What a fun spot! This place was recommended to me as a first time visitor to Traverse City. Located…read moreon the main street it has great curb appeal and an inviting look. As you enter you will encounter all things cherry as there are many different foods, drinks, and other items for purchase. It may feel a little overwhelming with the amount of things in the store! My family and I got to enjoy various samples of all things cherry, my favorite being the cherry gummy bears. We headed over to the wine counter in which we did two wine tastings for $1 each. The staff member who served us was knowledgeable and informative. Both of the wines I got were delicious! Overall we had a great experience and would encourage anyone to make this a stop while visiting the downtown Traverse City shops!

Everyone says you have to go to the Cherry Republic when you're in Traverse City. And you kind of…read moredo. Especially if you need to pick up gifts for in-laws and the neighbor who gets your mail when your out of town. Not super nice gifts. But cute gifts or interesting food stuffs. Spoiler alert: The food stuffs you eventually buy will be made with cherries. Cherry wine, cherry jam, cherry salsa, cherry barbecue sauce, cherry candy... Some of it's great, some not so much. It's large. It's packed. It's touristy. It has oven mitts with cherry designs and aprons with clever sayings. You've been somewhere like this before. If it's your thing, they do it pretty well. If not, this store will not change your mind.

I really enjoyed my free dark chocolate and sea salt caramel apple that I got for showing my school…read morebadge during teacher appreciation week! What a nice thing for their business to do. It was absolutely scrumptious. I did buy a chocolate covered graham cracker while I was there, too. Love those. Kilwins is a real gem. I think you can find them in many states and touristy spots.

Friendly service from Ziggy. Welcomed in immediately. Lovely smells walking through the door. The…read morecopper pots and marble slabs the make the fudge in are visible upon entry. Offer a variety of fudge, candies, candy apples, ice creams, popcorn, nuts. Everything is awesome, high quality, made on site. Ask about special deals on fudge slices available daily. Mix and match slices for the buy 2 get 1 free deal, pay per pound, the smallest slice is free. Definitely recommend.

These are some of the best fudge we ever had! My go to is the cherry vanilla but sometimes we go…read morefor peanut butter, maple, or chocolate. They are super dense, creamy, and don't melt! They usually stick with traditional flavors such as vanilla, chocolate, peanut butter, maple, etc. their deviation is cherry and today, they had raspberry. I would love to see more of these creations of other flavors in the future. The staff were nice and gave us a huge sample portion. The place is clean and had some touristy stuff on the shelves. There is free parking out front. They also mail fudge.

Tried the salted caramel fudge. Best fudge I've ever had. Great little box with knife.read more

This was the perfect stop for a quick ice cream run after dinner with friends. As a vegan, it can…read morebe surprisingly difficult to find dessert spots -- let alone truly good vegan ice cream -- but this place completely exceeded expectations. They offer an entirely separate vegan menu with multiple flavors to choose from, which was so appreciated. I sampled the chocolate vegan ice cream and it was absolutely incredible -- rich, creamy, and full of flavor. It genuinely tasted like premium ice cream, not just a substitute. If you're vegan and visiting the Traverse City area, this is definitely a must-stop dessert spot!

Delicious dessert spot right on front street! Think of this like a cold stone where they mix…read moredifferent toppings and fixings into your ice cream. Few seats outside the store front, and this sweet treat hit the spot. They have many different flavor combinations - we decided to get the sleeping bear one which had blueberries, raspberries, and cheesecake. Fast service & def check them out if you're craving something sweet!

My husband and I come. From a gourmet food background. That said we appreciate quality and don't…read moremind paying more for it. I say this because your product is worth every penny! Your pear and apple tarts, chocolate croissants, etc. are amazing. Finally, your plain croissant is the best I've had in years! Thanks for offering gourmet bakery items in our town.

What a gem! We had such a great experience at Common Good Bakery in Traverse City!…read more We tried a mocha, americano, a Hamowich, and a breakfast sandwich, and everything was fantastic. The coffee was amazing perfectly brewed, smooth, and flavorful. The sandwiches? Absolutely delicious! The Hamowich was perfectly balanced, and the breakfast sandwich was hearty and satisfying, with fresh ingredients that really hit the spot. The best part, though? The staff. Super friendly and welcoming, they made the experience even better. And the ambiance was adorable; cozy, charming, and just the right vibe for a relaxed breakfast or coffee stop. Highly recommend this place if you're in Traverse City. Definitely a 5-star experience all around! Will be back for sure!

Amichal is a truly romantic and beautiful little gem! Although the place is small, they've managed…read moreto create an elegant and cozy atmosphere that makes you feel like you've stepped into something special. The service was outstanding our waitress was incredibly kind and went above and beyond. We actually think she was also the bartender, and she made our evening feel even more lovely and memorable. From the moment we walked in, we felt special because of the way we were treated. We were seated at a lovely table and ordered two desserts: the Hazelnut Tart and the Crème Brûlée with Raspberry Purée, along with two mochas. The Hazelnut Tart was absolutely divine! Every single bite was better than the one before. My husband really enjoyed the Crème Brûlée, saying the raspberry gave it a delicious twist. The mochas were both great, although we noticed a difference in strength , mine was a bit stronger while his was more balanced, which was slightly disappointing but not a deal-breaker. Overall, it was such a lovely experience. The ambiance, the desserts, the drinks, and especially the exceptional service made us feel so valued and welcomed. We're definitely coming back to try the food next time!

Amicable was wonderful! My husband and I went for during our anniversary trip and were impressed…read morewith how well our dishes were made. The octopus was tender and my husband really enjoyed the tuna tartar special appetizer. I will say that there was very little burrata on my salad, which I was disappointed on compared to the price. The service was prompt but not overbearing and it was nice to sit outside with the ceiling heater on, which we decided after the AC was blasting inside. Overall a really nice visit. I would come back for another special occasion.

Very cute lil store with all kinds of trinkets and goodies to buy. Snacks, sauces and gnomes a…read moreplenty too. I bought two adorable gnomes on clearance and trail mix snacks. I'd go back to shop again when in the area for sure.

Traverse City is home to the cherry festival. It's f you like cherries in everything edible and…read morewearable, BT is your store

The donuts are incredible with so many different flavors and the staff were really sweet!read more

This type of donut is my favorite - freshly made cake donuts, covered in fun toppings! We have a…read morevery similar local spot in Grand Rapids called Bro's Doughs. I've seen Peace Love and Little Donuts elsewhere but never had them before. Nate and I stopped in to grab a dozen before heading to meet our friends. They were a crowd pleaser! We were welcomed when we walked in and given a sheet to make our selections. This is just a list of the names of the donuts, without any descriptions, but they do have them all displayed so you can see what they look like. I'm not super picky and knew I wanted mostly fruity options (Nate usually chooses chocolate/coffee options). We each picked 6 and they rang us up quickly. I think it was about $21 for a dozen, which seemed reasonable. The donuts were delicious and everyone loved them.

Ten stars if I could…read more I am gluten free with celiac. I'm new to TC -- what a discovery. Their pies are heavenly.

It was so amazing to be able to have sweet treats that were allergen friendly and a great selection…read moreto choose from! We had cookie cremes, cinnamon roll and a donut. Will definitely be back!