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    Rico's Cafe & Pizzeria

    3.7 (115 reviews)
    ModeratePizza, Italian
    Open 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Broasted chicken dinner
    Robert S.

    We were in traverse city for a few days and we were able to eat there twice! First trip was pizza and beer! Great food and the beer was served in a cold mug 25oz. The second trip was the white fish served on a plank. Delicious The other dish was b roasted chicken dinner, salad bar, tortilla soup (homemade), and cobbler for dessert! Wait staff is terrific and very friendly. We have found our place to eat when we visit this area again.

    Bloody Mary-- I've tried them at many other places, expecting them to taste like Rico's, but none ever does
    J W.

    I hesitate to explain how much we love Rico's, because it's already a well-known and well-loved restaurant. Their food is fantastic, their servers bustle with smiles and courtesy through the crowded dining room, and they serve breakfast late enough that we can go after church and be assured that their unforgettable stuffed hash browns are still on the menu! Although it's rare to see an empty table, the atmosphere is peaceful, with good jams going in the background. Rico's values veterans, good food for a great price, and no shortcuts taken on the menu items or cocktails. There might be a wait, but you'll be glad you were patient!

    Mara W.

    Local cafe that was pretty good. The pizza and egg rolls were bomb! So yummy and full of flavor. Nice crunchy crust and perfect amount of sauce. The egg rolls were fried perfect and full of delicious toppings.

    Sausage, onion & broccoli pizza
    Jamie H.

    Located right off US 31, Rico's is a small restaurant that has a great small town feel. Walking in, the entire place is small but full of delicious smells from the kitchen. Servers & staff are friendly & I was greeted warmly when I walked up to the bar for our pick up order. Our pizza was flavorful, the red sauce just right & we loved the option of adding broccoli that added a slightly charred flavor to go well with the cheese. The crust was the right amount of crisp & chewy too. Overall a really nice place to stop for lunch & dinner that's not part of the main drag of Traverse City. Just the type of place we enjoy when traveling!

    The breakfast menu
    Katherine C.

    Very nice atmosphere. Quaint. Staff is super nice super friendly. Very helpful!! The menu is a lot of choices. They are open for breakfast lunch and dinner. Food is amazing. All kinds of great tastes and flavors. Something for everyone. Can't wait to bring my friends here. They do have a weekly specials another words every day of the week is some special entrée. And then they have a monthly specials. They host all kinds of different ethnic groups. Polish Italian Mexican German and so forth. Homemade soups, along with the menu. Full bar, casual dining. They also have local wines siders and beer. They have a very nice extensive beverage list. !!! Yummy coming in enjoy I promise you will enjoy the experience. Unless you're just a cranky person.

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    1 year ago

    Not a fan. Service was good but food reminded me of Stuckys on route 40 back in the 80s. Felt like an old bar in the 1970s.

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    3 years ago

    This is a pretty common stop when in the area never had a bad meal with decent portions of food. Service has always been above par.

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    1 year ago

    Got the broasted chicken special. It was possibly the worst chicken I've ever had. Very overcooked and dry as sawdust.

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    2 years ago

    Great burger and fries, at a great price. Friendly service. A bit of a dive, but don't let that stop you .

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    3 years ago

    Great food. Pizza ingredients are fresh. When I stay at our cottage on Duck Lake, many of my meals have come from here!

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    2 years ago

    Went here for pizza and it was by far the worst pizza I've ever eaten! No more to say. Staff is very friendly!

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    2 years ago

    Good food good service. Great giving back to the veterans. Go there and support our vets!

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    3 years ago

    Friendly staff. Expansive menu, everything we've tried, we've liked. Theme weeks are especially appealing. Family friendly.

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    5 years ago

    The stuffed hash browns are terrific and worth going by themselves. Had a great omelet as well. Nice service.

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    5 years ago

    Got pizza here last week after swimming with my family. Workers were friendly and the pizza was the best I've had in Traverse City.

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    4 years ago

    Great food for a fair price. The availability of daily specials and beer and wine a plus.

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