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The best breakfast and brunch in Traverse City
Start with The Omelette Shoppe in Downtown for an omelet, with vegetarian and gluten-free choices, Red Spire Brunch House in Grand Traverse Commons for pancakes, French toast or eggs Benedict and Towne Plaza in Downtown for A diner breakfast. Here are all 4, with what to get at each.
- Right Bower Kitchen & CoffeeSeven Hills, west of town
Get: Breakfast or lunch all day, and house-baked bread
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Where is the best breakfast and brunch in Traverse City?
Chef Amazing’s picks start with The Omelette Shoppe (Downtown), Red Spire Brunch House (Grand Traverse Commons) and Towne Plaza (Downtown). All 4 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.
What should I order?
At The Omelette Shoppe, get an omelet, with vegetarian and gluten-free choices. At Red Spire Brunch House, get pancakes, French toast or eggs Benedict. At Towne Plaza, get A diner breakfast. At Right Bower Kitchen & Coffee, get breakfast or lunch all day, and house-baked bread.
Which neighborhood is best for breakfast and brunch in Traverse City?
Most of these are in Downtown. The map on this page shows every one, numbered like the list.
How does Chef Amazing pick these?
From Chef Amazing’s city guide and lists for Traverse City: the places critics, chefs and locals keep recommending, checked and kept current, with what to order at each. Nobody pays to be on them.
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Places change: check hours before you go. Pins come from addresses and OpenStreetMap and can be a little off. Updated November 14, 2026.