Traverse City has a lot of great options for dining!
Note: If you are a guest of the Delmar you can walk to almost all locations or you can have the Delamar Shuttle you from the hotel to town.
Breakfast Spots:
The Dandy TC
*(would book a reservation to be safe, wait times can be long during peak season)
Sisters
*(would book a reservation to be safe, wait times can be long during peak season)
Frenchies Famous
(Think the soup Nazi but breakfast). Early is better to grab a table, but oh so worth it!
https://frenchiesfamous.weebly.com/
Coffee:
Inside the Delmar - new cafe on the ground level
Maison
Espresso Bay (Elizabeth's favorite pour over)
Mundos 305
https://www.mundosroastingco.com/mundos-305
Outpost
Dinner: E&E's fave places
Amical (French)
(*Reservation needed)
U&I Lounge
(Known for the gyros, it's also a bit of a dive) but E&E LOVE IT.
No reservations needed, walk in only.
Sleders Family Tavern
The oldest tavern in the state of Michigan. One of Ethan's favorite burgers. No reservations needed. Walk in only. Note: You can call ahead, or the wait is not usually long here.
Modern Bird
Reservation Required - Named one of the NYT #1 Restaurants in America.
The Little Fleet
Food Trucks & Cocktails
Walk up- stroll around-
https://www.thelittlefleet.com/
Mama Lu's A Modern Day Taco Shop
Reservations Recommended
Red Ginger
Reservations Recommended
https://eatatginger.com/
Poppycocks
Call For Reservations : 231-941-7632
https://poppycockstc.com/
Recommended for guests with a vehicle only:
STELLA
(Reservations needed)
Pepe Nero
(Reservations needed)
The Little Fleet
Cocktails and Food Trucks
https://www.thelittlefleet.com/
Low Bar
Underground Speak Easy right here in TC! Who knew!
(Would they even be a speakeasy if they had a website. No.)
U&I Lounge
The best local dive
The Parlor:
Best Happy Hour
Desserts:
E&E Love Ice Cream these are are favorite 2 spots.
Best Ice Cream E&E - #1 Spot
The Dairy Lodge - get it to go and take a walk along the waterfront!
Kilwins
All the fudge you can imagine! Except head to the back of the store for the ice cream parlor! Chocolate cocount is recommended by Elizabeth
Short Drive From Traverse City (Delmar)
One of E&E's favorite
The Burrow (Suttons Bay)
(Reservations recommended and we love the outdoor patio!)
The Cove (Leland)
(No reservations, but put your name in and enjoy walking around the docks)
Whether it’s your first time or your 100th in the Cherry Capital, don’t miss Cherry Republic — the mecca of all things cherry. “Life, Liberty, Beaches & Pie.” Trust us: you’ll somehow find room in your suitcase! 154 E Front St, Traverse City, MI 49684