Kettlewell's is closed for the season (last day is Labor Day) but I had to add it to Yelp because…read moreit's such a cute spot and deserves some extra business when they reopen next season! We had a rental house around the corner and it delighted me to have a little dessert and snack shop nearby. It's a walk up window specializing in soft serve treats like cones, sundaes, flurries, shakes and malts. The ice cream is smooth and dreamy! I had the turtle sundae and it was divine! My mom went for a soft serve with strawberries and we were impressed that it was chunks of fresh strawberries, not a fake syrup. My husband went with an orange float and it was made with local Northwoods soda. It was all so good! They also have a menu of savory snacks like soft pretzels, nachos, hot dogs, pulled pork sandwiches, and sloppy joes. We kept talking about stopping by for a pretzel but it didn't work out so I can't speak much to their savory offerings, unfortunately. The stand itself is adjacent to the GT Butterfly House & Bug Zoo and, upon looking the place up online, I learned that Kettlewell's is the name of a groundbreaking moth researcher and that's the kind of nerdy trivia that I live for. Reopening May 1st so mark your calendars!

An amazing little addition to our community. Kettlewells sits in a tiny building. They have lots of…read morechoices and plenty of outdoor seating. The staff are amazing, and keep up a great pace. The portions are always hearty with lots of fillings or toppings.

Visited this ice cream shop while visiting the local area. Very busy on a Sunday night and I can…read moresee why. The sundae was great and the shake too! Would highly recommend.

This review is just for the vanilla soft serve, which is all we got and we loved. Very creamy and…read morecheap ($4.50 for a medium). They also have quite the assortment of fudge if you're into that.

Cheap! Huge portions. This was the single scoop! Fresh ice cream. Salted caramel turtle and lemon…read morecheesecake.

We only ordered ice cream and didn't get any food on this trip. The service was great! They were…read morekind and quick. The ice cream was watery if that makes sense? Really just wasn't creamy like you expect ice cream to be. This is likely just the brand of hard scoop they use. It didn't taste like real ice cream to me.

I am completely obsessed with Moomers! It is such a fun place to stop, with the BEST ice cream. The…read moreflavors are so fantastic, and there are so many to choose from! There is rarely a time in the summer when there isn't a line, but it is always worth the wait. Cherry moobilee is one of our favorites! We also love sitting outside and watching the cows while enjoying our ice cream. It makes the whole experience even more special. Recently, we stopped in and ordered one of their adorable mouse sundaes, and it made my whole family so happy! Such a fun treat and such a wonderful place. We absolutely love coming here!

This place was right on the farm. Besides just regular ice cream, they had sundaes, floats,…read moreflurries, old fashioned sodas, etc. There were plenty of choices to choose from. The lengthy line moved quickly with an efficient process by the staff. An ice cream flight ($10?) was ordered. Five flavors were chosen. Each was about half a scoop I would say. The flavors I tried are below. Most of the ice cream was fulfilling, but not as creamy as I would have thought being homemade. Black Cherry - This was black cherry ice cream with pieces of Michigan cherry pieces. This was plain and did not really taste like anything except for the cherry pieces. Cherries Moobilee - This was black cherry ice cream with chocolate fudge swirl, brownie chunks, and black cherry chunks. Again, the ice cream was plain, but the pieces of everything else helped overcome that a little bit. Cherry Pie a La Mode - This was vanilla ice cream with cherry swirl and pie pieces. This was my favorite. The cherry swirl combined with the small pie pieces made for an appealing treat. Butter Pecan - This again just lacked flavor besides the pecan pieces. Lemon Raspberry - This was lemon ice cream with a raspberry swirl. This was just not good at all. The lemon did not taste like lemon at all, and there was hardly any raspberry. Even with a small portion, I would expect the swirl to be in every bite. Will I go back? Debatable.

Excellent big burgers and crispy fries. Best ice cream in town. Very small town, no stop lights,…read moreold time atmosphere. A few booths inside but blocked off. Had to wait a few minutes for several ice cream customers to leave. Moderate price at about $10 for a burger, med fries and med drink. Burger was loaded and juicy. Had to actually mash it down a bit to take a bite. A nice day and plenty of chairs and a couple tables outside. They said they would bring the food out to us and did so shortly. Recommended but probably will be a line on weekends.

A Bellaire classic! There was a line out the door on the 4th of July but it moved fairly quickly…read more Portions are huge and the quality of the soft serve, hot fudge and cookie dough were all very good. Love a sundae with whipped cream and a cherry and glad it was included at Ruthie's. We did not get chicken but smelled it on the patio haha. Ample seating outside. Friendly hardworking staff.

If these pictures say anything, the ice cream was solid and top notch. Definitely stop in!read more

We stopped at Higgins General Store for a sweet treat after dinner. This general store has a quaint…read moreambiance and offers a little bit of everything you might need for a trip to Torch Lake. They serve Hudsonville ice cream, which is my absolute favorite (yummersville!) The young man behind the counter was incredibly hardworking. We will be back!

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!

Saw this place while walking through downtown and wanted to try their organic handmade ice creams…read more There was a small line but it went quickly. The workers were fast and friendly. I ordered the birthday cake ice cream, which surprisingly did not have the typical "birthday cake" look with sprinkles or bright colors. They definitely focus on only using natural ingredients and no artificial flavorings, which I appreciate. I didn't really get the "birthday cake" flavor that much, though. The flavor was almost too natural and tasted like straight heavy cream when I took my first bite lol. I wasn't sure how I felt about it, but you can never go wrong with ice cream and it was still good.

As a vegetarian I regularly eat here when visiting the area. The Pontchartrain platter is just so…read moregood! They have a whole vegetarian menu AND a gluten free menu which is incredibly helpful when eating with my GF family members, very rarely do we all have multiple items to choose from, let alone our own menu. The service is also so good as is the ambiance. Could not speak more highly of this restaurant!

Pearl's is one of our absolute favorite places because it somehow works for completely different…read morekinds of nights. We LOVE the New Orleans vibe it's fun, colorful, a little quirky, and has so much personality. It feels like an experience rather than just another restaurant. For date night, one of our favorite things to do is basically order the entire appetizer menu, share everything, be ridiculous, and have fun together. The food is phenomenal and it's the perfect atmosphere for a date that doesn't need to be fancy or serious to feel special. But we also love that we can turn around and bring the family, and it works just as well. It's welcoming, relaxed, and there's something for everyone. Great food, fantastic atmosphere, and a place where we've made some genuinely fun memories.

the place is sooooo cute! lovely treats! i always stop in…read morewhen in town! you must go!

The cutest ice cream shop filled with other goodies and many beautiful caramel apples! We got ice…read morecream for our kiddos--they thoroughly enjoyed themselves, of course, as did all the patrons sitting outside during the lovely July weather. Definitely a must to stop by if in the area!

We stopped while returning home from vacation. The young lady working the store was so very nice…read moreand helpful. We got to meet the owner and enjoyed his hospitality. The ice cream was delicious! I got the cherry chocolate and my wife got chewy cow. They were both so very good. We sampled several of the cheese, can't wait to put it on a cracker. Store was nice and had lots of local items If you're in the area, it's a definite stop.

Stopped by on a cold day and had a wonderful time! Everyone was so nice and helpful, we loved…read moregetting to chat with them and try their tasty ice cream and cheese. Definitely recommend for a fun little stop and to get good local ice cream/cheese/meat!