7 Best Restaurants for Afternoon Coffee In Bellaire, Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

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1. Artisan - Traverse City

4.7

Exceptional(1537)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • Traverse City

Booked 23 times today

Artisan Waterfront Restaurant & Tavern offers a unique and innovative dining experience with magnificent views of Lake Michigan. Our Great Lakes-inspired, New American cuisine has an emphasis on farm-fresh fare from local and regional farms, celebrating the theme of craftsmanship and sustainability.With booking a table in Artisan please advise your table will be reserved for 2 hours starting at the time of your reservation.PLEASE NOTE THAT OUTSIDE TABLES ARE RESERVED UPON REQUEST BUT CANNOT BE GUARANTEED.If you have requested a table outdoors, please be advised that in the case of inclement weather, we will do our best to accommodate your party inside at the same reservation time, however we cannot guarantee a table inside at the same exact time and may need to adjust the reservation time accordingly.

2. NIIJII Restaurant

3.9

Excellent(26)

$$$$

• American • Acme

Booked 1 time today

Welcome to NIIJII Restaurant, located off the main lobby at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa. NIIJII offers an elevated casual dining experience with a wide variety of breakfast and dinner options to enjoy during your stay.Formerly known as Sweetwater American Bistro, the newly renovated NIIJII Restaurant provides a fresh dining experience to guests of the Resort. NIIJII Restaurant’s modern space and unique menu was designed with cultural touches celebrating the heritage of our owners, the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians. NIIJII is the Anishinaabe spelling for "friend."

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3. Great Lakes Culinary Institute

4.8

Exceptional(180)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • Traverse City

At Lobdell's, a Teaching Restaurant, you'll enjoy food prepared and served by Great Lakes Culinary Institute students and beautiful bayside views. Lunch is served regularly during fall and spring, while bakery and coffee service is provided in summer. Special events throughout the year include farm to table and world cuisine dinners, as well as cocktail and charcuterie events.

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4. Trattoria Funistrada

4.8

Exceptional(1327)

$$$$

• Italian • Glen Arbor / Maple City

Booked 19 times today

Italian-American neighborhood dining in the heart of downtown "Burdickville."Please visit our website for further information, sample menus & directions. Online reservations are limited, please call if you do not see the availability you want. We look forward to having you as our guest!*We do not have a children's menu; young children are strongly discouraged. We are a small space ~ limits are in place for larger parties.

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5. Mimi & Pipi's Casa Italiana

4.9

Exceptional(245)

$$$$

• Italian • Grayling

Booked 27 times today

A tavola non s'invecchia: At the table one does not grow old. At Mimi and Pipi's the rich traditions of Italy come alive. Enjoy a one of a kind dining experience marked by exquisite wine offerings and fine Italian cuisine—the shared dream of Christine and Matt LaFontaine to create an authentic destination in Grayling. Mimi and Pipi's is proud to offer a comprehensive carryout experience complete with its own exclusive entrance for easier, faster ordering.

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6. Vintage Chophouse l Wine Bar

4.7

Exceptional(666)

$$$$

• Steakhouse • Bay Harbor

Booked 8 times today

Overlooking Little Traverse Bay, Vintage Chophouse | Wine Bar offers an elevated dining experience where classic steakhouse tradition meets northern Michigan sophistication. Rich in history and stately in presence, our restaurant invites guests to savor expertly prepared cuisine, an exceptional wine selection, and unparalleled lake views in an atmosphere of relaxed elegance.While we make every effort to honor seating preferences, specific table assignments cannot be guaranteed.For parties of five or more, please call (231) 439-4051.Please note: Outdoor reservations are weather-dependent, and alternative indoor seating cannot be guaranteed in the event of inclement conditionsAs of 5/1/2026 Vintage Chophouse | Wine Bar does not accept cash as a form of payment. Cash may still be used as a form of gratuity.

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7. The Sagamore Room - Inn at Bay Harbor

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• Continental • Bay Harbor

Booked 2 times today

Start your day overlooking the serene waters of Little Traverse Bay at The Sagamore Room, where breakfast is served with a view. Our welcoming dining room offers a generous menu of classic breakfast favorites, from perfectly prepared eggs benedict to blueberry streusel pancakes and hearty omelets made to order. Whether you're savoring a full breakfast or opting for something lighter, you'll find thoughtfully prepared dishes that set the tone for a memorable northern Michigan day. Complement your meal with a breakfast cocktail or freshly brewed Starbucks coffee as you take in the unparalleled lake views. As of 5/1/2026 The Inn at Bay Harbor does not accept cash as a form of payment. Cash may still be used as a form of gratuity. Open daily, 7-11am

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7 restaurants available nearby

1. Artisan - Traverse City

2. NIIJII Restaurant

3. Great Lakes Culinary Institute

4. Trattoria Funistrada

5. Mimi & Pipi's Casa Italiana

6. Vintage Chophouse l Wine Bar

7. The Sagamore Room - Inn at Bay Harbor

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