The Best Coffee
in the Region
While the Traverse City region may be known for its wine tasting tours, we think it may be worth taking a coffee tour just to experience all the delightful coffee shops throughout the region. From chocolatier/coffee shop combos to wine bars that also serve high quality espresso, you are bound to find a new favorite spot to enjoy a cup.
Stay at the TC Sweet Pea in the North Boardman district, and stop by Cuppa Joe’s for a coffee before walking down to the bay. Or enjoy one of our Grand Traverse Commons’ condos, Historic Hearth and Spiral Sanctuary, both just across the parking lot from Traverse City’s original coffee roaster, Higher Grounds.
Traverse City
Hexenbelle $
144 Hall St Suite 107, Traverse City, MI, 49684
This trendy coffee shop in the Warehouse District of Traverse City serves Arabic comfort food for breakfast and lunch, and offers a great selection of vegan and gluten-free baked goods. Stop in for breakfast and a coffee or enjoy a beer with your lunch in the sunny, well-designed space.
Mundos HQ $
1238 S Garfield Ave, Traverse City, MI 49686
With wonderful coffee and tasty pastries, Mundos is our favorite coffee shop in town. They have three different locations in Traverse City, but their headquarters is right around the corner. Stop in for a quick morning coffee or spend an hour reading in their beautifully-designed shop.
Higher Grounds $
806 Red Dr, Traverse City, MI 49684
The original Traverse City coffee roaster. With a commitment to direct trade coffee, they work with farms to ensure that their product is ethically sourced. Their coffee shop in The Commons is the perfect spot to stop in for a fuel-up before hiking the trails or hitting the shops.
Cuppa Joe $
1200 W Eleventh St # 101, Traverse City, MI 49684
This locally-owned, classic coffee shop has been around since 1999, and it is the perfect cozy location to settle in with a book or to catch up with a friend. Besides coffee, they also offer a great selection of tea, smoothies, baked goods, and more. They have multiple locations around Traverse City.
Leelanau County
New Bohemian Cafe $
110 S Waukazoo St, Northport, MI 49670
This cozy shop in downtown Northport serves up coffee and sandwiches seven days a week. Their food is perfect for taking away for a picnic at the marina, or dining in at the cafe.
Madcap Coffee Company $
106 N Main St, Leland, MI 49654
Madcap Coffee’s northern Michigan location in downtown Leland is tucked between a number of adorable shops, making it the perfect stop to take a shopping break.
Cedar River Coffee Company $
9104 S Kasson St, Cedar, MI 49621
This sweet coffee shop in Cedar brews up tasty coffee and serves light breakfast and lunch items, as well as yummy desserts and pastries.
Pedaling Beans Coffeehouse $
116 E Philip St, Lake Leelanau, MI 49653
Stop in this Lake Leelanau coffeeshop for great coffee as you tour the peninsula. Located near a number of wineries and distilleries, it’s a perfect spot for a midday jolt of caffeine when you need it.
Grocer’s Daughter Chocolate Shop $
11590 S Lacore St, Empire, MI 49630
This family-owned business on M-22 in Empire is the place to stop for craft chocolate and tasty gifts. All of their products are ethically sourced, and they use lots of local ingredients in their treats. They also have a full espresso/coffee bar and a newly opened gelato shop, so stop in to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Leelanau Coffee Roasters $
6443 W Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI 49636
This independent coffee roaster and cafe in Glen Arbor features a full espresso menu, and serves a variety of pastry and food options.
Red Door Coffeehouse $
19631 Maple St, Lake Ann, MI 49650This little coffeehouse is open year-round, and they sell pastries, breakfast sandwiches, and more! It’s the perfect stop to fuel up before heading out for a day-trip into Leelanau County.