I drove by and saw a lot of people noshing at the picnic tables, so I stopped. Definitely not disappointed. 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. read more

The Millionaire's Turkey and the French onion soup were incredibly delicious! The service is terrific 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! read more

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We stopped by for lunch before departing on our wine tour. It was a cold Friday for the first weekend in May. We were able to snag the only table that fit four inside. They have some picnic tables outside, inside is very limited, and as busy as they were, we got lucky. And they were busy! The line moved pretty fast, but with online orders, there was a bit of a wait. Their menu is short and focused. Panini sandwiches, wraps, salad, a soup of the day. I ordered The Millionaire Turkey. It was fantastic, maybe one of the best sandwiches I've ever had. Real turkey, not lunch meat, the right sized slices, perfectly paired with just the right amount of garlic aioli and bacon jam. Served with chips and their equally good dill dip (is dill the ingredient of 2026 or just a TC thing?). While my sandwich deserves all the stars, my friends Caesar wrap, with added chicken, was a bit boring. It quickly fell apart. We also felt the soup, cheddar broccoli, was only fine. We were checked on by a woman who was either a manager or owner to make sure we were content. I will absolutely be returning for that sandwich! read more

Chubby Unicorn - Millionaire Turkey sandwich - Salad Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

This is a small either carry out or they have an outdoor patio you can eat at. The food selections are unique and very tasty. I got the vegetable wrap with curry and it had all of my favorite ingredients. My friend got the millionaire turkey sandwich and he really liked it. They both came with chips and a delicious dill dip. My sandwich also came with a ranch dip. This is a great option for a quick bite. They give you a buzzer to let you know when your food is ready. You can get free cups of water read more

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Loved my experience at chubby unicorn. Quick and easy cafe service, side patio with plenty of picnic tables to eat onsite and delicious food! I ordered the burrito and special of the day (Happy Husband) and both were delicious. The sandwiches are panini like and the breakfast burrito was stuffed full of delicious bacon jam and eggs. Will definitely be my go-to lunch spot when visiting! read more

Chubby Unicorn - Burrito - Salad Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

Eat here! It's that simple! I know there are tons of places to eat in Traverse but you absolutely must try this place. It's super small inside, only 3 tables but they have picnic tables outside and honestly if there isn't a seat walk a few hundred feet down the road, take the steps down to the water and boom you have a seat on the water! The play list they had going while we ate there was on point as well! Such a fun place, and great vibe, everyone working seemed genuinely happy to be there and they all seemed to work great together! This was one of the best sandwiches I've had in a long time! read more

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This was an absolutely amazing sandwich! We had some time to kill before taking our friend to the airport so we went to find lunch. I ordered the millionaire turkey and it was so freaking good. Everything about it was delicious from the bread to the meat to the sauce. The service was quick and they were pretty packed. We sat outside and I honestly didn't even notice if there was indoor seating but if there is it can't be much because it is a tiny place. read more

Cute little sandwich ship stop on our way to rowing camp. Small little shop for carry out with picnic table seating outside.

I absolutely LOVE this place! So that area is all beautiful beaches and I wanted to grab a wrap to go eat on the beach- this was perfect. You basically go in, order, then go outside. It's a very small space but perfect for what it is. There is a space fenced off on the left where you can eat at cute little picnic tables. There is also a spot facing the water right next door where the bus picks up that you can sit if you want a water view. This city is all around so gorgeous view-wise so most people just walk across the street to the beaches. I came here a couple times in my visit to TC and the staff were wicked nice, super helpful, and very welcoming. The food was so good! I love love love the wraps! They have a limited menu - but it is for good reason- everything is amazing. The chips that come with the wraps are also so good and addicting! They also give you some kind of dill spread and that was delicious as well. I'm also a sucker for great marketing and mascots so obviously a place called Chubby Unicorn gets bonus points from me from the jump. The logo and branding were adorable and the vibes were so fun. Inside, they also have tons of cool graphic art from Banksy, who's my favorite artist, so again, 5 stars. read more

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The Millionaire Turkey was amazing. When I first saw it I thought it was going to be bland and dry but it was the opposite. I am already thinking about the next time I will get it again. It is a very small shop and not a ton of seating but the staff is very friendly. They also offer catering! 10/10 a MUST try in Traverse City read more

Chubby Unicorn - Millionaire Turkey - Salad Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

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There is nothing remotely basic about the sandwich I had. The Million dollar turkey sandwich was sublime and all my work friends enjoyed what they got too. read more

This place absolutely did NOT disappoint. I believe this is the best Panini / Sandwich I have ever eaten. Super friendly in there as well, a must try. read more

Stopped in for the first time last Monday. Tiny little place with seating for about 12 inside and plenty of picnic table seating outside. Menu is small but I think there is something for everyone. You order at the counter and they will bring your food to you. They have paninis, wraps, salads, couple of soups, and a kids menu. We opted for the dilly dally salad, millionaire turkey sandwich, and cheese and ale soup. Not a bad choice in the bunch. Salad was big enough for two and has a lot of good stuff in it. See the menu. The sandwich was delicious with a sweet bacon jam on it. Soup was nice and hot with a nice cheese flavor. Great service, great food, and a go to place in my book. read more

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Delicious sandwiches! Friendly service. Would definitely recommend! No inside tables but plenty of space outside.

I had the millionaire's turkey sandwich. Incredible!!! The seasoning on the ciabatta bread had a sweetness that made me want more. First time but definitely not the last time. read more

Stopped in for lunch with two other people. Split two sandwiches between the three of us, and while it was filling enough, I would have happily eaten the whole thing! Seriously delicious. They have a succinct selection of "paninis", salads, wraps and soups. I say "paninis" because they were grilled, but it wasn't what I would typically envision a panini to be. The bread was fluffy, not hard and flat. Creative toppings - we ain't talking traditional deli sandwiches here. And they served their Great Lakes chips with a side of housemade French onion dip (we love a dip and a sauce). No beers, so grab em to go if that's what you're looking for. Inside is small with a few tables, maybe more of a to-go place. There is a small patio to the side which looked like a lovely option on a summer day in TC. If you're passing through, highly recommend! read more

Chubby Unicorn - Capi-doodle-dew - Salad Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

The food: We shared the Millionaire Turkey and the Thick Little Hottie between three of us and it made for a perfect lunch. My favorite was the Thick Little Hottie which had heat in the midwestern sense. The dill dip with the chips definitely elevated them as a side. The vibe: cute little place with indoor and outdoor seating. The staff was very friendly and delivered the food to us event though we sat outside. read more

Chubby Unicorn - Millionaire Turkey - Salad Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

Don't overlook this small restaurant. My parents & I stopped here for lunch. We all got sandwiches and my dad also had soup. He said it was delicious. We all loved our sandwiches and they even made one custom for my mom (no spice). Super friendly employees. I wish I lived here so I could come here again. read more

Just the best damn Sammie I've ever eaten! I literally think about their sandwiches every single day! If you haven't eaten here yet, what the hell is the matter with you!? Go there now and get yourself the most delicious Sammie in TC!! Also, the employees are all super friendly! read more

Got a chicken capresse wrap, capi-doodle-dew sandwich, and a thick little hottie sandwich. All three sandwiches were delicious. The dipping sauce went perfectly with the sandwiches and the chips, and the chips tasted homemade and fresh. We took our food to the pier a couple shops down and ate by the water. Was a great experience. read more

Chubby Unicorn - Thick little hottie sandwich, chicken capresse wrap, capi-doodle-dew sandwich - Salad Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

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Small shop with BIG energy! Friendly owner, friendly patrons, an incredibly welcoming atmosphere with tasty food as a bonus. Portions will not leave you hungry. My gf does not care for sandwiches yet found a new taste or texture to compliment after every bite. House made dill dip was amazing, with the chips, with the sandwich, with my finger, with anything. We had to buy a tub to take with us on our way out camping after this needed body fueling stop. read more

Chubby Unicorn - Curry veggie wrap - Salad Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

Everything about this place is delicious. The staff is fun and friendly. The food is "couch food"! Meaning you will be sitting at home craving food from... read more

I am embarrassed to say that I've driven past the Chubby Unicorn at least 50 times and never stopped.....which was my loss...until today!! Walking in, it was as I had imagined - order at the counter, three small tables and help yourself napkins and plasticware. The vibe was great, with 5 staff on the move in a small kitchen and an enticing aroma. The menu is quaint but has distinct offerings. I asked the young lady at the counter what I should consider and she recommended the French Dip...as it was National French Dip Day (Nov 12). She also pointed me to their daily special, the Pickle Rick, which you can see in my photos. I went with the special and, dude..., it was the right pick! Tender roast beef, great sauce, tasty veges and probably the best ciabatta bread I've ever had! While I was waiting, they offered a taste of a new soup they were evaluating, French Onion, which was marvelous. I devoured the sandwich in my Jeep and called my wife after the first two bites to tell her I've found my new favorite local sandwich shop!! She's knows I'm a food snob and asked if we could go tomorrow (we now have a lunch date)! ALSO, they have GLUTEN FREE bread and wrap options. So don't do what I did and ignore this little treasure. All locals, make an effort to try the Chubby Unicorn. You out-of-towners, make it one of your scheduled foodie visits. You wont be disappointed! read more

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Stopped in for some sandwiches our our first day in traverse city! One of the best sandwiches I have ever had! Loved the dip they sent included with the chips. Will come regularly when I'm traverse read more

Amazing sandwiches, soup was really good. Food came out pretty quick. I also tried my family's chips and dill dip which was excellent. Not much seating and also no bathroom, probably better for take out read more

Chubby Unicorn - Broccoli Cheese Soup, French Dip - Salad Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

This place is legit. They whip up the dirtiest (great) sandwiches and don't let you down. Too many good times to order on the menu. read more

Chubby Unicorn - Salad Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

Met a friend for lunch. We all had different sandwiches, Thick Little Hottie, Caprese Chicken as a wrap, and Capi-Doodle-Dew. All 3 were delicious. Loved the dill dip too! Limited indoor seating, but we'll be back! read more

Chubby Unicorn - Caprese chicken wrap - Salad Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

Best sandwich I've ever had in my life. I can't say I've ever been happier after eating. service was absolutely amazing and the people there were the nicest I've ever met. read more

Heard about this place on TikTok so I thought I'd give it a shot, I ordered the Capi-Doodle-Dew and it was amazing. Everyone there has a positive attitude and it makes the place very welcoming. 10/10 would recommend. read more

Millionaire Turkey is so dang good I can't stop thinking about it! The ciabbata roll almost melted in your mouth and the turkey literally did melt! Can't wait to try the rest of the sandwiches! read more

the best potato chip and dill sauce ever! such cute little place with cute service! busy spot and there is a reason for it. located right on the canal in traverse city - this is a must eat at when you visit northern michigan. delicious!! prices are not bad. highly recommend! read more

Great sandwiches at the Chubby Unicorn and many choices to choose from! First class service. Highly recommend this place.

Great stuff, wonderful catering options. Soups, salads, fun deserts. Tough to find anything that isn't really good there. read more

Chubby unicorn never disappoints! I work downtown and it's a top go to for lunch! It will tap into all your senses, just beautiful, yummy fresh goodness & vibes! Staff is super friendly and personable Side perk/ it's on the river/ close to the bay, which makes for a perfect day read more

Chubby Unicorn - Chicken Cesar Wrap - Salad Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

Awesome and unique, full flavored sandwiches on various artisan breads. Seating for 10-12 people and the staff was super friendly and interactive. Enjoyed it immensely and would highly recommend it read more

We were looking for a new place to try for lunch in Traverse City. We hit the jackpot with Chubby Unicorn. My husband had the Millionaire Turkey sandwich. I was lucky that he was willing to share a bite with me, as it was DELICIOUS! I had the Curry Salad and a cup of French Onion soup. Both were very good. The. curry salad was a refreshing change from a typical salad. The French onion soup was very flavorful. We will definitely be return customers! read more

The food was amazing. The place is small, but everything is done so well very fresh and flavorful will definitely come back.

Had the half turkey millionaire and the broccoli cheddar soup. Delicious!! Service was fast and the ambiance was cozy. Would definitely come back again! read more

This was our first stop in Traverse City as we had some time to kill before we could check into our BnB. So we decided to have an impromptu picnic at the beach so we need sandwiches stat. The sandwiches were absolutely amazing - I had the capicola and my wife had the ultimate turkey. They also came with chips and a delicious dill dip that I would buy an entire bucket of if they offered it. Even better than the sandwiches though were the people. As soon as I walked in one of the employees complimented my beard - that's an easy way to my heart. The cashier was super personable and sweet, then she recommended the little donut shop next door for a dessert and it was incredible too! (I think her name was Nikki, if you're reading this thanks Nikki!) 5 out of 5 stars allllll day read more

This was crazy good, so fresh, unique flavors and offerings- crazy nice staff in a cool part of town and by the river, a neat little spot to sit if you wanna eat there as well read more