PepeNero is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Traverse City.

1. PepeNero

8.5
800 Cottageview Dr, Traverse City, MI
Italian Restaurant · 7 tips and reviews

MeganMegan: This place has amazing Italian food. The service was impeccable and the food to die for. Authentic comfortable and perfect portions. A must visit in traverse!!

Mackenzee F.Mackenzee From Salon Verve: Everything is fantastic, but don't miss the tiramisu. Very authentic and delicious!!

Sara C.Sara Claybaugh: We did the small plates of Pappardelle Pork Ragu, Filleto Black Angus and Gnocchis with truffles. Seriously good food! Our waiter Noah was so kind and amazing, we thoroughly enjoyed our meal.

Slabtown Cafe And Burgers is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Traverse City.

2. Slabtown Cafe And Burgers

8.9
826 W Front St (at Spruce St.), Traverse City, MI
Burger Joint · 35 tips and reviews

Pete A.Pete A.: Phenomenal burgers (try the Slabby Patty on a pretzel bun with olives and buffalo meat) and O-rings!! Really good sweet potato fries too! Don't skip this place while in TC!!

Laramie B.Laramie Bates: Veggie Burger was fantastic and shake was pretty darn alright!

Cherry B.Cherry Buzz: Many great choices, but we recommend the Big Blue Burger (bacon & blue cheese stuffed into the patty) and the Rodeo Burger (bacon, cheddar, BBQ sauce). Simple presentation, but sophisticated burgers.

Spanglish is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Traverse City.

3. Spanglish

8.9
1333 Yellow Dr, Traverse City, MI
Mexican Restaurant · 13 tips and reviews

Brooke M.Brooke Morgan: Never leave here disappointed! Amazing flavor, fresh veggies, good prices, and friendly staff. Make sure to pick up a Spanglish iced coffee/ Horchata before you leave.

Andrew M.Andrew McFarlane: Delicious Mexican specialties - I'm a huge fan of the Three Sisters vegetarian tamales. Butternut squash = yum! You can get them for there or in packages of 6 to go.

ak310iak310i: Closed mondays beginning aug 2018 :(

Trattoria Stella is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Traverse City.

4. Trattoria Stella

9.2
1200 W Eleventh St, Traverse City, MI
Trattoria · 46 tips and reviews

Nicole R.Nicole Rovig: Great bone marrow and tripe soup. Awesome menu. Sit in the back. Enjoy! @nicolerovig

Marilyn Z.Marilyn Zeitlin: Superb Italian fusion, locally sourced ingredients, fabulous wine selection, adventurous menu always changing. We go for special occasions and for our most foodie visitors. TC at its best.

Pat W.Pat Williams: Purchase most of their ingredients from local farms practicing sustainable farming and list them on their menu. They also butcher their meat on premise.

Georgina's is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Traverse City.

5. Georgina's

8.7
236 E Front St (Wellington St), Traverse City, MI
Latin American Restaurant · Downtown Traverse City · 25 tips and reviews

David G.David George: One of the best meals I have had in my life. Food is cooked with a story behind it. Talked with the chef/owner Tony for an hour and he has a vision for great food. Small place but worth the wait!

John S.John Stocki: Amazing food. Chef comes and talks to each and every guest and asks about their likes and creates some amazingly passionate food. I'll be back for sure and recommend many to try it as well!

Michael K.Michael Kent: Just incredible! Let the chef do what he does. Made us the most amazing meals.

The Workshop Brewing Company is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Traverse City.

6. The Workshop Brewing Company

8.3
221 Garland St Ste A, Traverse City, MI
Brewery · 31 tips and reviews

Kyle H.Kyle Harrison: Everything is brewed in house, with regular and seasonal craft brews on tap. Live music and events almost every night. Try a flight to find your favorite.

Dave H.Dave H: Great brewery with a cool theme. Live music we saw there was great too. Pumpkin Saison FTW.

Justin L.Justin Locke: Solid beer and great seating. 10 lb and 20 lb IPA are awesome

Milk & Honey is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Traverse City.

7. Milk & Honey

8.2
240 E Front St, Traverse City, MI
Ice Cream Parlor · 5 tips and reviews

Pete A.Pete A.: This place puts Coldstone to shame! Organic, GMO-Free, Shetler's Dairy milk...delicious!

Dave M.Dave Mulder: Best ice cream in Traverse City

Brian M.Brian McG: Great local ice cream shop similar to cold stone

Bubba's is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Traverse City.

8. Bubba's

8.9
428 E Front St, Traverse City, MI
Bar · 67 tips and reviews

Cherry B.Cherry Buzz: 19 different types of burgers on the menu, from a Breakfast Burger to a Cuban Burger to a Buffalo Burger to the Double Decker Bubba Burger. Hands down the best choices and best tasting burgers in TC.

Tracey P.Tracey Peal: TATOR TOTS!!!! I love Tator Tots!

Brandy W.Brandy Wheeler: Best Bloody Marys in town.

Cooks' House is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Traverse City.

9. Cooks' House

8.5
115 Wellington St (at Front St), Traverse City, MI
Restaurant · 16 tips and reviews

Tom S.Tom Shea: Arguably the best restaurant in the state. Throw a dart at the menu - you can't go wrong.

Awesome MittenAwesome Mitten: There are no tangible pretensions at The Cooks’ House; it is cozy and welcoming as soon as the guest enters the small restaurant in downtown Traverse City. Read more.

Kelly I.Kelly Ignace: Anything fresh and local ... which is everything.

North Peak Brewing Company is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Traverse City.

10. North Peak Brewing Company

8.3
400 W Front St (Hall St), Traverse City, MI
Brewery · 96 tips and reviews

Brian M.Brian McG: One of the oldest and most established breweries in town. Enjoy the outdoor patio bar and try the wings

Jenny M.Jenny McIntosh: Mozzarella sticks are the best in the entire universe.

Ty S.Ty Schwab: Peak Burger is huge and amazing. Highly recommended. I had medium and it was cooked perfectly.

Patisserie Amie is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Traverse City.

11. Patisserie Amie

8.2
237 Lake Ave #200 (8th Street), Traverse City, MI
French Restaurant · 40 tips and reviews

Renee T.Renee T: Poor quality croissants & ham. Tastes like Sysco food service! Very unauthentic food with authentic (slow) French service.

Cherry B.Cherry Buzz: Seek this place out on Lake Ave on the Boardman a few blocks from Front Street. Incredible French cuisine and desserts. Top notch service in a European restaurant atmosphere.

Chip R.Chip Rice: One of my favorite places in TC for breakfast. The Friture De Pain and the French Omlete are a couple of the reasons. Don't forget their coffee and deserts though - fantastic!

Blue Tractor Cook Shop is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Traverse City.

12. Blue Tractor Cook Shop

8.0
423 S Union St, Traverse City, MI
American Restaurant · 65 tips and reviews

Lydia V.Lydia VanWormer: Cool atmosphere and very friendly, accommodating service. All dressings made in house <3 and the Cuban Burger was great! Good draft selection, draft cider as well. Delish!

Chip R.Chip Rice: Cuban Burger - that's all I have to say.

Kristin F.Kristin Farrell: BBQ Pork Mac & cheese is excellent but VERY BIG...split if u can!

Blk / Mrkt is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Traverse City.

13. Blk / Mrkt

8.0
144 Hall St, Traverse City, MI
Coffee Shop · 7 tips and reviews

Christopher L.Christopher Long: Hip, modern cafe in the spirit of MoMA. Great coffee and a friendly staff. Try the cold brew on a hot day in TC.

Kyle H.Kyle Harrison: Quaint little coffee shop with a very cool, low-key vibe and environment. Had an espresso and black coffee and it was excellent. Also had a cherry tart and an oat bar, both tasty compliments.

Merek R.Merek Roman: Coffee is a bit strong but the teas are just perfect!

Dino's Pizza is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Traverse City.

14. Dino's Pizza

8.6
543 E Eighth St, Traverse City, MI
Pizzeria · 7 tips and reviews

Brenton D.Brenton Dalgliesh: The pizza is superb. The crust is amazing. The price is just right.

AJ C.AJ Cannon: Best pizza in TC hands down. Open later than most places in the area which is awesome and one of the employees is pretty fine, added bonus!

George M.George McKay: Best pizza in town

Grand Traverse Pie Co. Downtown is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Traverse City.

15. Grand Traverse Pie Co. Downtown

8.7
101 N Park (Front St), Traverse City, MI
Café · 28 tips and reviews

Lance H.Lance Hill: Great space to meet with people or study. Great sandwiches and excellent pie. Kind of like the Panera Bread of TC. Read more.

Tim T.Tim Taft: Remember that the profits from this store will be donated to local charities!!!!

Tim M.Tim Meisenheimer: Great pies, the lakeshore berry crumb is my favorite.