Traverse Area Gluten Free Support Group

Our most asked questions are...where to eat and where to shop!

These are some of the Local Restaurants in the area that offer either a Gluten Free menu or have stated they are willing to prepare a Gluten Free meal or Gluten Free choices.

Please keep in mind it is up to you to tell your server you are on a Gluten Free diet.  Some servers understand gluten allergy more easily.  If necessary, ask to speak with the chef or manager.  The restaurants listed below are familiar with Gluten Free requests.  

The TAGFSG offers a Restaurant Card as does the Celiac Sprue Association.

Restaurants with Gluten Free Menus

Boone's Long Lake Inn, 7208 Secor, Traverse City  231.946.3991

Café Habana,  423 South Union Street, Traverse City 231.929.4150

Outback Steakhouse, 3501 Marketplace Circle, Traverse City  231.935.4329

Pearl's New Orlean Kitchen, 617 Ames, Elk Rapids  231.264.0530

Red Mesa Grill, 1544 US 31 North, Traverse City  231.938.8741

Tuscan Bistro, 12930 South West Bay Shore Drive, Traverse City  231.922.7795

Restaurants who stated they will prepare GF Choices or will prepare a GF Meal

Amical La Cuisine, 229 E. Front Street, Traverse City  231.941.8888

Apache Trout Grill, 13671 S. West-Bay Shore Dr., Traverse City  231.947.7079

blu, 5705 Lake Street, Glen Arbor  49636  231.334.2530

Boathouse Restaurant, 14039 Peninsula Dr, Traverse City  231.223.4030

Lake Street Cafe at Oryana, 260 E. Tenth Street, Traverse City  231.947.0191

M 22 Cafe Arcadia, M 22 17201 Northwood Hwy, Arcadia  231.889.0290

Martha's Leelanau Table, 413 North St. Joseph Street, Suttons Bay  231.271.2344.  GF bread by request in advance.

Serenity Tea Bar & Cafe, 232 E. Front Street, Traverse City  231.421.1564

Tali Bistro, 411 Main Street, Frankfort  231.352.5252 

*"Specialty Food Stores" with Gluten Free Products

The stores listed either have Gluten Free items designated or identified with labeling or signing.  Customer Service or Information will be able to quickly guide you to their locations in the stores.

American Spoon Foods, 230 E. Front Street, Traverse City  231.935.4480

Burritts Fresh Markets, 509 W. Front Street, Traverse City  231.946.3300

Cedar City Market, 8994 Kasson Street, Cedar,   231.228.5415

Edson Farms Natural Foods, 835 S. Garfield, Traverse City, 231.941.5221

Earth Gardens Natural Food Store, 303 North Cedar, Kalkaska   231.258.2920

Oryana Natural Food Market, 260 E. Tenth Street, Traverse City 231.947.0191

The Cherry Republic, 6026 S. Lake, Glen Arbor and in Traverse City  231.334.3150

 * Please note the large chain grocery stores and superstores also have some gluten free sections or choices, unfortunately space does not allow us to list them all.

Local Manufacturers with Gluten Free Products

American Spoon Foods, (Jam, jellies & salsas), 230 E. Front Street, Traverse City  231.935.4480

Creation Farm, (Soap, Skincare & Mineral Make-up), 404 Parkview Lane, Frankfort  231.399.0400

Creekside Grains, (Pre-packaged mixes), 4331 N. 3 Mile Rd, Traverse City.    800.417.2822

Food for Thought, (Jams, jellies, salsas), 10610 Oviatt Road, Honor  231.326.5444

Light of Day Organics, (Teas & Tisanes) P.O. Box 4022, Traverse City  49685.  231.228.7234

Loving Dove Farm, (Baked goods), 5361 13 Mile Road, Bear Lake 231.794.8118.

Northern Seasons, (Soup & Dried Fruit Mixes), 5544 E. Kabot Road, Cedar  231.218.2673

Six Lugs, (Sauces, Salsas, and Salad Dressings),19718 Platte River Junction, Interlochen  231.275.7243

Local Restaurants:

M 22 Cafe Arcadia, M 22 17201 Northwood Hwy, Arcadia  49613  231.889.0290  Gluten Free Choices

blu, 5705 Lake Street, Glen Arbor  49636  231.334.2530 Gluten Free Choices.

Café Habana,  423 South Union Street, Traverse City

231.929.4150 GF Menu 

Martha's Leelanau Table, 413 North St. Joseph Street, Suttons Bay  231.271.2344.  Gluten free choices and GF bread by request in advance.

Local Manufacturers:

Dennett's Gluten Free Creations (fruit pies, breads and chicken pot pies)

adamssherrydennet@yahoo.com or 231-269-3347.

Light of Day Organics, (teas & tisanes) P.O. Box 4022, Traverse City  49685.  231.228.7234

Want to know more? 

Just click on the links and their website will provide you with more information such as menus and maps.

This area will be updated as more and more restaurants and stores offer Gluten Free choices.

All recommendations, dietary and medical information, and miscellaneous articles are intended for the benefit of our members.  TAGFSG, or any of its members, assumes no liability.  Individuals are advised to consult their physicians or dietitians before applying information to their situation.

Any references to businesses or websites is for informational purposes only and should not be misconstrued as an endorsement.