Gourmet food and wine, knowledgeable staff who can guide you in the direction of your taste or…read morepreference, all sorts of condiments, meats, cheeses, and accoutrements to satisfy your gourmet needs. No real ambience to speak of, but it is well organized and easy to find all sorts of unique items for yourself or gifts for someone else perhaps a housewarming gift? Recommended Tip: they do serve sandwiches and have a salad bar as well. Should you desire something for a quick lunch on the go or a picnic at the beach or park?

Smell the fish before you buy it. We were excited for a new shipment of Salmon, but disappointed…read morewhen we opened the packaging to cook it.

I first came to the Herb Shop in 1987, if memory serves (sometimes it actually does). The wonderful…read moresmiles that greet you make it worth the visit. They offer an extensive line of high quality products, herbal supplements and health care nutrients at very reasonable prices. Equally as great is the knowledge you receive on a variety of health issues. Doesn't hurt to throw your problem out to these folks for some helpful advice. Since we live in a world full of disclaimers, I'm adding a disavowal only because I can't guarantee their products/consultation will aid or correct your particular condition. Obviously, consult your doctor regarding any treatment you seek. We like the free shipping options, so most of what we buy is delivered conveniently to my nephew's home-giving us an excuse to come hang out with the babies. Since we're in the area, today, it's smoothie time. You know the smoothie you get in here is all natural and healthy for you. They taste great, too. 02/26

i loved the herb shop when i lived in traverse city. i have immense amounts of respect for joann,…read moreand am thrilled to see that her daughter is carrying on the business. lots of excellent products, and appropriate information regarding natural health and healthy lifestyles.

I had an amazing time tasting all the different vinegars and oils. Inside, they have these cylinder…read morecontainers where you can pour and taste everything. It's set up like a whole room where you can walk around slowly, look, and try different combos at your own pace. The staff was so nice--super helpful and even helped me come up with different pairings. One mix that made my mind almost explode was the watermelon basil balsamic with the ginger olive oil. It was so good, I couldn't stop myself. I went around the whole place trying different combinations like a madwoman. I ended up buying a four-piece set--two balsamic vinegars and two olive oils. One of the oils I bought was a jalapeño olive oil, and being a chef, my mind went to all these different places. My brain started to itch thinking about what I could make--different pieces, different marinades, different sauces, different salads. I got so excited and giddy, like a grown man in a LEGO store or a kid in Toys "R" Us. It was that kind of joy.

The staff in this store were extremely friendly and helpful. The products were superior! I loved…read morethe lemon white balsamic and the cherry balsamic was out of this world good! Lots of samples available and we purchased several things. The staff made pairing suggestions and there were recipe cards as well. The owner happened to be there and was very personable. He chatted with is for several minutes.

I stopped in for a late lunch, and perused some of the shelves while I waited for my toasted pesto…read moreclub sandwich. The sandwich was fantastic, I'd love to have it again. It was large and almost overfilling for just a sandwich, but the size of it kind of justified the price. They didn't skimp on the pesto. I kind of wanted to buy something else from the store, but a lot there was expensive so I passed. The store and the bathrooms were clean and pleasant.

Food products are a 5, but deli employees basically ignore you while you stand there. They're more…read moreinterested in sharing their personal experiences between themselves than helping customers. Won't be buying anything from the deli again.

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.

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.

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.

Folgarellis sandwiches are truly delicious and priced perfectly. The Godfather sandwich is my…read morefavorite toasted. You can browse while it's being made.

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!