Best Chili in Traverse City

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Slabtown Cafe And Burgers
Slabtown Cafe And Burgers
91/100 (3899 ratings)
Quick Bites
Gluten Free Options
American
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Chili
French Fries
Pretzel
Veggie Burger
Sandwiches
Cheeseburger
Burger
Tater tots
Hamburgers
Sit down
American
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Best burgers in TC for..."
Nathan Robinson
"Great burgers hands down, this is your ideal brown bag burger place. Perfect family restaurant and great outdoor seating. The prices are very..."
Russell Fyock
"One of the better hamburgers and pork sandwiches I've had. Loved the specialty soda selection. Helpful and friendly staff! Fantastic food and..."
Kevin P
"This place rocks! Friendly, clean, fast & delicious!!! Had burgers & fries. Awesome! We will be back! This was our first time here. Like the decor &..."
Lynnette
"Great place. Environment is welcoming and the employees are extremely nice. Food was outstanding. Had the Blue Burger and sweet potato fries...."
Adam Pezguru
"Oh yes, it gets five points for decor, historical interest, organization, skilled help and smiles. We enjoyed the local-made soda machine. Our..."
Ilex
"Great lunch spot. Air conditioned inside and lots of tables outside. There were lots of families and bigger parties when I was there and we got our..."
Maddie Heck
"Ya wanna eat some good burgers? Slabtown rules in my book! So many different kinds of burgers (the Bleu cheese burger is my personal favorite), it's..."
WildWilly
"TC Best Kept Secret!!. My husband and I have been here MANY times and they never disappoint! We always get the sweet potato fries.. sure they're..."
Murphycha
"Great place hidden away. Best grilled chicken sandwich ever. Haunt had burger and smelts, loved..."
Joyce A Gray
"Excellent burgers. I especially enjoyed my stuffed burger. Son definitely gives it a thumbs up, as he got a second burger! Homemade veggie burger was..."
JoeM
"Came across this place thanks to Urbanspoon and it was fabulous. Had a burger and fries, both of which were quite tasty. The service was terrific..."
Ima Foodie
"Quirky and good. This restaurant looks like a house. You walk up on the porch, in the front door and into a small homey room with close tables. In..."
Dee
"Delicious!. Slabtown is the best place in town to get a burger, and is definitely in the top 10 places in Michigan to get one. The prices are..."
Lansingite
"Great place. Overall, great local restaurant! They carry a bunch of specialty burgers, all of which are delicious (if you can't pick, go with the..."
Justin
"Great burgers! My family and I are gluten-free and all enjoyed the taste o the GF bun. Fries were delicious and the price was just right. Whenever we..."
Michael Wight
"Awesome greasy..."
Stacey C
"I sometimes dream of a slabtown burger and..."
Christina
"Awesome. Very, very yummy food, and friendly service. Highly recommend..."
JJeatsthefood
"Great local vibe. Good greasy burgers and fries. Compare to "five guys" and I would definitley..."
Chad Nightingale
"Went with family last night and had a very enjoyable dinner. Homemade french fries, freshly pattied burgers and local soft drinks were a big hit...."
Greg Guilbeau
"Fast, cozy indoor and outdoor seating, great burgers, and great..."
Mike
"I'm impressed by the transformation of the old Victorian home into a burger joint. The burgers were incredibly tasty, bursting with flavor and..."
Vincent Mañara
"We had a fun dinner, the restaurant is in an old Victorian house and has lots of news paper clippings and pictures to look at. We had THE BIG BLUE..."
Melissa G.
"Extremely satisfied, would recommend. The food was amazing. I got the chicken caesar wrap, my sister got a cheese-stuffed burger, and both were..."
Melissa K
"Some of the best burgers my wife and I have ever had. She had an olive burger that she said was the best ever, and I had a stuffed burger called the..."
aaron ayala
"Great burgers! They have a nice variety of burger options, and they let you customize to make it just what you want. Pricing is quite reasonable (and..."
Erin Jackson
"A unique burger joint smashed into an old Victorian home. This restaurant has limited indoor seating and most likely more seats outdoors than in. ..."
Mike Finton
"This place is a tradition for my family! Great food and fast service a must have when visiting traverse city..."
Lana Brohl
"Super fun atmosphere and the most delicious burgers I've ever had! Definitely try the strawberry milkshake too! The fries are to die..."
Erika Resh
"Each burger has its own personality. I got the olive burger and really dug the combination of Swiss cheese and olive sauce. The kids meals are a..."
Ashleigh New
"Visited on a Friday evening of a holiday weekend and had Pungi’s pepper patty (a stuffed burger) and bacon cheese fries. There were lots of people..."
Matthew Gleason
Green House Cafe
Green House Cafe
87/100 (984 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
American
American
Cafe
Soups
Soups
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
French onion soup
Salad
Cakes
Chili
Crab
Crab Cake
Sandwiches
Burger
Eggs Benedict
French Toast
Toasts
Omelette
Pancakes
Club Sandwich
Sit down
American
Café
Soups
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Street Parking
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Non-smoking restaurants
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Fantastic breakfast. The eggs Neptune were amazing. The crab cakes were delicious. The poached eggs were cooked to perfection. Melissa was super..."
Matt Deveau
"We visited traverse city. The reviews seemed good so we went here for breakfast. I look for the best in each place. Maybe today was not so great...."
Alex
"All American breakfast restaurant that serves unpretentious and delicious dishes. First timer here and will definitely come back. The location is..."
Kai C
"i have somehow never been in here despite living in TC my whole life. Today, I happened to be downtown and followed my nose (it was smelling up the..."
Sydney Ghering
"Food was solid amd portions were huge. They made a grilled cheese that was reportedly "the best". The reuben with cherry kraut was great. Staff was a..."
Justin Welsch
"The server was very kind and helpful, and the location good. The food was pretty good as well. I would give it another star if it wasn't so hot..."
Amberly Marckini
"Amazing Sunday brunch! Breakfast here is soooo good. Large portions, delicious, very filling. Extremely friendly servers. Very accommodating. Baked..."
Nicole P
"Met a friend here for lunch and was able to be seated outdoors in an area in front of the cafe on the sidewalk that's marked off for dining. I had..."
Cyndi Rachol
"Greenhouse Cafe, always a good choice. They make the tastiest sandwiches in town. The service was stellar, our server knew exactly what we needed..."
Elizabeth Osborne
"Small restaurant with really big flavor. I had the Spanish omelette with chorizo and salsa and it was delicious. Good size portions and attentive..."
Paul LaVigne
"Green House Cafe is an awesome local breakfast place. It has the small town, local feel that we love, and the staff is always friendly. The food is..."
Lee and Amy Goldberg
"Cute place for breakfast. We went on a Sunday and they only serve breakfast. My husband had the eggs Benedict, which he liked a lot. Price was very..."
Nicole Rogers
"Great little place in TC! Nice assortment of sandwiches for lunch. The cherry Reuben had great flavors as well as the asparagus parmesan soup. BLT..."
Jason Kristi Altman
"THE best omelette I have EVER tasted! The baked potato omelette 😋. Seriously, you would think you were eating a baked potato not an omelette..."
Lin
Sleder's Family Tavern
Sleder's Family Tavern
85/100 (2206 ratings)
Restaurants
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
American
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Pub
American
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Fried pickles
Hot Cider
Fish
Shrimp
Spanish Coffee
Salads
Beef
Chicken Wings
Beer
Impossible Burger and Fries
Burger and chips
Cod Basket
deep fried pickles
Sleder Burger
chicken burrito
Salad
Smelt Dinner
Wings
Chips & Cheese Nachos
Chili
Sleder's Ale
Apple Blueberry Cider
AYCE Friday Fish Fry
Sandwiches
AYCE Fish Fry
Burger
Cod
Hamburgers
Ribs
fish n chips
French Fries
Burrito
Bloody Mary
Nachos
Bean Soup
Sit down
American
Bar
Pub
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Takeout
Television
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"This joint is nuts. Amazing food. Andrea our server was super friendly. Fried pickles amazing. Buffalo burger great. Cod and smelt all top notch...."
the DM Lair
"Can’t say enough about this place! Great place for Drink and some legit food. My burger was cooked to perfection and hit the spot.The Atmosphere is..."
Joshua Adams
"Delicious, fresh, and fast food! We didn't realize we were going to the oldest restaurant in Michigan when we chose it, but with the great service,..."
Amanda Broseus
"When can you go to a restaurant that was established back in the 1880's?! It's amazing. Taxidermy isn't really my thing, but the vibe is very rustic..."
Lynn “Pencilmarks”
"Hubby and I are trying all these hometown favorites while doing the M-22 Fall Color Tour. BEST AYCE FRIDAY FISH FRY HANDS DOWN ANYWHERE WE'VE..."
Jeanine Eno
"Very historic place! 5 stars all day! Yes it was your typical bar food, but that was what I was looking for! A nice homemade bowl of chili on a..."
David Ebenstein
"Our server was really good. The hostess was a very sweet young lady. And just looking at all of there decorations and the history of this place is..."
Cindy Polesky
"It's an old place, so no kind of chain restaurant nonsense. Supposedly oldest in Michigan, but great diner food. The clam chowder was the best I've..."
Jessica Schulte
"Visited for a late dinner on a Friday night. Seated right away, friendly staff. Servers checked in with us a few times, took orders, and brought..."
Kate Bousum
"A wonderful little gem. It has a local bar atmosphere with exceptional wait staff. The fish was delicious, particularly the..."
nannette lloyd
Minervas Restaurant & Bar
Minervas Restaurant & Bar
80/100 (396 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Grill
Bar
Grill
Vegetarian Friendly
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Brunch
Drinks
Pasta
Salad
Chili
Calamari
Risotto
Calamares
Salmon
Pesto
Fish
Seafood Risotto
Pork
Seafood linguine
Shrimp and Grits
Pasta Primavera with Chicken
Sit down
Grill
American
Bar
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Reservations
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Accepts American Express
Table Service
Accepts Discover
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Stopped in last night for dinner and was pleasantly surprised it was still happy hour. The place was very busy with only one waitress. Sarah was..."
Tom C
"Minervas is becoming a weekly breakfast routine for me. It's a great place to meet clients or have breakfast alone to prepare for the..."
Terry Porter
"We were a party of six in the as such the group ended up selecting quite a variety of different entrees from the menu. Everyone loved the food and..."
James Horn
"Minnervas exceeded all of our expectations! My husband and I went for happy hour on a Saturday afternoon and were seated immediately. Felicia, our..."
Megan Streeter
"Outstanding food, excellent service, cozy atmosphere. As expected in a place like this, prices are on the high side, but it's a great place to go for..."
Rhonda Nicholas
"Took a carry out of breakfast and I have to say it was one of the omelettes I've ever had! Delicious and very friendly and helpful service..."
Erika Resh
"Excellent experience!! Minerva's has been a hidden gem for years in this area. The food is phenomenal and the staff are very warm and welcoming!!..."
Josh King
"Great food and friendly service. I loved the white chicken chili, fast fit a rainy day in..."
dan rosie
"Always a great time here! Smiles, laughter and new memories :) great staff, food, and..."
Charles Comber
"My wife and I were coming through town and stayed at the best western. We went downstairs and ordered the steaks tips. To say the least we were blown..."
vince Striedieck
"Our party of 4 showed up at 7:30 on a Sunday night, after rudely being turned away at Harrington's by the Bay and we were immediately seated. The..."
Sean Carruth
"Great place to eat! Best fish and chips I've ever had. Chef came out and talked to us for a few minutes and sold us some of his amazing cherry BBQ..."
Bruce Carpenter
"We came to Minervas even after reading the reviews as the menu looked so tasty. I am guessing that the owner/manager has really worked to improve of..."
Donna Breternitz
The Franklin
The Franklin
78/100 (1648 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
American
Vegan Options
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Mussels
Shrimp
Tuna
Beef
Couscous
Calamares
Salmon
Ribs
Pasta
Salad
Chili
Polenta
Mac and cheese
Sandwiches
Gazpacho
Crab
Burger
Pretzel
Scallops
Hamburgers
Schnitzel
Clams
Hanger steak
Duck
Calamari
Cuban Sandwich
Risotto
Don's Drive-in
Don's Drive-in
78/100 (2896 ratings)
Restaurants
Diner
American
Diner
American
Fast Food
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Onion Rings and Fries
Chili
Clam Strips
Steak Frites
Foot Long Coney
French Fries
Atomic Burger and Fries
IDED Onion Rings
Patty Melt and Curly Fries
Fish
1 4 lb Burger Slaw Onion Rings Fries and Shake
Steak Fries
BLT Sandwich
Roast Beef Hamburger Cheeseburger Basket
Sweet Potato Fries
Grilled Chicken Sandwich Onion Rings Fries and Real Fruit Cherry Shake
Breaded Mushrooms
Roast Beef Hoogie Poutine
Foot Long Hot Dog
Sandwiches
Pineapple Cider and Be Wheat Ale
Reuben Burger
Cheeseburger
Margherita Pizza
Burger
Veggie Burger
Grilled cheese
Shrimp Basket
Hamburgers
Sit down
American
Diner
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Late Night
Dinner
Lunch
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 Müller
"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..."
Melissa Yo