What drew you in: The signs for a fresh farmer's market or for the wine tasting room? It really…read moredoesn't matter because the Royal Farms will not disappoint! A perfect stop between Traverse City and Mackinaw City, this charming, cozy, epicenter of hospitality has so much to offer. The market has a fun selection of locally-curated items to its own homemade pies, soups, salad, and in-season produce. The Tasting Room is a comfy spot, appointed with more tchotckes, nibbles, a fireplace, and an array of respectable wines and ciders to try. You can stroll around the grounds, see the scenic views, and relax over a flight of unique and tasty beverages. Most definitely a must-visit stop!

We loved going to Royal Farms again!! Spent the Day with Emma, we did two years ago!! Fantastic…read morewine and ciders... along with a comfy Royal Farms sweatshirt.

Stopped in their cafe today and tried a new-on-the-menu double patty smash burger. Really…read moreExcellent! Even all of the extras were super fresh! Loved buying various apple varieties for sale, a blueberry scone and cherry turnover and a bag of frozen tart cherries to make a cherry crunch pie. Super clean friendly facility that will offer tons of things to do for kids as well. Put it on your places to go list. An enthusiastic two thumbs up!

What a perfect place on an off and on rainy day with kids. With the indoor play ground and when…read morenot rainy the outdoor playground at the end of March Friske was a wonderful stop for 3 hours on our vacation to the area. The indoor playground is probably 8 and under, maybe 9, the outdoor playground with the zip line and jumping pillow make the age a little higher 12 and under. Jumping pillow not open when weather isn't the best. Ooo my, I have to talk about the store too, so many amazing food products, house/yard decor. The Great Lakes cherry potato chips, those things are off the chain, so crazy good. And their cafe with brick oven pizza and freshly made chili everyday (dip those cherry chips in that) . Friske is awesome, you'll love it, they have so much to offer, you'll want to go back again. Give it go and enjoy making your day a Friske day.

This incredible shop embodies all the best parts of Grand Traverse Bay's bounty. Fresh seasonal…read morefruits and veg, phenomenal baked stuff (our summer home is 2 miles away and we eat cider donuts every day), and cherries. Sweet, tart. Yum!

They weren't lying. Grabbed a half gallon of their award winning cider, and we relished every drop…read more Not only is the store clean amd attractive, but the staff is friendly and humorous. Please do yourself a favor, amd stop by for the tastiest farm fresh fruit this side of the Mississippi.

We stopped in for the Frostbite trail event and found some of the best ciders I've ever had. Got…read morethe flight of 5 and couldn't pick the best one! Might have enjoyed the pear the most just for its unique blend of sweet and tart flavors. We usually only stop to pick berries, now we have a whole new reason to make the trip!

I have reviewed this place before because our cottage is located only a few miles away, and I have…read morebeen going there for years. This is a great stop for anyone who wants whatever is fresh in season. The gamut runs from early asparagus through to fall apples and some of the best fresh picked corn around! They also have an incredible selection of baked goods (the fresh donuts are a must for me). They also have pies and fresh juice and cider, as well as locally made spices, and other pantry items.

The BEST Farmers Market!! Goes all year, great vendors! Always something fresh, sweet, savory,…read moreartistic, soaps, creams...!! and of course there's live MUSIC! A wonderful way to spend a Saturday morning, supporting local makers!

Love this farmers market! It is always a delight to see what they will have and all the veggies and…read morelocal produce plus crafts and artist items. I love that they do it twice a week in summer as this gave us ability to eat local throughout the week. Everyone is friendly and it is well organized. It is a fun morning experience as you can get local honey, taste some specialty teas, but a carved wood gift, try on handmade earrings, taste some local blueberries or peruse the scrumptious produce. We go every time we are in town and we love being able to learn about local businesses as well when they come to the market. We have tried mixed mustard, tomato butter and other new items for us all as a result if finding them at this farmers market!

The Bolt Family are what Northern Michigan is about! They are an awesome family, & we cherish them…read moregreatly...

These are the rudest people I've encountered up here in Northern Michigan and we live here! I can…read moresee why they don't have a steady customer base!!! STAY AWAY! Go to Royal or Friske because they appreciate people and have better products!! I'm ashamed that these type of people operate a business here: they should just stay inside in their basement!!

Bluestem Organic Farms provides the most incredible produce- with a huge variety and honestly the…read moremost beautiful radishes I've ever seen. My partner absolutely loves their bacon and meat products. The eggs are reliably fresh and delicious. The humans who own and operate the farm are also the kindest, warmest people you'll ever meet. They genuinely care about providing beautiful food for their community and it is evident at every step of one's experience when purchasing through Bluestem farm.

Wonderful produce that is delivered fresh-picked. Highly organized, no order mixups . . . Ever…read more Personable & caring people with exceptional quality produce & meat.

This was my favorite meal we had in Michigan. The ambiance was a highlight for sure, between the…read morelovely scenic outdoor area, and the wonderful live music playing. However the food and coffee were ridiculously good. The breakfast sandwich was decent, but the highlight by far was the Italian sandwich. It was, far and away, the best version of that sandwich I have ever had. If I lived in the area I would travel a long ways just for that sandwich. Truly hope to be back!

Excellent spot to stop for a quick, quality lunch! Tried their ham + gruyere sandwich, with…read morerosemary ham, mixed greens, mayo, dijon mustard, lemon vinaigrette on sourdough. That ham! So yummy. Loved that the bread was so fresh and light as well, and slathered with a slightly more generous amount of sauce. Not in a heavy way though - loved that the lemon vinaigrette really brightened up the mustard & mayo. Delish! Also tried their Caesar salad. LOVED the crispy Parmesan chip, and the lemon anchovy vinaigrette. Pastry counter was full of delicious looking treats! We tried their homemade nutter butter cookie, which was actually kind of like a peanut butter cookie sandwich with the most delicious creme filling in between. Loved!

Best corn EVER! The kernels pop when you take a bite and the sweetness explodes in your mouth. I've…read moretried other farms' corn and they don't compare.

As always, this place had some amazing strawberries, and it was a great place to pick out some…read morepumpkins for the kids to carve later. We also got some apples to eat also later.

Bear Creek Organic farm has grown so much over the past five years. Their market sells organic…read morehouse made baked goodies - cookies, donuts, galettes. They have a wide variety of organic food that will provide you with full meals including ice cream! Their food truck is open for lunch through dinner time. There's a little playground as well as a sitting area to relax. The staff is always friendly and very helpful. Ask about Frick and Frack.

From the owner: Farm Fresh Food Truck serving food from scratch on a working organic farm.read more