Located in a cute alleyway off Main Street. It's almost completely self serve, just a small…read moreordering window. The seating area is located just outside the window. The food was fresh, pricey but still good. 3 of us had salad and one panini. The salads all seemed very fresh. The small pretzel they give you with the salads are excellent. If your looking for something fresh and healthy this place is it. Give it a try.

We ordered lunch for the bridal party as we were getting ready for my wedding. The food was…read moredelicious, but light enough that we didn't feel like our dresses wouldn't fit. The portions were HUGE and I was able to leave more than half of my Caesar salad for my groom to finish after I left for the venue.

What a great little mom and pop spot in Shanty Creek! The dude behind the bar was awesome and the…read morefood was made with love. The spicy fried pickles were solid. Not too hot and had a great crispy texture. It was the pizza that did it for me. I ordered a personal pizza, no sauce, pepperoni, pineapple, and jalapeño. Yes, pineapple belongs on pizza! The crust was the star. But I love how it came out hot and the cheese had such a sick cheese pull. When you're up here, make sure you visit this spot. The servers and bartenders made our group feel at home! Also, I know the bartender didn't think I noticed... but I was really appreciative of him not changing the golf tournament we were watching when the guy requested the Tigers game. Mad respect there.

We were a little confused when we arrived at the address as the restaurant is part of a resort and…read morethe actual location is a small building sitting behind a handful of other buildings. If you're seeing a giant neon PIZZA sign you've found it. The food itself was okay enough but nothing overly special, especially for the price. The atmosphere was very comfortable though and the guy who runs the place seems to care a lot which was nice to see. They also have live music if you're into that. All in all I'd say if you're on the resort (or staying less than a mile away like we were) it's a good close option but I wouldn't drive out of my way to eat here.

DUDE! The BRISKET!!! WOW! If you're nearby on a Monday you gotta try the BBQ party they have…read more The bark on the brisket was so freaking tasty! Even the tenderloin was amazing.

3rd year in a row - the service is awful, brings the whole score down. Tried to overlook the last…read moretwo experiences but takes 90 minutes to receive the food order - with nary a waitstaff check back - only apologies. Family is done with it finally. Food was 3.5 stars, pricing same (appropriate to menu). Next year is a NO!

Food was good. More of a sandwich/handheld menu but the schnitzel for Octoberfest was great as was…read moreSketches of Winkle Sammie was super. Nice selection of bar beverages and beers.

Love the vibes! Short's Brewing Company and Beer Garden are off the chain! Who doesn't love live…read moremusic in an open air space? Said no one! We started off at the beer garden. The lines move fast so I got my cider. The porta potties are clean! Don't let them scare you. Ample seating and floor space if you feel like dancing. There is a burger food truck. You can run over to Short's to order pizza too. We opted for pizza! Joppa with add mushrooms... so good! The brass band from NOLA was great. Easy parking just around the corner. Nice that it's free!

Dockside on Torch Lake is such a fun, laid-back spot with the perfect small-town marina vibes! It's…read moresuper conveniently located, especially if you're spending the day out on the lake, and you can dock your boat right there after a long day of boating. It's such a great place to grab a bite, relax, and enjoy the atmosphere. The service was fast and exceptional. Our food came out quickly and everything was fresh, hot, and delicious. We started with the fried pickles, which were SO good! Although, I have to say, they may want to consider renaming them because they were actually more like a ham, cheese, and pickle egg roll--and honestly, I'm not mad about it because they were delicious! We also ordered the shrimp tacos, which were super flavorful and yummy, and the signature cheeseburger with everything on it, which was cooked absolutely perfectly. Everything hit the spot after being out on the lake. We got the onion rings which were perfectly crispy and sweet potato fries that maybe could've been a fried a little bit longer but still good! Definitely a great casual spot to stop by if you're spending the day on Torch Lake. The convenient location, fun marina atmosphere, quick service, and solid food make this a place I'd happily come back to!

Cannot beat view and convenience. Food was just okay. We got there an hour before close and could…read moretell. Good pretzel bites and curds and good cadillac marg. Cod basket - some pieces were not fully cooked and the nachos had way too much cabbage and not enough cheese. Service by our original server was okay, but she jumped ship and was replaced by a little older young woman (short, dark hair) who was lovely. On balance, you're here for convenience and sunset views only

Still fantastic. The tomato caper bruschetta was great. The tuna on toast was amazing. The skillet…read morecookie was terrific.

This was a nice stop. There was a calm atmosphere. I got a chicken sandwich which was actually…read morepretty good. My drink tasted watered down tho.

PRO TIP: order online ahead of time to skip the line!…read more This bagel shop is super popular and there was a line out the door when we arrived on a Monday morning. We got to skip the wait and I just grabbed my order from the shelf. I did have to wait at the counter for them to fill my coffee cup, but I appreciated that it was hot and fresh. The space is small, with no dine-in area, but they seem to move through everyone's orders pretty quickly. I got the nosh (Louie's bacon, Tillamook cheddar, egg, and scallion cream cheese) on a black pepper parmesan bagel. You can also choose from a few other sandwich options, including a rotating feature. The bagel and schmear options lean more savory vs. sweet, which is my personal preference. The bagel was chewy and the sandwich held up pretty well, but I do wish it had a bit more shmear so I might add extra next time. The bagel itself wasn't as flavorful as I was hoping in the sandwich combo, but as I got towards the end I was noticing more of the parmesan. I would definitely come back the next time I'm in town.

Sort off down a ways by the Starbucks in Traverse City, but by far the best bagel sandwich spot in…read morethe area. No real good quick stop cafes or coffeeshops that serve bagels like this from what I've found. Everyone else seems to think the same... place was packed. Line out the door on a Sunday morning in the summertime. However, skip the line and order online. Estimated wait time is pretty accurate. Take your bagel to the beach nearby and eat it there. Can't beat the view.

We went there for wine tasting and appetizers. We tasted sweet wines and dry wines, and all were…read moredelicious. The whitefish dip and burrata were utterly delicious and savory. The bread they serve with these two appetizers goes perfectly and is also dIvine. I loved the atmosphere and the staff. They treated my little group of three like we were royalty. I recommend this establishment highly.

Recommended by friends but not as good as we expected. We read read & heard 'small plates' and our…read morewaitress said ' oh no, we're not small plates! We shared anyway, had the burrata with tomatoes which was very disappointing. Burratta set in a tomato sauce or stewed tomatoes, some green sauce & I'm not sure what else. They gave us some 'crostini' that were stale and hard--I was worried about our teeth. The best way to approach those was break them up because you could NOT bite into one. The idea was spread the burrata mixture on them. We shared the hanger steak with some kind of sauce over it, a scoop of mashed potatoes and a handful of roasted brussel sprouts. Wine was decent, I had a flight and my husband had two by the glass. It's cute inside. Dinner was ok but disappointing.

Breakfast Sandwiches! Been here for good pizza but just…read morefound out they're open for breakfast. We ordered an egg/bacon croissant and egg/sausage e.muffin. They also have a lot of breakfast burritos. Made on the spot, both of ours were delicious! Opens 7 am(M-F) in Elk Rapids...it's the only breakfast in town at 7am during the week...except for the bakery. Our complements to the chef! We'll be back. Yumm

Absolutely incredible pizza. I look forward to it every time we come up. Delicious/unique flavors…read moreand super fresh ingredients. Most recently had meat lovers and white veggie. The white veggie was way more veg heavy than I was expecting but it was delicious! Slightly sweet with balsamic and roasted garlic but tangy feta and artichoke! The ice cream is also amazing, but what ice cream isn't?!

I drove by and saw a lot of people noshing at the picnic tables, so I stopped. Definitely not…read moredisappointed. The service was great and the French Onion soup and Millionaire Turkey sandwich I had were both excellent. You can't beat eating outside on a sunny day in the north country. If the weather was bad one would need to do take-out.

The Millionaire's Turkey and the French onion soup were incredibly delicious! The service is…read moreterrific and everyone is friendly. Follow their social media for daily and weekly specials too! By the looks of everything I saw come out of the kitchen I cannot imagine any of it is short of amazing and delicious. Fresh ingredients and layers of flavor in everything. There's parking out front with meters. Indoor and outdoor seating. They take cash or card. Walk around the water front nearby if you get a chance. Stop by if you're in the area!