We were excited to finally enjoy brunch here! To ensure we didn't have a long wait, I made a reservation as few days in advance for Sunday brunch (which was a good idea. The wait was 1.5 hours for people walking up). We were seated at a table in the hallway, so it made for good people watching. The menu is on the smaller size, but still a good variety of options. I enjoyed the Loaded Spud Omelet, and my sister had the French toast. Our meals came out quickly and the food was very tasty. Prices were reasonable, and our waitress was efficient.

TLDR: a nice breakfast place in a kitschy, cute atmosphere. I’m leaving 5 stars because overall everything was great, but the service was very slow and the server was not entirely attentive. I am aware that Sunday brunch is exceptionally busy, but the business needs to account for that with the proper amount of working staff. We sat outside of the restaurant at tables in the hallway, which was slightly uncomfortable as people would walk by with their large shopping bags, bonking into my friend. We didn’t realize that agreeing to sit outside meant sitting inside in the bustling traffic. Apart from that, we had a lovely brunch! I started with a delicious APEROL SPRITZ (A refreshing combo of Prosecco and Aperol appertivo. Topped off with sparkling water) - one of my favorite drinks, especially at brunch, and this one did not disappoint. Also ordered were the MIMOSA (House bubbles and fresh squeezed OJ) and COFFEE (organic blend from Higher Grounds). Since I’m extra , I also ordered a KICKSTARTER (Higher Grounds coffee, Kahlua, Irish Cream topped with whipped cream) which was mega tasty! We ordered the GRANOLA WITH YOGURT (was said to be “perfect”) along with side orders of BACON / SAUSAGE / TURKEY SAUSAGE. I, again being extra, ordered the CRAB BENEDICT (homemade crab cakes, poached eggs, hollandaise) and added smoked salmon to it because I couldn’t decide between the two types of Benedicts, and just decided to get both! Also ordered were the MONTE CRISTO (ham, turkey, swiss on battered toast, cherry preserves) -which came with chips and pickles- and the CLASSIC (2 eggs - ham, sausage - hashbrowns - toast). I enjoyed the food and the fewer choices on the menu, as it allows for quick selection and less overwhelm, but again I think I would’ve liked eating inside the restaurant, as eating “outside” is still eating inside, but with randoms elbowing you in the back.

If you are exploring the Traverse City area, this is a MUST stop! I had a lovely experience here with my family and we were not disappointed. Surprised with its location, we had a little difficulty finding it, but it made it all the more fun. The staff was attentive and friendly, even when it got busy, they never seemed stressed out and all worked well together as a team. Do yourself a favor and try their specially blended coffee from Higher Grounds, I’m impressed as it is quite flavorful and not overly bitter. My recommendations: Regular Coffee with the Monte Cristo on rye bread. Overall, we were satisfied with our experience and we will be back again.

I recommend to visit if you want to eat very tasty food. We ordered eggs Benedict with crab and salmon, it was very tasty. But my heart (and stomach) was conquered by the cinnamon rolls, incredibly tasty. Well and most importantly it is a reasonable price. Of course I will not leave out the staff, everyone was very friendly and tried to feed everyone, a lot of people came for breakfast (I advise you to reserve a table in advance). Definitely my favorite restaurant in Traverse City for brunch.

We ate here before we did the historic tour and it was a great experience. They said it would be a 30-40 minute wait and we probably waited for 10 minutes, I can’t say that will be everyone’s experience, but I was pleasantly surprised! Our food was so delicious, I got the California club and everything was so fresh and the chipotle mayo was amazing. My boyfriend got the croissant French toast and said it was delicious. We also shared the cinnamon roll which was so good, I think they grilled it before putting on the frosting so it was super buttery and warm. Our server was also a sweetheart and very attentive despite being very busy!

The food was so good! I had the pleasure to be served by our wonderful waitress, Katelyn! ( Please give this woman a raise!) She treated us very kindly, advising us where to park in order to fully enjoy the amenities around the area! ( Please give this woman a raise!) The atmosphere was light hearted and fun. I highly recommend this eatery to any hungry family!

Honestly one of the best breakfasts I have had in a long time. I can’t think of another place in northern Michigan that I’ve had that compares to the food here. It may look unassuming but everything was perfectly seasoned and cooked. The wait staff was fantastic and very accommodating to my family! Can’t wait to go back!

We had a great experience. 5 stars!! Service was amazing, shoutout to Caitlin! And the food was fresh and so delicious. The kids ate everything!