Diner cuisine: the best places to taste it in Traverse City
6 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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"Delicious. If you understand Mexican food this is the place for you. If you need to be educated on items; I suggest their American menu. Portions are..."
Chad Vining
"Food is great, ambiance is wonderful, servers are very nice, since combining with the store next door the menu has expanded to include Mexican fare...."
Zachary Oatley
"This place is hopping! We waited a few extra minutes, but TOTALLY worth it. Authentic and delicious Mexican food. The atmosphere was welcoming and..."
Alyssa Avis
"Sparky's Diner is awesome like a blast into the past. They treat you like family and the food is prepared just the way you want. They have all the..."
Rick Derthick
"We were expecting to walk into Sparkys Diner. We weren't aware that it was taken over by a Mexican food restaurant. 🤷🏼‍♀️ They still had..."
apple25ky
"Friendly staff. Generous portions. Wellflavored and unique..."
Lisa Benson
"This diner is a quaint, charming little restaurant serving up great eats, with large portions of flavorful options. With reasonable prices, it was..."
Rob Parsley
"Good food large portions, great prices. Seat yourself atmosphere. Slow service
Not really for vegans or vegetarians but you can customize your..."
Lacree T (Cree)
"This was our second visit. We came in before they closed and it was a little messy they were starting their closing process but we didn't care. The..."
Chris Oquinn
"This is a great little diner! It has all the go to breakfast and lunch classic diner comfort food. On top of that they have killer Mexican food,..."
Dan Bircher
"Our first time eating here. Glad we decided to try it. Love the retro design! The workers were very friendly. The food and coffee were delicious!..."
Linda Cole
"Randomly chose this place after a long weekend in DT TC and decided to go a little off the grid to avoid long waits for seating. All of us planned..."
Scott Castle
"We love authentic Mexican food ! Sparky's is the place to go. Upon our return to Michigan, we will be coming here in the future. People are friendly..."
J Bickley
"I am aware that the bar is low, but I believe these are the best tacos in Traverse City. It used to be just a diner, but since TC Latino took over,..."
Honest TCReviews
"Great quality meat tacos and tortas, so yummy and such kind staff. Best chorizo,carnitas, and al pastor I’ve had in northern Michigan..."
Gina Sancricca
"The Mexican food was delicious! We prefer to wait for trips to Texas rather than eat at Mexican restaurants near where we live, this was well worth..."
Kateri Cortez
"I love love love this place ....prices are cheap and the food is alot and great..."
"Small local diner with hand made pies and muffins for sale. Along with standard diner dishes for breakfast and lunch.
The staff was friendly and..."
joseph plaza
"Fast, friendly, and delicious.
Ham and bean soup was delicious.
Club sammich also top notch. Bread super soft but tasted homemade. Fries screaming..."
Ryan Schwartz
"Randy's has excellent burgers and great service.
I tried them the other day while on my 30 min lunch. They were fairly busy but they still got me my..."
DB Turbonub25
"Great local place. Had the steak and eggs. Price didn’t break the bank. Gotta stop by when you’re in..."
S Sutherland
"In my opinion this is one of the top breakfast places in Northern Michigan! Great hole in the wall. Awesome food! And the prices cannot be beat! The..."
Mike Vandermus
"Food is pretty good, depends on what you get. Breakfast is pretty good. The potatoes are not, too dry.
I don't care for buffets but it is very..."
Crystal Wise
"Awesome just awesome! Great homemade food, large quantities, great flavors, lots to choose from. Top notch staff! Fast service. Should be 10..."
Rich Clark
"Amazing place! Picked it on a whim while out on vacation and it did not disappoint! Fast service, very friendly staff. The four of us eating there..."
AVIANNA HITE
"Fantastic food and service! Best Belgian waffle in town! Randy’s Diner is an understated gem with great classic breakfast..."
Brooke Vasquez
"What a fantastic diner! Came for breakfast before heading to the dunes. We came on their 25th anniversary of being in business. There's a reason..."
Jacqueline Matia
"Was looking for somewhere to eat lunch while on vacation and stumbled upon this place. So glad we did!!! Good food, wonderful staff and good..."
Karen Burger
"This may be the best place ever! Was staying in town for a couple days & had tried multiple other local spots. They were fine but seems overpriced..."
Dalton Huffman
"Went for Saturday breakfast - stuffed hash browns were awesome and the grilled cinnamon roll was fantastic. Our waitress was energetic and helpful...."
Mike Griffith
"Perfect diner vibe. Very friendly. Great breakfast. Killer blt and egg..."
jeffinillinois
"We are here from Ohio on vacation and stumbled across this little Gem. Delicious food, Great Service and even better Price. The owner introduced..."
Jennifer Greene
"I visit Randy’s at least twice a week. Service is always stellar and the food is always on point! Breakfast is my jam and it hits the spot every..."
James Sullivan
"Good little home town diner, I had fried smelt and fries and my wife had the pulled pork Mac n cheese both good healthy portions. We took deeserts to..."
"Gutted that this place is likely going away. (The building went up for sale in Aug 2023). So get your diner fix here while you can! The biscuits and..."
Eric Kmetz
"I went to a lot of restaurants during our weekends day hands-down this one was my favorite. The food was amazing, the culture was great and they also..."
Heather Lauren
"Came in town for vacation with family.
Got to enjoy breakfast with friends and family and it was so good!!!
Hash browns we’re wonderfully cooked,..."
Alicia Phillips
"Reviewed today
Feels like a big happy family
My family loved their breakfast especially the corn beef hash. Said it was made to perfection. My..."
Stephanie Miller
"Exactly what you'd expect from a little greasy diner. The crisp on the brioche buns edge PERFECT!!! Seasoning on the meat PERFECT!!! French fries..."
Kelli Campbell
"This is the perfect little retro-feel diner. We stopped in for breakfast and I highly recommend it! Great food, good service and..."
Kathryn Cornell
"My experience at J&S.! Was pleasant, and Tiffany My waitress, was very nice And Awesome The food was good and tasted good to. I would recommend this..."
Kenneth C Wolgast
"Fun, bright small diner atmosphere. Well known for their hamburgers, the french fries were perfection and the chocolate malt was blended just..."
Suzan Moody
"The food was very fresh and well prepared. delicious! The waitress was friendly and the service was very speedy. We ate outside and there was lots of..."
Bobbi Simonsen
"J & S is a staple in Traverse City, Michigan. They're great for late night breakfast and the servers are some of the most patient in the business...."
Mark Francis II
"Another magnificent burger, great place in TC to grab lunch. The cook and wait staff are friendly, chatty and seem to enjoy talking to the customers...."
Kevin Kalmink
"Awesome place for food. The staff is friendly and fast. The food is really good too. I got their chicken tenders and fries and others got omlettes..."
Purvik Patel
"I can agree with all the comments of slow service, but when you walk in its a vintage car diner feel and 1 or two servers. You know it's not gonna be..."
"Great breakfast!. I had a wonderful omelette with pancakes my hubby had the omelette w biscuits and gravy. Very large portions and food was really..."
Mawendland
"Excellent. Rounds is what you think of when you think of a nice, local diner. They have interesting kitsch on the walls, brown leather booths, and..."
Lansingite
"Good food. Standard diner fair. Very large portions!! Service was a little slow, but it was very busy, even at 10:30 in the..."
Jenn LaVigne
"Love this place! Delicious food, good portions, good prices, and wonderful staff! It's our go-to traditional breakfast place in..."
Patricia Lawrence
"Had to wait a bit for the food, but it was understandable as it was very busy. The food was great and the place had a classic diner ambiance. Lovely..."
Hosup Song (Evan)
"Great old time diner atmosphere. Shelly our waitress made great recommendations for breakfast. The Raspberry French toast and hash with eggs were..."
Melissa Morrison
"Traverse City - you have a hidden gem!
I was directed to this non-comercially advertised diner by a foodie friend with impeccable taste.
The..."
Kevin Daley
"Charming diner decor. Great service from Cindy. Food was just ok. Prices decent. Coffee should be stronger. And why no hash..."
Ryan deVries
"The food was great, and the service was fantastic! Our waitress Cory made sure our cups were never empty. The steak and eggs was great, and so was my..."
Lydia M
"The service was fantastic, and I loved the old-school look and feel of the restaurant. The food was bland and lacked flavor. However, the pancakes..."
Leanne McAfee
"Great breakfast! The crumbled sausage that they put in omelets and sausage gravy is just perfect. Most places cut up sausage links, not this place...."
Josh Canupp
"First of all the staff at Rounds are absolutely fantastic. I will be back just because of them. And thats not even counting the food l, and it was..."
Dustin Pressler
"Amazing food and customer service. They were very busy but still great service! The corn beef hash was homemade and delish! Eggs Benedict was top..."
Grilled Chicken Sandwich Onion Rings Fries and Real Fruit Cherry Shake
Margherita Pizza
Burger
Roast Beef Hoogie Poutine
Veggie Burger
Shrimp Basket
Grilled cheese
Pineapple Cider and Be Wheat Ale
Hamburgers
Chili
Steak Frites
Onion Rings and Fries
French Fries
Clam Strips
Foot Long Coney
Fish
Atomic Burger and Fries
Steak Fries
BLT Sandwich
IDED Onion Rings
Sweet Potato Fries
Patty Melt and Curly Fries
Breaded Mushrooms
Sit down
American
Diner
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Lunch
Late Night
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"What a great diner! We stopped here during our stay in Traverse City and glad we did. Decor is retro and bright. Staff is attentive and made sure..."
Nick Wilcox
"Went here for dinner the other night and had a great time it's definitely a small restaurant but there were always one or two tables open. One of the..."
Jack deRoche
"From the moment I pulled into Don's Drive-In in Traverse City, MI, I knew I was in for a treat. The mid-century vibe was immediately inviting, and..."
Alec Daniels
"This place is not retro, it's the real deal. Been around since the 1950s. We enjoyed Burger baskets and malteds. Burger baskets were served hot and..."
Mark Otte
"The food was great! The atmosphere was great! The service was friendly and personable! Big portions to share or take home! The chocolate malts were..."
Dora Matheny
"Fantastic! Old fashioned service = polite friendly atmosphere. Food was very good. Prices were even better. 3 full meals and 20% tip for good service..."
Rose Nelson
"Love the vibe of this retro drive-in diner! We opted to enjoy the curb side drive in service. Hit the button below the menu and they will come out to..."
Rachel Miller
"Waiter was fabulous!
I loved the sliders, I got 2 which was good enough to fill me up and of course the fries!
The shakes actually taste like real..."
Desi Garland
"This is a really great place if you're looking for great 50's Americana-style food with a 1-2 punch of nostalgia.
The 3/4lb aptly named MONSTER..."
Dee Fuze
"The food is amazing (they have fried mushrooms), and it was delivered to the table quickly. The staff were really attentive, and came out to see how..."
Bradley Krone
"Enjoy Classic American Breakfast at Don's Drive In in Traverse City
During our recent visit to Traverse City for a sports tournament, my partner and..."
Alfons MĂĽller
"A MUST visit when you go to Traverse City! The atmosphere is nostalgic and our waitress was great. Food comes out hot and fast! Delicious food. Would..."
Jeri Landheer
"I opted for the slider : AMAZING and definitely just the size I needed. Husband ordered the regular sized burger and fries.
We each ordered shakes:..."
Courtney Hanson
"My husband and I love old school diners. It's SO CUTE on the inside! And the food was..."
Sarah Nichols
"Amazing service amzaing food amazing atmosphere a place that checks all the boxes is hard to come by and this place nails..."
Daniel McDiarmid
"My dad took me here as a kid and finally I got to take my son here. Food was excellent, our waitress was extremely quick and helpful. My son loved..."
Spencer Whitledge
"1st time here and we will be back. Jason was one of the best servers we have had in a long time. Perfect mix of helpful, attentive and genuine. And,..."
Anita Shaffer
"Greeted with kindness when calling in my order. When I arrived I was greeted by all employees I came in contact with. Great customer service from a..."
Bill Sterzik
"It was my first time at this restaurant and the employees were awesome. The food was so fresh and tasty. Me and my fiance ordered sliders and fried..."
"We got the Friday night "All You Can Eat" Fish Dinner. Fish was fried just right, and everything else -- fries, coleslaw, and roll -- were good...."
Christine Pion
"Food is usually always great. We’ve been coming here as long as I can remember. It’s always been a comfort place to go eat. As of late though it..."
Ashley Soper
"My family used to be regulars before 2020 but between lockdown and then moving to an inconvenient end of the county, and then that whole economy..."
Keith
"The owner is the best. Always brings me a pitcher of tea. Great food. Great place for boo and I to get something quick on days we are running..."
edgardo dejesus
"I love this place so much! The food is SO good and cheap! The atmosphere is cool and the staff are really nice. The hardest part is deciding what to..."
Andrea Cherry-Watson
"Amazing vibe and place. I got the cinnamon Roll French Toast which was great. I also got the stuffed biscuits and gravy. I love biscuits and gravy so..."
Adrian L
"This is a hidden Jem. It's located on South Airport Blvd, just a short trip from the airport. Its nickname is the Hanger. It has an aviation..."
Lloyd Wolford
"Been coming here since I was a kid. I have very fond memories and the olive burger and chocolate malt will not disappoint. Ranch is top notch as..."
julie forward
"Can't say enough good thing abut this place. Great friendly, staff, menu has something for everyone and they support their..."
Valerie Norton
"Great place! Not a franchise, friendly staff, and great food! I had chili dogs; the dogs were from Koegel with a good snap to the skin and the chili..."
Jim Docter
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