We went to Moomers on our trip to northern Michigan. Moomers is an ice cream place located on a…read morefarm west of Traverse City. The ice cream was rich and was nice potions. We had Cherries Moobilee. It had plenty of cherries, chunks of brownie, with a chocolate swirl. We had a small, but it was very generous. There were a variety of favors. I wish I had room for more. There were a few tables indoors and outdoor seating at picnic tables on a deck overlooking the farm. The service was quick, and workers were helpful. You may have to seek it out, but it is worth the effort. I would definitely recommend Moomers.

This place was right on the farm. Besides just regular ice cream, they had sundaes, floats,…read moreflurries, old fashioned sodas, etc. There were plenty of choices to choose from. The lengthy line moved quickly with an efficient process by the staff. An ice cream flight ($10?) was ordered. Five flavors were chosen. Each was about half a scoop I would say. The flavors I tried are below. Most of the ice cream was fulfilling, but not as creamy as I would have thought being homemade. Black Cherry - This was black cherry ice cream with pieces of Michigan cherry pieces. This was plain and did not really taste like anything except for the cherry pieces. Cherries Moobilee - This was black cherry ice cream with chocolate fudge swirl, brownie chunks, and black cherry chunks. Again, the ice cream was plain, but the pieces of everything else helped overcome that a little bit. Cherry Pie a La Mode - This was vanilla ice cream with cherry swirl and pie pieces. This was my favorite. The cherry swirl combined with the small pie pieces made for an appealing treat. Butter Pecan - This again just lacked flavor besides the pecan pieces. Lemon Raspberry - This was lemon ice cream with a raspberry swirl. This was just not good at all. The lemon did not taste like lemon at all, and there was hardly any raspberry. Even with a small portion, I would expect the swirl to be in every bite. Will I go back? Debatable.

Kettlewell's is closed for the season (last day is Labor Day) but I had to add it to Yelp because…read moreit's such a cute spot and deserves some extra business when they reopen next season! We had a rental house around the corner and it delighted me to have a little dessert and snack shop nearby. It's a walk up window specializing in soft serve treats like cones, sundaes, flurries, shakes and malts. The ice cream is smooth and dreamy! I had the turtle sundae and it was divine! My mom went for a soft serve with strawberries and we were impressed that it was chunks of fresh strawberries, not a fake syrup. My husband went with an orange float and it was made with local Northwoods soda. It was all so good! They also have a menu of savory snacks like soft pretzels, nachos, hot dogs, pulled pork sandwiches, and sloppy joes. We kept talking about stopping by for a pretzel but it didn't work out so I can't speak much to their savory offerings, unfortunately. The stand itself is adjacent to the GT Butterfly House & Bug Zoo and, upon looking the place up online, I learned that Kettlewell's is the name of a groundbreaking moth researcher and that's the kind of nerdy trivia that I live for. Reopening May 1st so mark your calendars!

An amazing little addition to our community. Kettlewells sits in a tiny building. They have lots of…read morechoices and plenty of outdoor seating. The staff are amazing, and keep up a great pace. The portions are always hearty with lots of fillings or toppings.

What a gem! They serve Moomers Ice Cream, a regional brand, and they have a lovely relaxed outdoor…read moreseating area (think tables or Adirondack chairs). The scoops are very generous and the prices incredibly reasonable for a touristy area. The server also gave our dog a pup cup! It was well worth the extra 10 minutes to drive from Glen Arbor.

I was really itching for ice cream as we came around Glen Lake, and the usual suspects in Glen…read moreArbor were closed. But Laker Shakes really came through! They serve generous portions of Moomer's ice cream, which is a reasonable local option, and I liked their Bear Paw very much. And the service was great. The gentleman behind the counter was very friendly, and also helped guide me through their candy bar selection so I could take back a treat to my toddler. I'll surely be back while I'm staying in the area, maybe every day.

Good ice cream, service and prices! Nice little spot that definitely gets busy on the right day.read more

Lots of flavor options and very reasonably priced. Plenty of tables with umbrellas to sit it.read more

Cherry Republic is a must-stop every time we're in town. The samples are always great, but the…read morefriendly, helpful staff are most notable. We always leave with a bag filled with our favorites and something new to try. We have given the gift boxes for holiday gifts in the past - they are beautifully packaged. We've also ordered online and shipped things to family (and restocked our faves when we can't get there in person). We've eaten at the adjacent restaurant, and always have a great experience. The cherry chicken salad is my fave! The ice cream is fantastic, too - we often stop multiple times during our vacation week. The vanilla cherry twist is my favorite (it was not available this year - so sad!!), but all of the cherry flavors are great.

The bulk of my criticism comes from what appears to be an oversell on the "cherry" part of their…read morefood. The "Loaded Lug", "cherry bomb ranch", and the basket of fries with the "cherry BBQ spice" all disappointed in terms of their cherry flavor. The food was otherwise tasty, but we were left confused about the cherry part. The ice cream on the other hand is a notch up, as long as you're into a sweet cherry taste. Would highly recommend getting a scoop or two (pictured), especially for the price (the second scoop is only like $0.40 more!). Overall, beautiful property and a lively atmosphere, but just disappointed with the food.

Millie's is a great addition to Glen Arbor. The pizza is tasty, the ambiance is hip and modern, and…read morethe outside seating looks at the river. All in all, a nice spot for some pizza! We got the Il Porco pizza which had Italian sausage and sweet onion on it. We opted to get the Roman crust and it was very flavorful! The downside was it was a long wait to get our food. Like crazy long. We also did not know if we would be served our pizza or if we would have to pick it up inside- it was a bit confusing. We would definitely eat here again as the taste of the pizza and spot along the river was worth the long wait.

Came here for the gluten-free pizza and the outdoor seating. The GF pizza is 12 inches, which makes…read moreit a good average size. It tasted pretty good and the toppings were baked under the cheese. I ordered a water, which was about $3 and in a bottle - not what I expected, but I guess it is very fancy imported water from Italy. They also offered drinks like Olipop and kombucha which might be a little more worth the money. The girl taking our order didn't go out of her way to be friendly but it wasn't a bad experience or anything. I don't believe there was much of a wait before our order, but the pizza was predicted to take 20 minutes to make. The inside is pretty crowded but the picnic tables were cute to sit in. I do think the hours are a little strange, definitely not for early dinner eaters. Overall, it was a cute outdoor dining experience and they did consider gf and vegan pretty well!

We stopped while returning home from vacation. The young lady working the store was so very nice…read moreand helpful. We got to meet the owner and enjoyed his hospitality. The ice cream was delicious! I got the cherry chocolate and my wife got chewy cow. They were both so very good. We sampled several of the cheese, can't wait to put it on a cracker. Store was nice and had lots of local items If you're in the area, it's a definite stop.

Stopped by on a cold day and had a wonderful time! Everyone was so nice and helpful, we loved…read moregetting to chat with them and try their tasty ice cream and cheese. Definitely recommend for a fun little stop and to get good local ice cream/cheese/meat!

This was the perfect stop for a quick ice cream run after dinner with friends. As a vegan, it can…read morebe surprisingly difficult to find dessert spots -- let alone truly good vegan ice cream -- but this place completely exceeded expectations. They offer an entirely separate vegan menu with multiple flavors to choose from, which was so appreciated. I sampled the chocolate vegan ice cream and it was absolutely incredible -- rich, creamy, and full of flavor. It genuinely tasted like premium ice cream, not just a substitute. If you're vegan and visiting the Traverse City area, this is definitely a must-stop dessert spot!

Saw this place while walking through downtown and wanted to try their organic handmade ice creams…read more There was a small line but it went quickly. The workers were fast and friendly. I ordered the birthday cake ice cream, which surprisingly did not have the typical "birthday cake" look with sprinkles or bright colors. They definitely focus on only using natural ingredients and no artificial flavorings, which I appreciate. I didn't really get the "birthday cake" flavor that much, though. The flavor was almost too natural and tasted like straight heavy cream when I took my first bite lol. I wasn't sure how I felt about it, but you can never go wrong with ice cream and it was still good.

Visited this ice cream shop while visiting the local area. Very busy on a Sunday night and I can…read moresee why. The sundae was great and the shake too! Would highly recommend.

This review is just for the vanilla soft serve, which is all we got and we loved. Very creamy and…read morecheap ($4.50 for a medium). They also have quite the assortment of fudge if you're into that.

This is a quaint little stand with a walk up window in a small vacation town. Is it the cheapest…read moreice cream? No. But we had good, quick service, everyone liked their ice cream, and there was ample seating for our group outside. They have soft serve, a variety of scoop ice cream, and some beverages. It's cash only. Be sure to get there a little before closing if you're coming at the end of the night.

My daughter and I walked to the window at 8:55pm for a single scoop of ice cream. Two employees…read morelooked directly at us, walked to the back, and didn't reappear until 9:01, at which point we were told "Sorry, we're closed". We were the only people in line. It's just as well - the place was filthy.