Farmer Whites was recommended as one of the best places for Cherry Pie. I have to be honest... I…read moredidn't care for the pie. A nearby shop had a better pie. We had some cookies and bakery that was fantastic. However, Farmer Whites is a treasure trove for other goods. I expected a little roadside stand with a few pies, but this shop was loaded with fantastic finds. Jellies, candies, pickles, salsas, sauces. Tons of gifts and local items. The people were so nice. This is a great shop, do stop by!

Delicious cherry pies! Not too sweet and so good it was done by 3 of us in 3 days! That's fast for…read moreus, usually we would given done away lol.

We were passing through the area when we stopped at Altonen's roadside farm stand. What caught our…read moreattention was Nutty Brew, a food truck serving coffee and simple breakfast sandwiches. The coffee was terrific!!! I'll admit, I was surprised to find such a good latte along the highway like that. While we waited for our treats, we petted Ruby, their adorable, large poodle. That pulled our attention to the fresh produce. My wife is always bragging about the corn she gets at a farm stand in her Indiana home town. I challenged her that northern Michigan corn could meet that standard. The gentleman working there selected three perfect ears and I'm thrilled to report that, after a double-blind taste test with her entire family, Altonen's corn earned a unanimous victory! We also enjoyed their fresh blueberries and a loaf of zucchini pecan bread. Lastly, their hospitality reflected the best of the midwest warmth and servitude. We will go out of our way to visit this farm stand the next time we're up north!

Best orchard and farm market around. I absolutely love this place and go there all summer.read more

Have to say this was the best cherry pie we had in Traverse City. It was hot and freshly baked and…read moredelicious loaded with cherries. They had lots of variety of fruits and jams and breads and salsa and such and even a cooler with meats. The lady who waited on us was very nice . My only suggestion would be to have a small table close to the store in the shade as their picnic table was in the sun.

I stopped by for an ice cream today. I chose a flurry instead. Heath bar pieces, yum!read more

What an awesome adventure in Traverse City! You could go straight to the cooler and buy a…read morepre-picked bag of cherries, but the more fun option is to wander into the cherry grove and pick them yourself! We ended up with 5 overstuffed bags for $50, and we had a blast! Although the trees closest to the barn were pretty well picked over when we arrived in early July, we got lucky and found a family using a ladder who loaned it to us as soon as they were done. We climbed to the top of the ladder to pluck sweet, purple cherries from the tops of the trees. Our kiddos also ended up with a ton of cherries that they found below adult eye lines. The age range of our group was 5 to 73 and everyone in our group had the best time. We were also hoping to pick strawberries, but the lovely staff at the front let us know that the strawberries were mostly gone because it was late in the season for strawberries. The groves were gorgeous and peaceful. If you're in Traverse City and want a fun thing to do with the whole family, come here! Cherries you pick yourself are even sweeter.

We've been coming here for a few years with our kids and it's always a fun time! The staff is…read morealways friendly and helpful. Always lots of cherries available.

The best cherries around, quick stop right off the highway with cherries picked fresh locally every…read moremorning

Cute, well stocked store! Great homemade pies, well stocked variety of cheeses, produce (local) and…read moremeats.

Great market to stop by for anything from baked goods to produce etc very good pies, muffins, tartsread more

A family run business we have going to for years and we have never been disappointed...I can't say…read moreenough good things about our favorite berry picking farm; we love these guys. Bing & Susie

We picked raspberries here today. The berry bushes were loaded with deliciousness. Tonight's…read moredessert was whipped crean with lemon curd and raspberries, a family favorite. Yum! We got some rhubarb too, for another day. Met a family from downstate, fun activity for families and individuals alike.

This is now Michiganders Bakery and Coffee Co. great place to get sweets. Speedy and kind workers…read more Quaint place in a small town to get sweets for breakfast.

Stopped in on a Sunday morning on our way to Mackinac. It appeared most folks were locals and it…read morebeing Sunday resulted in more young families stopping by. There is a good selection of fresh donuts and some other baked goods. I also spotted day old donuts sold at a discount. They do offer drip coffee as well as espresso and matcha beverages. There was some confusion as to where to order as well as staff taking orders while helping customers. This resulted in a slightly slower delivery for me as I had to wait to pay as well as get my latte. A clearer workflow for the intake staff would likely clear up some confusion- especially when there is only 1 barista. There is no indoor seating but there are a couple of picnic tables outside which worked out great to enjoy our treats. Overall this was a nice snack break and everything our group enjoyed was delicious.