Dining | Specialty Foods

Dining | Specialty Foods

Our celebrated restaurants and specialty food establishments offer a wide range of delicious menu options and settings in Leland, Lake Leelanau and just 'down the road!' Get take-out or a snack and head to the beach, grab a Michigan made hot dog or ice cream cone while walking around town, have an impromptu breakfast, lunch or dinner at a favorite local hang-out, or plan an elegant, romantic dining experience. Something for every foodie!

Bluebird Restaurant-Tavern | Early Bird Café

Phone: 231-256-9081
bluebirdleland@gmail.com

102 E River Street, 101 S Main Street
Leland, MI 49654

Bluebird Restaurant-Tavern | Early Bird Café

Phone: 231-256-9081 | bluebirdleland@gmail.com

102 E River Street, 101 S Main Street | Leland, MI 49654

The Bluebird is Leland’s most popular and beloved restaurant, with a riverfront dining room and a more casual tavern area, operated by the Telgard family since 1927. Outdoor riverfront patio is open July-August. Specializing in the freshest Lake Michigan fish, plus a widerange of local and regional cuisine. Our extensive wine list has not only a huge selection of local wines, but also well-aged California, French, and Italian reds.

Next to the Bluebird ~ The Early Bird offers a breakfast and lunch menu. This is the place to go… a local tradition!

Open year round, except January. Call for seasonal

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Leland Mercantile

Phone: 231-256-9030
lelandmerc@gmail.com

102 S Main Street , PO Box 363
Leland, MI 49654

Leland Mercantile

Phone: 231-256-9030 | lelandmerc@gmail.com

102 S Main Street , PO Box 363 | Leland, MI 49654

Leland Mercantile is a full-line grocery store. We have a fantastic Butcher Shop offering USDA choice meats cut just how you like them. The Butcher Shop also offers local and domestic fish and fresh American lamb. We have a variety of specialty cheeses, salads, and various deli meats, home-made soups and sandwiches. Stop on in for our daily lunch specials (online menu), rotisserie chicken, BBQ ribs, and a whole lot more. Excellent selection of wine, liquor and beer. Ice (block & cube). Just 1 block from the marina and beach.

Summer hours: 8:00 am-9:00 pm

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Gill's Pier Ranch

Phone: 231-256-7355
info@gillspierranch.com

5620 N Manitou Trl (M-22)
Northport, MI 49670

Gill's Pier Ranch

Phone: 231-256-7355 | info@gillspierranch.com

5620 N Manitou Trl (M-22) | Northport, MI 49670

Welcome to Gill's Pier Ranch and Farm Market! We raise Tibetan Yak and Suri Alpacas on our 176-acre Leelanau peninsula ranch. As an agritourism destination, we offer real-time ranch experience, tours, breedstock, quality Yak meat, Alpaca fiber / fiber products and more:

Ranch Tours
• Self-guided walking tours
• Tours on custom-designed hay wagon

Farm Market
• Fresh produce
• Naturally ultra-lean dark-red Yak meat
• Alpaca fiber & fiber products

Ranch Sports & Events
• Grand Traverse Sporting clay shooting
• Corporate and team building events

Just 4.5 miles north of Leland!
Winter: Saturdays, 10am–4pm
Summer: Coming soon

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Carlson's Fishery

Phone: 231-256-9801
info@carlsonsfish.com

205 W River Street
Leland, Michigan 49654

Carlson's Fishery

Phone: 231-256-9801 | info@carlsonsfish.com

205 W River Street | Leland, Michigan 49654

Fresh and smoked fish, fish sausage, beef and turkey jerky. A Leland tradition for five generations.

On the dock in Fishtown!

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Cove, The | Rick's Café

Phone: 231-256-9834
info@thecoveleland.com

111 W River Street, PO Box 598
Leland, Michigan 49654

Cove, The | Rick's Café

Phone: 231-256-9834 | info@thecoveleland.com

111 W River Street, PO Box 598 | Leland, Michigan 49654

Historic Fishtown's only Lake Michigan waterfront restaurant. Enjoy The Cove's lunch and dinner menu featuring freshwater fish, acclaimed seafood chowder, all natural steaks, and delicious "from scratch" breads and desserts. Or kick back on Rick's Cafe deck downstairs for a mouth watering burger from the outdoor grill, and our signature "Chubby Mary" cocktail from a full bar featuring local wines and craft beers.

Lunch, dinner and cocktails daily ~ May through October.
On the water in Fishtown!

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Dam Candy Store

Phone: 231-645-0834
rachael@damcandystore.com

197 River Street
Leland, Michigan 49654

Dam Candy Store

Phone: 231-645-0834 | rachael@damcandystore.com

197 River Street | Leland, Michigan 49654

Classic, cheerful, and always delicious – the Dam Candy Store is Fishtown's most favorite sweet spot. Our wide variety of candies, ice creams and chocolates are sure to bring out the kid in you!

Sunday thru Thursday: 11–5
Friday & Saturday: 10–6

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Art's Tavern

Phone: 231-334-3754
info@artsglenarbor.com

6487 Western Ave
Glen Arbor, Michigan 49636

Art's Tavern

Phone: 231-334-3754 | info@artsglenarbor.com

6487 Western Ave | Glen Arbor, Michigan 49636

Located at the corner of M22 and Lake Street in Glen Arbor since 1934. This legendary watering hole serves up breakfast, lunch, dinner and your favorite beverage 360 days a year from 7am until late.

Come see us!

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Riverside Inn & Fine Dining, The

Phone: 231-256-9971
info@theriverside-inn.com

302 E River Street , PO Box 1135
Leland, MI 49654

Riverside Inn & Fine Dining, The

Phone: 231-256-9971 | info@theriverside-inn.com

302 E River Street , PO Box 1135 | Leland, MI 49654

Nestled on the banks of the Leland River, The Riverside Inn graces the site with its historic grandeur. The dining room features a seasonal, eclectic menu highlighting Northern Michigan's fresh local ingredients, and "Wine Spectator" magazine has recognized The Inn's spectacular wine list for ten years in a row. Outdoor dining is available along the Leland River.

Dinner is served nightly. Sunday brunch.
Reservations recommended. Off-season hours vary.

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French Valley Vineyard & Bistro

Phone: 231-941-7060
info@vininn.com

1338 N Pebble Beach Drive
Suttons Bay, MI 49682

French Valley Vineyard & Bistro

Phone: 231-941-7060 | info@vininn.com

1338 N Pebble Beach Drive | Suttons Bay, MI 49682

Our full-service, stylish, Suttons Bay waterfront restaurant features creative cuisine, cocktails, a lively atmosphere, great wine, friendly fare, and all your favorite libations!

The Vineyard Inn also enjoys stunning Lake Michigan views from every suite, a private beach and warm hospitality. Packages available: including dining, lodging and wine tours. Just one mile to casino and wineries. Let us host your waterfront wedding or event, including catering. Try our wine tasting and sight-seeing adventures or enjoy luxury transportation for wine and microbrewery tours, and events.

Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Call us to make your reservations!

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Village Cheese Shanty

Phone: 231-256-9141

199 W River Street, PO Box 1075
Leland, Michigan 49654

Village Cheese Shanty

Phone: 231-256-9141

199 W River Street, PO Box 1075 | Leland, Michigan 49654

A never trendy, tourist friendly local eatery, where our food is made by hand, not before hand! Over 75 domestic and imported cheeses, the largest selction of local wines, and beers from around the globe. We proudly specialize in unique homemade sandwiches, served all day. Our famous house made Pretzel Bread is a fan favorite! Let us pack you a lunch for the beach, charter fishing, or a trip to the Manitou Islands. Menu online.

Located in historic Fishtown.
Open everyday, May through October.

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Blue Boat Coffee


amanda@blueboatcoffee.com

106 N Main St (Leland Courtyard)
Leland, MI 49654

Blue Boat Coffee

amanda@blueboatcoffee.com

106 N Main St (Leland Courtyard) | Leland, MI 49654

Stop by for a delicious and unique cup of coffee or tea – made with care in every cup! You'll also love our fresh, handmade pastries, indoor and outdoor seating and Wi-Fi.

Seasonal Hours ~ April thru December

Located in the Leland Courtyard, behind Haystacks on Main Street (M-22)

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Pedaling Beans Coffeehouse

Phone: 231-256-2933

116 E Philip Street (M-204)
Lake Leelanau, MI 49653

Pedaling Beans Coffeehouse

Phone: 231-256-2933

116 E Philip Street (M-204) | Lake Leelanau, MI 49653

An inspired atmosphere for our bicycling, hiking, boating and working Leelanau locals and visitors! Complete coffee/espresso bar (hot or frozen), smoothies, teas, locally made pastries, muffins, cookies, granola bars and more. Free Wi-Fi. Just east of the Lake Leelanau narrows on M-204.

Check out our excellent Trip Advisor reviews, including:
5 of 5 stars – Reviewed August 6, 2014
“BEST AMERICANO'S!!
I LOVE Pedaling Beans! The coffee, atmosphere and snacks are all lovely. My kids love their smoothie's and I can never resist their Americano's, I also have never been able to find one as good or better anywhere else!"

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Bogey's 19th Hole

Phone: 231-256-7504
Tony@BogeysCheer.com

565 Pearl Street, PO Box 344
Leland, Michigan 49654

Bogey's 19th Hole

Phone: 231-256-7504 | Tony@BogeysCheer.com

565 Pearl Street, PO Box 344 | Leland, Michigan 49654

Located inside the Leland Lodge and just a few blocks up the hill from downtown Leland. Bogey's 19th Hole offers an upscale pub style menu with numerous locally sourced food options. Choose from outdoor deck or indoor seating with a beautiful view of North Lake Leelanau and the Leland Country Club golf course. Bogey's also features 8 different craft beers on tap along with an excellent Wine list that highlights some of Leelanau county's wineries! Open year around and 7 days a week. We look forward to serving you. CHEERS!

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