips, but..."

Rebecca Goldberg

"First time for breakfast. Did not disappoint! Great coffee, good food with unique..."

Geoff Yaros

"Sat at the bar, bartender was great. Wings and fries were awesome, came fast and were a great price. This is exactly how a bar/restaurant of this..."

B P

Jolly Pumpkin Restaurant & Brewery

91/100 (3007 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Lovely laid-back spot with great menu choices and decent beer. The server was very kind and the food arrived quickly and was delicious. The only..."

Amberly Marckini

"Jolly Pumpkin is a well-known local haunt. The environment around you reminds me of a place the Hogwarts kids would go to enjoy a meal. Which I..."

Rob Parsley

"This place is great! I had fried perch and fries, my gorgeous Wife had chicken and pasta, and we shared a bowl of beer cheese soup. She drank pinot..."

Solom America

"We parked at here, bicycles around the peninsula and then enjoyed a beer and lunch. Nicest wait staff possible. Out drink choices all excellent and..."

John Crankshaw

"My wife and I are frequent fliers of the Traverse City area and have been to Jolly Pumpkin a couple times! Cool Halloween/Hogwarts type of..."

Alec Wisecup

"Across from the water, very nice! Long wait, but we sat outside and had a beautiful view while we waited. Place was packed and they weren’t doing..."

Judy Kim

"Had a great meal (lunch) with the family. The waitress was wonderful and very accommodating with food allergies! Many mugs on ceiling for owners to..."

Neil Huyck

"What a great experience with my wife, two kids and dog. Great beer, scenery and food! We had the amber beer cheese dip with chips and mushroom pizza...."

Brian B.

"Great location. Loved the food but it was nothing super special. Got the fish dip but it was more cheesy than fish tasting. Margherita pizza was good..."

Kelsey Klukos

"If you love sour craft beers this is the place to go. Great originals and you can see why they have spread out beyond Traverse City. Decent pub food..."

Lydia M

"Delicious food and friendly staff! 5/5! (Smoked Whitefish Dip with Flatbread Crackers & a Cuban Sandwich, which consists of Sliced Pork Tenderloin,..."

Jacob Sivley

"Great food in a great location make this a place worth seeking out when in the Traverse City area. This outpost of the Jolly Pumpkin is located on..."

Joe F

"Friendly service and good food. We had the chicken club sandwich, which I would highly recommend. The pizzas also looked exceptionally good. We were..."

Duane Dudas

"My wife and I came here for the first time in summer of 2019. It was busy on the night we went so we spent our wait sitting on a hill on their..."

Matt Brusoe

"Food was very good. Portions are very generous , all entrees could easily be shared . The fries were cooked perfectly. The sour ale was also good...."

Jay Littlefield

"The drive up the peninsula to this little gem is so picturesque and once you get there, the vibe is a mix of friendly and haunting with all the tales..."

Megan Vittetoe

"Had an amazing experience at this jolly pumpkin! We had the whitefish dip appetizer, french onion soup, wedge salad, a pizza, AND dessert... and can..."

Jackie Post

Tc Pho Boba

The Towne Plaza

89/100 (1810 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Had a delightful time early evening dinner on the patio with my wife. Decent selection of local craft beers. More on the menu than just pork (beef,..."

Barry L Foster

"Full disclosure: I am a fellow restaurant owner in town. One that doesn’t compete nor have vested interest in The Towne Plaza. With that said I..."

Dean Sparks

"My favorite spot for breakfast in town, (dinner is excellent also!). I have tried many items on the menu, but always go back to my favorite blueberry..."

Linda Scott

"Delicious food, top notch service, and a great atmosphere! My fiancé and I tried it for the first time for restaurant week, and were blown away by..."

Heather Ann Richey

"Fantastic! 2 of us had the pork belly - I would highly recommend it! We also had beef short ribs & lobster crab cakes BUT the brussel sprout..."

Lisa Keirsted

"We had a wonderful lunch. I started out with an appetizer of the pork belly and shared it with my wife and mother-in-law. The pork belly reminded me..."

Robert Barone

"The food, service, and atmosphere and prices were great today. We all 4 loved our meals. You have to try the Cranberry Raisin bread French toast, it..."

Keith & Melanie Norman

""We had a fantastic dining experience with excellent food, a welcoming ambiance, and attentive service. The restaurant's spacious patio outside added..."

Su Faw

"The Towne Plaza Restaurant in Traverse City is a great brunch spot! We were attracted by the reviews, so he gave it a try. We waited 40 mins but it..."

Gabriela Osorio

"Top notch! By far the best breakfast in town. Every dish was amazing. Benedict was the best I've ever had, and the fruit salad exceeded my..."

Dan Bircher

"A great brunch spot in downtown Traverse City! Expect a bit of a wait, but well worth it. Started with a great Bloody Mary - house made mix and..."

Joe Yancho

"All I can say is wow! I knew this place was worth the wait as soon as I walked in. The atmosphere is super cute and the food looked unique. Well I..."

Salex

"If you are looking for a great food this is your place! We have eaten here several times, and the food never disappoints. My son had the BLT with one..."

Elaine Keiser

"Really great spot to drink & dine. One of the best outdoor seating patios anywhere! Great staff and an ownership that takes great pride in providing..."

Jim Hopton

"We absolutely love this place. Food is amazing and we have had a great service. This time around our servers name was Will and he was stellar. Hands..."

Maya Whitley

"If you're looking for a cozy and delicious brunch spot in Traverse City, The Towne Plaza is an absolute must-visit! I make it a point to eat..."

The Flavor Vault, LLC - Casey Kolp

"We had a lovely Labor day breakfast and everything was amazing! My husband and I split the fruit salad which was so sweet and fresh. I had the surf..."

Katelyn Jordan

"Had an amazing lunch on the patio. Despite the busy 4th of July holiday the staff was friendly and fast. Our server brought our puppy a water dish..."

Fourteen Forty

"Absolutely delicious! We totally enjoyed our overall experience - hip environment, amazing food options, presentation & Will was a GREAT waiter ......"

Debbie Crownover

"Towne Plaza is surely one of the best brunch spots in TC. We always get consistently good service and everything I’ve ordered I would definitely..."

Alison G

"We were impressed with everything😍 We had a little vacation in Traverse City and looking for a good breakfast place to eat. This restaurant came..."

Ken Asaoka

"5 ⭐️’s, easy. I ordered Benedict vegetarian style (sub meat for tomato and spinach) and my husband had chicken. Both absolutely incredible. The..."

Angelika R

"Favorite breakfast in the US by far! Everything on the menu is fabulous, and I order something different every time. Never once have I been..."

Kathleen Grace

"Great breakfast/lunch option in downtown Traverse city with inside and outside seating. My wife is a picky eater who rarley eats meat so the Grilled..."

Scott Feenstra

The Omelette Shoppe

88/100 (1666 ratings)

Cinnamon Roll French Toast

Cinnamon rolls

Eggs Benedict

Pineapple Upside Down Pancakes

New Mexican Omelette

Healthy Heart Frittata

Country Skillet

Burrito

Southwestern Omelette

Eggs Benedict

Blueberry Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

French Toast

Corned Beef Hash & Eggs

South West Breakfast Burrito

Chimichurri Steak Omelette

Granola

Omelette

Pancakes

Leelanau Scrambled Eggs

Blueberry Pancakes

Corned Beef

Campfire Smore Hot Chocolate

Wheelchair Accessible

"This place was amazing 🤩 I had the country skillet, wife had the strawberry shortcake pancakes. Both choices you couldn't go wrong with. The..."

Tony Gibson

"It’s busy, but they are pretty efficient with the rotation of tables and have a good queue system in place so we didn’t wait too long. Great..."

Jimmy Pyne

"Had the County Omelette. Sausage gravy and chopped links were awesome! Pancakes were a hit with the group too. Service was..."

Jay

"This little breakfast joint is a cute little spot to eat some good food outdoors. I had the southwest breakfast burrito 🌯 and it got me to like..."

Andrew Francis

"A quaint diner, albeit on the smaller side, that impresses with its excellent food offerings. As anticipated on a Sunday morning, there was a wait..."

Gerrit Szeszycki

"Good cozy spot to grab breakfast early! The wait was short and the place was busy! The hash browns were my favorite! Rare that a side takes over the..."

Elizabeth Keener

"Nice cozy atmosphere. Breakfast was great. Glad I stopped here for a nice..."

Shaheen

"Man, that food is goooooooood. 😋 I ordered the Strawberry Shortcakes, which is pancakes with Strawberry cream cheese, Strawberry sauce,..."

Braden Rykse

"So stinking good! Had the goat cheese omelet and added spinach to it. Yum! Only complaint is that it's a little crowded in there. But otherwise very..."

Samantha Beckord

"Great breakfast! So worth the wait. Fast and friendly service. The lemon blueberry pancakes were so good! Meat lovers omelet and heavenly hash were..."

Lori Andrews

The Cottage

87/100 (1937 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I ordered a veggie omelette and asked for the toast to be substituted for cherry pancakes. Both the omelette and pancakes were delicious. The cherry..."

Yuliang Hu

"Went to The Cottage for breakfast at 1030, and it was pretty busy for a Saturday morning. The Host, servers, and busboys were extremely welcoming and..."

Vic Chau

"I had placed a carryout order for the seafood platter. My order was ready as promised. The seafood platter had a generous portion of shrimp, perch,..."

D McLean

"The perch is fire! We had them as an appetizer (buffalo perch pieces) and they were super delicious. We also had a burger and fries which was equally..."

Angelena McGee

"Came here for the first time. Waitress was nice. I got the breakfast burrito which was huge and tasty! My husbnad got some pancakes, eggs and bacon...."

Kenna White

"We were on a weekend getaway to Traverse City and one thing I wanted before heading back home, was an order of blueberry pancakes. I heard good..."

Heidi A

"Cozy and Welcoming - A True Gem for Comfort Food Lovers! This relaxed eatery is a delightful spot for those craving hearty American breakfast and..."

Victor Seborowski

"Very busy place so have extra time in your hands. The breakfast was alright, presentation could improve. The price is bit higher then other..."

Mohammed Hussain

"Had the hash brown casserole. It is da bomb! My waitress, Autumn was really nice and took care of me great! Good vibe inside, as..."

keith jones

"I’ve been here a few times and have really liked everything. The atmosphere is very relaxed and everyone was very nice. All the food seemed very..."

Bailey Brown

"What a delightful restaurant! The food and service was wonderful! The Michigan cherry coke is a must(if you like cherry..."

Brielle Confer

"We had the perch and fried chicken dinners. Both were very good. It was very busy, with a lot of..."

Bernie Clark

"Our first time here. A great mom and pop type restaurant. . Excellent food and service. Michelle was our server. She made us feel welcome and..."

Donald DAlexander

"I chose the perch appetizer with buffalo sauce and my husband had chicken fingers, coleslaw and homemade french fries. The waitress was super..."

Diana Croom

"Wasn't sure what to expect but wanted a reasonably priced place to eat so we decided on the Cottage. First off our server Shane was probably one of..."

Flint's Best

"Such a cute little place to relax and grab a bite to eat! French toast and hot chocolate were yummy 🤗 Our waiter that night (12/01/22) was just a..."

Melissa Page

"We really liked The Cottage for breakfast. And, if they had served wine, we would have gone back for dinner! I had biscuits and gravy and scrambled..."

Jolynn Haven

"First visit to the Cottage. Very nice, what struck me the most was the whole staff dynamic, very friendly, great teamwork from greeter to bus folks..."

Peter Wilke

Wheelchair Accessible

Non-smoking restaurants

"Fantastic breakfast. The eggs Neptune were amazing. The crab cakes were delicious. The poached eggs were cooked to perfection. Melissa was super..."

Matt Deveau

"We visited traverse city. The reviews seemed good so we went here for breakfast. I look for the best in each place. Maybe today was not so great...."

Alex

"All American breakfast restaurant that serves unpretentious and delicious dishes. First timer here and will definitely come back. The location is..."

Kai C

"i have somehow never been in here despite living in TC my whole life. Today, I happened to be downtown and followed my nose (it was smelling up the..."

Sydney Ghering

"Food was solid amd portions were huge. They made a grilled cheese that was reportedly "the best". The reuben with cherry kraut was great. Staff was a..."

Justin Welsch

"The server was very kind and helpful, and the location good. The food was pretty good as well. I would give it another star if it wasn't so hot..."

Amberly Marckini

"Amazing Sunday brunch! Breakfast here is soooo good. Large portions, delicious, very filling. Extremely friendly servers. Very accommodating. Baked..."

Nicole P

"Met a friend here for lunch and was able to be seated outdoors in an area in front of the cafe on the sidewalk that's marked off for dining. I had..."

Cyndi Rachol

"Greenhouse Cafe, always a good choice. They make the tastiest sandwiches in town. The service was stellar, our server knew exactly what we needed..."

Elizabeth Osborne

"Small restaurant with really big flavor. I had the Spanish omelette with chorizo and salsa and it was delicious. Good size portions and attentive..."

Paul LaVigne

"Green House Cafe is an awesome local breakfast place. It has the small town, local feel that we love, and the staff is always friendly. The food is..."

Lee and Amy Goldberg

"Cute place for breakfast. We went on a Sunday and they only serve breakfast. My husband had the eggs Benedict, which he liked a lot. Price was very..."

Nicole Rogers

"Great little place in TC! Nice assortment of sandwiches for lunch. The cherry Reuben had great flavors as well as the asparagus parmesan soup. BLT..."

Jason Kristi Altman

"THE best omelette I have EVER tasted! The baked potato omelette 😋. Seriously, you would think you were eating a baked potato not an omelette..."

Lin

Benedict

Sparky's Diner

Wheelchair Accessible

"Delicious. If you understand Mexican food this is the place for you. If you need to be educated on items; I suggest their American menu. Portions are..."

Chad Vining

"Food is great, ambiance is wonderful, servers are very nice, since combining with the store next door the menu has expanded to include Mexican fare...."

Zachary Oatley

"This place is hopping! We waited a few extra minutes, but TOTALLY worth it. Authentic and delicious Mexican food. The atmosphere was welcoming and..."

Alyssa Avis

"Sparky's Diner is awesome like a blast into the past. They treat you like family and the food is prepared just the way you want. They have all the..."

Rick Derthick

"We were expecting to walk into Sparkys Diner. We weren't aware that it was taken over by a Mexican food restaurant. 🤷🏼‍♀️ They still had..."

apple25ky

"Friendly staff. Generous portions. Wellflavored and unique..."

Lisa Benson

"This diner is a quaint, charming little restaurant serving up great eats, with large portions of flavorful options. With reasonable prices, it was..."

Rob Parsley

"Good food large portions, great prices. Seat yourself atmosphere. Slow service Not really for vegans or vegetarians but you can customize your..."

Lacree T (Cree)

"This was our second visit. We came in before they closed and it was a little messy they were starting their closing process but we didn't care. The..."

Chris Oquinn

"This is a great little diner! It has all the go to breakfast and lunch classic diner comfort food. On top of that they have killer Mexican food,..."

Dan Bircher

"Our first time eating here. Glad we decided to try it. Love the retro design! The workers were very friendly. The food and coffee were delicious!..."

Linda Cole

"Randomly chose this place after a long weekend in DT TC and decided to go a little off the grid to avoid long waits for seating. All of us planned..."

Scott Castle

"We love authentic Mexican food ! Sparky's is the place to go. Upon our return to Michigan, we will be coming here in the future. People are friendly..."

J Bickley

"I am aware that the bar is low, but I believe these are the best tacos in Traverse City. It used to be just a diner, but since TC Latino took over,..."

Honest TCReviews

"Great quality meat tacos and tortas, so yummy and such kind staff. Best chorizo,carnitas, and al pastor I’ve had in northern Michigan..."

Gina Sancricca

"The Mexican food was delicious! We prefer to wait for trips to Texas rather than eat at Mexican restaurants near where we live, this was well worth..."

Kateri Cortez

"I love love love this place ....prices are cheap and the food is alot and great..."

Stacci Fisher

Apache Trout Grill

86/100 (4892 ratings)

Shrimp & Lobster Bisque

Baked French Onion Soup

Salmon

Half Rack of Slow Cooked BBQ Ribs

Shrimp

Crab Legs

Prime Rib Dinner with Mashed Potatoes

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"Loved everything here. Husband enjoyed his burger and crispy fries. My fish dish was scrumptious. Open air covered dining area was perfect after a..."

Cat HK

"We absolutely loved this restaurant during our visit to TC. I highly recommend making a reservation or joining the online waitlist before arrival so..."

Brittany B

"I recently dined at Apache restaurant in Traverse City, and the overall experience was very positive. The ambiance was fantastic, with a cozy and..."

Lumi Kici

"Trifecta!! Great food, great service, great atmosphere. And the views are spectacular!! Scallops, mushroom asparagus risotto and halibut were all..."

Terri Downs

"The atmosphere was so nice and laid back. They had live music (on the patio) which was off the water and the food was amazing! The service was top..."

Angelena McGee

"We were here celebrating our 34 anniversary. The pan seared halibut over asparagus risotto and the panko crusted whitefish with mashed potatoes were..."

Robert Sturdivant

"I was visiting traverses Michigan for work and decide to eat here with a friend. The environment and location of the Apache trout grill is nice!..."

Jovan B

"Amazing place Location is outstanding right on the water seating if you like? Food was off the charts good a bit pricey but well worth it! A must go..."

Brad Oslund

"Come for the food, but don't miss out on the view outside with live music on the water (drinks only served out here). Whitefish was amazing, Trout..."

Jacque Spurlock

"Our FAVORITE place to eat whenever we come to T.C! The food is AMAZING. I recommend getting a reservation before arrival, but it's so worth the wait..."

Amanda Hall

"Very, very nice place in Traverse City! We were seated with a great view of Traverse Bay....and the outside patio. Food was quite good .. but drinks..."

Franci Davidson

"We enjoyed the appetizer smoked whitefish dip, side Caesar salad, French onion soup and pan seared scallops. We had excellent service and a wonderful..."

Hans Behnke

"I had ordered carryout. The trout was ordered. Very generous portions. The trout was perfectly seared. The vegetables melted in my mouth. The only..."

D McLean

"Great view of the lake. Excellent service and delicious food after a long day at the Cherry Festival in Traverse City and climbing Sleeping Bear..."

Henry GaFai Lee

"The Sunday Brunch is an unparalleled delight, from the cheesy scrambled eggs through the waffles and breakfast potatoes and meats through to the..."

Clark Van Halsema

"We just pulled in the parking lot on a whim and I'm so happy we did. Great food on the Brunch Buffet and extraordinary service! My server, Bert, was..."

Amy Gibbons (monarchwhisperer)

"One of our go to spots. I haven’t had anything bad there. You have to get the bread and oil appetizer. So good!! I actually purchased the oil and..."

Caitlyn Neuman

"The menu offered lots of local fish and cherry flavors. The shrimp tacos and French onion soup were delicious. Our server did a nice job with our..."

Rachel Land

"Great service and delicious food. I had the salmon and my husband the 24 oz rib eye steak, he took home some of it. Both dishes were yummy. The..."

Laura

Common Good Bakery

Wheelchair Accessible

Gift Cards Available

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"The best bakery in town! Super friendly staff, and painstakingly crafted goodies fresh (and still warm if you get there early enough). The first..."

Kaitlin Harte

"Lovely place with beautiful baked goods, a few items for breakfast and lunch and good..."

Amanda Cushman

"Delicious food, wonderful pastries and real espresso/cappuccino; best service, nicest people! I'm from Italy, I got a real taste of home..."

Barbara Baggi-Costa

"Totally awesome breakfast. Clean, friendly, adorable bakery. Love this..."

Amy Gollan

"The best baked goods in Northern Michigan! I absolutely � this..."

Meghan Zammit

"Addicting. The cream cheese danish and focaccia today were especially good, the morning buns....you may as well just eat it there because you won't..."

Randy Chamberlain

"So yummy!!! I got a breakfast sandwich, blueberry peach cream cheese Danish, loaf of bread and a chocolate almond tart... haven't devoured all of it..."

Stacey Wilcox

"One of the best bakeries around. Love the Crust! Other bakery choices are so good, tasting a new one each week. Check out article in Northern..."

Christine Tobias Walter

"Lovely lovely Lovely bread! All kinds of sweet treats and amazing lunch choices. You know I love this place, right? If you haven't tried it, you..."

Laura Guerin

"Friday opening is usually Bagel day. Everyone in my company was pleasantly surprised at the amazing baked goods I brought from Common Good. Great..."

Eric Olshove

"Great new place to stop by. The croissants were perfect and cold brew coffee was very good. A nice way to start the..."

Tyler Bartosh

"5 stars is for the bread! Healthy fermentation!!! Sesame peasant is so yummy. However the fisherman’s stew, which was beautiful, was full of flavor..."

Katherine Rodes

"Go here. Don’t even hesitate for a moment. The best breakfast food in Traverse City. Right now it’s only outdoor seating and you order from..."

Cleveland PJ

"I would give this place six stars if I could. Kind friendly staff, great bakery products and phenomenal bread. The sandwiches are also pretty good...."

Brennen

"Had dinner at the 8th Street location last night.We were in our way back from a day trip to GR and had planned on eating at one of the restaurants on..."

Pamela Money

"Legit taste and texture! Got the morning bun, chocolate croissant, almond chocolate croissant and lemon bar. Personally, liked the morning bun which..."

Nantschya Wirunantmetin

"I’m not a big pastry fan yet I LOVE Common Good Bakery! I walk there every Sunday with my dog and get 2 of the pear almond danishes for me and 2..."

Lee and Amy Goldberg

"The pastries and coffee products were great from what we tried. If just stay away from the breakfast sandwiches. The bread that comes with the..."

Alex Bergland

"The best bread in Traverse city! While visiting South Carolina I tried five different stores for bread and nothing came close to Common Good. It was..."

Tim Onthank

"Very tasty and underrated bakery in Traverse City. Pictured below is a medley of pastries, which did not last long once it was brought back home. The..."

K M

"Hands down my favourite bakery in Traverse city!!! Croissants are light and crispy and flaky. They also know how to make a pretty amazing..."

Jen Djuracic

"By far the best bakery in Traverse city and maybe northern Michigan as a whole. I don't just say this on a whim. I have cooked professionally and..."

OMEGAFACTION 81

"You can smell the fresh bread as you walk up. As soon as you get inside you are greeted with even more delightful aromas, a beautiful spread of bread..."

Estee K

"Go for the baked goods, but the coffee was not ideal. Even our espresso drink was below average. Fresh baked buns and breakfast items were..."

Max Corzine

"I love Common Good! I always drop by here when I'm grabbing pastries for a group, or if I need a bite to eat and some good coffee before hitting the..."

Oren

"Delicious little bakery. Ordered the vegetarian breakfast sandwich which was..."

Erin Roeck

Traverse Bay Cafe

86/100 (1260 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Our family visited the Traverse Bay Café for a Sunday morning breakfast, and it was all around great. Great food, Great service, Great atmosphere..."

david hildner

"I love this place! My boyfriend and I have gone twice now on our annual trips to Traverse City. Despite being understaffed, the service is amazing..."

Reba

"What a fun surprise! We’d seen this little place many times but never stopped in. We went on a Saturday around 1:00. It wasn’t busy (but there..."

Barb Rice

"What a great local spot. We came for breakfast on a Sunday morning and they were hopping. Very cute interior and friendly staff. The interior is a..."

Geoff McCuen

"As soon as I walked in you immediately get the Michigan nice attitude. Friendly greeting as you walk in. Waitress was so friendly. Offered coffee..."

Mark Schleif

"Everyone here is so friendly & the food is awesome! Prices are low compared to many other places. We came here 2 times for breakfast during our 3 day..."

Gabi Sutton

"We’ve come here a couple of times now. This last time they only had one chef in the kitchen and were very apologetic and let us know ahead of time...."

Justin Connor

"We were greeted by a super friendly waitress who informed us they only had one cook and it might take longer than usual. We stayed.We have no..."

Victoria Cook

"We visited the Traverse Bay Cafe back in November, looking for a great brunch restaurant where I could have a lunch sandwich while my husband..."

Kirstie R (KirstieNotKristie)

"Went here with my brother, he had a French toast and I had the big breakfast, both very good. The big breakfast is nice since it has a bit of..."

William Luciani

"Traverse Bay Café was a nice surprise! They were understaffed on the day we went, but the servers remained very friendly and worked quickly to get..."

Caleb Uecker-Herman

"Best breakfast in TC. Love that they do something original, offering Cuban coffee and Cuban bread, it's our favorite. Front of house is..."

Chase Bonhag

"Breakfast was delicious! The Cuban bread for the breakfast sandwich was amazing. It was the first time having cuban coffee and it was a lot more..."

Jacob Blaharski

"It is a calm place fair price nice vibe really great food will come..."

Cash Cooper

"Excellent breakfast. Super attentive and upbeat staff. And somebody in the kitchen knows how to cook!! Oh, and they bake their own bread early in the..."

R. Joseph Heagany

"Friendly local diner with delicious food and joyful service. If you are looking for breakfast with a small town fell, look no further. Highly..."

Jason Dornbos

"Super friendly staff and good things to choose from! Big portions too and close to the beach :) would eat breakfast here..."

Claire

"The food was delicious. This is a unique Traverse Bay eatery. Some of their breakfast menu items have a unique twist on what I am used. (In a very..."

Melissa H

Smoke And Porter Public House

85/100 (1040 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Free off-street parking

Wheelchair Accessible

"First timer here and the great experience made us want to come back for more! 🤩 Tried the avocado bread appetizer which was delicious. Had the..."

Kai C

"We used Smoke and Porter Public House to cater a dinner theatre production and the food, presentation, and service was out of this world amazing! The..."

Allison Osborn-Areeda

"Literally changed my life. For all 52 years of my life I have absolutely hated pork chops. My mom overcooked them and served them three or more days..."

Tom Johnson

"Absolutely phenomenal. Came here on a whim while travelling and was astounded by the food quality, atmosphere, and service! The pulled pork sandwich..."

Molly Fitzgerald

"As soon as we walked in and the smell of the food hit us, we knew this was going to be good. And we were not disappointed. The food was excellent!..."

Fred McGill

"Right along the Tart trail, great place to grab a meal while walking the trail. Also we had a side 3 ribs which were excellent. Pulled pork..."

Bernie Clark

"I used Smoke and Porter (Urban Roots Catering) for my wedding recently and Henry and his team were amazing to work with and the food was the best..."

Brianna Barkley

"First time visit. Nice decor and atmosphere. The menu is small which is good and the choices were very nice. More than 1 vegan option was nice. We..."

Rick Derthick

"We ate for the second time at smoke and porter. Matter of fact we drove 83 miles to get there for dinner. We had a very nice waitress Cheyenne which..."

pat murray

"I enjoyed their black bean burger and my company enjoyed their classic burger. The waffle fries were well seasoned and addicting! Service was a bit..."

Theo Pearson

"We went during restaurant week, so it was not the normal menu. However - we both got a 3 course meal for $25 each! The food was great quality with..."

Wylde Cherry

"Very flavorful food, absolutely delicious! Randomly stopped in for a meal with a friend while we were visiting traverse city and we were not..."

Brandon Williams

"Ordered the pork rib/pulled pork combo, served with warm German potato salad. I also ordered the black bean chili to start. The chilli was very..."

Jon Schuster

"I'm 68 yrs old. I consider the meal I had there to be in the top 5 meals I've ever had. Simply outstanding. The St. Louis ribs are beyond words. The..."

Gary Eichen

"So, so very good. I wasn't even really that hungry when I walked in...then the smells hit you. Your stomach starts rumbling and suddenly you have..."

David Phillips

"Great find in traverse city. Best meal we had all week. Friendly bartenders, food was definitely different and amazing. Pork belly is a must..."

Emily Stranski

"Doesn't look like much from the outside as the garden in front is untended, but they have a vast variety of local wines, brews and pops/sodas...."

Kristin Johnson

J & S Hamburg Downtown

85/100 (1629 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Seating

Street Parking

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"Gutted that this place is likely going away. (The building went up for sale in Aug 2023). So get your diner fix here while you can! The biscuits and..."

Eric Kmetz

"I went to a lot of restaurants during our weekends day hands-down this one was my favorite. The food was amazing, the culture was great and they also..."

Heather Lauren

"Came in town for vacation with family. Got to enjoy breakfast with friends and family and it was so good!!! Hash browns we’re wonderfully cooked,..."

Alicia Phillips

"Reviewed today Feels like a big happy family My family loved their breakfast especially the corn beef hash. Said it was made to perfection. My..."

Stephanie Miller

"Exactly what you'd expect from a little greasy diner. The crisp on the brioche buns edge PERFECT!!! Seasoning on the meat PERFECT!!! French fries..."

Kelli Campbell

"This is the perfect little retro-feel diner. We stopped in for breakfast and I highly recommend it! Great food, good service and..."

Kathryn Cornell

"My experience at J&S.! Was pleasant, and Tiffany My waitress, was very nice And Awesome The food was good and tasted good to. I would recommend this..."

Kenneth C Wolgast

"Fun, bright small diner atmosphere. Well known for their hamburgers, the french fries were perfection and the chocolate malt was blended just..."

Suzan Moody

"The food was very fresh and well prepared. delicious! The waitress was friendly and the service was very speedy. We ate outside and there was lots of..."

Bobbi Simonsen

"J & S is a staple in Traverse City, Michigan. They're great for late night breakfast and the servers are some of the most patient in the business...."

Mark Francis II

"Another magnificent burger, great place in TC to grab lunch. The cook and wait staff are friendly, chatty and seem to enjoy talking to the customers...."

Kevin Kalmink

"Awesome place for food. The staff is friendly and fast. The food is really good too. I got their chicken tenders and fries and others got omlettes..."

Purvik Patel

"I can agree with all the comments of slow service, but when you walk in its a vintage car diner feel and 1 or two servers. You know it's not gonna be..."

Ryan McGrail

The Omelette Shoppe

84/100 (1813 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We had a really good server. Shellay. Nice atmosphere. Clean restaurant and bathrooms. Looked like there was teamwork, as they had a host and were..."

Samantha Lane

"Omg how have I been coming to Traverse city for years and never eaten here?? Must and I do mean must try! Our waitress CHELLEE Was so awesome Not..."

Trever Across town

"Absolutely amazing! I got the Inferno Omelette and the Blueberry Lemon Ricotta pancakes as an addition and it was all just perfect! The omelette was..."

Jason Grohmann

"This place is excellent! I had a sausage omelette, which was quite large and topped with a delicious sausage gravy. I opted for raisin toast, which..."

Timothy Keebler

"By far THE best brunch spot my fiancee and I hit on our vacation in traverse city. The food was visually and tastefully incredible. The waitress was..."

Robert Jones

"Best overall breakfast, SO MANY great options offer all the variety you need for anyone in your group! Great for families, friendly staff, and never..."

Jessica Spiegelberg

"I recently had the chance to visit the Omelette Shoppe on a Saturday morning. I must say, it was quite an enjoyable experience. Even though the..."

Shyam Patel

"The food at the Front Street Omelette Shop is always amazing! A big shout out to one of the best waitresses I have ever had there, Melina!!! She is..."

Julie Nakfoor Pratt

"Outstanding restaurant with high-quality ingredients, huge portions, and overall a great..."

Rob Parsley

"We come here every time we come to traverse city. Food and service is always..."

C B

"had to put name down on waitlist which was 40 minute wait and for food to come was another 30. food was really good though!! so so filling and..."

Stacey Li

"This was a delicious experience. While it was busy , we were sitted in the time frame quoted to us. Our waiter was super friendly and fast. The food..."

arielle Swasey

"Excellent breakfast with great service. Everything was large portion and very tasty. Would definitely recommend! Melina the server was..."

Neal Schaffran

"We live 3 hours away but while we were in town we decided to go to the omelette shoppe for breakfast. Wow we were impressed! The French press coffee..."

Jessica Harmon

"This was our 2nd time coming to the Omelette Shoppe and we were just as satisfied this time as the time before. Yes you will probably have a wait..."

Stuck On You Creations

"Food was really good but prices were a little too high. It cost $38 for two meals and two orange juices ($5 each). The wait was about 15-20 min on..."

Jeremy Gould

"Delicious. Good vegetarian options. They have a French press option for coffee, and their drip coffee is good. I got the Cali omelette 2 days in a..."

Dr. William Starsiak

Willies Rear

"Went for first time, liked the small setting, greeted by Jim as we walked in which I liked very much, the waitress had a personality similar to a bag..."

Person1

"Good classic diner breakfast. At little "rough & rustic", only 1 waitress for whole place=slow if..."

Nicole S.

"LOVE LOVE LOVE. TCSCOTT, I'm guessing you have never experienced a real resturaunt that doesn't have a corporate logo holding it up. I have been..."

Foodee

"Great to have you back.... How refreshing to see old faces, a traditional menu, and prices that area little lower than expected. Great sandwiches..."

Foodforthought

"Great little find. Loved it. Large portion sizes, good food, great prices. The service was excellent. We were so delighted to have stumbled on this..."

Tim Salmonson

"Nice little place with great food and service. Small town feel. The breakfast potatoes were really good and so we're the sauces - Willie's Special..."

Ronald van der Putte

"Locals place that has breakfast and lunch. Known for their corned beef hash which is usually gone by 9. Did not like the coffee but the food was..."

Michael Tarkowski

"Great hometown diner vibes at Willie’s! Staff is friendly and Willie’s has very cheap prices for a tourist town such a Traverse City. Seating is..."

Ace Covey

"Great place with a strange name, but it’s in the rear of the building. Have had lunch here three times and it’s always good with friendly..."

Eric Jeska

"Really, why wouldn't you rate Willie's a top notch rear? Open nice 'n early, an awning and umbrellas for that rainy day, newspapers to peruse, solid..."

Laura Casaletto

"Good food at reasonable prices. Corned beef hash us..."

P HW

"Our waitress was super sweet. We had a large party and food was..."

Katie Postema

"Definitely a great place to eat. We felt welcome the second we walked in the door. You can tell this place is a favorite among locals but we felt as..."

Tara Szostek

"We go for breakfast. Great food and very reasonably..."

Sandy Henschell

"Everything we ordered was well prepared and had its own unique twist to each dish. The corned beef hash is some of the best I've had and every..."

Andrew Southwell

"One of the best restaurants I’ve ever been to. The waitress was kind and made sure we had everything we needed and the homemade corn beef hash is..."

Taylor S

"My Fiance and I just moved back to TC from San Diego and we make it a point to go to as many ma and PA places as possible. This place is AMAZING. The..."

Torrie Drogt

"Nice little breakfast/lunch spot. Quality food, cooked the way it's supposed to be. Very attentive and friendly service. Will be back..."

Joe Violi

"Great local place. We had breakfast, cooked fresh to order, but the menu which included smoked meats ensures we will be back for more. There's tables..."

Craig Wohlgamuth

"Sat at the counter because it was just me. Then I noticed a little sign that said counter was reserved for regulars, oops. A kind gentleman, regular..."

Pati Wright

"Secret sauce and willies hot sauce amazing! Great service, food and reasonable price...10 out of 10 people say you must get in willies..."

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