The 10 Best Lunch Restaurants in Traverse City
Looking for lunch in Downtown Traverse City or a quick bite at the Grand Traverse Commons? When you’re ready to take a break from exploring Northern Michigan, these lunch spots offer up the best sandwiches, pasties, sushi, soup and more.
Best Dine-in Lunch Spots in Traverse City
Traverse City’s lunch scene is quaint, bustling and delicious. Our 5 favorite lunch cafes have great atmospheres where you can people watch locals and tourists while indulging in fresh ingredients prepared by some of our favorite local chefs. (You can grab take-out from all of these lunch places, too.)
Best Quick Lunch in Downtown Traverse City: Grand Traverse Pie Company *[GF] *[V]
(231) 933-3972
101 N Park St, Traverse City, MI 49684
*Bonus points for being a warm and cozy restaurant with a fireplace and comfy seats
Best Pizza Slice (with a water view and full bar): Pangea’s Pizza
(231) 946-9800
135 East Front Street, Traverse City, Michigan 49684, United States
Best Mexican Food: Spanglish *[GF] *[V]
(231) 943-1453
1333 Yellow Dr, Traverse City, MI 49684 - located in the Grand Traverse Commons
Best Traverse City Burger (seriously): Slabtown Burgers*[GF] *[V]
(231) 932-1760
826 W Front St, Traverse City, MI 49684
Best Seasonal and Farm to Table: Raduno *[V]
(231) 421-1218
Best Takeout Lunches Places
If you’re looking to grab lunch on the go, there are lots of great takeaway lunch restaurants all around Traverse City. From pasties to pho to a classic soup and sandwich, you’re guaranteed a full belly and all the fuel you need to power your next Northern Michigan bucket list activity.
Up North and Away’s Local Tip: Call in your order to make pick-up quick and easy!
Best Northern Michigan Specialties - Pasties!: Cousin Jenny’s Cornish Pasties *[GF] *[V]
(231) 941-7821
222 E State St Suite 102, Traverse City, MI 49684
Limited seating available
Best Asian Food Favorites: The Good Bowl *[GF] *[V] *[VG]
(231) 252-2662
328 East Front Street, Traverse City, MI 49684
Dine in available
Best Build-Your-Own Sandwiches: The Chef’s In
(231) 941-1144
519 W Front St, Traverse City, MI 49684
Limited seating available
Best Old World Italian Style Deli: Folgarelli’s Market and Deli
(231) 941-7651
424 W Front St, Traverse City, MI 49684
Take out only
Best Grab-and-Go Options: The Kitchen *[GF] *[V]
(231) 947-8646
1249 Woodmere Ave # B, Traverse City, MI 49686
Order takeout or choose from grab-and-go options
*[GF] Gluten Free options available
*[V] Vegetarian options available
*[VG] Vegan options available
