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.

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.

Not Wimpy here. Huge crowd here on a Friday nite. We only came because of the great name and glad…read moreto support a local business. Lots of food options for an ice cream / coney joint. The girl taking orders was so nice & we just made the 830 cutoff for hot food. The 2 corn dog combo was a good value w/ tots & drink. Added jalapeño bites which my wife loved. My corn dogs were perfect w/ nice browned batted. Tots were pretty crunchy too but they forgot my drink & didn't realize til we were too far away. Place was clean & in nice shape. Give this place a shot if you're not a Wimp!

Great food and great service. Staff was very friendly and kind! Got the chicken sandwich and it…read morerocked

My family was recently in the Traverse City area for vacation and our rental happened to be a mile…read moreaway from Moomers which ended up being both good and bad. Good because the ice cream was fantastic but bad because we went every single day and I've never eaten so much ice cream in such a short period of time . Moomers is a local homemade ice cream spot next to their dairy farm a little off the beaten path. Their website lists all of their flavors (and there are many) but when you arrive there's a daily menu of what is available. Every flavor I tried was delicious and chock full of the goodies they add in. They highlight their Cherries Moobilee which is a black cherry ice cream with chocolate swirl a black cherries. They also have some sorbet options if you're non dairy and some unique sundaes on their menu as well. When you enter the store you immediately smell the homemade waffle cones and you're likely to see a line, maybe even out the door. But their service is friendly and efficient and they do a great job of moving people through fast! There's a few booths indoors to sit at but the patio is a real gem on a summer day with plenty of picnic tables and a view of the farm next door. Definitely stop in and give them a try! It was a highlight of our vacation!

Boo! They have scaled back their non-dairy options to the same boring offerings that you can get…read moreelsewhere. Nothing special anymore. Big deal - I can get raspberry sorbet or lemon sorbet or dole whip from the grocery store. Nothing like just sitting and watching my family eat their ice cream as I am not going to splurge and 'spend' calories on raspberry sorbet. Please bring back the peach sorbet, chocolate sorbet or chocolate peanut butter sorbet!

Excellent big burgers and crispy fries. Best ice cream in town. Very small town, no stop lights,…read moreold time atmosphere. A few booths inside but blocked off. Had to wait a few minutes for several ice cream customers to leave. Moderate price at about $10 for a burger, med fries and med drink. Burger was loaded and juicy. Had to actually mash it down a bit to take a bite. A nice day and plenty of chairs and a couple tables outside. They said they would bring the food out to us and did so shortly. Recommended but probably will be a line on weekends.

Super super yummy icecream but the staff can be a little rude to customers. The store is small but…read moregood outdoor area.

If these pictures say anything, the ice cream was solid and top notch. Definitely stop in!read more

We stopped at Higgins General Store for a sweet treat after dinner. This general store has a quaint…read moreambiance and offers a little bit of everything you might need for a trip to Torch Lake. They serve Hudsonville ice cream, which is my absolute favorite (yummersville!) The young man behind the counter was incredibly hardworking. We will be back!

There chocolate dairy free ice cream is amazing!!!! Tasted like a fudge popsicle from the 90s. Best…read moredairy free ice cream I've ever had!!!

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!

My group and I had a wonderful time at this restaurant. We were looking for a great spot to have…read morebrunch for my friends birthday and this did not disappoint. We enjoyed all of our meals and the staff was super nice. The vibe of the place is very cool in a unique way. I really enjoyed the ambiance as they tried to bring a piece of Louisiana to Elk Rapids. The food was also reasonable priced and the portions decent. The complimentary bread was also so delicious

Pearls is an amazing UP gem in Elk Rapids with awesome creole and Cajun cuisine. From their drinks…read moreto their dishes to the aesthetic (and hundreds of hot sauce bottles decorating the walls!) they transport you to NOLA and Louisiana cuisine. We enjoyed a couple of dishes and drinks - the crawfish corn chowder, their homemade cornbread and butter, crawfish etouffe, shrimp and grits and washed those down with some hurricanes. The service was great and attentive, answered all of our questions and suggested great plates for our group - my only regret is not having enough room from those dishes to try the po'boys, but will definitely be back! Worth the stop and repeat visits!

The cutest ice cream shop filled with other goodies and many beautiful caramel apples! We got ice…read morecream for our kiddos--they thoroughly enjoyed themselves, of course, as did all the patrons sitting outside during the lovely July weather. Definitely a must to stop by if in the area!

Ambiance. What's not to like about candy store, especially with lots of chocolate and ICE CREAM!?…read more Bright, lots of windows, open space, and large display of offerings. Service. The person working that day was the sweetest person -- acknowledged us as we walked in with warm greeting and letting us know she will be with us soon because she had to take care of cone licker orders. We browsed the shelves and sales before we finally made our decisions, and she rung us up. She was so nice and bubbly. Products. Good, tasty, and yummy. So good. Overall, the service made the experience. Kudos to Alpine Chocolat Haus for hiring a great employee that seemed she loved working there and it showed.

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.

A bit off the beaten path, but it was worth it! The shop is off a small road on a tidy farm…read moreproperty. There's plenty to do outside for car-weary kids. There was a newborn calf to pet and a full playground with things like a large tire to crawl over, a tiny house and porch, and a stationary tractor made out of wood. Also, there is a large table outside to eat your homemade ice cream or delicious homemade cheese. The owners were extremely welcoming and they proudly told us that the shop was celebrating its two-year anniversary. My wife and I wish them the best of luck and hope everyone reading this rushes here to get some goodies!