5 Best Restaurants for Afternoon Coffee In Traverse City

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1. Artisan - Traverse City

4.7

Exceptional(1225)

Price: Expensive

• American • Traverse City

Booked 22 times today

Artisan Waterfront Restaurant & Tavern offers a unique and innovative dining experience with magnificent views of Lake Michigan. Our Great Lakes-inspired, New American cuisine has an emphasis on farm-fresh fare from local and regional farms, celebrating the theme of craftsmanship and sustainability.With booking a table in Artisan please advise your table will be reserved for 2 hours starting at the time of your reservation.PLEASE NOTE THAT OUTSIDE TABLES ARE RESERVED UPON REQUEST BUT CANNOT BE GUARANTEED.If you have requested a table outdoors, please be advised that in the case of inclement weather, we will do our best to accommodate your party inside at the same reservation time, however we cannot guarantee a table inside at the same exact time and may need to adjust the reservation time accordingly.

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2. Great Lakes Culinary Institute

4.8

Exceptional(97)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Traverse City

Booked 1 time today

At Lobdell's, a Teaching Restaurant, you'll enjoy food prepared and served by Great Lakes Culinary Institute students and beautiful bayside views. Lunch is served regularly during fall and spring, while bakery and coffee service is provided in summer. Special events throughout the year include farm to table and world cuisine dinners, as well as cocktail and charcuterie events.

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3. NoBo Riverside Food & Drink

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4.7

Exceptional(4)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Traverse City

Booked 2 times today

NoBo Riverside is a distinctive culinary destination in Traverse City, Michigan, perched above the historic Boardman River.We unite Northern Michigan's natural beauty with contemporary cuisine, serving exclusive blends of Higher Grounds coffee, fresh pastries, innovative lunch fare, and refined evening dining—all crafted to foster community and culinary excellence.

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4. Traverse City Whiskey Co. WEEKEND BRUNCH

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4.7

Exceptional(3)

Price: Moderate

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Traverse City

Patisserie Amie Brunch is Back!Your favorite French brunch spot, Patisserie Amie, is back—now on wheels as Le Metro Food Truck. Join Chef Eric Fritch at The Stillhouse each weekend and enjoy a delicious food truck menu and brunch cocktails.Saturdays & Sundays | 10 AM - 1 PMHow to Brunch:Secure Your Reservation & Ordering Time – Book on OpenTable to lock in your spot.Food Truck Fresh – Meals are made to order, so sip, relax, and enjoy.Brunch Cocktails – Because brunch without cocktails is just breakfast.

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5. Aerie Restaurant & Lounge

4.1

Excellent(1523)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Acme

Booked 8 times today

With panoramic views of Grand Traverse Bay and a vibrant, contemporary menu, Aerie Restaurant & Lounge has always been a one-of-a-kind dining experience. Located on the 16th floor of the Tower, inside Grand Traverse Resort and Spa, we have proudly served northern Michigan for more than 10 years. Our acclaimed dining venue favors friendly over formality and has become a mecca for those who love bold, exciting flavors. We feature local wine and beer selections and make a point of sourcing local ingredients to give you a true taste of Northern Michigan. Join us for dinner Wednesday- Saturday, and brunch on Sunday.

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5 restaurants available nearby

1. Artisan - Traverse City

2. Great Lakes Culinary Institute

3. NoBo Riverside Food & Drink

4. Traverse City Whiskey Co. WEEKEND BRUNCH

5. Aerie Restaurant & Lounge

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