My family stopped here while I was on a work trip up there. We'd heard it was a good place to check…read moreout so we made it a point to check it out. The service was fast and they obviously knew what they were doing. The price wasn't bad and the food was fantastic. I would definitely get there early as it started to get packed later on.

Most notable: Varied menu, fast service and very nice employees. Tater tots came out hot and…read morecrunchy. Black bean burger was a little dry but that's to be expected, honestly. Friends had the JD and the basic cheeseburger and loved them. The burgers are good size and served very hot. Dining area is small and well kept. Outdoor seating is limited. All in all, good experience.

Not a large place, but it feels very welcoming and the do have a good size outdoor seating. This is…read morethebtype of place were you order at the counter and pay and they bring the food out to you. The have 1/3 pound smash burgers. I ordered the El Padre Burger ($17). This burger has Candied Bacon, Pepper Jack Cheese, Grilled Poblanos, Lettuce, Grilled Onions, Chipotle Bbq sauce. The burger was very good. However it's not the best burger I've had in TC. The candied bacon was good, but not candied enough. There also wasn't enough of the bbq sauce. The quality of meat was good, but again wasn't the tastiest I've had in TC. The burger is definitely worth getting with the caveat that it isn't exceptional. The burger comes with Great Lake Potatoes Chips, due to they give you a pond of fries if you order fries. I didn't. I did order a Chocolate Shake ($9). It is a thick shake and reminds me of a Frosty, just more chocolaty. I enjoyed it, but I love frostys. The service was enthusiastic and friendly. Overall a solid 4 star review. Would I return? Yes, I would. Sometimes you crave a smash burger and this definitely hits that bill. Definitely worth a visit.

Stopped in for burgers on our trip, enthusiastically greeted upon our arrival. We ordered two…read moreburgers, the papas fritas and chili queen and french fries. The burgers were solid (not the best ever but good), for the price i do wish they came with fries instead of bagged chips; however, the side of fries were enough to feed 3 people (made with beef tallow and completely addictive). Add a happy hour for the locals!

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.

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.

Good food, good portions. Good prices pretty quick service. Burgers are huge. Wait staff was very…read morenice. Not super quiet but also not very loud for lunch on a Thursday afternoon. Recommend this cute little place.

The atmosphere here very much feels like a tavern. However a tavern with a welcoming feel to it…read more I ordered the Shrek Burger ($22). The 1/2 pound burger is topped with Fried Cheese, Fresh Jalapeño, Pulled Pork, Cole Slaw, Haystack Onions, Bourbon BBQ Sauce. The burger was very good with a few caveats. The pulled pork is very average and doesn't add anything to the burger. The fried cheese was very good and did add to thd burger. The bourbon bbq sauce was meh and didn't add much. However the meat itself is excellent and I think a plainer burger would have been better. The fries that came with the burger were very good. I also ordered a Chocolate Shake and it was fantastic. the service was very good and everyone was very friendly. Overall a solid 4 star review. Would I return? Absolutely. Definitely for the shakes and I very much believe a simpler burger would have been better.

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

Waitress was kinda crappy but still not a bad place. Do have air conditioning. Pretzels were weird…read morebut 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.

Nikki is the best bartender in town! We come from Bay City and our first stop is always Rare Bird…read moreto see Nikki and get drinks!!

Great atmosphere, beers and hospitality!…read more Good selection of food - the pecorino fries are and awesome appetizer.

I love the IPA!!! So amazing! And always have jazz music show so happy to go every timeread more

My girlfriend and I recently returned from a vacation to the area, we spent a day in Traverse City…read more I wasn't impressed with the Workshop in the slightest. Although the wildfire smoke likely kept some people away, we came around mid afternoon in what should be the beginning of prime time hours and the place was empty. Not a good sign. I found it a bit odd that we had to order at the bar, considering only 2 other groups were there. There were like 4 employees just chatting away at the bar as well. At this point I know what I like in craft beers and I usually never have an unpleasant experience trying them, but we liked nothing we ordered on the beer flight! We had put in an order for the BBQ flatbread as an appetizer as well, and the chicken was super dry. I can't blame the sauce for being to spicy since I'm sure it's a popular local brand. That one's on us. We decided to have an actual dinner closer to our cabin.

The best meal we had in traverse city…read more The staff wa so friendly. The prices were very reasonable and the food was great! Had the Rueben burger, Texas burger and chili burger. Are were huge and tasted great. Highly recommend and great for families!

We loved coming here for dinner! Right in between our hotel and downtown. Pretty busy on a Friday…read morenight in the off season but we found parking and no wait. Retro casual vibes. Our server was extremely friendly and helpful! We both got items on special, my burger had mozzarella sticks on it which was insane but indulgent and tasty! Our server said i had to try the fried pickles as a side and they were totally worth it. Wish I had room for a shake for dessert! Maybe nothing fancy, but tasty diner food hits different after a few hours in the car. We will definitely be making this a regular stop on our trips to TC.

After camping for 3 days... eating out is such a treat! We enjoyed food and friendship whilst…read morecelebrating a friend's 40th bday. Ambience was good. Prices are on par with touristy craft beer destinations. We appreciated the quick accommodating service and the waitress going out of her way to find the FIFA England vs. Panama game. Food was good. I had a Caesar salad with sardines added for $2 and a cheddar white ale soup. Everything was good and fresh. I had a bite of hubby's walleye fried fish sandwich and the tartar sauce was out of this world good. I enjoyed the added ginger. Overall, a nice easy stop along the way. We appreciated they could accommodate 10 of us and indulge the birthday guest with a special German chocolate cake that was purchased at another location. Very awesome customer service. Check them out next time you're downtown and want a local brew pub with good food.

The atmosphere here feels like a modern brewery with a casual vibe…read more I ordered a half dozen Cherry Porter Bbq Chicken Wings ($12). The slight cherry tang invthe bbq sauce created a very appetizing taste. The wings were cooked perfectly and I highly enjoyed them. I ordered the Pork Chop dinner ($29). This is a local michigan-raised pork with a cherry apple chutney. The pork chop was excellent and the cherry apple chutney was a great addition. It came with mashed potatoes and a cucumber corn medley. They both were very good. North Peak Brewing makes their own Root Beer. Honestly that why I chose to come here. Thankfully the Root Beer was excellent. The service was friendly, but not very efficient. I think they are short staffed because the bar tender was also my waiter and he was busy bartendering! Overall I still rate this a 5 star review. The Wings, Pork Chop, and Root Beer were all excellent and I would return for any of them. So yes I would Return.