I love Silver Swan! they offer some middle eastern goodies like dolmas, hummus and baba ghanoush,…read morewhich you can get separated nicely with pita bread to go, or have altogether in a wrap. I've had both, depends on my mood. They also have some German food, which is rare to find up in this area, as well as lebkuchen cookies around the Christmas holidays. I am not a big fan of ham, but they have a pineapple and ham sandwich, grilled, that is to die for. The dessert case has homemade lemon bars, cream puffs, rice pudding and other homemade yummies. The decor is unique, with small gifts, cards and European treats for sale as well. My husband had them cater my 40th birthday party a few years ago and the food was excellent then as well.

This is an often overlooked place, set on the side of M22 a little past Tom's grocery store. It's…read moremostly a lunch place, but they do catering as well. They have the best reuben in town (also the messiest). A great vegetarian menu and also a daily special of more homemade-type meals like meatloaf or stroganoff. The tomato bisque soup is really good as well. Everything is made from scratch. Oh, and usually I'm too full, but the desserts are rockin- like a giant cream puff the size of a softball. I used to come here all the time for work and I loved it. It's not set in the best location and I think it shares its parking lot with a carpet store or something. But the food is worth it and its cute inside, with some really cool artwork (weird joker clowns). I always forget about this place in town since it doesn't feel like a destination, but when you think about going to Scott's for the view, you should think twice and head to the Silver Swan for the food.

Staff and food are amazing. Start off with the spinach artichoke dip or the lobster stuff…read moremushrooms. My go to is the Salmon Caesar.

If you're in Traverse City, do yourself a favor and make a stop at West End Tavern…read more I stopped in for dinner by myself, and from the moment I walked in, I felt welcome. The atmosphere is warm, comfortable, and relaxed, making it the perfect place to slow down and enjoy a great meal. The service was outstanding from start to finish--attentive, friendly, and the kind of service that makes you feel like a valued guest without ever being overbearing. I ordered the Bone-In Tomahawk Pork Chop, served with balsamic-glazed Brussels sprouts with bacon and mashed potatoes, and it was one of the best meals I've had in Traverse City. The pork chop was absolutely massive. I ordered it medium, and it came out perfectly cooked--juicy, incredibly tender, and with very little fat. It was so tender I could almost cut it with my fork. Every bite was packed with flavor, and it was easily the star of the meal. The Brussels sprouts were exceptional. They had the perfect balance of sweetness with just a hint of bitterness, and once you mixed in the bacon... wow. They were phenomenal. I honestly wish I had taken a picture because the entire plate was huge. The portion size was incredible, and I left completely full. The mashed potatoes were good--nothing extraordinary on their own--but paired with the pork chop they rounded out the meal perfectly. I also ordered a side of the risotto, which was rich, creamy, and served piping hot. It was a little cheesier than I typically prefer, but it paired beautifully with the pork chop. Before my entrée, I ordered the seafood chowder, and it completely blew me away. I'm usually not a fan of onion or celery in soups, but this was hands down the best seafood chowder I've ever had. It was peppery, rich, and packed with incredible flavor. Honestly, I could have ordered a large bowl and called it dinner. It was that good. I would come back to West End Tavern just for the chowder. West End Tavern absolutely delivered. Between the exceptional service, generous portions, perfectly prepared food, and welcoming atmosphere, this was an outstanding dining experience. The seafood chowder alone is worth the visit, but the Bone-In Tomahawk Pork Chop is the dish I'll be thinking about for a long time. I'll definitely be back the next time I'm in Traverse City.

Jill prepared the food for our 50th Anniversary party in December. It was so much fun working with…read moreJill ahead of time setting up the menu with her advise. She knew the amounts and recommended some awesome dishes. Not only was her food delicious, it was presented beautifully or should I say deliciously. We asked for soup and salad to meet the needs of several family members. She will even take your favorite recipe and prepare it with her flourishes. Three soups included a vegetarian mushroom soup, chicken Chilli, and a beef stew that was astounding. Jill roasted the beef before adding it to this marvelous stew. I really do not know her secret, but guests could not get enough of it. The soups had wonderful homemade garnishes as well. The big green salad was a work of art and included two homemade dressings. If you can get on their busy schedule with your catering event, grab the date. You won't be disappointed.

From the owner: Specializing in wild foraged mushroom sales and identification classesread more

my haul was plentiful but unfortunately when i opened my sandwich i was given the wrong sandwich :(…read moreit was such bummer bc i bought so much at their deli and was waiting for that sandwich for the months leading up to my visit. i got something smothered in pesto (which i hate) so definitely check your order BEFORE you drive home because i almost cried seeing i didn't get the sando i ordered but i really loved the selection of italian goods they had. great cap, great cheese options and the lady that helped me in the deli was a sweetheart

Wow- I'm still blown away by this place. This historic Italian market is what every town needs, and…read moreit totally hit the spot for lunch while in Traverse City before our Cidery Tour. Super cozy inside, I feel like I'm at home. The store has everything anyone needs; fresh meat & cheeses, olives, spices, pizza flour, dough, cookies, wine, desserts, take and bake pizzas, lasagna, pot pies, and so much more. We ordered one of the many delicious sandwiches on the menu. I chose the Chimp Boy Gravel Pants. Roasted turkey, sundried tomatoes, pesto, blue cheese, provolone, Italian dressing, stuffed in a ciabatta sub- AMAZING. That will be forever in my heart. Made with love. I wish I could've wrapped that shop up, put it in my pocket and brought it back to my hometown. I will definitely stop there each and every time I visit TC!

I was a loyal customer for years, spent good money here, and referred numerous people to the…read morebusiness. My situation was that I ordered fresh oysters, as I had a number of times before, but was instead given 100 frozen oysters that were already two weeks old (pickup date 5/23/26) without any prior communication or opportunity to decline the order. Btw I ordered 40 oysters. Somehow this was all my fault. When I questioned the situation, I was told I would no longer be served. The issue wasn't the product itself. It was the lack of communication, professionalism, and respect for a longtime customer. Based on my experience, I can no longer recommend this business and will be taking my business elsewhere. When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time.

My first time in the store and I was thrilled. One of the items we tried was the beef mushroom soup…read moreand it was amazing. Look very forward to returning. Sad to say I didn't get the duck, already had a full basket and was trying to maintain some semblance of control, that won't happen again.

Oryana Community Co-op is hands-down my favorite place to stop in Traverse City for a vegan meal,…read morewhether it's breakfast, lunch, or just a coffee. Oryana is truly a vegan haven. Not only do they have an amazing selection of grab-and-go items, but their made-to-order options are equally impressive. Their vegan dill wrap is one of my favorites and packed with flavor. I also love their prepared tofu slices, especially the curry and smoked varieties. Most recently, I tried the peanut tofu wrap and it was absolutely out of this world, incredibly flavorful, satisfying, and very filling. They also have fantastic options on the hot bar. One standout for me is the vegan breakfast burrito. It's only around $4, surprisingly filling, and loaded with flavor. A little messy to eat, but completely worth it! If you're vegan and visiting Traverse City, Oryana is an absolute must-visit.

Before I even ambarked on my vacation to Traverse City with my wife I would have never thought that…read morethis city had a health food store but this store takes the cake! This store is absolutely incredible. It's a medium-sized store but it has so much to offer and I enjoyed it it doesn't feel like on the side a big box grocery store. This store is unique and many ways and the prices on all your grocery items are actually very fair. You can expect to find hard to find vegan items, a great selection of Health Products your bathroom or just everyday life. The cafe and the little dining room in the back is such a great touch to the store. The soup selection is awesome incredible awesome featuring some vegan items. Great selection of alcoholic beverages as well! I also visited it's sister store only a couple of miles away and it's just as good but I feel like this location has a slight Edge over it. Highly recommend checking out this store if you're in the area or are vacationing like myself.

We frequent the Cherry Republic in Ann Arbor and wanted to see this one…read more It was really pretty! It has more shirt selections too but the food products seemed to be similar. We purchased a cherry cola. Can't wait to try it!

Amazing services and Harley is the nicest worker. He actually talks and understands what his…read morecustomers like he should get a raise!

Consistently good food and service. Love trying there new dishes based on what's available. Have…read moreyet to have a bad meal. Recently have opened a market and bakery right next door. With some grab and go items available throughout the day.

This was a rustic spot right on the farm that had a market and served farm-to-table dishes. There…read morewas plenty of room outdoors to sit. The service was friendly, and the menu had lots of fresh and intriguing choices. For a starter, the tempura fried garlic scapes ($12) were ordered. They came with a maple and fermented Fresno chili hot sauce. The tempura batter was tasty. The scrapes were very long so a knife was definitely needed. The hot sauce was a nice addition, and I was hoping for more of it, or for it to be given on the side. Now that I think about it, I should have just asked for more, bad job. For the main dish, the grain bowl ($19) and chicken torta ($19) was split. The grain bowl had brown rice, spelt, millet, chickpeas, lemon-tahini dressing, pickled vegetables, carrot, kohlrabi, feta, and a pomegranate molasses. This was very light and extremely fresh. All of the flavors mixed well with one another. The torta had a chicken guisado, lime-cilantro slaw, pickled onion, and jalapeno on a telera roll with a side salad. The salad was basically just mixed greens, no issue there. Again, this appeared extremely light, especially the soft roll. The chicken was flavored well and tender while the pickled onion and jalapeno gave a little crisp. The jalapenos also provided a slight kick. Will I go back? No doubt.