Broomstack Kitchen &amp; Taphouse

Ordered 5 pizzas for pick up to feed a big group. It was ready on time, and everything was made…read morecorrectly (a little "well-done" on some of the pizzas but not bad). Bonus points for offering a gluten-free crust option. It was reasonably priced and everyone loved the pizza. They were training someone when we picked up - he did a great job and they quickly helped him when needed. It was very busy but they were keeping up with it. They have a nice outdoor area as well as seating inside.

We ordered a large custom pizza. It was hot, cheesy, yummy and done when promised. They have a few…read moredine in table and also make sandwiches

Bar area

Garden Salad

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French Onion Soup

Little Traverse Inn

4.0(104 reviews)

4.2 mi

Food, ambiance and music were great. Ended up leaving totally relaxed and satisfied…read more Eclectic menu of Indian and Scottish food. All three meals and dessert were outstanding!

Good food but parts of the building are severely sagging inside the restaurant which sends a bad…read morevibe but again the food was great.

Salad

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Slabtown Burgers

4.6(593 reviews)

12.5 mi

Great price, awesome burger, simple ingredients great flavor. Close to closing time and customer…read moreservice still top notch. Will be returning many more trips.

Better than H&L Social rooftop! The service was great, quick, and easy. Comfort food, classic…read moreburger and fries with flavored sodas. Definitely 10/10

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Slab Town Special

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Pegtown Station

4.5(112 reviews)

0.1 mi

Hidden gem I tell you! We were driving on the way back from Sleeping Bear to TC and needed…read moresomething easy and quick to eat when we stumbled onto this place. We got 2 sub sandwiches and they were perfect, cheap, and well worth the stop. Located in a tiny town I am so glad we stopped into this place and got to try it!

Excellent food and service in a cute town. We will return on our next trip and are recommending it…read moreto friends who travel to that area as well.

Italian sub, no tomato or onion

Corned beef hash

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Two & 2

Joe's Friendly Tavern

3.8(298 reviews)

10.5 mi

Despite several previous trips to Empire I had never been to Joe's Friendly Tavern and I feel like…read moreI've been missing out! In many ways this place pleasantly lives up to its billing. It is indeed quite friendly, our server was helpful and efficient and easygoing despite our children. And the menu claims that they are famous for their excellent burgers and you know what? The burger was excellent! A nice old-school very beefy patty with crunchy lettuce and juicy tomato. I was very pleased by the whole experience and would happily come back next time we're in Empire.

Word of caution if you stop by between 11am and noon. They transition from breakfast to lunch…read more They didn't explain it and we sat for far too long before a waitress stopped by. By that time, we missed the breakfast window and had to wait 20 minutes to put in a lunch order.

The partially eaten cheeseburger.

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Fried Chicken Sandwich

Bergstrom's Burgers

4.3(93 reviews)

16.0 mi

We tried BB for the first time on our way out of town. These were the best burgers we've ever…read morehad!! Made to order with fresh veggies , local beef and generous portions. Plus a surprise bonus of yummy hushpuppies! They are a bit more expensive than the McD. right next door but a thousand times better in quality and tas6. Worth every penny and our new favorite restaurant. Also fantastically decorated.

This place is such a gem. I enjoyed their ruben special. The generous portion of quality corned…read morebeef was outstanding! Not too salty or fatty. My friends enjoyed burgers and were surprised some delicious hush puppies were included with their side of fries. Thumbs up on the aoli sauce. The classic 80s record album on the ceiling brought back pleasant memories. They definitely could be featured in the TV show, Dives, Dinner's and Drive Inns. I was impressed with the level of service for we received.

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Outside construction

Glendale Burger Shop

4.6(49 reviews)

11.9 mi

I think the two premier burgers spots in Traverse City are Slabtown Burgers and Glendale Burger…read moreShop and in my opinion, Glendale wins by a landslide. Insanely good smashburgers, perfectly cooked fries, and simpler menu that makes a few things really well. I had their version of a patty melt along with some Parm fries. My wife wasn't super impressed with the olive burger, but we loved the vibe and would definitely come back again when we're in TC.

We gave Glendale Burger Shop a shot this weekend and they delivered a great smash burger and nice…read morefries! The Oliver (triple) was exactly what I'd been craving in a Michigan-style olive burger. The pimento olive spread was generously slathered on to the crispy lacey-edged smash burger patties topped with Swiss cheese on a nicely toasted brioche bun. The olive spread was perfect...just enough to be bursting with flavor, but not so overpowering that it dominated the entire burger. The fam tried The Junction and The Laura, both on lightly toasted Gluten Free buns. The Junction (Glendale's version of the classic Oklahoma onion burger) was very good, and the GF bun was met with positive reviews. Glendale even offers GF fries, which were excellent (their normal fries are seasoned & battered; but the GF fries were a bit better). If you're looking for a thicker, juicier burger, this is not your place. These are straight up paper thin, crispy smashers. And if that's what you're looking for, I'd recommend no less than a double, if not a triple. Drink selections include bottles of various Northwoods sodas, sparkling water, and other choices from the cooler. Glendale presents as an old-school diner, with cool decorations and some posters of Saginaw heritage (the owner's roots). Speaking of the owners...the lady working the register and delivering food to everyone was one...and she was super sweet and nice. It made for a great experience right out of the gate as we were figuring out what we wanted to order. You walk up to the counter and order, then they deliver to your table; or you can sit on a stool at the counter, just like a classic diner. Plenty of seating, but when they get busy, it fills up quickly, yet the service remains fast for the cooked-to-order burgers & fries. Décor is fun (they have a Big Boy!) & fitting for the diner vibe. The entire place is extremely clean and well kept. Pride of ownership shines through in the entire experience.

This was the Oliver, made it a double. Awesome.

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Mayfair Burger Bar

4.3(22 reviews)

24.4 mi

I'm a big fan of Mayfair burgers and their outdoor seating…read more Fun guy or Lüdke burgers are my go to. Good fries. Always a great option.

It's hard to tell what I'm going to get each season I come up and try out The Mayfair. I came here…read morewhen it was the last place, then when it changed management. The food has been good, and it's a nice option in the area. The restaurant has always been clean and welcoming. I hope when I come back next that the wait staff has a bit more polish. Last time we were here, we sat outside and servers were dumping old glasses of beverages over the fence and not down the drain. Younger servers...but not the memory one should have months later.

The American Classic

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Seating area

The Stone Oven

3.9(79 reviews)

9.1 mi

This place has the best nacho dip. We love it All the food…read moreis fantastic Good food with the wait

Slow and web order doesn't work . I would look for other options…read more Service is very slow and you could find better options

Exterior, carry out window

Olive burger

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Taco salad

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Mike P.

7 years ago

Best food, best service must stop here. The pizza was the best we have ever tasted. Very friendly. Can't wait to come back!

Armin R.

6 years ago

Great food, great drinks, and great staff! Will definitely stop here again next time I'm in the area.

Tyrone F.

7 years ago

Best burger I've ever had. Well worth the slight detour from either M 72 or M 22.

Heather D.

7 years ago

Mushroom and swiss burger excellent!

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