Best French Bakery in Lake Leelanau

"Since 1996, Mike and Denise Busley have been making pies of all kinds (27 varieties of fruit pie, including six kinds of cherry pie) as well as seven kinds of cream pie, pot pies, quiches, cookies, scones and muffins. Dress code: CasualPhone: +1 231-922-7437"

"Anyone with a sweet tooth will think that Grand Traverse Pie Company is a paradise, and it’s the perfect stop for dessert. The first shop opened in 1996 on West Front Street. Then, the company opened a second location downtown on North Park Street."

"From Business: The Traverse City Park Street location is located in the heart of downtown on the ground floor of the 101 North Park Building. Occupying a spacious retail space…"

"Vegetarian and vegan friendly, they also welcome dogs on the patio and will even provide a bowl of water in case fido gets thirsty. This soup and sandwich place is ideal for lunch, and it’s pretty healthy too."

"A long list of fresh sandwiches, inventive soups and salads. Known for Cherry Chicken Salad and their Reuben.BL • $-$$ • 115 E. Front St. • 231.929.7687"

"With a name like Morsels, you can guess that this little eatery makes bite-sized goods. In addition, it makes coffee and espresso to order and cafe fare for breakfast in Traverse City. You can get old-fashioned oatmeal, baked French toast strata, breakfast sandwiches and burritos, and bagels with cream cheese."

"This place is a full service grocery store (food co-op) and cafe and if you've ever been in a Whole Foods Market, this is comparable."

"When you're downtown Traverse City and hoping to find a place to rest your weary feet, grab a quick bite to eat, and a good cup of coffee, you should visit Brew. Located in the historic Opera building, the aesthetic is cozy and a bit moody. Given their comfortable and ample seating options, you won't be in a hurry to leave."

"Mostly known for its espressos, coffees, teas, local wines, microbrews, and other seasonal drinks, the Brew is a rustic-chic coffeehouse. You can find it in the same building as the City Opera House. Despite its popularity for beverages, it serves breakfast all day."

"Everyone who works here is super sweet, never a bad experience. Only wish their menu was a little better. It's in an awkward spot where I can't..."

"Northern Michigan’s first Artisan Bakery, Pleasanton has been a leader in the local food movement for over 20 years. Using time honored techniques and an incredible wood-fired brick oven, Pleasanton Bakery creates breads that are unlike any other available. Tuesday-Saturday, 8am-8pm"

"At The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, you’ll find the first artisan bakery in Northern Michigan: Pleasanton Brick Oven Bakery. This rustic restaurant has been making incredible wood-fired pizzas for more than 20 years. It serves fresh-baked breads, pastries, and cookies also."

"A wide variety of mead along with some flavorful hard apple ciders.D • BAR • $$ • 119 N. Maple St. • 231.714.5028"

"When you're downtown Traverse City and hoping to find a place to rest your weary feet, grab a quick bite to eat, and a good cup of coffee, you should visit Brew. Located in the historic Opera building, the aesthetic is cozy and a bit moody. Given their comfortable and ample seating options, you won't be in a hurry to leave."

"Mostly known for its espressos, coffees, teas, local wines, microbrews, and other seasonal drinks, the Brew is a rustic-chic coffeehouse. You can find it in the same building as the City Opera House. Despite its popularity for beverages, it serves breakfast all day."

"An off-the-wall brewery that uses such bizarre ingredients as pig heads, fruit pies and asparagus, this art-bedecked place — which also includes a hair salon — is unforgettable. On our recent visit, we tried a lemon beer that owner and head brewer Russell Springsteen was testing. The recipe included lemon zest as well as juice, and it was delicious — a refreshing, more-natural-tasting departure from the uber-sweet shandies (lemonade mixed with beer) that have been rising in popularity."

"With a passion for brewing beer and cutting hair, Russell Springsteen combined both with Right Brain Brewery and the hair salon next door in 2007. Located in a large warehouse on East 16th Street, this innovative Traverse City microbrewery has an industrial style and family-friendly atmosphere. It hosts more than 150,000 patrons every year, and there are at least 30 beers on tap all the time."

"Tucked into an alleyway in the city's edgy Warehouse District, this microbrewery is paired with a hair salon next door. (Their motto is, You sip, we snip.) The 70-seat pub features at least 10 handcrafted ales, beers, stouts and porters at a time. Dress code: CasualPhone: +1 231-944-1239"