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    The Cottage

    4.0 (315 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    THE COTTAGE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Hash brown casserole
    Mandy P.

    Wonderful! All around. I wouldn't change a thing. Michelle was a true gem. Quaint little cottage with homemade everything. Full menu all day long. Lots of locals they know their names (I appreciate that even tho I am a visitor!) Get the black cherry. Anything. But I had pancakes with the sauce and honestly I didn't even need my hash brown casserole! Loving the jelly and jam jars as glasses - totally stealing this idea when I get back to Florida!!!

    3 cods and sweet potato.  Very good!
    Yuko F.

    Enjoyed fried perch and onion rings. Very nice waitress and not crowded. This is the place locals go. It was close to my hotel. So very convenient ly located.

    Ocean Perch - cooked perfectly
    Sherry L.

    Great food and service, he New York strip was delicious and my husband loved the lake perch, which was ayce. Highly recommend! Best food we've had in Michigan so far

    Complimentary monkey bread! A large sandwich and delicious onion rings

    We ate here for dinner twice during a trip to Traverse City. We were seated immediately. It truly is cozy! Our server, Azure, was incredibly friendly. Maps are posted on the entry walls and you can place a pin on your place of origin. Visitors come from all over the world, as well as nationally. The pot roast was tender and flavorful with hand mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables, the Philly chicken sandwich and the hamburger were really large. They serve half a plateful of onion rings. Great "comfort food ". The price was very reasonable. It was the perfect place to eat on snowy nights.

    banana nut french toast! it's amazing!!!!
    Katelynn R.

    it was so cozy inside and it was so cute, the food came out at a reasonable time and the food tasted amazing. are server was quick and respectful!

    Chocolate chip pancakes
    Montana L.

    Stopped in here for breakfast. Was greeted and seated right away. The waitress was friendly and attentive. I ordered a meat lovers omelette which was delicious. I upgraded my flapjack to include chocolate chips. It was a sweet treat with my savory omelette. Will definitely be back!

    Black Cherry Pancakes
    Jacob S.

    First morning breakfast in Traverse City. We arrived shortly after 9 which was perfect as we were able to get seated immediately. Pretty large seating area spilt into two sides of the establishment. My favorite was the fireplace at the entrance. Or server was on top of everything, kept drinks full, and had great menu recommendations. I had the western omlette with black cherry pancakes. The omlette was a nice mixture of ham, onion and peppers with cheese. It was nice and fluffy too! Black cherry pancakes were amazing. No syrup needed.

    Bill M.

    Local place with lots of character. Pretty busy for a Thursday but we don't wait too long for a table. Menu is basic breakfast fair with omelettes, French toast and other stuff. Server was efficient and had our water and coffee Western omelette was really tasty. Very fresh and ham was delicious Debbie had the Hash brown casserole. No eggs. Tasty. Sold spot for some fresh home cooking

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    Awesome lovely place with great hosts! Close to everything and amazing lakeside and starry skies!!

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    The food was great and they served great portions. The staff and I think manager seemed very friendly and I would highly recommend.

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    Large breakfast menu and friendly staff. It was crowded when we got there but were seated right away and service was quick.

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    The black cherry pancakes are a must try! Our service was fast and friendly. Great spot.

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    10 months ago

    Nope! A very dated restaurant with poorly made food. We had perch, Reuben. Nothing was good. Service was good.

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    10 months ago

    We had the best service here! Very accommodating to our large group and delicious food. Thank you to Wally for a wonderful experience!

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