Everytime I'm in Traverse City I hear such great things about this restaurant. It has even been…read morevoted the number one in the city, so I knew I couldn't pass up another opportunity to dine here. Interesting enough, this is actually a hotel restaurant! So, I was expecting the food to be slightly overhyped. But, I was definitely wrong. I went with a colleague of mine and we were lucky enough to stop by during their happy hour so, we went all out on the appetizers. We ordered their calamari, the sliders, the beef Korean tacos, and the flat bread. Immediately I was blown away by how fresh the food was. Particularly the Thai calamari. As for the Korean beef tacos- the beef was so tender! The protein on the sliders was tenderloins and those were equally delicious. The flat bread surprised me a bit! Ingredients include hummus, feta cheese, spinach, tomatoes and an additional assortment green veggies. So I was expecting it to be a cold dish but it was actually warm. The bread was exceptionally soft. There was not one mediocre thing that we ordered, everything was delicious. The staff was friendly and attentive. The interior isn't much to look at, like I said the restaurant is located inside a hotel. However, with food that tasty who cares about the interior design of a restaurant! If you are ever in traverse city, NOT dinning at the Reflect Bistro will be doing a massive disservice to yourself!

While on our annual mother/daughter trip to the Leelanau Peninsula we found Reflect Bistro on Yelp…read moreand decided to give it a try. What we didn't know was Reflect has been consistently voted the number one restaurant in Traverse City year after year. I usually take that with a grain of salt because there's so many wonderful farm to table restaurants and unique dining experiences in TC. It takes quite a bit to stand out and to make it to the top but Reflect Bistro is worthy of the hype. We were surprised to find out it's located in inside the Cambria hotel. A top rated restaurant in a hotel? Yes absolutely. Skipping lunch we decided to have an early dinner and arrived during Happy Hour. On Happy Hour drinks are 20% off and they have small plates and select appetizers on special. Our bartender/waitress was excellent. She made great suggestions. My mom and I shared the whitefish pate appetizer (on the HH menu) which came with warm fresh seasoned ciabatta bread. We each ordered our main course off the dinner menu. I went with the seafood pot pie. It came highly recommended by both our waitress and the couple sitting next to us. Lobster, scallops, shrimp, vegetables and redskin potatoes in lobster cream sauce all served in a puff pastry shell. To use a baseball colloquialism: they knocked it out of the park! Last but certainly not least the Pappardelle fruit de mur with a creamy clam sauce was another winner. It had lobster, shrimp, and scallops mixed throughout and then was topped with fried calamari. The portions were generous and we each had enough for a doggy bag. Reflect Bistro is definitely a place we will be revisiting on our next trip!

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!!!

Brunch here was awesome. Hubby had the pulled pork in puff pastry which was so delicious. I had the…read moreroot vegetable gratin which was basically like a veggie lasagna. It was one of the best brunch dishes I ever had. Service was 10/10. Friendly and attentive staff. Atmosphere is casual, no frills ambiance. We will be back for sure!

My favorite breakfast/lunch place in TC. Never miss it when I travel here. Service is always nice…read moreand efficient. Food is soooooo good. The chicken Benedict is my favorite but my husband loves their burgers and fries. Great coffee too. Modern vibe with easy parking and outdoor seating in summer

Found this cute little place on Yelp. Omg. The food here is soooo good…read more My husband and I sat at the bar and ordered two mochas. They don't have an espresso machine but they brew a really good espresso blend. For breakfast, we ordered the carrot cake pancakes, the toast, and a side of turkey sausage. Everything is farm to table and made fresh. The food is incredible. I ordered the carrot cake pancakes. The attention to detail with the candied ginger and homemade rosemary simple syrup was noted. My belly was so happy. The side of Turkey sausage was so good. It's not your basic sausage. They are homemade with roasted onions, leeks, and herbs. This changes every season, which is so exciting. My husband's toast was made with brisket. I tried a bite. The combination of fresh veggies, homemade bread, and brisket was so good. Vanessa was our server. She was so great! So friendly and helpful. This is one of my all time favorite breakfast places. Can't wait to come back.

Beyond delicious!!! Great imagination and execution!! Fresh ingredients and unique combinations…read more Shared the blueberry/rhubarb oat pancakes and the "duck" entree. Can't say enough about how excited and impressed I was. Claudia was our waitstaff and she was sweet and lovely and engaging. What a gem!

Came right when they opened at 7 and there were already a few cars in the parking lot. Quick…read moreservice and friendly staff. The bagels have a harder exterior - so if you eat them when they cool down even a bit, the bite becomes very difficult to chew through. The nosh sandwich was quite delicious! Would opt for their sandwiches next time. Great place to get a hearty breakfast before heading out for the day!

As a first time visitor to Traverse City, this bagel shop came highly recommended! As I arrived…read morearound 9am on Saturday morning there was a line out the door. I ended up waiting about 15 minutes until I got up to the counter to order. After I ordered I only waited about 5 minutes for my bagels to be ready. They really had quick service which was awesome! The inside of the restaurant is small, making it tight when the line gets long and people are waiting for their food. The staff were super friendly and personable which really made the experience better. I ordered the nosh which I enjoyed! The bagel did eat a little tough and chewy in my opinion but the sandwich as a whole was tasty. They have a wide variety of bagels and cream cheese, making the menu diverse. I would return to this place to try another bagel sandwich in the future!

A small gem. The interior is a bit dated and worn but clean, so it feels like that comfy sweater…read moreyou like to wrap up in. Everything was made to order and had a yummy homemade taste. The cakey pancakes were delicious. The hash browns were thin and curly giving the meal a balancing crunch. The team was a bit understaffed so it may take a little time to get everything. The atmosphere is created by incredibly friendly service topped off with '90s grunge playing in the background; which earns the place an extra star in my book!

Outstanding experience. Cute atmosphere. The food was tremendous, the service was nice but their…read moreservice person wasn't in yet. And the prices were reasonable. It's a new place and I absolutely recommend stopping in.

Really cool brunch place in the asylum! The restaurant is small so I don't think the reviews of the…read morelarge crowds realize that. It's a very small space but they do their best and you can see the staff make your food. Everything was great and I would go back!

This brunch spot was the last stop on my Traverse City weekend! The location is unique, as it is…read morelocated in the basement of an old mental hospital that has been refurbished with shops and restaurants. It has a beautiful brick interior which makes the space unique and quite cozy. There are two parts to the restaurant, a back seating area and a hallway seating area. I made a reservation for Sunday at 11:30am which I'm thankful I did as I overheard the hostess say the wait was over an hour to another party checking in. Our waitress was super friendly and took our order shortly after we sat down. The biggest downside to this experience was how long it took for our food to come out. It took 45 minutes for my group to get our food and when it did come out there was an error with one of the dishes, so it had to be sent back. Due to this error that group member ended up waiting close to an hour for their food, which was disappointing. Although the wait was long we all throughly enjoyed our food. I ordered the western omelette with fruit and rye toast, all of which were flavorful. The portions sizes were great for 1 person as well. Overall I had a good experience but would caution anyone going to allow ample time for the meal!

Wow. Archie's blew me away. Not only because of the beautifully presented and amazing tasting food-…read morebut also by the fast service and welcoming ambiance. I come from a family where food has been a large part of our lives. My father is a now private chef, and graduated top of his class at the CIA (Culinary Institute of America), with experience working for decades in some of the most elite restaurants including some in Napa Valley. I've also been cooking with him for my whole life and I know good food when I see it. The balance, simplicity but also unique take on a wet breakfast burrito was refreshing. It set itself aside from the norm and I think that's what made it so good. I can't wait to go back to Archie's and try some more items!

Food way overrated. Went there on a cold snowy Sunday. My friend and I were the only ones waiting…read moreand they told us we had to wait outside. Ridiculous and rude! We parked a couple blocks away so it's not like we could wait in our car. Food is not worth it. Won't go back.

A small but popular & super busy restaurant during breakfast time. I read couple reviews and was…read moreaware restaurant is small. We have 2 of us, a 3.5yo & 2 teenagers. It definitely on a tight side when sit down and eat, almost need another table. We were so full after breakfast, their famous hot chocolate with crackers & marshmallows was creamy & live up to the hype. I ordered strawberries short cakes pancakes- not so sweet & it, my toddler is a picky eater but he ate too. Couldn't finish but bring back to hotel & finish after that. Other plates that were ordered and finished in no time. We all were happy and my teens still wanted to be back the next day for breakfast.

I'm familiar with the Omelette Shoppe so I was happy that they had availability for breakfast while…read moreNate and I were in town recently. We were able to grab a seat right away and our server was attentive and polite. The space is a bit small and cozy, but seemed clean enough. I ordered the Special Plate: eggs, bacon, fruit and choice of toast or pancake. Nate got the Leelanau scramble: spinach, wild mushrooms, scallions, scrambled eggs, tomatoes, and goat cheese. Our food came out pretty quickly, which was nice, as we were on a bit of a time crunch. I really liked the special plate - the eggs were perfectly cooked over medium, and the bacon was crispy. The fruit was just okay but it was a nice addition. Nate like his scramble and toast. Overall the prices were a bit higher than I was expecting but nothing outrageous. I like the option to pay via QR code.

My son flew in from California on an overnight flight. We chose the Omelette Shoppe to have…read morebreakfast at before an hour and a half drive home. As we are a restaurant and hospitality family we are always observing and watching what goes on in other businesses. Everything was spot on!! Our server Emma was our favorite server, anywhere, ever!! She was extremely kind and caring. I would hire her in a minute!! The coffee and omelettes were amazing! We were definitely pleased with everything and will be back whenever we are in Traverse City!! Many thanks to Emma for a wonderful experience!

We decided to carry out The Omelette Shop for breakfast in Traverse City. We were not greeted when…read morewe came to pickup our order, but we found it on the pickup table. As someone who used to dine-in every family vacation, I was excited to try it again. The food was a bit lackluster, as it felt like we had to add a lot of salt and pepper to each side dish.