Coffee
Get the cappuccino and even buy a few plants! This gem is tucked away from the main downtown and offers great lighting and seating.
26 locals recommend
Mundos Roasting & Co.
1238 Boon StGet the cappuccino and even buy a few plants! This gem is tucked away from the main downtown and offers great lighting and seating.
Rose and Fern is located in a house, and feels accordingly homey! They have great pastries to boot.
6 locals recommend
Rose & Fern Cafe
910 E Eighth StRose and Fern is located in a house, and feels accordingly homey! They have great pastries to boot.
Hexenbelle has great coffee but also makes inventive, new-age fare. Try the Palestinian rice bowl!
23 locals recommend
Hexenbelle
144 Hall StHexenbelle has great coffee but also makes inventive, new-age fare. Try the Palestinian rice bowl!
Drinks
One of our favorite distilleries in the region. Call ahead to see if they have live music! They also have great food.
18 locals recommend
Mammoth Distilling
221 Garland StOne of our favorite distilleries in the region. Call ahead to see if they have live music! They also have great food.
Charming spot located in the heart of Leelanau county. Hand crafted small batch distillery where you can go for free tastings and great cocktails!
27 locals recommend
Northern Latitudes Distillery
Michigan 204Charming spot located in the heart of Leelanau county. Hand crafted small batch distillery where you can go for free tastings and great cocktails!
This brewery has the best atmosphere. The tacos and nachos are delicious. Call ahead to see how busy they are!
116 locals recommend
Hop Lot Brewing Company
658 S W Bay Shore DrThis brewery has the best atmosphere. The tacos and nachos are delicious. Call ahead to see how busy they are!
Wine
Bonobo winery is on Old Mission Peninsula. It has great views and crisp whites for affordable prices. They also have live music every once in a while!
70 locals recommend
Bonobo Winery
12011 Center RdBonobo winery is on Old Mission Peninsula. It has great views and crisp whites for affordable prices. They also have live music every once in a while!
2 Lads Winery
16985 Smokey Hollow RdChateau Chantal Winery and Inn
15900 Rue DevinBlack Star Farms Old Mission Winery
360 McKinley Rd EMari Vineyards
8175 Center RdAurora Cellars
7788 E Horn RdFood scene
Their pizza is divine. Pair "the Rocket" with an IPA.
106 locals recommend
The Filling Station Microbrewery
642 Railroad PlTheir pizza is divine. Pair "the Rocket" with an IPA.
Known for their sours, this place can't be beat. Located on Old Mission Peninsula, it's a great stop after going to the lighthouse.
66 locals recommend
Jolly Pumpkin Restaurant & Brewery
13512 Peninsula DrKnown for their sours, this place can't be beat. Located on Old Mission Peninsula, it's a great stop after going to the lighthouse.
Ice Cream
A Traverse City staple that boasts over 160 flavors, this is our favorite ice cream shop in the area.
86 locals recommend
Moomers Homemade Ice Cream
7263 N Long Lake RdA Traverse City staple that boasts over 160 flavors, this is our favorite ice cream shop in the area.
Bardon's Wonder Freeze
1100 E Front StExpect long lines that are well worth it. Their soft serve is delicious!
Sightseeing
A 1.5 mile hike, a little hilly but not too challenging. Beautiful views at the top.
8 locals recommend
Empire Bluff Scenic Lookout
Empire Bluff TrailA 1.5 mile hike, a little hilly but not too challenging. Beautiful views at the top.
Pyramid Point Trail
Basch Road2.7 mile hike, also with stunning views.
City advice
Don't miss
Coffee
Mundo's : Get the cappuccino and even buy a few plants! This gem is tucked away from the main downtown and offers great lighting and seating.
Rose and Fern : Rose and Fern is located in a house, and feels accordingly homey! They have great pastries to boot.
Hexenbelle : Hexenbelle has great coffee but also makes inventive, new-age fare. Try the Palestinian rice bowl!
Don't miss
Drinks
Mammoth Distilling Co: One of our favorite distilleries in the region. Call ahead to see if they have live music! They also have great food.
Northern Latitudes Distilling: Charming spot located in the heart of Leelanau county. Hand crafted small batch distillery where you can go for free tastings and great cocktails!
Hop Lot Brewery: This brewery has the best atmosphere. The tacos and nachos are delicious. Call ahead to see how busy they are!
Don't miss
Wine
Bonobo: Bonobo winery is on Old Mission Peninsula. It has great views and crisp whites for affordable prices. They also have live music every once in a while!
**If you're looking for other wineries, we recommend 2 Lads, Chateau Chantal, Black Star, Mari. Another good winery, but farther afield, is Aurora Cellars.
Don't miss
Food
Filling Station Microbrewery: Their pizza is divine. Pair "the Rocket" with an IPA.
Jolly Pumpkin: Known for their sours, this place can't be beat. Located on Old Mission Peninsula, it's a great stop after going to the lighthouse.
Don't miss
Ice Cream
Moomer's: A Traverse City staple that boasts over 160 flavors, this is our favorite ice cream shop in the area.
Bardon's:
Expect long lines that are well worth it. Their soft serve is delicious!
Don't miss
Hikes
Empire bluff
A 1.5 mile hike, a little hilly but not too challenging. Beautiful views at the top.
Pyramid Point
2.7 mile hike, also with stunning views.