Sparky's was previously a simple greasy spoon. No shade, I crave that stuff sometimes, but it is…read morewhat it is. However, the amazing Mexican grocery store next door bought Sparky's and added Mexican fare to the menu! Juevos (eggs) Mexicana, Juevos rancheros, chilaquiles, Gorditas, tacos with your choice of protein (like barbacoa, carne asada, al pastor and more), and that is just breakfast! While we've had better in Texas, this is still the best Mexican breakfast in Traverse City. They own both of the TC Taquerias as well, which we also like. The egg and barbacoa breakfast tacos were our favs. However, the carne asada in the Gordita (choice of protein for these too), was a little dried out. Not inedible, but reheated too many times or for too long. Beans and rice were very good, always a good sign. I had horchata, a simple rice based NA beverage, and was very pleased with it. If you're craving a Mexican breakfast in TC, this is your best bet.

The best chilaquiles and huevos rancheros I've had in Michigan!! Staff were very friendly and…read moreattentive, prices were reasonable, portion sizes were huge!!. Will definitely be back the next time we are in Traverse City.

Been eyeing this place for awhile. Mainly because they sell the cocktail called Painkiller. It's my…read morefavorite drink to order. So, naturally we had to come just to order that. It did not disappoint. It was 10000/10. They use fresh shaved nutmeg too. *chefs kiss* My husband go the sour cherry and I blinked and he was finished with it haha. Next drinks we got a Gin Fizz (a classic) 1000/10. My husband got a whiskey margarita We came an hour before they closed on a Monday. It was relaxing and quiet and only a few other guest out here with us on the patio. They got a fire pit going in the evening which was nice, or sit on the upper deck patio to watch the sunset. I'd love to come earlier in the day and get a whiskey flight and try the whitefish pate and sit on the upper deck patio.

Super fun tasting room! Order inside and then can take items and sit wherever you want inside or…read moreoutside. High tables, tables, a deck above a seating space. Adirondack chair around a fire pit. Nice garden patio vibe. A food truck in parking lot if interested with limited hours. The flight was perfect and my Cherry sour was delicious! We ordered a cheese dip. A little surprised it was just served with a sleeve of ritz crackers but dip flavor and freshness (from a local place) was delicious.

This place is Bad Ass! The food is amazing. They have a Burger and Beer special for $10. If your…read morelooking for breakfast then I highly recommend the Poutine. They also make the best bloody mary's with all the appetizers in it. Its pretty cool. On the hotter days they have adult milk shakes also. This is the best place for eating if you are in the area. Brad and the crew do an awesome job running an establishment.

The atmosphere here very much feels like a tavern. However a tavern with a welcoming feel to it…read more I ordered the Shrek Burger ($22). The 1/2 pound burger is topped with Fried Cheese, Fresh Jalapeño, Pulled Pork, Cole Slaw, Haystack Onions, Bourbon BBQ Sauce. The burger was very good with a few caveats. The pulled pork is very average and doesn't add anything to the burger. The fried cheese was very good and did add to thd burger. The bourbon bbq sauce was meh and didn't add much. However the meat itself is excellent and I think a plainer burger would have been better. The fries that came with the burger were very good. I also ordered a Chocolate Shake and it was fantastic. the service was very good and everyone was very friendly. Overall a solid 4 star review. Would I return? Absolutely. Definitely for the shakes and I very much believe a simpler burger would have been better.

We love this place. We are local and come in often. The cold brew nitro martini on tap is so good…read more Very good, food selection is great and very good. The staff is always friendly. Today 4-15-2026 we had OG Tyler at the bar and he is always awesome. Best beard. Best bar tender. Great guy.

Stopped in for a quick bite and we both enjoyed the pub burger and shared the pecorino fries…read more Burgers were great and the fries will ensure a return trip! Beers were ok. I tried their Oktoberfest and it was good. Our server was awesome! Really talked up the town and gave us some ideas of things to do. I really enjoyed my time at Rare Bird and will return.

The unique and fresh salad & pizza hit the spot after a day of traveling. We appreciate the dog…read morefriendly patio! So impressed with the freshness of ingredients! Cannot wait to come back!

Who wouldn't want to enjoy a delicious pizza while overlooking the lake? This is a dog-friendly…read morevenue which is nice for anyone traveling with their dogs. This place is wonderful regardless of the weather. The staff is knowledgeable with their menu and drinks. They offer great prices, better food, and cold drinks. It's a must-visit in TC.

it was so cozy inside and it was so cute, the food came out at a reasonable time and the food…read moretasted amazing. are server was quick and respectful!

Wonderful! All around. I wouldn't change a thing. Michelle was a true gem…read more Quaint little cottage with homemade everything. Full menu all day long. Lots of locals they know their names (I appreciate that even tho I am a visitor!) Get the black cherry. Anything. But I had pancakes with the sauce and honestly I didn't even need my hash brown casserole! Loving the jelly and jam jars as glasses - totally stealing this idea when I get back to Florida!!!

My husband and I visited Poppycocks and had an amazing time! The food was great, and our server was…read morephenomenal. I am dairy-free and had quite a few options - I ended up ordering the dirty fries to share and the Brussel sprouts as my main dish. The fries were amazing and the Brussel sprouts were good... not the best I've ever had, but that's due to personal taste (I prefer a bit more savory, whereas the sauce had sweet notes). My husband ordered the honey-mustard glazed pork with pumpkin puree (the social). Between the fries and his entree, he said that it was the best meal that he's had in a long time! The drinks were also great. I ordered the mule and was super impressed. Some places make them too sweet, but this was perfectly balanced.

Grilled heritage pork and shrimp & grits entrees were excellent. Tomato soup needed more layers in…read moreflavor. Cherry crumble dessert was overly sweet. Service was friendly and attentive. Old fashion cocktail was mixed well and generous with their pour.

This family owned business is a hidden gem. The place is not modern but what it lacks in current…read moretimes, it basks in history. The original owner passed but his daughter has kept the traditions alive. There are items on the menu that are marked to have been the original owner's favorites. The food was good and the service was great! The Greek gyro was in a wrap form but was extremely good. The mushroom burger was a bit lacking. The sweet potatoe fries were delicious! The place is clearly liked by locals as it was nearly empty when we arrived and standing room only when we left. Definitely worth a stop.

I ordered a gyro & salad combo. The menu said it came with potato chips and below it said you could…read moresub chip for fries, so fries or onion rings. I told the waitress I wanted to sub out the chips for so fires. Not once did she say oh chips are not included in the gyro you ordered just all the other gyros?! Huh? She said it won't even allow her ring it up that way. Then why not come back to the table and tell me that? Instead you ring in the large order not even the small order! Added over $6 to my lunch tab. I doubt I will be back. Fix your menu or train your staff better. That should have been taken off my bill period. This wasn't my fault but you took a first time customer to a last time customer.

If you're rolling into Traverse City around lunch time on a Saturday, just go straight to 7 Monks…read moreto get your weekend properly started. We got there around 1pm and it was packed, but comfortable. We snagged the last available table and appreciated the good selection of beer and cider. Service was friendly and fast too. Which was good since we were starving. Fried pickles and cheese curds were fresh and not at all greasy. I always appreciate when a kitchen knows how to handle their frying oil. We split the fried apps and a karaage rice bowl for a fine lunch to launch us into the rest of the weekend. I would totally go back to this place.

Although this isn't technically a brewery, it kinda feels like one.it is a tap room with not a huge…read moremenu, but enough variety to please anyone who enters. I've been here a couple times now while visiting TC for work, and I'd come back. Service was great, and food and beer is good. What more do you need? The interior is kinda dark but bright enough to see who you are talking to. I'd come back again.