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Traverse City, Grand Traverse County, Michigan
63 cafés with a Traverse City address, scored out of 100. Updated October 2026.
As of October 2026, the highest-scoring café in Traverse City, MI on TownAnswer is Mundos HQ, with a score of 75 out of 100 (4.7 stars from 685 Google reviews). Next are Centre Street Café (75) and 7 Brew Coffee (74). We scored 62 cafés with a Traverse City address and list 1 more with no Google rating yet. If review count matters most, Horizon Books has the most Google reviews (1,244). For the highest star rating with 25 or more reviews, see Caffeinated (5.0 stars).
Our October 2026 pull of Google Maps found 63 cafés with a Traverse City mailing address. 59 list a website, 60 have claimed their Google listing and 29 take online bookings.
17 belong to a business with three or more Michigan locations in our data. The other 46 have one or two.
Every business is scored by the same rules. A business cannot pay for a higher place.
The most-reviewed café in Traverse City is Horizon Books with 1,244 Google reviews. The median rating among scored listings is 4.5 stars.
Highest score first. Tap a name for its website, or Score details for the full breakdown.
The 100-point TownAnswer score. Every café here is checked on the same 5 parts: reputation (26 points), review volume (18), focus (14), profile (22) and verified owner (20). Nobody pays to rank. How we rank
Weekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google685 reviews
Mundos HQ is at 1238 S Garfield Ave, Traverse City, MI 49686. It sits about 0.8 miles southeast of central Traverse City. Google files it under "Coffee shop" and also Bakery, Coffee roastery. After we adjust for review count, its 4.7 stars count as 4.69.
Claimed on Google460 reviews
Centre Street Café is at 1125 Centre St #3404, Traverse City, MI 49686. It sits about 0.5 miles east of central Traverse City. Its Google category is "Cafe", with Lunch restaurant, Caterer, Takeout Restaurant as extra categories. Its 4.9 stars rest on 460 reviews, which our method reads as 4.88 after the review-count adjustment.
Opens before 7 AMOpen after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google364 reviews
7 Brew Coffee is at 2537 N U.S. 31 S, Traverse City, MI 49684. It sits about 3.0 miles southwest of central Traverse City. Its Google category is "Coffee shop". Its 4.7 stars rest on 364 reviews, which our method reads as 4.69 after the review-count adjustment. 7 Brew Coffee has 21 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Weekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google201 reviews
Factory Man Roasting House is at 708 Boon St, Traverse City, MI 49686. That is 0.7 miles south of the Traverse City city center. Its Google category is "Cafe", with Breakfast restaurant, Coffee roastery, Lunch restaurant as extra categories. Its 4.8 stars rest on 201 reviews, which our method reads as 4.77 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google1,244 reviews
Horizon Books lists its address as 243 E Front St, Traverse City, MI 49684. That is 1.0 miles northwest of the Traverse City city center. Google files it under "Coffee shop" and also Book store. Its 4.7 stars rest on 1,244 reviews, which our method reads as 4.70 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google1,239 reviews
Oryana Community Co-op - Tenth St is at 260 E Tenth St, Traverse City, MI 49684. It sits about 0.7 miles west of central Traverse City. Its Google category is "Coffee shop", with Cafe, Grocery store, Fruit and vegetable store as extra categories. Its 4.7 stars rest on 1,239 reviews, which our method reads as 4.70 after the review-count adjustment.
Weekend hoursClaimed on Google380 reviews
Higher Self Bookstore lists its address as 313 E Front St, Traverse City, MI 49684. It sits about 1.0 miles northwest of central Traverse City. Google files it under "Coffee shop" and also Book store, Jewelry store, Metaphysical supply store. Its 4.8 stars rest on 380 reviews, which our method reads as 4.79 after the review-count adjustment.
Opens before 7 AMOpen after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google899 reviews
Fresh Coast Market lists its address as 7270 N Long Lake Rd, Traverse City, MI 49685. It sits about 5.8 miles west of central Traverse City. Its Google category is "Coffee shop", with Bakery, Breakfast restaurant, Catering food and drink supplier as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.5 stars count as 4.50.
Weekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google665 reviews
Peace, Love and Little Donuts of Traverse City lists its address as 441 E Front St #1, Traverse City, MI 49686. It sits about 0.9 miles northwest of central Traverse City. Google files it under "Donut shop" and also Bakery, Coffee shop, Dessert shop. After we adjust for review count, its 4.7 stars count as 4.69.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google558 reviews
You will find MiddleCoast at 329 E State St Unit 2, Traverse City, MI 49684. That is 0.9 miles northwest of the Traverse City city center. Google files it under "Coffee shop" and also Breakfast restaurant, Brewery, Pub. After we adjust for review count, its 4.4 stars count as 4.40.
Opens before 7 AMOpen after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google368 reviews
7 Brew Coffee lists its address as 1114 W South Airport Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686. It sits about 1.4 miles south of central Traverse City. Google files it under "Coffee shop". Its 4.5 stars rest on 368 reviews, which our method reads as 4.50 after the review-count adjustment. 7 Brew Coffee has 21 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Opens before 7 AMOpen after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google368 reviews
Common Good Bakery lists its address as 1115 E Eighth St, Traverse City, MI 49686. That is 0.5 miles northeast of the Traverse City city center. Google files it under "Coffee shop" and also Brunch restaurant, Cafe, Bakery. Its 4.5 stars rest on 368 reviews, which our method reads as 4.50 after the review-count adjustment.
Weekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google195 reviews
Cuppa Joe Westside is at 1200 W Eleventh St #101, Traverse City, MI 49684. That is 2.0 miles west of the Traverse City city center. Google files it under "Coffee shop". Its 4.6 stars rest on 195 reviews, which our method reads as 4.59 after the review-count adjustment.
Weekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google183 reviews
Mundos 305 is at 305 W Front St, Traverse City, MI 49684. That is 1.3 miles northwest of the Traverse City city center. Its Google category is "Coffee shop". After we adjust for review count, its 4.6 stars count as 4.59.
Weekend hoursClaimed on Google122 reviews
The Folded Leaf is at 414 E Eighth St Unit 103, Traverse City, MI 49686. It sits about 0.7 miles northwest of central Traverse City. Its Google category is "Coffee shop", with Book store, Non-profit organization as extra categories. Its 4.9 stars rest on 122 reviews, which our method reads as 4.85 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google105 reviews
Right Bower Kitchen & Coffee is at 13795 Seven Hills Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686. It sits about 10.2 miles northeast of central Traverse City. Its Google category is "Cafe". After we adjust for review count, its 4.9 stars count as 4.84.
Weekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google
Great Lakes Chocolate & Dessert Co. lists its address as 819 S Garfield Ave, Traverse City, MI 49686. It sits about 0.4 miles east of central Traverse City. Its Google category is "Coffee shop", with Chocolate shop, Dessert shop, Gift shop as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.8 stars count as 4.74.
Opens before 7 AMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google363 reviews
You will find Cuppa Joe Drive Thru at 1060 E Front St, Traverse City, MI 49686. That is 0.7 miles northeast of the Traverse City city center. Google files it under "Coffee shop". Its 4.6 stars rest on 363 reviews, which our method reads as 4.59 after the review-count adjustment.
Weekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google206 reviews
You will find Cuppa Joe Eastside at 1990 US-31, Traverse City, MI 49686. That is 3.3 miles east of the Traverse City city center. Its Google category is "Coffee shop". Its 4.5 stars rest on 206 reviews, which our method reads as 4.49 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google606 reviews
Oryana Community Co-op West lists its address as 3587 Marketplace Cir, Traverse City, MI 49684. That is 2.8 miles southwest of the Traverse City city center. Google files it under "Coffee shop" and also Cafe, Grocery store, Fruit and vegetable store. Its 4.5 stars rest on 606 reviews, which our method reads as 4.50 after the review-count adjustment.
Opens before 7 AMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google424 reviews
You will find Common Good Bakery at 537 W Fourteenth St, Traverse City, MI 49684. It sits about 1.5 miles west of central Traverse City. Google files it under "Bakery" and also Breakfast restaurant, Espresso bar, Pastry shop. After we adjust for review count, its 4.6 stars count as 4.59.
Weekend hoursClaimed on Google263 reviews
Higher Grounds Trading Co. lists its address as 806 Red Dr, Traverse City, MI 49684. It sits about 2.1 miles west of central Traverse City. Its Google category is "Coffee shop", with Coffee roastery as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.4 stars count as 4.40.
Opens before 7 AMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google247 reviews
You will find Aroma's Coffee & Tea at 10850 E Traverse Hwy, Traverse City, MI 49684. It sits about 2.4 miles northwest of central Traverse City. Google files it under "Coffee shop" and also Espresso bar, Sandwich shop, Tea house. Its 4.6 stars rest on 247 reviews, which our method reads as 4.59 after the review-count adjustment.
Weekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google672 reviews
Big Apple Bagels lists its address as 1133 W South Airport Rd Ste D & E, Traverse City, MI 49686. It sits about 1.5 miles south of central Traverse City. Google files it under "Bagel shop" and also Bakery, Breakfast restaurant, Coffee shop. Its 4.5 stars rest on 672 reviews, which our method reads as 4.50 after the review-count adjustment.
Weekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google306 reviews
Crepes And Co TC is at 113 Park St Ste 101C, Traverse City, MI 49684. That is 1.0 miles northwest of the Traverse City city center. Google files it under "French restaurant" and also Breakfast restaurant, Brunch restaurant, Coffee shop. Its 4.6 stars rest on 306 reviews, which our method reads as 4.59 after the review-count adjustment.
Weekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google
Mundos West is at 720 W Front St, Traverse City, MI 49684. It sits about 1.7 miles northwest of central Traverse City. Its Google category is "Coffee shop". After we adjust for review count, its 4.6 stars count as 4.57.
Weekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google758 reviews
Espresso Bay is at 202 E Front St, Traverse City, MI 49684. It sits about 1.1 miles northwest of central Traverse City. Its Google category is "Coffee shop". After we adjust for review count, its 4.2 stars count as 4.20.
Opens before 7 AMOpen after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google627 reviews
Starbucks lists its address as 1120 E Front St, Traverse City, MI 49686. That is 0.8 miles northeast of the Traverse City city center. Its Google category is "Coffee shop", with Breakfast restaurant, Cafe, Coffee store as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.2 stars count as 4.21. Starbucks has 39 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Opens before 7 AMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google535 reviews
Third Coast Bakery lists its address as 523 Munson Ave, Traverse City, MI 49686. That is 1.3 miles east of the Traverse City city center. Its Google category is "Bakery", with Cake shop, Coffee shop, Cookie shop as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.6 stars count as 4.59.
Opens before 7 AMOpen after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google463 reviews
You will find BIGGBY COFFEE at 13936 S W Bay Shore Dr, Traverse City, MI 49684. That is 2.5 miles northwest of the Traverse City city center. Its Google category is "Coffee shop", with Cafe as extra categories. Its 4.2 stars rest on 463 reviews, which our method reads as 4.21 after the review-count adjustment. BIGGBY COFFEE has 243 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Opens before 7 AMOpen after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google430 reviews
BIGGBY COFFEE is at 748 Munson Ave, Traverse City, MI 49686. That is 1.5 miles east of the Traverse City city center. Its Google category is "Coffee shop", with Cafe, Coffee roastery, Coffee stand as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.2 stars count as 4.21. BIGGBY COFFEE has 243 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Opens before 7 AMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google268 reviews
You will find Good Harbor Coffee & Bakery at 111 W Front St, Traverse City, MI 49684. It sits about 1.2 miles northwest of central Traverse City. Its Google category is "Coffee shop", with Bakery as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.5 stars count as 4.50.
Opens before 7 AMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google
You will find Caffeinated at 841 US-31 Parking Lot, Traverse City, MI 49685. It sits about 6.0 miles southwest of central Traverse City. Google files it under "Coffee stand". Its 5.0 stars rest on 34 reviews, which our method reads as 4.82 after the review-count adjustment.
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Clean Crumbles lists its address as 436 W Front St, Traverse City, MI 49684. That is 1.5 miles northwest of the Traverse City city center. Google files it under "Cafe". Its 4.8 stars rest on 46 reviews, which our method reads as 4.71 after the review-count adjustment.
Opens before 7 AMOpen after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google119 reviews
BIGGBY COFFEE lists its address as 4041 US Hwy 31 S, Traverse City, MI 49685. It sits about 6.3 miles southwest of central Traverse City. Its Google category is "Coffee shop", with Cafe, Coffee roastery, Coffee stand as extra categories. Its 4.3 stars rest on 119 reviews, which our method reads as 4.31 after the review-count adjustment. BIGGBY COFFEE has 243 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Weekend hoursClaimed on Google110 reviews
Water Bearer Coffee lists its address as 144 Hall St #100, Traverse City, MI 49684. That is 1.4 miles northwest of the Traverse City city center. Its Google category is "Coffee shop". Its 4.5 stars rest on 110 reviews, which our method reads as 4.49 after the review-count adjustment.
Weekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google
Panther Coffee is at 3211 N Garfield Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686. That is 1.5 miles south of the Traverse City city center. Its Google category is "Coffee shop". After we adjust for review count, its 4.8 stars count as 4.70.
Weekend hoursClaimed on Google137 reviews
Seismoto Coffee Bar is at 3344 Cass Rd, Traverse City, MI 49684. That is 1.7 miles southwest of the Traverse City city center. Google files it under "Coffee shop". Its 4.4 stars rest on 137 reviews, which our method reads as 4.40 after the review-count adjustment.
Opens before 7 AMOpen after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google
You will find BIGGBY COFFEE at 1100 W South Airport Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686. That is 1.4 miles south of the Traverse City city center. Google files it under "Coffee shop" and also Cafe, Coffee roastery, Coffee stand. After we adjust for review count, its 4.3 stars count as 4.32. BIGGBY COFFEE has 243 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Weekend hoursClaimed on Google271 reviews
Outpost Traverse City is at 108 E Front St, Traverse City, MI 49684. It sits about 1.2 miles northwest of central Traverse City. Its Google category is "Coffee shop", with Bakery, Cafe as extra categories. Its 4.2 stars rest on 271 reviews, which our method reads as 4.21 after the review-count adjustment.
| # | Business | Score | Rating | Reviews | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Chez Amie | 62 | 4.8 | 31 | |
| 42 | Rolling Farms Café | 61 | 4.3 | 341 | (231) 421-5711 |
| 43 | Tropical Smoothie Cafe | 60 | 4.2 | 212 | (231) 402-7816 |
| 44 | Starbucks | 58 | 3.8 | 241 | (231) 631-8387 |
| 45 | Cherry Country Cafe & Gift Shop Inc. | 57 | 4.4 | 104 | (231) 944-1990 |
| 46 | Elderberry Farms Estate | 57 | 4.4 | 43 | (231) 220-9098 |
| 47 | Seven Hills | 56 | 4.5 | 31 | (231) 224-6011 |
| 48 | Roasterjack Coffee Co | 56 | 4.8 | 30 | (231) 943-3917 |
| 49 | truenorth | 56 | 4.5 | 8 | (231) 932-0897 |
| 50 | Panera Bread | 55 | 3.8 | 1,072 | (231) 932-0442 |
| 51 | Starbucks Coffee Company | 54 | 4.1 | 42 | (231) 221-0875 |
| 52 | truenorth | 54 | 4.3 | 33 | (231) 252-4070 |
| 53 | Starbucks Coffee Company | 52 | 3.6 | 333 | (231) 941-1543 |
| 54 | 7-Eleven | 51 | 3.7 | 93 | (231) 946-3077 |
| 55 | Starbucks Coffee Company | 51 | 3.5 | 88 | (231) 947-2992 |
| 56 | Circle K | 50 | 3.6 | 97 | (231) 922-2219 |
| 57 | Cafe Exalt | 45 | 4.5 | 2 | (231) 421-5611 |
| 58 | Maison @ Delamar Traverse City | 43 | 3.0 | 21 | (231) 947-3700 |
| 59 | Mission Bay Cafe | 43 | 5.0 | 3 | (231) 463-8036 |
| 60 | Bay Bread on Lake Ave | 43 | 5.0 | 1 | |
| 61 | Joe Muggs Coffee | 42 | 3.9 | 20 | |
| 62 | Bear Paw Sweets & Eats | 39 | 3.4 | 5 |
These businesses have a Traverse City address but no Google rating, so they carry no score.
No Google rating yet
Gregorio lists Traverse City without a street address. That is 1.4 miles south of the Traverse City city center. Google files it under "Coffee shop". The owner has not claimed the Google listing.
Traverse City has 15,593 residents on 8.3 square miles of land, about 1,884 people per square mile (ACS 2024 5-year estimates, Census Gazetteer).
The median household income is $74,087 and the median age is 42.7. These figures describe the town. They do not show who visits any business on this page.
Our October 2026 data has 63 cafés with a Traverse City mailing address: 40.4 per 10,000 residents. A mailing city can differ from the city limits, so treat the ratio as a guide.
Ask for the roast date on retail beans. Fresh beans taste best within a few weeks of roasting.
If you plan to work, check the seats, the power outlets and the Wi-Fi rules. Some cafés limit laptops at busy times.
Check the hours before you go. Many independent cafés close in the afternoon.
County health departments inspect food service in Michigan. You can ask the county for a café's latest inspection report.
Chains are scored by the same rules as independent shops. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
| City | Distance | Cafés and Coffee Shops | Top score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grawn | 7.7 mi southwest | 2 | 70 |
| Interlochen | 10.7 mi southwest | 7 | 64 |
| Cedar | 11.3 mi northwest | 1 | 68 |
| Williamsburg | 12.0 mi east | 1 | 67 |
| Kingsley | 12.1 mi south | 2 | 68 |
| Lake Ann | 12.1 mi west | 1 | 68 |
| Elk Rapids | 13.9 mi northeast | 5 | 66 |
| Maple City | 14.3 mi northwest | 2 | 63 |
Personal Injury Attorneys 35Water Damage Restoration Companies 17Mold Remediation Companies 10Mold Inspection and Testing Companies 4Plumbers 25Roofers 39HVAC Companies 25Electricians 42Dentists 74Med Spas 29Pilates and Fitness Studios 68Photographers 79Coffee Cart Vendors and Mobile Coffee Bars 36Restaurants 125Real Estate Brokerages 103Dance Studios 6Everything in Traverse CityCafés and Coffee Shops in Grand Traverse County
Our October 2026 data lists 63 cafés with a Traverse City mailing address. 62 have a Google rating and are scored. A business can be missing, so treat the count as a floor.
Mundos HQ has the highest TownAnswer score in Traverse City: 75 out of 100, from 4.7 stars and 685 Google reviews. Scores change when listings change.
Reputation (26 points) is the Google rating adjusted for how many reviews it rests on. Review volume adds up to 18, how closely the business matches the trade up to 14, profile facts such as website, phone, hours, photos and a claimed listing up to 22, and a profile the owner verified with TownAnswer adds 20.
No. Every business is scored by the same rules, and no payment changes a score or a place on a list.
Nearby city pages: Grawn (7.7 miles), Interlochen (10.7 miles), Cedar (11.3 miles), Williamsburg (12.0 miles).
Is there a roast date on the beans? Are there seats and Wi-Fi if you plan to work? Do the hours fit your morning?
Traverse City is in Grand Traverse County. See every café in the county on the Grand Traverse County page.
We refresh the data from Google Maps and change the date on the page only when the data changes. This version uses data read in October 2026.
TownAnswer ranks local businesses by one published method. Businesses cannot pay to change their rank. Ratings and review counts come from Google Maps, read in October 2026. Details change, so confirm hours, prices and licences with each business. How we rank.
