1. Poppycock's
8.5
128 E Front St (btw Cass & S Union), Traverse City, MI
American Restaurant · 33 tips and reviews
Abraham S: You have to try their fresh made pasta, I recommend the basil & spinach ravioli with pumpkin spiced Alfredo and gorgonzola. Homemade soups are also delicious, & vegetarians have options here!
Kari Christensen: Everything was amazing! Sesame Tuna, Tomato Spinach Swiss soup, veggie tostadas and creme brûlée (with the All Inclusive)! Every martini was excellent!!
Sarah M.: The tomato spinach soup is supah good. Also, their drinks. All of them. Annnnd the crab cakes. And every melt sandwich esp the 4 cheese. Oh, & the cherry cobbler a la mode. :) Nom nom!!!
3. Patisserie Amie
8.2
237 Lake Ave #200 (8th Street), Traverse City, MI
French Restaurant · 40 tips and reviews
Angie O'Mara: Eggs benne is to die for! They'll even make a vegetarian version with spinach and tomato. Yum!
Julez Way: I had the Ouefs Norwegian and LOVED it. Salmon, poached egg, spinach, hollandaise. So yummy! Nice relaxed atmosphere and we didn't feel weird in our jeans and Tigers shirts.
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.
7. PepeNero
8.5
800 Cottageview Dr, Traverse City, MI
Italian Restaurant · 7 tips and reviews
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.
Brittany DeFilippo: Just opened a few days ago, very cute set up. I got the Sfizisio panini, and I am in love.
Rustin: It doesn't get any fresher than this! The food here is spot on perfect. Go with the veal. You won't be disappointed.
Kris V: Great service, great food. The blueberry crumb pie is my favorite. Also, you can't go wrong with the beef pot pie - comfort food at its best.
USA TODAY: Some say N. Michigan grows the best cherries in the world. Here they still make every pie by hand. With dozens of selections, it's hard to go wrong, but we’re partial to cherry-peach crumb. Read more.
Jeanne Locke Johnson: Get mountain berry!!!
9. Horizon Books
8.7
243 E Front St, Traverse City, MI
Bookstore · 15 tips and reviews
Awesome Mitten: The Traverse City store offers friendly customer service, an extensive variety of books, an excellent meeting place, and Cuppa Joe’s delicious beverages. Read more.
Jacque Burke: Death By Chocolate is Really yummy!!
TraverseCity Ticker: Amy Reynolds, owner/manager
11. The Dish Cafe
108 S Union St, Traverse City, MI
Sandwich Spot · 18 tips and reviews
Rodney Austin: Great place to snack. The Deep River Kettle Cooked Potato Chip's! Especially the NY Spicy Dill Pickle. Amazing
Cherry Buzz: TC's Favorite: Dried cherries, walnuts, gorgonzola cheese and orange-ginger vinaigrette, also can add chicken. It's Traverse City - have a salad with cherries in it!
Mackenzee From Salon Verve: A quart of soup is only $8! Share with your friends at work! We Verve girls do it all the time. The only trouble is agreeing on which soup to order. They're all so yummy!!
12. Randy's Diner
8.0
1120 Carver St (Garfield), Traverse City, MI
Diner · 9 tips and reviews
Drew Hale: Friendly staff, great breakfast, great coffee. One of my favorite local hang outs!
Cherry Buzz: Want a simple, tasty cheeseburger? Randy's does it the old fashioned way, like the greasy spoon diners of the past. Pick Randy's over J&S Hamburg, they have the better food without question.
Shannon: Get the rodeo burger! You won't even be mad.
Nicole Rovig: Great bone marrow and tripe soup. Awesome menu. Sit in the back. Enjoy! @nicolerovig
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 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.