Served within 25 minutes of closing time with a Lively older vibe if you want to escape the racous twentysomething crowd. read more

7 Monks Taproom - New American Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

Waitress was kinda crappy but still not a bad place. Do have air conditioning. Pretzels were weird but good. More like a bread. Beer cheese is ok. Which also makes the mac n cheese ahhhh. I wouldn't get it and glad I didn't order it. Beet salad was actually pretty good!! Specially if u like picked beets. Didn't like their homemade dressing that came with it though, it was horrible. Would go again. Was convenient. read more

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The food here is delicious! We had the beet salad, macaroni salad with burnt ends, hummus! Omg so good!!!!I also had the Caymus cab! Delicious! read more

If you're rolling into Traverse City around lunch time on a Saturday, just go straight to 7 Monks to get your weekend properly started. We got there around 1pm and it was packed, but comfortable. We snagged the last available table and appreciated the good selection of beer and cider. Service was friendly and fast too. Which was good since we were starving. Fried pickles and cheese curds were fresh and not at all greasy. I always appreciate when a kitchen knows how to handle their frying oil. We split the fried apps and a karaage rice bowl for a fine lunch to launch us into the rest of the weekend. I would totally go back to this place. read more

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Although this isn't technically a brewery, it kinda feels like one.it is a tap room with not a huge menu, but enough variety to please anyone who enters. I've been here a couple times now while visiting TC for work, and I'd come back. Service was great, and food and beer is good. What more do you need? The interior is kinda dark but bright enough to see who you are talking to. I'd come back again. read more

7 Monks Taproom - Food menu 2025 - New American Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

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Typical bar & grill atmosphere at 7Monks. We tried 2 of their drinks and were not overly impressed as non-drinkers. Though it was very busy, we did not have to wait for a table. The food, however, took a bit longer than we would've liked. The service was okay. The smash burgers were good, but my boyfriend noted had an extreme amount of pickles! read more

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Went here on a recommendation from a friend. We were anticipating a great meal and I was looking forward to eating outside. We were incredibly disappointed with the service to start. It took forever for someone to come out and then we were told to get our own water from a cooler. We had to order through our phones and pay in advance! Which means we had to leave a "tip" when we hadn't experienced any service. It only got worse from there. There were three couples who orders were evidently received at different times and therefore food came out at different times. We actually had to go inside to search out our food because everyone else was done eating. Food was ok but nothing to entice us to go back. Service means something!!!! read more

Everyone was so friendly and the food was delicious with great portions! They have an extensive selection of beer and nice outdoor sidewalk seating available. read more

Surprisingly delicious! We stopped here for a quick late lunch and a beer. Got the Beet salad and Smash burger. Both were EXCELLENT. Service was friendly and fast. I will eat here again! read more

I recently went to 7 Monks Taproom on my way through Traverse City, expecting it to be a fine enough place to grab a bite to eat. I was not expecting the delicious bacon jam burger! It was so good! I wish I lived closer so I could go have it again. The service was a tad slow, but it was really busy and our waiter was very friendly so we did okay. We enjoyed the casual atmosphere. I would like to stop here again on a future trip to Traverse City. read more

Fantastic. We each had a burger. Both the burgers and the fries were excellent. Nice to order at the bar. Plenty of seating. So much beer to choose from on draft. It was great read more

Great place to grab a beer and watch sports. Tons of huge flat screens, and they put the sound on too! The staff is ultra knowledgeable about the many beer, that rotate often! Truly a beer for every taste! read more

An interesting place for sure. We found it by scanning the yelp pages for Traverse City. They had a good selection of beers from around Michigan and I asked to taste a couple and they brought two to my table that I sampled and picked one.. We ordered off the menu and the server had a few suggestions for us. I ordered the shaved beef with Gruyère cheese. It was served with Great Lakes potato chips, which are delicious and the sandwich was delicious but there was very very little cheese. It came with an ajus style dipping sauce, which was fine. My friend ordered the grilled cheese with the bacon on the side and it was served with crispy french fries. The sandwich was all right. It was a mix of cheese and they had yellow tomatoes on the cheese sandwich, which weren't really ripe or tasty at all. she had a glass of wine to drink with her her lunch and I had a beer, but nobody came back by to refill our drinks until we were done with our dinners so we didn't order a second. Not quite good enough Not quite good enough to come back read more

Solidly meh. The beer selection feels completely haphazard, with no real point of view or logic behind it. Worse, a lot of the beers on the list are just not good. Dinner was equally uneven. The fried pickles and cheese curds were solid for what they are, and probably the best part of the meal. Unfortunately, the chicken shawarma was awful. It tasted like someone dumped sumac on it and called it a day. That was basically the entire flavor profile: sumac, sumac, and more sumac. I genuinely would not serve that dish to someone I disliked, let alone a paying customer. Overall, there are a few decent fried bar snacks here, but not enough to make up for the bad beer list and the terrible entrée. I'd avoid it. read more

2026 Went to 7 Monks Taproom for the third time in 3 years (7/6/26). Our server was awesome. Beer was good. The food wasn't as good as 1st year when I got an awesome kimchi brisket dish, but I recognize that may not be a viable menu item for most people, so thanks for the memories. The Shawarma was good this year. read more

7 Monks Taproom - Gochujang Pulled Pork Bowl - New American Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

After waiting 45 minutes from ordering, my burger finally arrived with the server's hair hanging down into my food. She cluelessly swirled around as fries flew from my platter asking everyone but me if it was their burger. I reluctantly admitted it was mine and asked if I could get another since mine was draped in her hair. No apologies or any explanation from her. The manager came over and apologized. Finally I got a very meh burger with overdone tasteless fries. read more

7 Monks. Go during the day. I'm sure the vibe will be a lot more upbeat & inviting. They stop serving food early. If going in for eats, call before you head out to be sure they're still serving. We were in before 9pm. read more

We saw the good reviews on Yelp and decided to give this place a try on our second night in Traverse City. It wasn't too crowded on a Tuesday so we grabbed a table in the bar area. One of the bartenders came over and brought us some waters and menus. We perused the menu and ordered a couple beers - there is alot to chose from. Both were very good. For dinner my wife ordered the beet salad which she liked a lot and I got the fried chicken sandwich which was just OK. It was a bit dry and I asked for some more aioli sauce to go on it. Overall it was decent but I've had better. The staff here was super friendly and helpful. So that was a big plus since the food experience was mixed. read more

Nate and I are regulars at the 7 Monks Taproom in Grand Rapids, so we were excited to check out the location in TC while visiting recently. We walked right in and sat at the bar. They have a lot of beer on tap as well as several cocktails. The food menu is different than the GR location, with a little bit nicer options (although they don't have my favorite ever chicken Caesar salad wrap). We were just grabbing a couple drinks, so I got a strawberry cocktail with vodka that was very strong, and Nate got a beer ($1 off since he is a Monk Club member and your membership is good at either location). The bartenders helping us out were all really nice. The space isn't as cool as the GR location, but I'd come back and try some of the food! read more

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Doner Kebab with the sweet potato fries dipped in the curry mustard aioli. (Sounds crazy but it works too good!) Sat at the bar. Food was awesome. Blue Belle lambic was awesome. Ingredients on the kebab were fresh, clean, and absolutely delicious. Beer menu is outstanding. read more

7 Monks Taproom - Close to Maple Bay. Charlevoix blues and Petoskey stones for miles. - New American Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

I visited 7 Monks Taproom in Traverse City, MI, on a Wednesday evening around 7:30 PM. It was moderately busy with most patrons seated in the bar area. I sat at a booth and was almost immediately greeted by a waiter who brought water to the table. Paper menus were already at the table. After a few more minutes my waitress came by the table to take my drink order. I was delighted to be able to order one of my favorite ales, Chimay Grande Reserve Blue - and it was on tap! I ordered the Bacon Jam Burger, medium. It finally came out of the kitchen about 20 or 25 minutes later. The waitress said the cook wanted to make sure it was prepared correctly since I had stressed I did not want a well done patty. Despite efforts, the patty was well done but I was too hungry to send it back. It was fairly tasty despite being overcooked. In the dining room, there were many TVs elevated well above people's heads and several could be watched from my location. It was a little too noisy to carry on a conversation across the table. I would have given five stars if the cook had a little better judgement. But I would go back if I lived in Traverse City, if only to enjoy my favorite ale. read more

Ok WHAT happened to 7 Monks? We've been coming here for years and years and have always enjoyed the food, drinks and service. This year we grabbed a table outside and ordered. Not very personable, but ok. Server brought one beer - and it was the wrong one. The pickles & cheese curds were bizarre. Big squares of barely breaded and cold-ish cheese and long pickles. This is a change from before where they actually had curds (as stated on the menu) and round pickles (as they should be). The chicken tenders were a sad cream color instead of browned. Like, WHO sends that out of the kitchen thinking it looks ok to serve. The fried chicken sandwich used to be EPIC. It was thin and dry. Hardly any pickles and just one squeeze of hot honey. So very sad. The burger used to be a smashed burger with a special sauce and now it's not. Are you taking cost out? Is there a new kitchen staff? Not once did the server check on us. Maybe outside, it's just food runners. Yet the suggested tip is 22%. Um no. Not a good experience at all. We are very sad about this and aren't sure we'll return. What happened?????? read more

This is a great home-grown watering hole, with a great vibe. We experienced friendly and fast service! I'd stay away from the "Asian-inspired" food though. The chef makes the common mistake of putting TEN TIMES the amount of ginger to a dish in order label it "Asian cuisine" -- as a result the Chicken Karaage and Hawaiian rice bowl are inedible (unless you love eating ginger straight no chaser). The other things are good though. read more

Went here during my family vacation this year. Food was very good. Great service and very big beer list.

This is a great, fun bar with yummy bar food. Split the bacon jam burger and doner kebab and both were delicious! The beer list is massive too so plenty of options for everyone, including wines, ciders, and cocktails for non-beer drinkers. read more

We arrived in Traverse City later than we planned and were scrambling to find a restaurant before it got too late. This one was open with no wait so we were quickly able to grab a table and start looking at the menu. The drinks came quickly but unfortunately everything else took quite a while. While the food was good the service was sadly lacking in both speed and follow up. Overall it was ok, but next time I think I'll look elsewhere. read more

After a long drive to Traverse City, we arrived with a ravenous hunger and 7 Monks did not disappoint! We were seated immediately and ordered quickly after. We got the smash burger and beer cheese Mac which were both 10/10. The special sauce on the smash burger was house made and excellent. The burger was cooked to perfection. The fries were excellent. If you like a little spice, ask for their house made hot sauce. Very nice energy and seating was cozy. Waitstaff was very friendly and helpful. They also had an extensive beer menu on tap. read more

The food was really good and the selection of beers was extensive. They had a dj and the music was a bit loud. Service was good and our waitress was able to give good recommendations for beer and let us have a few samples before ordering so we picked the right one. read more

Monday night not much going on in Traverse City but I found this place and it's the best fried perch I've ever had, not that I have ever had fried perch but this was so fresh, tasty and unlike most bar food lightly breaded vs so heavily coated and fried. Delicious!!! Loved Brian the bartender, he had a great knowledge of bourbon and made me the perfect old fashioned. I will definitely be back!!! read more

7 Monks Taproom - The lightly fried Perch, 10 stars! - New American Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

Great service and quick call ahead order. Beet salad was great and my kids loved the burgers.

The burger here is really good and I love the fries. I also got the margarita, but you have to ask for a salt rim. Every time I've been here the service has been really good and the food comes out quickly. There's also a lot of seating available and it's great for bigger groups. read more

7 Monks Taproom - Burger and fries - New American Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

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Food was just so-so but the service and ambiance was nice. The chicken fingers were overcooked and burnt. The Brussels sprouts had no sauces so we asked for ranch. The smash burger lacked seasoning and nothing special. Both of us liked the fries though. They were very crispy and had a light coating. read more

7 Monks Taproom - Burnt chicken fingers and a smashburger - New American Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

Not a large food menu. I enjoyed the turkey havarti tho, and the fries were good. Obviously lots of alcohol options since it's a taproom. Bring back pizza options! Service was good. read more

Huge beer selection, and a large food menu. The ambience was great, staff were friendly and accommodating and the price was reasonable.

Typical bar style restaurant. Good burgers good beer for a good price. Service was also fast! They recommended us the beers and they were a good choice. read more

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Food was great, service was great! Thank you Kylie, we appreciate you taking care of us!

Cozy vibe with a great burger and even better draft list. We enjoyed the chicken fingers and smash burger. Perfect for a casual anniversary dinner as we had driven into town late. read more

Visiting a friend in Elk Rapids and stopped here dinner after being picked up from the airport. When we walked in, the bar tender greeted us right away and made us feel welcomed. The waitress was also friendly and nice and the food tasted fantastic! We started out with their brussel sprouts and you can't go wrong with ordering that. I had the beet salad and my husband and our friend got the burger. They also raved about their food and my salad tasted great as well! We will definitely be back next time we are up this way! read more

7 Monks Taproom - Beets salad - New American Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

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This review was just based on the food and service not the beer. Came in to the restaurant with a family of 5 to grab an early lunch before hitting the road and we were happily surprised. The service was really friendly (both server and bartender). They had just opened for the day and we were the 2nd or 3rd customers. We ordered a few juicy burgers, chicken sandwiches, and Mac and cheese. Everything was awesome! Crispy shoe string fries were perfect. Place did smell like a few beers had spilled on the floor the night before but our table and area were very clean. I would recommend, next time I would come back without the kids to try some of the beer selection. read more

7 Monks Taproom - Burger and fries - New American Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

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Love coming to 7 monks taproom whenever I come to traverse city! You seat yourself in an open seat or at the bar area. They have lots of different beers on tap so I recommend trying one! I got the smash burger and it was delicious and fries were crispy. My dad got the bacon jam burger and said it was better than the smash burger so I will try it next time! Service was quick and everyone was very nice. read more

7 Monks Taproom - Smash burger - New American Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan